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29-602: Principal production of the show's pilot occurred in the Hamptons . However, other locations throughout Long Island were used, with Oheka Castle being the most prominent. Although actually located 60 miles to the west, in Huntington , Oheka served as the Hamptons home of Boris, the German nobleman who offers his guest house to Hank and Evan. In later episodes, exterior and aerial shots of Oheka are used to introduce scenes in

58-426: A USA Network executive told them, "prior to learning about Housecall , he was unaware of concierge doctors and that he thought it was a fascinating idea." A USA Network spokeswoman declined to comment on the lawsuit. On May 10, 2011, a Manhattan judge ruled not enough evidence was available to justify a breach-of-contract claim because the claim concerns "materials that are not copyrightable, such as ideas." The decision

87-416: A farming community with good potato ground to a popular destination. In 1893 The New York Times wrote The beautiful villages clustering around old Southampton, including Quohue, Good Ground, the rest of the Hamptons, and the incomparable Shinnecock Hills combine to make as close an approach to Eden as can be found in a long journey. Exclusive—in the best sense of the word—society is here represented during

116-705: A proposed " Peconic County ", named for the Peconic Bay at the center of the East End's geography. The East End's North Shore is bounded by Long Island Sound , while its east and south are bounded by Block Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean; the west is bounded by Brookhaven . The East End is also home to Gabreski Air Base , Plum Island 's Animal Disease Center , and the Shinnecock Indian Nation 's Shinnecock Reservation . At

145-511: A series of roadways (most notable of which are Route 27A, also known as Montauk Highway, and Route 27, also known as Sunrise Highway), rail service, and bus service. There are also several small airports throughout the Hamptons which offer both private and commercial service on small aircraft and helicopters. The Long Island Rail Road provides limited rail service seven days per week via the Montauk Branch connecting towns and hamlets in

174-635: A slower rate over time. The agriculture community became supplemented by artisans and professionals (mainly in Southampton Village and Sag Harbor Village), and then by a large influx of artists. As a result, the arts community in the Hamptons has origins extending back to the nineteenth century. The Art Village in Southampton and the community of Springs in East Hampton town hosted a number of resident artists and art schools (e.g.,

203-403: Is constituted by the five towns at the eastern end of New York 's Suffolk County , namely Riverhead , Southampton (which includes Westhampton ), Southold , Shelter Island , and East Hampton . Long Island's North Fork and South Fork , and the Hamptons are part of the East End. "The East End" is sometimes shortened as "The End", but this latter term is also applied only to Montauk ,

232-448: Is especially true for Sag Harbor Village and East Hampton Village. Once direct rail links to New York City were established, the community of summer vacation residents expanded significantly. The Village of Southampton, which is the oldest of the Hamptons and the most westward of the villages in the core area of the Hamptons, grew rapidly. It remains the largest and most diverse of the Hamptons' towns. The other villages and hamlets grew at

261-520: The 2000 census , the five East End towns and the Shinnecock Reservation had a land area of 900.581 km (347.716 sq mi), or about 38.12 percent of Suffolk County's land area. Its total population was 125,442 inhabitants, or about 8.84 percent of the county's population. Its average population density was 139.29 people/km (360.8 people/sq mi). Suffolk County's five western townships (that is, Suffolk County without

290-727: The East End of Long Island , consist of the towns of Southampton and East Hampton , which together compose the South Fork of Long Island, in Suffolk County, New York . The Hamptons are a popular seaside resort and one of the historical summer colonies of the northeastern United States . The Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road , the Montauk Highway , and private bus services connect

319-950: The Parrish Art Museum and the Watermill Center in Water Mill; the Guild Hall, a museum and theater, in East Hampton. In the sporting world, the region's golf courses are very highly regarded. The private golf clubs in Southampton are among the most exclusive and expensive in the nation. Those courses include the National Golf Links of America , the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club , and the Sebonack Golf Club . These golf clubs are currently ranked 8th, 4th and 41st within

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348-531: The Shinnecock Indian Nation lies within the borders of the Town of Southampton, adjoining Shinnecock Hills and the Village of Southampton. These areas constitute the core vacation area of the east end of Long Island. The Hamptons are home to many communities. Historically, it has been devoted to agriculture and fishing. Many farms are still in operation in the area. There are three commercial vineyards operating in

377-801: The Southeastern United States have been referred to as "The Hamptons of the South", including Figure Eight Island in North Carolina, Hilton Head Island and Kiawah Island in South Carolina, and South Walton in Florida. Dan's Papers , which originally began as the Montauk Pioneer on July 1, 1960, is published by Schneps Media. The Hamptons are connected to New York City and the rest of Long Island by

406-459: The Hamptons as well. Given the area's geographic location, it maintained strong commercial and social links to New England and the nearby states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Many of the original settlers were from and most of the trade links were with communities in Connecticut. Indeed, much of the older architecture and aesthetics of the villages in the Hamptons resemble New England. This

435-490: The Hamptons to Montauk and New York City. Hampton Jitney and Hampton Luxury Liner coach bus services provide slightly more frequent passenger travel between New York City and the Hamptons, especially during summer months. Local Suffolk County buses also provide service to neighboring areas. 40°53′5.752″N 72°30′3.82″W  /  40.88493111°N 72.5010611°W  / 40.88493111; -72.5010611 East End (Long Island) The East End of Long Island

