Baywatch

Baywatch
Also known as Baywatch Hawaii (1999–2001)
Genre Action drama
Created by Michael Berk
Douglas Schwartz
Gregory J. Bonann
Starring

Notable cast

Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 11
No. of episodes 242 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Michael Berk
Douglas Schwartz
Gregory J. Bonann
David Hasselhoff
Running time 45–48 minutes
Production company(s)
Distributor
Release
Original network NBC (1989–1990)[1]
First-run syndication (1991–2001)
Picture format 4:3
Audio format Mono
Stereo
Original release NBC
September 22, 1989 (1989-09-22) – April 6, 1990 (1990-04-06)
Syndication
September 23, 1991 (1991-09-23) – May 14, 2001 (2001-05-14)
Chronology
Related shows Baywatch Nights
David Hasselhoff as the character Mitch Buchannon.
Pamela Anderson as C. J. Parker.

Baywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show was canceled after its first season on NBC, but survived through syndication and later became one of the most watched television shows in the world.[2] The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999. From 1999 to 2001, with a setting change and large cast overhaul, it was known as Baywatch Hawaii.

History

Baywatch premiered on NBC in 1989, but was canceled after only one season,[3] when it placed 73rd out of 103 shows in the seasonal ratings, and also because the studio, GTG, went out of business.[2]

Feeling the series still had potential, David Hasselhoff, along with creators and executive producers Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonann, revived it for the first-run syndication market in 1991. Hasselhoff was given the title of executive producer for his work on bringing the show back. The series was hugely successful, especially internationally.[4][5]

The show led to a spin-off, Baywatch Nights, and three direct to video films: Baywatch the Movie: Forbidden Paradise; Baywatch: White Thunder at Glacier Bay; and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.

Babewatch is a satirical term sometimes used in connection with the series, which has been used by Mad Magazine, commentators,[6] as well as used as the title for a series of adult films with crossover characters which ran up between 1994 and 1999 to become a tridecology.

Baywatch Down Under

In 1999, with production costs rising in Los Angeles, and the syndication market shrinking, the plan was to move the show to Australia and launch Baywatch Down Under. A pilot was filmed, but the series was stopped when residents of Avalon put forth strong objections, including potential damage to a fragile ecosystem. Pittwater Council permanently barred all future filming.[7][8] This pilot finally aired as a two-part episode of Baywatch.

Baywatch Hawaii

As an alternative to Australia, Hawaii offered the producers large financial incentives to move the show to the islands instead, and in Season 10, Baywatch Hawaii was launched.

Baywatch filmed for two seasons in Hawaii, from 1999 until 2001. The proposal to relocate Baywatch to Hawaii rather than Australia was initiated by April Masini in a telephone call to executive producer Greg Bonann. The deal to provide the incentives necessary to secure the series was presented to Governor Ben Cayetano by Al Masini and April Masini, Tony Vericella, president of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, and Cayetano's executive assistant, Joe Blanco. The agreement required the production to change its name from Baywatch to Baywatch Hawaii, hire local leads, and film in the state for at least two years, guaranteeing 44 episodes, each at a cost of about US$870,000, 60% of which was to be spent in Hawaii.[9]

Plot

Baywatch revolved around the work of a team of lifeguards and their interpersonal relationships, with plots usually centering on dangers related to the beach and other activities pertinent to the California (later Hawaii) beach lifestyle. Everything from earthquakes and shark attacks to serial killers served as plot conflicts on the show. Saving people from drowning was one of the most typical situations used in the shows.

