Baywatch Returns on NBCUniversal Networks

NEW YORK: NBCUniversal’s multicast networks COZI TV and TeleXitos are set to air the popular ’90s series Baywatch starting next month.

COZI TV will premiere classic episodes of the series starting with a marathon from August 1 at 6 a.m. until August 2 at midnight. Baywatch chapters will then air on weekdays. The show, which starred David Hasselhoff and followed a team of California beach lifeguards, will then debut on Spanish-language TeleXitos on August 3 at 4 p.m.

FremantleMedia North America produced the long-running series, with FremantleMedia International distributing it.

“If viewers want to feel the summer heat without breaking a sweat, they can tune in to Baywatch on COZI TV,” said Meredith McGinn, the network’s senior VP. “We are so excited to provide viewers with this iconic action drama series that has been enjoyed by so many all over the world.”

“For many Baywatch fans, summers became synonymous with the series’ adventurous characters,” said Barbara Alfonso, the director of TeleXitos. “TeleXitos is all about providing our Spanish-language viewers with programming that is relevant and timely and we’re thrilled to offer them this fan-favorite series that is sure to heat up the summer, yet again.”

“We are thrilled to be working with COZI TV and TeleXitos to bring this iconic fan favorite back to U.S. TV screens,” said Lisa Honig, the senior executive VP of television and distribution for North America at FremantleMedia International. “The series is a big part of FremantleMedia’s heritage catalogue and once featured on TV schedules across a phenomenal 148 countries around the world. The summer screenings bring both loyal and new Baywatch fans another chance to see the cult show and those famous red bathing suits.”