"The Simple Life" (2003) TV series 2003-2007

User Rating:

3.7/10   

Directors:

Kasey Barrett
Alicia Bean

Writers:

Brian Caldirola (writer)
Jeff Fisher (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

2 December 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Reality-TV

Tagline:

They lived on a farm, they worked for a living , they lead the simple life... but can they do it again

Plot:

Paris and Nicole accept various internships along the east coast. Hilarity ensues as the girls leave their limos behind, and travel by Greyhound Bus.

Plot Keywords:

Stupidity | Superficiality | Superficial | Non Fiction

Awards:

3 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Paris Hilton	...	Herself (56 episodes, 2003-2007)
Nicole Richie	...	Herself (56 episodes, 2003-2007)

Also Known As:

"Simple Life Goes to Camp" (USA) (fifth season title)
"The Simple Life 2: Road Trip" (USA) (second season title)
"The Simple Life: 'Til Death Do Us Part" (USA) (fourth season title)
"The Simple Life: Goes to Camp" (USA) (fifth season title)
"The Simple Life: Interns" (USA) (third season title)

Runtime:

22 min (56 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M (some episodes) | Germany:12 (TV rating) | Germany:6 (DVD rating) | New Zealand:M (season 3, 4) | Singapore:PG (season 1) | Australia:PG (DVD rating) | Australia:PG | USA:TV-PG | UK:12 (DVD rating) | UK:12

Filming Locations:

Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Company:

By George Productions Inc.

Trivia:

The girls were supposed to work at a school, but due to complaints from parents the episode was never made.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in Filthy Rich Girls (2004) (V)

Soundtrack:

Main Title

Nicole Richie And Paris Hilton Rock!

I'd forgotten how much of an improvement season 2 was over it's predecessor until I purchased it just the other evening at Best Buy for an unbelievably low $6.99! What a breath of fresh air to be taken off the farm and out of the dead-end town of Altus! It's so fun to watch these two girls in action as they breeze into the lives of unsuspecting "regular folk" and turn their lives upside down. It's outrageous to watch what they're able to get away with, but it makes you wonder how much of it is actually orchestrated. While I love the show, one thing I find most annoying is the reactions of the people that invite Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie to perform these jobs. Come on, being surprised when they inevitably either screw the job up or blow it off altogether is like being surprised when Britney Spears shows her belly button - it's expected! I'm sorry, if I was a manager or proprietor of a business, as much as I adore these girls, if I valued my position as manager or my business I wouldn't allow them within 100 yards.

I think people put way too much effort into being overly-critical of this show. It's fluffy and doesn't require any thought to watch it. It's pure, unadulterated fun, and it's a wonderful escape. Now, I like movies and television shows that make you think as much as the next guy, but, tell the truth, don't you just want to sit back sometimes and watch a show that doesn't require you to use any brain power at all?