Real Access in The N

Real Access in The N is an American entertainment news program produced by Nickelodeon for its sister channel Noggin. It was developed by Noggin with the producers of Access Hollywood and acts as a spin-off of the original show. Each episode is hosted by Lauren Mayhew and focuses on events related to television, film, and celebrities. The show was aimed at teenagers,[2] and it was aired as part of Noggin's nighttime programming block for teens, The N.

Real Access in The N
Also known asReal Access
GenreEntertainment news
Written byMathew Baxt
Presented byLauren Mayhew
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes
  • Specials: 2
  • Half-hour episodes: 13
(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerRob Silverstein
ProducerKathy Samuels[1]
Camera setupVideotape; Multi-camera
Running time
  • 60 minutes (specials)
  • 30 minutes
Production companies
DistributorViacom Media Networks
Release
Original network
Picture formatNTSC (480i)
Audio formatStereo
Original releaseAugust 1, 2003 (2003-08-01) –
May 6, 2004 (2004-05-06)

The show consists of two hour-long specials and 13 half-hour episodes. The first special premiered on Noggin on August 1, 2003, and an encore showing was played on the main Nickelodeon channel on August 24. The second special aired on Noggin on December 31, 2003, and the rest of the show aired regularly throughout 2004.

Format

Noggin modeled the show after the format of Access Hollywood. Each episode provides backstage glimpses into the lives of television and film celebrities. Viewers could interact with the show by posting questions on Noggin's The N website.

History

Production

The show was filmed from Times Square in New York City.[3] According to Noggin's former vice president, Kenny Miller, the producers of Access Hollywood approached Noggin with their idea to make a teen version of their series. In an interview for Variety, Miller said, "They came and found us, and we loved their idea...we're going a little deeper than what you would normally get, even on Access Hollywood."[4]

Live tour

In December 2003, Noggin launched a live tour to promote the show, called the "Real Access Mall Tour," in malls across the United States.[5] The tour was produced by Noggin LLC and the marketing firm Mr. Youth. It featured interactive components such as "The Real Access Studio," in which visitors could play the role of an on-air host by interviewing celebrity lookalikes in front of a live camera, and then review their performance on The N's website;[5] and "The Pamper Room," where visitors and shoppers could receive a massage, have their hair coifed, or face made up. Shoppers could also answer celebrity trivia questions to win prizes based on Real Access in The N.[5]

Episodes

Specials (2003)
No.TitleOriginal air date
1"Justin and Christina"August 1, 2003 (2003-08-01)[6] (Noggin)
August 24, 2003 (2003-08-24) (Nickelodeon)
2"Top 24 in 2004"[7]December 31, 2003 (2003-12-31)[7]

Season 1 (2004)
No.TitleOriginal air date
1"Episode 1"January 2, 2004 (2004-01-02)
2"Sibling Rivalry"[2]January 9, 2004 (2004-01-09)[2]
3"Behind the Celebrity World"January 16, 2004 (2004-01-16)
4"Foreign Invasion"[8]January 23, 2004 (2004-01-23)
5"Triple Threats"[2]January 30, 2004 (2004-01-30)[2]
6"ABC's of Diva"[2]February 6, 2004 (2004-02-06)[2]
7"Celebrity Sampler"February 27, 2004 (2004-02-27)
8"2004's Top 10 Prime-Cut Hunks"March 5, 2004 (2004-03-05)
9"Blonde Ambition"March 12, 2004 (2004-03-12)
10"The Abode Show"March 19, 2004 (2004-03-19)
11"Fashionistas"March 26, 2004 (2004-03-26)
12"Cause Celebrities"May 6, 2004 (2004-05-06)
13"Mister and Miss Behavin'"May 6, 2004 (2004-05-06)

References
  1. "Hasbro Studios Names Kathy Samuels as Executive Producer". Business Wire. Berkshire Hathaway. November 6, 2009. Samuels helped launch the nationally syndicated news magazine show Access Hollywood and its teen spin off Real Access for the Noggin network.
  2. "Real Access episodes on TV Guide". TV Guide. CBS Interactive. 2003.
  3. Hefferman, Virginia (December 31, 2003). "TELEVISION REVIEW; Stars in Their Teens and 20's Show How to Be Overachievers". The New York Times.
  4. Oei, Lily (October 27, 2003). "Nick's N teens gain 'Access'". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
  5. "It's 'Access' Mall for N Push". Multichannel News. December 7, 2003. Archived from the original on September 11, 2020.
  6. "Backstage Pass To Justified & Stripped Tour". The N on Noggin. July 18, 2003. Archived from the original on May 26, 2011. The N, NOGGIN's nighttime network for teens, has teamed up with entertainment newsmagazine Access Hollywood
  7. Orloff, Brian (December 15, 2003). "One snack, two snacks: Teens, get the 'Real' deal on pop culture". Tampa Bay Times. Times Publishing Company.
  8. "Real Access Past Episodes". The N on Noggin. Viacom International. Archived from the original on February 9, 2004.
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