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Lt. Mitch Buchannon is the dedicated leader of a group of lifeguards at Malibu Beach in Los Angeles. Although this prime-time soap opera features a lot of sand, sun and bikinis, it also tackles many serious themes and features multifaceted characters. "Baywatch" is known for using slow motion when the lifeguards are running.
- Creators: Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz
- Starring: David Hasselhoff, Mitzi Kapture, David Chokachi, Kelly Packard, Michael Bergin
- TV Network: NBC
- Premiere Date: Sep 22, 1989
- Genre: Drama
- Executive producers: Gregory J. Bonann, Michael Berk
