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Jon And Kate Plus 8
Kate plus 8.jpg
Also known as Jon & Kate Plus 8
(seasons 1-5)
Format Reality television
Starring The Gosselin family
Composer(s) David Imhof
Scott Pearson
Country of origin United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 7
No. of episodes 148 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Bill Hayez
Producer(s) Jennifer Stocks
Editor(s) Joshua Steadman
Keith Shea
Stacie Schwarz
Location(s) Pennsylvania, United States
Running time 23 minutes
Production company(s) Figure 8 Films
Advanced Medical Productions
Broadcast
Original channel Discovery Health (2007-2008)
TLC (2008–2011)
Original run April 10, 2007 (2007-04-10) – September 12, 2011 (2011-09-12)
External links
Website

Jon & Kate Plus 8, named Kate Plus 8 for seasons six and seven, was an American reality television series airing on TLC. It was produced by Figure 8 Films about the Gosselin family, consisting of parents Jon and Kate and their eight children: fraternal twins (both girls) and sextuplets (three boys and three girls). The show follows the family through their daily lives, focusing on the challenges of raising multiple children. The show was one of the highest rated programs on TLC during its run,[1] with the fifth season premiere seen by a record 9.8 million viewers, the most watched show of that evening including broadcast television, twice as many viewers as the show’s previous series high.[2]

The family originally appeared in two one-hour specials titled Surviving Sextuplets and Twins and Sextuplets and Twins: One Year Later. The show originally aired on Discovery Health, but then aired on TLC from the third season on.

On September 29, 2009, following the Gosselins' separation, TLC announced that as of November 2, the program would undergo a name change, to Kate Plus 8,[3] focusing on Kate as a divorced mother raising eight children with Jon appearing less frequently.[3] However, filming was later suspended due to Jon's lawyers delivering letters to TLC demanding that they cease and desist production and barred production crews from the couple's Pennsylvania property on October 1, 2009.[4][5][6] This led to putting the show's revamping on hold. TLC planned for "a series of specials" if the series did not go into production.[6]

The final episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 aired on November 23, 2009, announced by TLC three days earlier.[7][8] The revamped Kate Plus Eight format premiered on June 6, 2010.[9] The second season of Kate Plus 8 premiered on April 4, 2011. However, On August 15, 2011, TLC cancelled Kate Plus 8 and said that the show will end after it hits 150 episodes. The last episode aired on September 12, 2011. [10]

Contents

[edit] Family

Parents

Twins - October 8, 2000 (2000-10-08) (age 11)

  • Cara Nicole
  • Madelyn "Mady" Kate

Sextuplets - May 10, 2004 (2004-05-10) (age 7)

  • Alexis Faith
  • Hannah Joy
  • Aaden Jonathan
  • Collin Thomas
  • Leah Hope
  • Joel Kevin

[edit] Production

The Gosselin family on the cover of KoreAm in May 2008

Between the specials and the series, permanent light fixtures were installed in the Gosselins' second home to make filming easier and prevent the kids from tripping over the wires and cables from temporary lighting. Jon & Kate Plus 8 filmed three days per week, with one day used for interview sessions where Jon, Kate and occasionally the children, discussed events occurring in each episode. In the family's first house, the "interview corner" was located in the basement, and was transformed from the playroom when needed. It was painted green, unlike the rest of the playroom. In their new house, the interview set was reproduced in an unfinished area of the basement. At season four's finale, Jon and Kate said they would make a new set for season five.

Criticism has been raised regarding Kate's intentions of continuing with the show, as well as whether or not the children are being exploited or may be under emotional distress.[12] According to lawyer Gloria Allred, "Every state does regulate to protect the health, the safety and welfare of little child performers [...] And these little ones are only eight years old and five years old, they can’t protect themselves, so the state has to be sure that they are safe in their workplace."[12] In the case of the show, the children's workplace is their home. At this point there are no clear laws in Pennsylvania (where the Gosselins reside) regarding a child's appearance on a reality show.[13] However, Pennsylvania law permits kids who are at least seven years old to work in the entertainment industry, as long as certain guidelines are followed and a permit is obtained. For example, children may not work after 11:30 p.m. under most circumstances, or perform in any location that serves alcohol.[13]

Kate says that the children are happy and healthy and are not in any danger. Jon has stated that they are "in talks" regarding ensuring the children's happiness,[12] and that there is no truth to any reports that the children have been hurt by the series.[14] TLC released a statement saying that the network "fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations" to produce the show. The statement also said that "for an extended period of time, we have been engaged in cooperative discussions and supplied all requested information to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry".[13]

An investigation by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Labor Law Compliance found that "The activity being filmed was spontaneous. However, children introduced episodes of the television show and transitions. DVDs and other merchandise were sold involving the children's appearance. Lighting was placed in the home for the show and there was product placement in some episodes."[15] Because of these reasons, the children were considered to be working on the show, and the show was required to obtain work permits for the children, which it did not do.[15] An agreement was reached that no charges would be filed immediately as long as no further violations would occur.[15]

[edit] Multimedia

[edit] Books

The Gosselins are managed by Media Motion International in Los Angeles.[16]

Kate Gosselin has written three books: one called Multiple Blessings (co-authored with Beth Carson and Jon), which was released November 1, 2008, Eight Little Faces in April 2009, and I Just Want You to Know on April 13, 2010.

