Baywatch the Complete Season 1
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Kirk Siddals
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28/10/2006 06:10:23
Network will be releasing the complete season 1 DVD of Baywatch, on the 30th of October. The retail price is quoted as £49.99, here’s the full press release:
LIFE’S A BEACH WITH BAYWATCH THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE (15)
In the 90’s, Saturday afternoons across the nation meant only one thing. Now you have the opportunity to relive those carefree times any day of the week, with all twenty-two episodes of bikini-clad and sexy six-pack entertainment that is BAYWATCH - THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE on DVD. Putting the summer into this autumn and winter on 30th October 2006, this is the first time that the entire first season is available on DVD anywhere in the world.
BAYWATCH was the global TV phenomenon of the Nineties – the most viewed TV series in the world with an estimated weekly audience of more than 1.1 billion people in 142 countries (Guinness Book of Records). Starring and produced by David “The Hoff” Hasselhoff, the show launched the careers of numerous hotties that would go on to cause heatwaves: including Erika Eleniak, Billy Warlock, Pamela Anderson, Yasmine Bleeth, Carmen Electra and Tracey Bingham.
David Hasselhoff (Knight Rider, Sponge Bob, Squarepants the Movie) is Mitch Buchannon, a single-parent lifeguard who is the mentor for a crowd of hip, young, attractive lifeguards as they come and go, keeping the beach safe for the masses. The series caught the imagination of teenage and family audiences alike as viewers were not just drawn to the show by the lifeguards battling the elements and beach crime. They were captivated by the fizzling chemistry between the lifeguards, which often sent temperatures soaring and which always kept everyone guessing as some of the characters would sink deeper in love.
A landmark American TV show that was a ratings smash for over a decade and one that remains a topic of conversation today, BAYWATCH THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE, is the show that people took to like lifeguards to water. It will appeal to all fans of the original show and anyone who loves escapist action drama and eye-candy galore. BAYWATCH – you’ll drown in sorrow without it.
DVD content:
BAYWATCH THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE contains all 22 episodes across 6 discs and includes the pilot episode “Panic at Malibu Pier” and a stills gallery.
BAYWATCH THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE (15) is a Network release
Release Date = 30th October 2006
RRP = £49.99
Total Running Time = 1035 minutes (feature only)
Screen Ratio = 1.33:1
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EPISODE LISTING:
DISC ONE
Panic at Malibu Pier
Story by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonnan, Written by Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz
Directed by Richard Compton, Original US Transmission 23 April 1989
In Deep
Playing hooky from summer school, Hobie becomes dangerously involved with reckless power skiers. The teenage daredevils take advantage of Hobie’s desire to be “one of the guys.”
Written by Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz, Directed by Peter Hunt, Original US Transmission 22 September 1989
Heat Wave
On a hot summer day with record-breaking temperatures, hordes of people migrate to the Los Angeles County beaches, forcing the lifeguards to work to their full potential.
Written by Ernie Wallengren, Directed by Gus Trikonis, Original US Transmission 29 September 1989
DISC TWO
The Second Wave
Eddie must come to terms with his past when he discovers a gang of “surf rats” lead by a former friend from his reform school days, Written by Jill Donner, Directed by Scott Brazil, Original US Transmission 13 October 1989
Message in a Bottle
Hobie overhears his divorced parents, Mitch and Gayle, arguing over his custody agreement. Their fighting upsets him so he runs away to a deserted island with two friends.
Written by Terry Irwin, Directed by Kim Manners, Original US Transmission 20 October 1989
The Drowning Pool
A wealthy older man drowns under suspicious circumstances in front of Jill Riley’s tower. Jill must endure the pain of losing her first victim and the intrigue of unravelling what turns out to be a mysterious murder.
Written by W.A. Schwartz, Directed by Mario di Leo, Original US Transmission 3 November 1989
The Sky is Falling
A plane crashes into the Southern California surf, Mitch and Captain Thorpe manage to free the two passengers, Harv and Sylvia Harcourt, swindling bank employees.
Written by William Rabkin and Lee Goldberg, Directed by Kim Manners, Original US Transmission 27 October 1989
DISC THREE
Cretin of the Shallows
Several people are murdered by a mysterious man in grotesque make-up at the beach. On the night of one of the murders, Eddie is knocked unconscious by the “cretin.”
Written by W.A. Schwartz and E.F. Wallengren, Directed by, Original US Transmission 1 December 1989
Rookie School
While housesitting for the Pomeroys, Eddie takes in a runaway, Amy, whose life is threatened by her mobster boyfriend’s vicious bodyguard. She admits that she stole his address book, which could ruin him forever.
