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

Featured in Spy Game (2001)

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Soundtracks

"Save Me"
(main title song)
Performed by Peter Cetera
Written by Peter Cetera & David Foster

User Reviews

Pure entertainment

I know that so many people says that Baywatch was the worst TV series of all, but everybody watched that, some episode at less.

It was pure entertainment, that's all. And it was great to watch that show to have a fun time. Obviously, it could have never been nominated to a Golden Globe, I know, but think about it: it was the most seen TV series all over the world in the 90's. Why? Something was right in Baywatch, wasn't it? Not all seasons were so good, but for me the best were in the mid 90's. Two main reasons: PAMELA ANDERSON and YASMINE BLEETH. They were the stars of the show, never eclipsed by the other babes. Pam was explosive and a femme fatal (is she really retired). Yasmine was glamorous, beautiful and the best actress in the show. She was really talented (hope to see her on screen again after her coke hell).

Of course many other stars were hot: Erika Eleniak, Carmen Electra, Nicole Eggert, David Charvet or David Chokachi. But Pam and Yasmine were the reasons why millions of people all over the world watched Baywatch. In fact, when they both left the show to go on with their careers beyond the beach, many people stopped to see the show. Poor Hasselhoff...

Then, Baywatch Hawaii. I didn't like it. But Jason Brooks, Jason Momoa or Krista Allen were so hot.

Finally, an unforgettable show, whatever you like or not. Baywatch was a world-wide phenomenon. And I hope to see Pam and Yasmine making cameos in the Dreamworks' Baywatch movie on 2006.