Baywatch was a show that debuted on NBC in 1989. It was a David Hasselhoff vehicle based off of a couple of male lifeguards who pitched an NBC executive about a show about the people who work on the beaches. It debuted as a generic beach show (so generic, NBC started demanding murder mystery plotlines and other crap to liven it up) to crappy ratings and was cancelled; but Hasselhoff convinced the studio to take it into syndication due to the factthat Hasselhoff was big in Germany/Europe and that they could find money marks over there to keep it going. In syndication, they decided "fuck realism" and started coming up with crazy adventure plots for Hasselhoff (culminating in a short-lived spin-off "Baywatch Nights which started out as "Hasselhoff's character decides to solve crimes as a private investigator" to "Shameless X-Files rip-off with zero budget"). The show, which in the beginning had hired flat chested women with Peter Pan haircuts, started hiring big breasted centerfolds as lifeguards and the most famous was Pamela Anderson. Anderson was on the show for only a couple of seasons but became the face of the show (now known as T&A central to the point that every episode would have slow motion breast jiggling sequences as the female life guards run down the beach) and went on to try and become a movie star (and single handedly fucked over Mystery Science Theater 3000 when the studio releasing her movie debut (Barbed Wire) decided to screw over MST3K's movie by giving it's promotional budget to Barbed Wire). She had a torrid on-again, off-again relationship with Tommy Lee that culminated in a sex tape being stolen from them and put out for the world to see. Anderson's career tanked via her tabloid exploits with Tommy Lee, though she has stayed on the D-List fame-wise (she had a short lived Fox sitcom and later, basically agreed to be roasted by Comedy Central in exchange for a donation being given to the crazy folks at PETA). Baywatch survived in syndication, getting big ratings overseas to keep it going long after America got sick and tired of the show and it was dumped in the 1:35 late night time slot. It only got cancelled because Hasselhoff didn't want to take a paycut to keep it going.
Fun fact: Angie Harmon got her acting start on the spin-off Baywatch Nights. Of course, she had the brains to bail from the show first chance she could, so she was not around when it turned into a low budget rip-off of X-Files.
Dude, you don't know Angie Harmon? She was on Law and Order for about four seasons and arguably the second most loved female character on the show (next to everyone's favorite L&O waifu Jill Hennessy)
Don't forget Erika Eleniak. She was one of the show's first female leads, and sort of contradicts Jesse's claim above that they only featured flat-chested women in the early seasons. Eleniak was a playboy model even before Pamela Anderson, and is otherwise known as the topless chick in the cake in Under Siege.
She's close, as is Eleniak. If we can count outside Baywatch, Eleniak makes the top tier with Under Siege. Eggert... if she's the one who had the opening credits in the blue bikini, she's in it.
how old are you out of curiosity? I only ask because it's the first time I've ever seen someone ask who Pam Anderson/Baywatch is (not taking a dig at you, I'm genuinely curious)
Wait, why would they name a MALE WRESTLER after Pamela Anderson's character? Shouldn't they be naming him after David Hasslehoff's character? No one's manlier than The Hoff! (And he'd be over HUGE in Germany!)
Everyone knows that before you bloodthirsty Americans invaded, Afghanistan was a lovely place that promoted freedom, liberty and love for thy neighbour.
I was fucking in love with Yasmine Bleeth for such a long time. The fact that she turned into a druggie actually ruined her retroactively- I just couldn't get into her anymore.
I HATED Alexandra Paul at the time, for having the nerve to be flat on that show. Granted, she looked ridiculous next to all the Hourglass Shapes, but in retrospect, she was one of the cuter girls.
Hey Jesse. Just thought you might like to know that Dougie was over on my website posing as you, and hurling his brilliant brand of insults. I changed the name of "Jesse Baker" to "Dougie" as it should be. Just wanted to let you know.
I know I can google this, but who is Pamela Anderson and what is Baywatch?
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ReplyDeleteEnjoy.
Yasmine Bleeth and Donna D'Errico for the win.
ReplyDeleteHonorable Mention to Alexandra Paul,
(It was a late night show in my teens, muting was always an option.)
Baywatch was a show that debuted on NBC in 1989. It was a David Hasselhoff vehicle based off of a couple of male lifeguards who pitched an NBC executive about a show about the people who work on the beaches.
ReplyDeleteIt debuted as a generic beach show (so generic, NBC started demanding murder mystery plotlines and other crap to liven it up) to crappy ratings and was cancelled; but Hasselhoff convinced the studio to take it into syndication due to the factthat Hasselhoff was big in Germany/Europe and that they could find money marks over there to keep it going.
In syndication, they decided "fuck realism" and started coming up with crazy adventure plots for Hasselhoff (culminating in a short-lived spin-off "Baywatch Nights which started out as "Hasselhoff's character decides to solve crimes as a private investigator" to "Shameless X-Files rip-off with zero budget"). The show, which in the beginning had hired flat chested women with Peter Pan haircuts, started hiring big breasted centerfolds as lifeguards and the most famous was Pamela Anderson.
