"Summerland" (2004) TV series 2004-2005

Creators:

Lori Loughlin
Stephen Tolkin

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

1 June 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Bradin, Nikki and Derrick are 3 kids from an average normal Kansas household. Their whole life is thrown...

Plot Keywords:

Surrogate Mother | Divorced Father | Marijuana | Surfer | Teenager

Awards:

2 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Lori Loughlin	...	Ava Gregory (26 episodes, 2004-2005)
Merrin Dungey	...	Susannah Rexford (26 episodes, 2004-2005)
Ryan Kwanten	...	Jay Robertson (26 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jesse McCartney	...	Bradin Westerly (26 episodes, 2004-2005)
Shawn Christian	...	Johnny Durant (26 episodes, 2004-2005)
Kay Panabaker	...	Nikki Westerly (26 episodes, 2004-2005)
Nick Benson	...	Derrick Westerly (26 episodes, 2004-2005)
Taylor Cole	...	Erika Spalding (21 episodes, 2004-2005)
Zac Efron	...	Cameron Bale (16 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jonathan Slavin	...	Colby Freed (12 episodes, 2004-2005)

Also Known As:

Immediate Family (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Netherlands:6 | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Hermosa Beach, California, USA

Company:

Spelling Television

Trivia:

The show was originally canceled due to low ratings but was picked up again by The N.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the episode where we learn about the summer of '97, closer to the end of the episode, Bradin goes and sits down beside Jay. When he runs up, he's shown wearing flip-flops. After a scene between the two of them, Jay gives Bradin his board and Bradin runs off with it. When he gets up to leave there are no sign of the flip-flops.

Quotes:

Dr. Simon O'Keefe: Anyone who's under 30 who isn't a socialist has no heart, anyone over 30 who is, has no head.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Gilmore Girls: To Live and Let Diorama (#5.18)" (2005)

One of the best shows ever!!!

I don't think I have missed a single episode. This show is so great. It has a little bit of everything in it. There's Ava and Johnny who everyone knows are supposed to be together, but they won't admit it to one another. Then there's Jay who is just kind of there. He is always dealing with things. Especially Erika Spalding who is perfect for him in every way. She is exactly like him in relationships. She gets scared and runs off....and so does Jay. Plus they make a cute couple. They are my two favorites on the show. Susanna is the most mature out of the four adults. She doesn't really know where she fits in and she still tries and does her best. She is really good with the kids. Braidin is the oldest. He gets into more trouble than Jay does. He has a thing for Erika who is his surf coach and has gotten into many fights over her. Some were even with Jay. Then there's Nikki. She is the typical 13 year old girl. She gets into trouble over guys and stuff like that. She is 13 after all. The last of the Westerlies is 9 year old Derrik. I personally think that he's pretty annoying, but that's just my opinion. I think this show rocks. It has lots of drama and lots of laugh moments and even some cry moments. I think it's one of the best TV shows on!!