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2003: The Year Pop Culture Exploded
5 Oct
Summary
- A new documentary series revisits 2003's defining entertainment moments.
- Iconic events included Madonna and Britney Spears' VMA kiss.
- The hit show 'The O.C.' also premiered, launching new careers.
The year 2003 is being spotlighted in a new documentary series that revisits defining moments in entertainment history. This period delivered unforgettable pop culture events, including the infamous kiss between Madonna and Britney Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards. Another significant cultural marker from 2003 was the premiere of 'The O.C.', a television series that significantly boosted the careers of its stars.
Created by Josh Schwartz and executive produced by McG and Stephanie Savage, 'The O.C.' debuted on August 5, 2003. The show centered on the journey of Ryan Atwood, an outsider who becomes entangled with a wealthy Southern California community. Schwartz noted that Orange County was chosen as the perfect setting to capture the cultural zeitgeist of 2003.