[edit] DVDs

Title Region 1 Region 2 Discs
Jon & Kate Plus 8: Seasons 1 & 2 September 9, 2008[17] 2008[citation needed] 4
Jon & Kate Plus 8: Season 3 February 3, 2009[18] 2009[citation needed] 4
Jon & Kate Plus 8: Season 4, Volume 1 - The Wedding May 5, 2009[19] 2010 3[19]
Jon & Kate Plus 8: Season 4, Volume 2 - The Big Move July 21, 2009[20] 2010 2[20]
Jon & Kate Plus 8: Season 5 - Big Changes January 12, 2010[21][22] 2010 2[22]

[edit] Online releases

Episodes of the series are available for download from the iTunes Store, Amazon Instant Video, and Microsoft Zune Marketplace.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Rice, Lynette. "Jon & Kate Plus 8 season finale scores series-best ratings". hollywoodinsider.ew.com. http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/03/jon-and-kate-pl.html?iid=top25-%27Jon+%26+Kate+Plus+8%27+season+finale+scores+series-best+ratings/. Retrieved 2008-03-26. [dead link]
  2. ^ "Jon & Kate Plus 8 Premiere Hits Record". tvbythenumbers.com. http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/26/jon-kate-plus-8-premiere-hits-record/19414. Retrieved 2009-05-26. 
  3. ^ a b "TLC Introduces Kate Plus Eight". TVGuide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/News/TLC-Introduces-Kate-1010289.aspx. Retrieved 2009-09-29. 
  4. ^ "TLC Responds to Jon Gosselin". tlc.discovery.com. http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/jon-and-kate/tlc-responds-to-jon-gosselin.html. Retrieved 2009-10-02. 
  5. ^ "Jon Gosselin Trying to Kill "Kate Plus 8"?". CBS News. 2009-10-01. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/01/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main5355234.shtml. Retrieved 2009-10-01. 
  6. ^ a b "TLC halts production on 'Jon and Kate Plus 8'". EW.com. http://news-briefs.ew.com/2009/10/01/tlc-halts-production-on-jon-and-kate-plus-8/. Retrieved 2009-10-01. 
  7. ^ "What to expect on the Jon and Kate Plus 8 Series Finale". http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/what-to-expect-on-the-jon-and-kate-plus-eight-series-finale-20092011. Retrieved 2009-11-20. 
  8. ^ "Series finale for Jon and Kate Plus 8 set to air on Nov. 23 on TLC". Daily News (New York). 2009-11-20. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/11/20/2009-11-20_series_finale_for_jon__kate_plus_8_set_to_air_nov_23_on_tlc.html. Retrieved 2009-11-20. 
  9. ^ "TLC GOES "KATE PLUS 8" ON JUNE 6". TheFutonCritic.com. 2010-05-10. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/05/10/tlc-goes-kate-plus-8-on-june-6/8663/. Retrieved 2010-05-10. 
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  11. ^ a b "The Gosselins". TLC Discovery. http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/jon-and-kate/gosselins.html. 
  12. ^ a b c ""Jon And Kate" 8 Being Exploited?". cbsnews.com. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/05/21/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main5030460.shtm. Retrieved 2009-05-21. [dead link]
  13. ^ a b c "Pa. labor officials probing Jon & Kate complaint". news.yahoo.com. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090529/ap_en_tv/us_tv_jon___kate_investigation. Retrieved 2009-05-29. [dead link]
  14. ^ "Report: Jon Gosselin says his 8 kids are happy". news.yahoo.com. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090603/ap_en_tv/us_tv_jon___kate. Retrieved 2009-06-23. [dead link]
  15. ^ a b c Duke, Alan (April 14, 2010). "State: 'Jon & Kate' broke child labor law, but no charges". CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/14/gosselin.kids.labor/index.html. Retrieved April 21, 2010. 
  16. ^ "Welcome to Media Motion International". mediamotionintl.com. http://mediamotionintl.com/. Retrieved 2008-07-03. 
  17. ^ "Jon & Kate Plus 8 Seasons 1 & 2". TVShowsOnDVD.com. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/shows/Jon-and-Kate-Plus-8/10957. Retrieved 07-10-2009. 
  18. ^ "Jon & Kate Plus 8: Season 3". TVShowsOnDVD.com. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/releases/Jon-and-Kate-Plus-8-Season-3/8353. Retrieved 07-10-2009. 
  19. ^ a b "Jon & Kate Plus 8: Season 4, Volume 1 - The Wedding". TVShowsOnDVD.com. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Jon-and-Kate-Plus-8-Season-4-Volume-2/11615. Retrieved 07-10-2009. 
  20. ^ a b "Jon & Kate Plus 8: Season 4, Volume 2 - The Big Move". TVShowsOnDVD.com. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/releases/Jon-and-Kate-Plus-8-Season-4-Volume-1-Wedding/8584. Retrieved 07-10-2009. 
  21. ^ "Jon & Kate Plus 8: Season 5 - Big Changes". TVShowsOnDVD.com. http://www.TVShowsOnDVD.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=12881. Retrieved 10-29-2009. 
  22. ^ a b "Package Art and New Details for Season 5: Big Changes on DVD". TVShowsOnDVD.com. http://www.TVShowsOnDVD.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=12918. Retrieved 2009-11-05. 

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