Anderson was on the show for only a couple of seasons but became the face of the show (now known as T&A central to the point that every episode would have slow motion breast jiggling sequences as the female life guards run down the beach) and went on to try and become a movie star (and single handedly fucked over Mystery Science Theater 3000 when the studio releasing her movie debut (Barbed Wire) decided to screw over MST3K's movie by giving it's promotional budget to Barbed Wire). She had a torrid on-again, off-again relationship with Tommy Lee that culminated in a sex tape being stolen from them and put out for the world to see.
Anderson's career tanked via her tabloid exploits with Tommy Lee, though she has stayed on the D-List fame-wise (she had a short lived Fox sitcom and later, basically agreed to be roasted by Comedy Central in exchange for a donation being given to the crazy folks at PETA).
Baywatch survived in syndication, getting big ratings overseas to keep it going long after America got sick and tired of the show and it was dumped in the 1:35 late night time slot. It only got cancelled because Hasselhoff didn't want to take a paycut to keep it going.
Fun fact: Angie Harmon got her acting start on the spin-off Baywatch Nights.
ReplyDeleteOf course, she had the brains to bail from the show first chance she could, so she was not around when it turned into a low budget rip-off of X-Files.
who is that Jesse?
ReplyDeleteDude, you don't know Angie Harmon?
ReplyDeleteShe was on Law and Order for about four seasons and arguably the second most loved female character on the show (next to everyone's favorite L&O waifu Jill Hennessy)
what's law and order jesse?
ReplyDeleteDon't forget Erika Eleniak. She was one of the show's first female leads, and sort of contradicts Jesse's claim above that they only featured flat-chested women in the early seasons. Eleniak was a playboy model even before Pamela Anderson, and is otherwise known as the topless chick in the cake in Under Siege.
ReplyDeleteIt is the most watched show in television history, or was at one point.
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ReplyDeleteIt's what your mother masturbates to late at night while your dad is jerking off to Asian fart porn in his study......
ReplyDeletei don't watch tv/movies. Im in afghanistan promoting America and endorsing freedom.
ReplyDeleteThat was uncalled for.
She's close, as is Eleniak. If we can count outside Baywatch, Eleniak makes the top tier with Under Siege. Eggert... if she's the one who had the opening credits in the blue bikini, she's in it.
ReplyDeleteI thought we were just talking about fapability...
ReplyDeleteLIES! You said you were on your way home! TREASON!
ReplyDeleteOh, then the list is longer... but Pam still doesn't make it. Is she good looking, yeah. Is she the type to turn me on?
ReplyDelete... No. Something about her just doesn't interest me, and I can't spell it out easily.
"i don't watch tv/movies. Im in afghanistan promoting America and endorsing freedom."
ReplyDeletethat's a good thing?
is that a bad thing Commie!?
ReplyDeleteHep?
ReplyDeletehow old are you out of curiosity? I only ask because it's the first time I've ever seen someone ask who Pam Anderson/Baywatch is (not taking a dig at you, I'm genuinely curious)
ReplyDelete32.
ReplyDeleteAgain, i don't watch much tv/movies.
Promoting freedom?
ReplyDeleteFuck it...not getting into it.
Wait, why would they name a MALE WRESTLER after Pamela Anderson's character? Shouldn't they be naming him after David Hasslehoff's character? No one's manlier than The Hoff! (And he'd be over HUGE in Germany!)
ReplyDeleteLol commie. welp you got me.
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TREE HUGGER ALERT!
ReplyDeleteBorn in Berkeley. I ain't hiding it. If being opposed to imperialism and anti-intellectualism makes me a tree hugger, I will wear that with pride.
ReplyDeletePlus California actually has trees to hug.
Yasmine Bleeth was the hottest.
ReplyDeleteMost watched show in the world for a good chunk of the 1990s!
ReplyDeleteHe was also responsible for the lowest grossing PPV of all time...
ReplyDeleteI've never hugged a tree but I fucked an apple tree once and came in cider.
ReplyDeleteEveryone knows that before you bloodthirsty Americans invaded, Afghanistan was a lovely place that promoted freedom, liberty and love for thy neighbour.
ReplyDelete...And they made the best rugs on the planet.
I fucked a tree and I got molasses all over my balls.
ReplyDeleteTwo can play at this game.
She was also Ellie Mae Clampett in the 1993 Beverly Hillbillies movie...
ReplyDeleteI was fucking in love with Yasmine Bleeth for such a long time. The fact that she turned into a druggie actually ruined her retroactively- I just couldn't get into her anymore.
ReplyDeleteI HATED Alexandra Paul at the time, for having the nerve to be flat on that show. Granted, she looked ridiculous next to all the Hourglass Shapes, but in retrospect, she was one of the cuter girls.
Hey Jesse. Just thought you might like to know that Dougie was over on my website posing as you, and hurling his brilliant brand of insults. I changed the name of "Jesse Baker" to "Dougie" as it should be. Just wanted to let you know.
ReplyDeleteThanks man! Apprieciate you looking out for me.
ReplyDeletePS; I left feedback on the recent NES article you posted.