Hasselhoff Is Fire
David Hasselhoff became well-known for his character Michael Knight in Knight Rider, but that was not what made him into a huge star and a sex symbol. It was his portrayal of Mitch Buchannon on “Baywatch” that did so. This is really what made Hasselhoff a household name and not a ‘one hit wonder’. Although the NBC series only lasted one season, Hasselhoff revamped the show (with his own funding) two years later in 1991.
Hasselhoff felt that Baywatch had a lot of potential. And his hunch was correct. The show ended up lasting 11 years before concluding in 2001. The show became a huge success, especially internationally.
