Review: Baywatch Seasons 1 & 2 (B)

Review: Baywatch (Seasons 1 & 2)
Starring David Hasselhoff, Peter Phelps, Brandon Call, Holly Gagnier, Pamela Anderson
MPAA: UR
Grade: B

Review by Bobby Nashville

I never really watched Baywatch when it was on television. However I do remember this: It was a phenomenon and it really came out of nowhere. Critics were dumbfounded as to how this show became so popular. But as they say hindsight is 20/20. So let's take a new look at Baywatch, compliment of the new Season 1 and Season 2 DVD collection.

The show focused on a group of lifeguards in Southern California. Everyone is gorgeous, shallow and without a care. Head lifeguard Mitch Buchanon (played by the Hoff) is the veteran, father figure lifeguard that helps the younger lifeguards learn their way. Because life as a handsome lifeguard in California can be tough!

Watching Baywatch now, the reason for it's popularity is clear - cheese. Baywatch is the cheesiest, campiest, silliest, most ridiculous T&A television shows of it's time and thank dog for that. Girls are running around half naked, David Hasselhoff is acting like he thinks he's the man (I guess he was back then) and the music.. total cheese. You've got to love it.

If you like retro television, it doesn't get any better than the new 5 disc collections of Baywatch (both seasons one and two). I love the packaging (ridiculously dated 80's fonts and design) and you can't beat the extras. Fans of Pamela Anderson should take note that the sultry star actually joined the cast in season two, so if you are searching strictly for Pam, head straight for season two.