The original 'Housewives of Orange County' get 'Real' on the first season, 10 years later
I did not think it would make it to television, original cast member Lauri Peterson tells EW. She wasnt alone in that lack of foresight. Reality wasnt a thing back then, De La Rosa adds. Credit: Chris McPherson/NBC It was a very foreign concept to me. Keough echoes her sentiment, I dont think I even knew what a reality show was. The first seasons opening credits begin with the foreword, Seven million families live in gated communities....