Cast

Baywatch (1989–1999)

Character Actor Years
Mitch BuchannonDavid Hasselhoff1989–1999
Gayle BuchannonWendie Malick1989–1994, recurring role, 7 episodes
Craig PomeroyParker Stevenson1989–1990, recurring thereafter
Jill RileyShawn Weatherly1989–1990
Eddie KramerBilly Warlock1989–1992
Shauni McClainErika Eleniak1989–1992
Trevor ColePeter Phelps1989–1990
Hobie Buchannon Brandon Call 1989–1990
Jeremy Jackson 1991–2000
Gina PomeroyHolly Gagnier1989–1990
Don ThorpeMonte Markham1989–1992
John D. CortJohn Allen Nelson1989–1990, recurring thereafter
Garner EllerbeeGregory Alan Williams1989–1990, 1992, 1993–1995, recurring otherwise
Michael NewmanHimself1989–1999, recurring previously
Harvey Miller Tom McTigue1991–1992
Ben EdwardsRichard Jaeckel1991–1992, recurring thereafter
Summer QuinnNicole Eggert1992–1994
Matt BrodyDavid Charvet1992–1995, recurring thereafter
C. J. ParkerPamela Anderson1992–1997
Jimmy SladeKelly Slater1992–1993
Stephanie HoldenAlexandra Paul1992–1997
Caroline HoldenYasmine Bleeth1994–1997, recurring thereafter
Logan FowlerJaason Simmons1994–1996
Cody MadisonDavid Chokachi1995–1999
Neely Capshaw Gena Lee Nolin 1995–1998
Jennifer Campbell 1998–1999
Donna MarcoDonna D'Errico1996–1998
Manny GutierrezJosé Solano1996–1999
Jordan TateTraci Bingham1996–1998
Samantha ThomasNancy Valen1996–1997
Lani McKenzieCarmen Electra1997–1998
April GiminskiKelly Packard1997–1999
J. D. DariusMichael Bergin1997–1999
Taylor WalshAngelica Bridges1997–1998
Skylar BergmanMarliece Andrada1997
Alex RykerMitzi Kapture1998–1999
Jessie OwensBrooke Burns1998–1999

Baywatch Hawaii (1999–2001)

Simmone Jade Mackinnon (L), Brooke Burns (C), and Stacy Kamano (R).
Character Actor Years
Mitch BuchannonDavid Hasselhoff1999–2000
Jessie OwensBrooke Burns1999–2000, recurring thereafter
J. D. DariusMichael Bergin1999–2001
Dawn MastertonBrandy Ledford1999–2000
Michael NewmanHimself1999–2000
Allie ReeseSimmone Mackinnon1999–2000
Jason IoaneJason Momoa1999–2001
Kekoa TanakaStacy Kamano1999–2001
Sean MonroeJason Brooks1999–2001
Brian L. Keaulana Himself1996, 1999–2001
Leigh DyerBrande Roderick2000–2001
Zack McEwanCharlie Brumbly2000–2001
Jenna AvidKrista Allen2000–2001, recurring previously
Kai ColburnKala'i Millerrecurring, 6 episodes: 1999–2000

Theme songs

Other versions of "I'm Always Here" include:

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
122April 23, 1989 (1989-04-23)April 6, 1990 (1990-04-06)
222September 23, 1991 (1991-09-23)May 18, 1992 (1992-05-18)
322September 14, 1992 (1992-09-14)May 10, 1993 (1993-05-10)
422September 20, 1993 (1993-09-20)May 16, 1994 (1994-05-16)
522September 26, 1994 (1994-09-26)May 22, 1995 (1995-05-22)
622September 25, 1995 (1995-09-25)May 13, 1996 (1996-05-13)
722September 23, 1996 (1996-09-23)May 12, 1997 (1997-05-12)
822September 22, 1997 (1997-09-22)May 18, 1998 (1998-05-18)
922September 21, 1998 (1998-09-21)May 17, 1999 (1999-05-17)
1022September 20, 1999 (1999-09-20)May 15, 2000 (2000-05-15)
1122October 2, 2000 (2000-10-02)May 14, 2001 (2001-05-14)

Film adaptation

The film adaptation is a comedy, written and directed by Jeremy Garelick. Garelick's previous successes include the rewrite of The Hangover.[10]

