House of Carters
American television series
House of Carters is an American reality television series on E! in the United States and MuchMusic in Canada, about the lives of Backstreet Boys member, Nick Carter and his four younger full siblings reuniting in Los Angeles (while Carter was gearing up for the Backstreet Boys' sixth studio album Unbreakable) as they try to revive their careers as well as reconnect as a family. The series premiered on October 2, 2006. Eight episodes were ordered. The show starred Nick, Bobbie Jean "B.J.", Leslie, Angel, and Aaron Carter.
The show was parodied on Saturday Night Live on October 21, 2006, with Andy Samberg as Aaron Carter and Jason Sudeikis as Nick Carter.
The series ended after one season on November 20, 2006.
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"House of Carters sets dysfunctional reality standard". Saskatoon StarPhoenix. July 28, 2007.
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