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Sex and the City is an American cable television series. The original run of the show was broadcast on HBO from 1998 until 2004, for a total of ninety-four episodes.

Set in New York City, the show focused on four American women, three in their mid-thirties and one in her forties. The quirky series had multiple continuing story lines and tackled socially relevant issues such as sexually transmitted diseases, safe sex, and promiscuity. It specifically examined the lives of big-city professional women in the late 1990s/early 2000s and how changing roles and expectations for women affected the characters.
The show was primarily filmed at New York City's Silvercup Studios and on location in and around Manhattan. Since it ended, the show has been aired in syndication on networks such as TBS, WGN, and many other local stations. However, basic cable outlets at local stations excise certain explicit show content that was broadcast in the original version. In 2007 it was listed as one of Time magazine's "100 Best TV Shows of All-TIME.

Origins

The show was based in part on writer Candace Bushnell's book of the same name, compiled from her column with the New York Observer. Bushnell has stated in several interviews that the Carrie Bradshaw in her columns is her alter ego; when she wrote the "Sex and the City" essays, she used her own name initially; for privacy reasons, however, she created the character of Carrie Bradshaw, a promiscuous woman who was also working as a writer and living in New York City. Carrie also has the same initials, a flourish emphasizing her connection with Bushnell.

Darren Star, the show's creator, paid $50,000 to Bushnell for "lock, stock, and barrel" rights to her columns, according to fellow author Toby Young. The show "bears only a passing resemblance to its source material"; the columns were "darker and more cynical" than the "gentler" series that Star produced. According to Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell, by Amy Sohn, Star wanted to create a show that expressed true adult comedy and sex in an up-front way.

Plot

The narrative of the show focuses on Carrie Bradshaw and her three best friends, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York and Samantha Jones. The women discuss their sexual desires and fantasies, and their travels in life and love. The show often depicts frank discussions about romance and sexuality, featuring a short montage of interviews of people living in New York City regarding topics discussed in that episode. These continue through season two but are eventually phased out.

Another feature that would eventually be scrapped is Carrie breaking the fourth wall (for example, looking into the camera and speaking to the audience directly in an aside). Bradshaw would question scenarios and ideas, asking the audience for an opinion or insight on different situations. The pilot also has the characters of Miranda and Charlotte as well as a few minor characters speaking directly to the camera/audience. The last such event by Carrie occurs in episode three of the second season, "The Freak Show".
The method of expressing inner monologues is shifted exclusively to voiceovers by Carrie in future episodes. Her main narration usually revolves around the premise of that week's "column," where she often sums up her thoughts with, "I couldn't help but wonder..." As she says that, her computer monitor is shown while she is typing the text of her voiceover. (Credit: Wikipedia)

Press Release

IGT's Sex and the City(TM) Slot Reaches New Heights in Popularity

Based on the award-winning HBO(R) series, the slot continues to delight players and devoted Sex and the City(R) fans with cosmos, couture and cash-filled fun

LAS VEGAS, May 26, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --As Sex and the City and fashion icons Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte continue to make their mark on pop culture, so does the Sex and the City(TM) slot machine. International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in creating the games players love and network systems that improve the player experience, announced today that its Sex and the City(TM) slot has reached #1 among all stand-alone progressives MegaJackpots(R) games on casino floors today, and remains among the most popular slot themes worldwide.

Players continue to line up to play and shout one of the show's most popular catchphrases "Me likey!" as they enjoy the wildly entertaining game play, bonus rounds and multi-level progressive jackpots. Officially licensed by HBO Licensing & Retail, Sex and the City(TM) slot machines are available in dozens of casinos across the globe. In fact, the Sex and the City(TM) slot most recently launched last week in Mexico City. To find out where to play, visit www.MegaJackpots.com/wheretoplay/satcmlp

"It's clear the Sex and the City(TM) slot's following is strong," said Susan Macke, IGT Chief Marketing Officer. "We're thrilled to offer fans and slot players this superior gaming experience. The slot machine is filled with all the fun and fashion we've come to expect from Sex and the City(TM), and it's the perfect accessory to any girls' night out at the casino."

Sex and the City(TM) slot machines offer a chance at five progressive jackpots and four bonus games. With each bonus game, players will get to watch their favorite video clips, like "Hello, lover!" from the series. Plus, Mr. Big himself talks players through the bonus games, cheers them on and congratulates them on their wins. This slot machine is packed with everyone's favorite things from the Sex and the City(R) series, including the music, the colors, the characters, the clothes - and of course, Mr. Big. Winning never looked so good.

About IGT

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products worldwide. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com.

HBO Licensing & Retail officially licenses the HBO(R) brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network's award-winning programming. With products created around classic series like Sex and the City(R) to current hits like True Blood(R) and Entourage(R), items include fashion apparel, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, books as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale designers. Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores, at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop(R), located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO Licensing & Retail products are also sold internationally across Europe, Asia and Australia.

SOURCE IGT

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