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American reality TV program "The Osbournes" premieres on MTV, featuring the family of rock singer Ozzy Osbourne

The Osbournes is an American reality television series featuring the domestic life of English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and his family— his wife Sharon, their daughter Kelly, and their son…

The Osbournes is an American reality television series featuring the domestic life of English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and his family— his wife Sharon, their daughter Kelly, and their son Jack. The series premiered on MTV on March 5, 2002, and, in its first season, was cited as the most-viewed series ever on MTV. The final episode aired on March 21, 2005.

The Osbournes is considered to be a pioneering reality television series which ushered in an era of shows focusing on celebrity family life. The show was developed as a result of the success of the Osbourne family being featured in the September 2000 pilot episode of MTV Cribs.

Historical Significance

The Osbournes is an American reality television series featuring the domestic life of English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and his family— his wife Sharon, their daughter Kelly, and their son Jack.

Key People

Sharon Osbourne

American television personality, music manager, and author

English and American television personality, music manager, and author

– present

Ozzy Osbourne

musician and media personality

English musician and media personality

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  4. Tennis star Boris Becker (34) divorces designer Barbara Feltus (35) after 8 years of marriage

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  5. MLB outfielder David Justice (34) weds model Rebecca Villalobos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on March 5, 2002?
The Osbournes is an American reality television series featuring the domestic life of English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and his family— his wife Sharon, their daughter Kelly, and their son Jack. The series premiered on MTV on March 5, 2002, and, in its first season, was cited as the most-viewed series ever on MTV. The final episode aired on March 21, 2005.
Why is American reality TV program "The Osbournes" premieres on MTV, featuring the f... significant?
The Osbournes is an American reality television series featuring the domestic life of English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and his family— his wife Sharon, their daughter Kelly, and their son Jack.
Who was involved in American reality TV program "The Osbournes" premieres on MTV, featuring the f...?
Key figures include Sharon Osbourne (American television personality, music manager, and author), Ozzy Osbourne (musician and media personality).

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