464-448: The Hamptons to the rest of Long Island and to New York City , while ferries provide connections to Shelter Island, New York and Connecticut. Stony Brook University's Southampton campus is located in the Hamptons. West to east, the Hamptons include the following hamlets and villages in the town of Southampton : The Hamptons include the following hamlets and villages in the town of East Hampton : The Shinnecock Reservation of

493-519: The Hamptons. Downtown Locust Valley , another haunt of the wealthy on Long Island's Gold Coast, plays downtown East Hampton in at least one episode (where Evan and Paige go shopping), with interior shots in a store as well as street scenes. Other areas of filming include Roslyn, New York and Manhasset, New York , where the North Hempstead, New York Town Hall was used as a police station. For several beach scenes, West Neck Beach (Huntington)

522-823: The Shinnecock Hills Summer School founded by William Merritt Chase ). The villages and the hamlets are distinguished by how their significant population increases during the summers, although the Hamptons have increasingly become year-round destinations for New Yorkers seeking a refuge on weekends. Amenities in the area include the Southampton Arts Center, the Southampton Cultural Center, the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center in Springs;

551-657: The United States by Golf Digest . There is also the Maidstone Club in East Hampton, ranked 72nd by Golf Digest . Other private clubs include The Bathing Corporation of Southampton, the Southampton Bath and Tennis Club , and the Meadow Club in Southampton Village. The Hamptons' history as a dwelling place for the wealthy dates from the late nineteenth century when the community changed from

580-589: The exterior and parking lot of Hampton Heritage Hospital (in one scene, Freeport's charter coat can be seen across the bay) Caumsett State Historic Park and Oyster Bay Town Hall, which was transformed into the entrance of the Hamptons Heritage Hospital emergency room. Catalina Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, New York was transformed for the pilot episode into the fictional Hampt Inn, the hotel Hank and Evan stayed in upon their arrival in

609-505: The first season of Royal Pains in Region 1 on May 25, 2010, and released it in Region 4 on August 25, 2010. Season 2 was released in Region 1 on May 17, 2011. A DVD released on January 3, 2012, contained the first 10 episodes of the third season. The complete series is also available on iTunes. The complete series was released on DVD by Mill Creek Entertainment on September 22, 2020. From 2011 to 2012, D.P. Lyle published two novels based on

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638-424: The guest house. In one episode, a Long Beach drive-through convenience store, Dairy Barn , was used as a fictional hot dog stand; a sign can be seen in the opening of that scene. Also, several scenes were shot on the bay side of Point Lookout . Other places used as fictional Hamptons locations include Northport Village in the Town of Huntington, Old Westbury Gardens , Freeport 's Nautical Mile, which served as

667-485: The most easterly hamlet of the contiguous land mass. The East End includes the best-known part of Long Island's Viticultural Area , as well as The Hamptons and related resort areas. While other Suffolk County communities have long been considered suburban to New York City, the more rural East End townships have traditionally relied more upon agriculture and recreation. Residents of the five eastern townships had occasionally advocated seceding from Suffolk County to form

696-458: The summer by its choicest spirits. Well-bred men and women find a congenial atmosphere, refined attractions in plenty, and innumerable charms about these quaint old villages. As of 2015 , commercial and point residential development continues and the Hamptons remain a vacation spot for the wealthy. The Hamptons have also become a notable place for prominent members of the LGBT community . Beaches in

725-451: The television series, under Signet Books ' Obsidian imprint. On July 6, 2010, actor Hayden Christensen and his older brother Tove Christensen filed a lawsuit against USA Network in a Manhattan Federal Court . In the suit, the brothers claimed to have pitched USA Network an idea for a new television series, called Housecall , which involved a concierge doctor who made house calls to the rich and famous. The two brothers also claimed that

754-415: Was filmed on location on Long Island , New York in the spring and fall of 2008. The pilot was directed by Jace Alexander , who also filmed the pilot of Burn Notice , another USA Network show, which aired in the hour before Royal Pains . Andrew Lenchewski wrote the pilot and Rich and Paul Frank executive-produced the project, with Lenchewski co-executive producing and John P. Rogers producing. The series

783-544: Was reversed on appeal in June 2012, the court holding that Christensens' claims were not pre-empted by copyright law. The opinion stated, "There are several qualitative differences between such a contract claim and a copyright violation claim," and added that sister appellate circuits recently had come to this same conclusion. The case was settled in May 2013, with no details made public. The Hamptons The Hamptons , part of

812-537: Was then picked up for a 12-episode season. Royal Pains has become one of the highest-rated shows on cable. The series premiere was watched by 5.57 million viewers, the highest series premiere for the USA Network since Psych in 2006. With episodes two and three watched by 5.59 million and 6.5 million viewers, respectively, it was the first show in five years to have viewership increase from week two to week three. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released

841-727: Was used and a food shopping scene was filmed in Southdown Market in Huntington. Huntington Hospital was used for Hamptons Heritage Hospital. Two episodes of the second season take place in Cuba , but were filmed in Puerto Rico . The third episode (Lawson Translation) of the fifth season is set and was also shot in Budapest , Hungary . Both Lawson and his girlfriend Casey drive identical Saab 900 convertibles . The pilot

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