Written by Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin, Directed by Bruce Seth Green, Original US Transmission 10 November 1989
Cruise Ship
Trevor witnesses a boat carrying a wedding party turn abruptly, throwing the bride overboard; her disappearance going unnoticed. Craig warns the party boat operator to be more cautious in the future.
Written by Jill Donner and W.A. Schwartz, Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace Original US Transmission 24 November 1989
Shelter Me
Baywatch lifeguards and police join forces to find shelter for the homeless as a violent storm threatens the coast. Garner is left for dead when he is shot by a fugitive and his brother hiding under the pier.
Written by Terry Erwin, Directed by Scott Brazil, Original US Transmission 8 December 1989
DISC FOUR
The Reunion
Mitch and Craig visit with old friends at their annual dory race reunion. Tension mounts between the long-time buddies when they discover that Allison, a long lost friend, will also be at the gathering.
Written by W. Reed Moran, Directed by Rob Bowman, Original US Transmission 15 December 1989
Armored Car
Hundreds of people are gathered along the Santa Monica Pier at a benefit to raise money for its reconstruction. Sitting at the end of the pier is an armored car carrying $100,000…
Written by Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz, Directed by Michael Rhodes, Original US Transmission 5 January 1990
Home Cort
Mitch gets a surprise visit from his old mischievous Navy “S.E.A.L.” buddy and ex-Baywatch lifeguard, John Cort. Cort takes a suspicious job from a smuggler to dive for a crate.
Written by Terry Erwin and W.A. Schwartz, Directed by Paul Schneider, Original US Transmission 12 January 1990
We Need a Vacation
Craig, Eddie and Cort are off to Mexico, but where Cort goes, trouble follows. While on their surfing and sun weekend, someone steals Craig’s jeep.
Written by William Rabkin and Lee Goldberg, Directed by Gus Trikonis, Original US Transmission 26 January 1990
DISC FIVE
Muddy Waters
Cort and Eddie go on assignment as trainers at Raging Waters Theme Park. Enjoying the teen trainees, Eddie finds himself entangled in a love triangle with dreamy eyed Sarah and jealous Tad.
Written by William A. Schwartz and Terry Erwin, Directed by Paul Schneider, Original US Transmission 2 February 1990
Snake Eyes
Eddie and Cort discover an abandoned ship with an illegal casino on board. Lady luck is on Eddie’s side when he wins hundreds of dollars at the crap table.
Written by Kate Boutilier, Directed by Gus Trikonis Original US Transmission 9 February 1990
Eclipse
Eddie is unknowingly caught up in a 70 year-old legend after losing his rookie partner in the mysterious rescue of a ghost. Reluctant to believe his story, the crew at Baywatch suggests that Eddie visit the staff psychologist.
Written by Claire Whitaker, Directed by Paul Schneider, Original US Transmission 23 February 1990
[b]Shark Derby[b/]
A local restaurateur puts up a $25,000 bounty for the largest shark brought in during the weekend’s Shark Derby. In an effort to entice both sharks and spectators, Allen illegally chums the waters, drawing hundreds of sharks uncommonly close to shore.
Written by Kate Boutilier and Terry Erwin, Directed by Gregory J. Bonnan, Original US Transmission 2 March 1990
DISC SIX
The Big Race
Cort is requested by an attractive convalescent home director, Gwen, to donate $10,000 to the institution. Unable to raise the money, Craig and Mitch loan Cort $3,000.
Written by Rolf Wallengren, Directed by Kevin Inch, Original US Transmission 16 March 1990
Old Friends
Craig, Mitch and Garner go for a weekend hang-gliding trip, but Mitch has an accident, and ends up stuck in a tree. When Craig and Garner attempt to free him, Mitch crashes to the ground and is knocked unconscious.
Written by William A. Schwartz, Directed by Douglas Schwartz, Original US Transmission 30 March 1990
The End?
A massive earthquake shakes up the Southland, and Gina’s life hangs in the balance, while Cort and Craig are trapped in the ocean.
Written by Lee Goldberg and William Rabkin, Directed by Reza Badiyi, Original US Transmission 6 April 1990
Key Season One Cast: Mitch Buchannon DAVID HASSELHOFF, Craig Pomeroy PARKER STEVENSON, Jill Riley SHAWN WEATHERLY
Eddie Kramer BILLY WARLOCK, Shauni McClain ERIKA ELENIAK, Trevor Cole PETER PHELPS, Hobie Buchannon BRANDON CALL
Garner Ellerbee GREGORY ALAN-WILLIAMS, John Cort JOHN ALLEN NELSON
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