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, where the series was set. The series was presented as a teen drama.

Overview

The program had a sponsorship deal with

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, whose soft drinks were shown onscreen in every episode. It was cancelled due to viewership so low that it "barely registered". ''Palmetto Pointe'' was a creative and financial failure, marred by poor production values. It was also derided by some of its few viewers as a clone of both ''

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'' and '' One Tree Hill'', series which shot in

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and established that city's reputation as a filming location. Seven episodes of the series were produced, but only five aired. It ended in bankruptcy, with the cast and crew failing to receive their final paychecks.

Cast

* Timothy Woodward Jr. as Tristan Sutton (credited as Tim Woodward) * Brent Lovell as Logan Jones * Sarah Edwards as Millison Avery * Madison Weidberg as Lacy Timberline * Will Triplett as Josh Davidson *

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as Callah O'Connell *

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guest-starred on an episode, playing Michael Jones.

Production

The film is Timothy Woodward Jr.'s debut in the industry.

References

External links

* 2000s American teen drama television series 2005 American television series debuts 2005 American television series endings American English-language television shows American television series about teenagers Ion Television original programming Serial drama television series Television shows set in Charleston, South Carolina {{US-drama-tv-prog-stub