Fifteen years ago, a group of twenty-somethings walked into a house on the Jersey Shore and unknowingly changed the landscape of reality television forever. What started as a summer experiment quickly became a cultural phenomenon, launching catchphrases, memes, and unforgettable personalities into the mainstream.
Now, as Jersey Shore Family Vacation celebrates its 15th anniversary with a supersized, award-show-themed season finale, creator and executive producer SallyAnn Salsano of 495 Productions opens up exclusively to OK! about the milestone, the magic of the cast and why the Shore Store will always be the heart of it all. The Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 8 finale airs this week on Thursday, September 11, at 8:00 p.m. ET on MTV.