Before being rediscovered by a new generation, the ‘Prince of Darkness’ became an icon of TV by exposing the family’s intimacy on MTV; reminiscent
Long before the explosion of Kardashians and the era of realiences staged in mansions of Los Angeles, one of the programs that shaped the genre was starring none other than Ozzy Osbourne. Between 2002 and 2005, The Osbournes accompanied the surreal daily life of the legendary singer of the Black Sabbath next to the wife Sharon and the children Jack and Kellyall transmitted by MTV For the world to see.
Aired by four seasons, the series was a pioneer by turning a family of celebrities into a television product. The formula looked simple: a camera inside the house of one of the biggest heavy metal names of all time. But the result was unexpectedly hilarious, chaotic and human. OzzyIn particular, it became an almost comic figure, stumbled through the house, dealing with their dogs, muttering indecipherable phrases and trying to live a normal domestic life, which, for him, was a fascinating impossibility.
Despite its light tone, reality did not shy away from showing difficult times in the family. The diagnosis of breast cancer of Sharon It was portrayed with sensitivity, as well as the conflicts between the adolescent children and the ups and downs of the couple’s marital relationship. The firstborn, Aimee Osbournehe chose not to participate in the series, preferring to preserve his privacy away from the cameras.
With 52 episodes and one Emmy of Best Fiction Program won in 2003, The Osbournes became a milestone. Was also one of the most watched realities in the history of MTV until then. Success was so much that it directly influenced programs such as Keeping up with the Kardashiansaccording to Kris Jennerwho saw in the series an inspiration to transform the routine of his family into global entertainment.
After the end of the program, the Osbourne They followed gifts in the media. Sharon consolidated as a presenter and jury of programs like The x Factor and America’s Got Talent, Jack became a documentary filmmaker and Kelly He has been career in music and TV. Already Ozzyeven with health problems over the years, it has continued active in music until recently and left a legacy that goes beyond rock, including pioneering to turning your life into a show.
Remember below some remarkable moments, such as the time he went to the dentist:
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Source: Rollingstone
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