"Baywatch" (1989) TV series 1989-2001

User Rating:

4.9/10   

Creators:

Michael Berk
Gregory J. Bonann
Douglas Schwartz

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

Release Date:

22 September 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Action | Adventure

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Lifeguard | Beach | Divorce | Cult Favorite | Beefcake

Awards:

5 wins & 14 nominations

Cast

David Hasselhoff	...	Lt. Mitch Buchannon / ... (221 episodes, 1989-2000)
Jeremy Jackson	...	Hobie Buchannon (179 episodes, 1991-1999)
Michael Newman	...	Mike 'Newmie' Newman (132 episodes, 1989-1999)
Pamela Anderson	...	Casey Jean 'C.J.' Parker (113 episodes, 1992-1997)
Gregory Alan Williams	...	Sgt. Garner Ellerbee / ... (112 episodes, 1989-1998)
Chris Fiore	...	Brad / ... (96 episodes, 1992-1999)
Alexandra Paul	...	Lt. Stephanie Holden / ... (93 episodes, 1992-1997)
David Chokachi	...	Cody Madison (89 episodes, 1995-1999)

Also Known As:

"Baywatch Hawaii" (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

60 min (241 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono | Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M (some episodes) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

GTG Entertainment

Trivia:

Following cancellation by NBC in the United States, the British broadcaster LWT (now part of ITV plc) stepped in to help save the program. At that time it had aided the ITV network (of which LWT was part) to regain the ratings war from the BBC in its time slot.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Pamela Lee/Rollins Band (#22.18)" (1997)

Soundtrack:

Current of Love

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.