From its first installment in 1989, Baywatch cemented itself as a staple of '90s pop culture. The famous slow-motion running sequences. The swimsuits. Pamela Anderson being, well, Pamela Anderson. But like any iconic series, a whole lot of work went into bringing the beachy drama to life — just take a look at the snaps taken between scenes.
From David Hasselhoff hanging out with his stunt double to Pamela Anderson chatting up a camera operator, here are 24 behind-the-scenes photos from Baywatch.
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Alexandra Paul, David Charvet and Pamela Anderson on set, circa 1993. X2
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The cast of Baywatch poses in a promotional photo, circa 1996.
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“My mom (left) with The Hoff on the set of Baywatch cerca 1990.”
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A Baywatch cast member preps for a scene, date unknown.
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Alexandra Paul, David Charvet and Pamela Anderson on set, circa 1993. X2
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“Michelle Williams and Jeremy Jackson on the set of Baywatch (1993).”
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David Hasselhoff posing for a promotional still for “Baywatch Hawaii,” circa 2000.
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Pamela Anderson walks on the beach between takes, date unknown.
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“Pamela Anderson doing press for Baywatch, 1993.”
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“My favorite picture of my aunt on the set of Baywatch with David Hasselhoff in 1989.”
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“Pamela Anderson on the set of Baywatch, 1992.”
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“Jason Momoa behind the scenes of Baywatch, 20 years ago.”
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Pamela Anderson talks to a crew member between takes.
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The cast of Baywatch appearing in a promotional still, date unknown.
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“Behind the scenes. Love Gena Lee Nolin's smile … ”
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“David Hasselhoff's body double in Baywatch (1989), who used to cover up Hasselhoff's chicken legs & taught Pamela how to run like a real lifeguard.”
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The cast of Baywatch poses for a photo, date unknown.
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“Baywatch cast, early 1990s.”
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Erika Eleniak poses in the series’ iconic red swimsuit, date unknown.
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Pamela Anderson takes cameras behind-the-scenes of Baywatch, date unknown.
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Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff pose for a photo on set
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The ladies of Baywatch smile with a surfboard ahead of the show’s 7th season, circa 1996.
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David Hasselhoff talks to a camera during downtime on the Baywatch set, date unknown.
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Yasmine Bleeth smiles between takes, date unknown.
