by Byron Jonas


You would be forgiven if you just landed on earth from another planet and you did not know about the TV hit show called Baywatch. However, for the citizens of earth, there is hardly a country in which the show has not been aired. Therefore, it is regarded one of the most popular series of all times.

With a winning combination of actors like David Hasselhoff (Mitch Buchannon) playing the main character and Pamela Anderson (C. J. Parker) playing his spunky and beautiful co-star, the series was set for success for many years to come. They captured the imagination of would-be lifeguards all over the world and mesmerized audiences with their stunts and bravery. People fell in love with Mitch and C. J. Not only because they were super sexy, but also because they were able to identify with their everyday lives.

Who could forget when the show first aired in 1990? It was a strange combination seeing bronzed bodies that were able to save lives and protect beach goers as well. Unfortunately, it did not sit well with many viewers initially and the series was subsequently canceled. This however did not deter Hasselhoff and a few other producers and directors because they knew Baywatch had huge potential.

News spread like fire and soon everyone was hooked on Baywatch. It became so popular that the Guinness Book of World Records thought it apt to give them a spot in their book namely being the most viewed TV series worldwide. More than one billion people per week throughout the world, watched it at any given time.

The show's plot had a winning mix. Not only did Hasselhoff become well loved but he and his team took part in some awesome life saving scenes. Added to this, they had interpersonal relations which was mainly centered around dangers along the beach and on sea. The hot babes and hunky guys were combined with perfect live guarding skills which was to become the show to watch.

People were thoroughly entertained as the lifeguards ran in slow motion toward the sea; rescue-can in hand and practicing the skills of saving people from drowning. Thrown into the mix, you had earthquakes, bombs exploding, and serial killers on the loose with even a few shark attacks to make the show virtually an icon in Television history.

Baywatch not doubt highlighted the actual career of lifesavers and almost gave them a hero-like status throughout the world. Because of the TV series, more and more people are listening to their lifeguards on the beach, which in turn is saving real lives. The actual full-length movie is said to reach the box office in 2012. The anticipation is high for moviegoers and one can only imagine what it will fetch at the box office.




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