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ABC NEWS STUDIOS ANNOUNCES NEW DOCUSERIES 'AFTER BAYWATCH: MOMENT IN THE SUN,' PREMIERING AUG. 28 ONLY ON HULU
The Four-Part Series Dives Into the Untold Stories Behind the Iconic '90s Television Show That Left an Indelible Mark on Pop Culture, Featuring Exclusive Cast and Creator Interviews and Never-Before-Seen Cast Home Videos
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Today, ABC News Studios announced "After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun," a new docuseries that delivers a nostalgic and insightful exploration of "Baywatch," the cultural phenomenon that defined an era, and an unprecedented look into the stars who brought the world's most famous lifeguards to life. Through dozens of new cast interviews and never-before-seen footage, this docuseries unpacks how the show captured the mythology of California's beach culture, set physical beauty standards for an entire generation, and capitalized on the adage "sex sells." "After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun" begins streaming on Wednesday, Aug. 28, only on Hulu.
Produced and directed by Matthew Felker in collaboration with ABC News Studios, this four-part series features exclusive interviews with over 35 beloved cast members and the show's creators, including Nicole Eggert, Carmen Electra, Billy Warlock, Alexandra Paul, Gregory Alan Williams, David Chokachi, Jeremy Jackson, Traci Bingham, Erika Eleniak, Michael Newman, Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and more. The series also unveils a never-aired interview with Pamela Anderson and over a decade's worth of never-before-seen home videos shot by the cast themselves. These candid and intimate clips offer viewers a unique glimpse into the real dynamics, struggles, friendships and moments that happened off-camera. The series also explores the show's impact on pop culture and its enduring legacy.
"After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun" was produced by ABC News Studios for Hulu. Matthew Felker is director and executive producer, Nicole Eggert is a producer, and Ari Shofet is executive producer on the series. For ABC News Studios, David Sloan is the senior executive producer, and Muriel Pearson is executive producer. ABC News Studios is led by Mike Kelley, and Reena Mehta is the SVP of Streaming and Digital Content.
About ABC News Studios
ABC News Studios, inspired by ABC News' trusted reporting, is an award-winning, premium news and documentary original production house and commissioning partner of series and specials. ABC News Studios champions untold and authentic stories driving the cultural zeitgeist spanning true-crime, investigations, pop culture and news-adjacent stories. ABC News Studios' original titles include critically acclaimed documentaries "Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields," "Sound of the Police," "The Lady Bird Diaries," "Aftershock," and "BRATS," and popular docuseries and documentaries, including "Killing County," "Wild Crime," "Betrayal: The Perfect Husband," "Daughters of the Cult," "The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump" and "Jelly Roll: Save Me."
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