In September 2012, it was announced that Reno 911! co-creator and star Robert Ben Garant will direct the film version of Baywatch for Paramount Pictures.[11]

In October 2014, it was announced that Paramount is moving forward with its big-screen adaptation of Baywatch and has loosely attached Dwayne Johnson to the project. The studio has also hired Justin Malen to rewrite and has attached the comedy writing team of Sean Anders and John Morris to direct.[12][13]

In July 2015, it was announced Seth Gordon would direct with Damian Shannon and Mark Swift having written the latest script with Dwayne Johnson still attached to star.[14]

On August 10, 2015, it was announced that Zac Efron had been cast in the film. Johnson also announced that the film will be R-Rated. The report stated, "The story centers on a by-the-book and very serious lifeguard (Johnson) who is forced to team up with a young rule-flouting hothead (Efron) in order to save their beach from environmental destruction at the hands of an oil tycoon."[15][16][17] That same month, reports were saying that Kelly Brook was in contention to star in the film as C.J. Parker, with Kate Upton and Charlotte McKinney also on the shortlist, but Brook denied the rumor the following day on Instagram.[18][19][20][21] Brook later confirmed that she had read the script but was still uncertain if she would appear.[22]

On November 9, 2015, it was reported that several actresses, including Alexandra Daddario, Nina Dobrev, Ashley Benson, Alexandra Shipp, Shelley Hennig, Bianca Santos, and Denyse Tontz, were in the running for the female lead, with the possibility that some of them could join the film in different roles and other unnamed actresses could be in the running as well.[23] On November 18, 2015, Johnson confirmed Daddario (who previously worked with Johnson on San Andreas) for the role of Summer, originally played by Eggert in the TV series, and revealed the casting of C.J. and other roles would soon be announced.[24] On January 4, 2016, Johnson announced that actress and model Kelly Rohrbach was cast as C.J. for the film.[25][26][27][28] On January 11, 2016, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Priyanka Chopra is in talks to appear in the film in a villainous role. On February 16, 2016, Priyanka Chopra and Dwayne Johnson released a video to confirm her participation in the above-mentioned role.[29] On January 20, 2016, a release date of May 19, 2017 was announced and Ilfenesh Hadera joined the cast as Stef, the love interest of Dwayne Johnson's character.[30][31] On January 27, 2016, Variety reported that Jon Bass was cast as Ronnie, described as funny, awkward and a skilled disco dancer who falls in love with C.J. at the beach.[32]

The film was released in the United States on May 25, 2017, by Paramount Pictures,[33] and has grossed $69 million worldwide.[34]

DVD releases

Baywatch "Nightmare Bay"/"River of No Return" DVD
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, the reunion movie on DVD

