One Tree Hill

About One Tree Hill

"One Tree Hill" is an American television drama series that premiered on September 23, 2003, and ended on April 4, 2012. The show is set in the fictional town of Tree Hill in North Carolina and initially centers on two half-brothers, Lucas Scott (Chad Michael Murray) and Nathan Scott (James Lafferty), who start out as enemies but bond as the show progresses. The series also focuses on their relationships with their friends and other family members.

Making / Production

The series was created by Mark Schwahn and was produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and later by Schwahn's Mastermind Laboratories and CBS Paramount Network Television.

Actors

• Chad Michael Murray as Lucas Scott: The brooding and thoughtful half-brother to Nathan. His intriguing character drives the initial storyline.
• James Lafferty as Nathan Scott: The popular and talented, yet arrogant, half-brother to Lucas who grows significantly as a character throughout the series.
• Hilarie Burton as Peyton Sawyer: The emotionally troubled artist and love interest to Lucas.
• Bethany Joy Lenz as Haley James Scott: Lucas' best friend who eventually marries Nathan and pursues a music career.
• Sophia Bush as Brooke Davis: The wealthy and popular cheerleader who evolves into a successful fashion designer.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, and many of the scenes were shot on location.
• The characters Lucas and Nathan were named after Lucas and Nathan Mayer, the real-life sons of the show's producer, Mike Tollin.
• The theme song "I Don't Want to Be" was performed by Gavin DeGraw.

Awards

Over the course of its run, "One Tree Hill" won several Teen Choice Awards including "Choice Breakout TV Show" in 2004, "Choice TV Show: Drama" in 2008, and awards for several of the actors.

Quotes

• "There is only one Tree Hill, and it's your home." - Karen Roe
• "Don't say I never gave you anything." - Nathan Scott
• "Your art matters, it's what got me here." - Lucas Scott

Music / Soundtrack

• "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw is the series' theme song.
• Music plays a central role in the series with different songs often driving the narrative in each episode.
• "One Tree Hill" featured a mix of both established and new artists, giving the show a distinctive musical voice.