Baywatch (1989–2001)

Television series about a cadre of attractive lifeguards who patrol a crowded recreational beach.

Creators:

Michael Berk, Gregory J. Bonann, Douglas Schwartz

Stars:

David Hasselhoff, Jeremy Jackson, Pamela Anderson

5 wins & 14 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Hasselhoff	...	Mitch Buchannon (220 episodes, 1989-2000)
Jeremy Jackson	...	Hobie (158 episodes, 1991-1999)
Michael Newman	...	Newmie (144 episodes, 1989-2000)
Pamela Anderson	...	C.J. Parker (110 episodes, 1992-1997)
Gregory Alan Williams	...	Garner Ellerbee (95 episodes, 1989-1998)
Alexandra Paul	...	Stephanie Holden (91 episodes, 1992-1997)

Storyline

This long-running series follows the adventures of a team of lifeguards on a crowded resort beach. Veteran lifeguard Mitch Buchannon watches over the younger lifeguards that come and go with each passing season as they keep the beaches safe for vacationers. Frequently he must take action to save them from the raging seas and from the raging tempers that sometimes flare up between the young guards in this stressful job.

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Plot Keywords:

lifeguard | beach | honolulu hawaii | southern california | swimming | 

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Genres:

Drama | Action | Adventure

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Details

Official Sites:

First Look Entertainment - DVD site Spectrum Effects (sfx co)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 September 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Baywatch Hawaii

Filming Locations:

Will Rogers State Beach - 17700 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

GTG Entertainment, Pearson All-American Television, The Baywatch Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (241 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The longest-running show to never win an Emmy (as of 2005).

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Connections

Referenced in The Crew: The Operation (1995)

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Soundtracks

"Current of Love"
(end title song, 3rd season)
Written by Kevin Savigar / Todd Cerney
Vocal performance by David Hasselhoff

User Reviews

"I'll be ready... forever and always I'm always here..."

Once the world's most-watched TV programme, Baywatch has become a significant part of television history.

Okay, so it's not known for great plots (except maybe for the first few years) and brilliant acting, but, once upon a time, EVERYONE watched it.

Personally, I watched most of episodes from 1990-1994, I of course, liked Pam and Yasmine, but to be honest, my favourite part of the show was the beginning theme... and I have no idea why.

It's been a great stepping stone for many Californian model-type actresses, and Pam wouldn't have been as big (and I mean that in a non-boob-job kinda way) without it.

I haven't seen any episodes outside of 94, but the memories I do have of the episodes I viewed were pretty good!!

I don't know if it has finished in the States, and I don't really care. I've seen as many eps as I care to have sat through, and that's enough for me!

"Baywatch" R.I.P 1989-2001