First Look Studios released the first three seasons on DVD in 2006/2007. Although the box sets are labeled "Season 1", "Season 2", etc., the sets actually feature episodes of the following season (i.e. the "Season 1" box set contains the episodes of the literal second season (1991–1992) of the show). The second and third sets were released on October 31, 2006. Each set features a disc with Season 1 episodes on it. These releases also do not contain any of the original music as it appeared when the episodes aired. They have been removed due to copyright agreements.[37] However, these releases have been discontinued and are now out of print.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Herbert, Steven (December 25, 1990). "Baywatch: A New Wave of Popularity Overseas". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  2. 1 2 Carter, Bill (1995-07-03). "Media: TELEVISION; Stand aside, CNN. America's No. 1 TV export is – no scoffing, please – 'Baywatch.". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-10.
  3. ↑ HERBERT, STEVEN (25 December 1990). "'Baywatch': A New Wave of Popularity Overseas : Television: The NBC series that drowned in low ratings gets new life in syndication. It has been sold to more than 40 nations.". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-06-12 – via LA Times.
  4. ↑ Gritten, David (November 20, 1996). "Baywatch Has a Cow, Man, London Style". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  5. ↑ McDougal, Dennis (November 28, 1991). "Surf's Up Again for Baywatch". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  6. ↑ "Surf's Up for 'Baywatch'". KFOX-TV. 1999-11-16. Archived from the original on February 3, 2009.
  7. ↑ Huff, Richard (March 1, 1999). "Aussie Town Boos Baywatch". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2010-10-16.
  8. ↑ "Wave of protest over Baywatch move". BBC. February 26, 1999. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  9. ↑ Ryan, Tim (March 4, 1999). "'Baywatch' May Relocate to Hawaii". Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
  10. ↑ Fleming, Michael (July 6, 2009). "Garelick adding laughs to 'Baywatch'". Variety. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
  11. ↑ "Exclusive: Reno 911! Co-Creator to Direct Baywatch Movie". Vulture. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  12. ↑ "Paramount Moves Forward With 'Baywatch' Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  13. ↑ "@therock on Instagram: ""This is my beach bitch!" Rumors are true... we're making #BAYWATCH the movie. Edgy, raunchy and hopefully, funny as all. Cue slo mo…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  14. ↑ Kroll, Justin. "Seth Gordon to Direct Dwayne Johnson in Paramount's 'Baywatch' Movie". Variety. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  15. ↑ "Zac Efron Cast In Baywatch Reboot". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  16. ↑ "Dwayne Johnson on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  17. ↑ "Dwayne Johnson on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  18. ↑ Daniel, Welsh (August 18, 2015). "Kelly Brook For 'Baywatch' Film Role? Star Tipped To Join Zac Efron And Dwayne Johnson". Huffington Post.
  19. ↑ Heath, Paul (August 18, 2015). "Kelly Brook Baywatch movie rumours: Up for Pamela Anderson role?". The Hollywood News.
  20. ↑ "Kelly Brook on Instagram: "😂😂😂😂😂 The Tabloids have gone Mad Love it 👍🏼🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸"". Instagram. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
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  22. ↑ Jayson, Jay (December 27, 2015). "Kelly Brook Has Read For Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Baywatch Movie". Comicbook.com.
  23. ↑ Fleming, Jr., Mike (November 9, 2015). "Bevy Of Actresses Test For ‘Baywatch’ Lead; Dwayne Johnson & Zac Efron Star". Deadline.
  24. ↑ Fleming, Mike, Jr. (November 18, 2015). "Alexandra Daddario Lands ‘Baywatch’ Female Lead". Deadline.
  25. ↑ Miller, Michael (January 4, 2016). "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson & Kelly Rohrbach Make Hilarious Baywatch Parody Videos Following Her Split from Leonardo DiCaprio". People.
  26. ↑ "@therock on Instagram: "A pleasure welcoming @kellyrohrbach to our #BAYWATCH family for the iconic role of "CJ Parker". Yes, she's a walking smoke stack but more…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  27. ↑ "@therock on Instagram: "For our #BAYWATCH and the iconic role of "CJ Parker" I had to make sure @kellyrohrbach was... tough."". Instagram. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  28. ↑ "@therock on Instagram: "For our #BAYWATCH and the iconic role of "CJ Parker" I had to make sure @kellyrohrbach was ridiculously sexy running in SLO-MO...."". Instagram. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  29. ↑ Kit, Borys (January 11, 2016). "'Quantico' Star Priyanka Chopra in Early Talks to Join Dwayne Johnson in 'Baywatch' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  30. ↑ "Ilfenesh Hadera joins Baywatch cast as Dwayne Johnson's love interest | EW.com". www.ew.com. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  31. ↑ "'Terminator 2' Pulled From Schedule, 'Baywatch' Release Date Set". TheWrap. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  32. ↑ McNary, Dave (January 27, 2016). "Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Baywatch’ Movie Casts Jon Bass". Variety.
  33. ↑ "Baywatch - Movie Trailer #2 [Starring The Rock]". VannDigital. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
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