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 Buchannon (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

After NBC canceled the show in the United States, British broadcaster LWT (now part of ITV) stepped in to help save the program. At that time, it had helped ITV with its ratings war against the BBC.

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Connections

Referenced in Very Important Pennis: Very Important Pennis: Part 2 (1996)

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Soundtracks

"I Believe"
(end title song, 1994-)
Written by John Lewis Parker and B.A. Robertson
Performed by David Hasselhoff and Laura Branigan

User Reviews

Not always Babewatch

During its time, Baywatch was the most watched, most talked about, most hyped and most commercially successful venture on modern television. It is therefore quite strange to see its low rating on IMDb and its extensive criticism from wannabe critics.

Lets be honest here. It was'nt always about babes and unrealistic heroics. A good chunk of the series was dedicated to proper story lines, good acting and good action. It was very well written and very well executed.

Perhaps people have gotten used to an idea that grotesque reality is what TV should reflect? Thats pretty stupid. Baywatch represents a very happy and positive atmosphere and place, bordering on fantasy. It should be commended for at least trying to show a happy world.