About Long Island Medium

"Long Island Medium" is a reality television series that first premiered on TLC in 2011. The show revolves around Theresa Caputo, a medium from Hicksville, New York, who claims to have the ability to communicate with the deceased. The show documents Theresa's regular life as a typical Long Island wife and mom, except she has an unusual ability that sets her apart: she talks to the dead. Whether she’s embarking on a grocery run, a household chore or a social outing, her unique abilities often come into play, generating frequent paranormal experiences. Some episodes feature readings in person, at Theresa's house, or over the phone, with individuals or groups.

Making / Production

"Long Island Medium" is produced by Magilla Entertainment, with Matthew Ostrom, Laura Palumbo Johnson, Jason Fox and Theresa Caputo serving as Executive Producers. This series provides its audience with an insight into the life of a medium and how it affects her everyday life – along with the reactions of those she reads.

Actors

• Theresa Caputo: Playing herself, she is the medium who communicates with spirits in the show. Her genuine personality and assertiveness in her belief of her own abilities is a staple throughout the series.
• Larry Caputo: Theresa's husband who also stars in the show. He often provides a grounding presence.
• Victoria Caputo, and Larry Caputo Jr.: Theresa's children, also feature occasionally on the show and are often slightly skeptical of their mother's gift.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Even though the show has a lot of fans, it has also been met with a great deal of skepticism. Many viewers and critics question the legitimacy of Theresa’s psychic abilities.
• Theresa Caputo started sensing Spirit at the age of 4 but didn’t start harnessing her gift until her 20s.

Quotes

• “I’m a typical Long Island mom who just happens to talk to dead people.” - Theresa Caputo
• “Life goes on … but in a different way.” - Theresa Caputo

Music, Soundtrack

There's no official soundtrack for the show, but the background music is composed to match the suspense and emotional segments of each episode.