The Only Way Is Essex (series 1) The Only Way Is Essex (series 1) The first series of "The Only Way Is Essex" (TOWIE) began airing on 10 October 2010 on ITV2. The series concluded on 10 November 2010 after ten episodes. An Essexmas special aired on 24 December 2010 and is included on the Series 1 DVD. This is the first series to include cast members Amy Childs, Billie and Sam Faiers, Harry Derbidge, James "Arg" Argent, Jess and Mark Wright, Kirk Norcross, Lauren Goodger, Lauren Pope, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Lydia Bright, Maria Fowler and Patricia "Nanny Pat" Brooker, and the only series to feature Candy Jacobs
Jess Oppenheimer Jess Oppenheimer Jessurun James "Jess" Oppenheimer (November 11, 1913 – December 27, 1988) was an American radio and television writer, producer, and director. He was the producer and head writer of the CBS sitcom "I Love Lucy". Lucille Ball called Oppenheimer “the brains” behind "I Love Lucy". As series creator, producer, and head writer, “Jess was the creative force behind the ‘Lucy’ show,” according to "I Love Lucy" director William Asher. “He was the field general. Jess presided over all the meetings, and ran the whole show. He was very sharp.” He was born in to a secular Jewish family