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Baywatch is an American action drama television series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, and Hawaii, starring David Hasselhoff. It was created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Bonann, who produced the show throughout its 11–season run.
With David Hasselhoff, Jeremy Jackson, Michael Newman, Pamela Anderson. At a Los Angeles beach, a team of lifeguards led by Lieutenant Mitch Buchannon save lives, deal with personal dramas, fight crime and participate in over the top adventures on a daily basis.
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- 1989-09-22
- Action, Adventure, Crime
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Apr 28, 2021 · Baywatch is available in 120 countries on countless streaming services, cable networks, and broadcast TV channels. How an old-time hit came back despite the odds.
- Nelson Granados
Feb 2, 2023 · Baywatch was extremely popular, and not for obvious reasons. Obviously "Baywatch" was a popular TV show — otherwise it wouldn't have run for more than 200 episodes over the course...
- THE SHOW WAS SOLD WITH A CUSTOM MUSIC VIDEO. Co-creator Michael Berk told the BBC in 2013 that NBC was initially less than enthusiastic about a lifeguard series, fearing there were only so many plots that could revolve around CPR.
- THE SLOW-MO SHOTS WERE INSPIRED BY THE OLYMPICS. YouTube. From the beginning, Baywatch's visual trademark was the sight of a lifeguard running toward danger in slow-motion.
- LEONARDO DICAPRIO WAS ALMOST CAST AS HOBIE. For the role of Hasselhoff's onscreen son, Hobie, producers auditioned Leonardo DiCaprio. While they were impressed with his performance, they felt the 15-year-old was slightly too old for the part; actor Jeremy Jackson, four years younger than DiCaprio, was cast instead.
- THEY CAST A REAL LIFEGUARD. (AND ONE PRO SURFER.) Getty. The immaculately-mustachioed Michael Newman was a real lifeguard when co-creator (and fellow competitive swimmer) Greg Bonann tapped him for a supporting role on the show.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Baywatch is the most watched TV show in the world of all time, with over 1.1 billion viewers. In August 2018, Deadline reported that FremantleMedia International are eyeing a new reboot of the franchise.
Mar 20, 2024 · Everett. Baywatch was the most-watched television series in the world for a reason. At its peak during its 11-season run from 1989 to 1999, more than 1.1 billion people in 142 countries tuned in...
