6. David Hasselhoff
BaywatchSeasons 11
Finale Episode Airdate: May 14, 2001
Show Reliabilities: Up to $4 million per annum*
Baywatchwasn’t so much of a show, as it was more of a cultural phenomena. Pamela Anderson’s career was launched by the show, which went on to make her one of the most iconic female icons in the world since Marilyn Monroe. David Hasselhoff played the shirtless Mitch, who was at the center of the show.
Baywatchwas once one of the most watched TV shows in the entire world. Weekly, 1.1 billion people watched the show. These viewers did not start watching until NBC canceled it. NBC didn’t realize it needed to bring Baywatch back into development until syndication (although with new settings and cast changes).
Baywatch is not rerun nearly as often as other shows. But that doesn’t stop Hasselhoff from making a lot of money. Hasselhoff could earn around $4 million per year from his role as a beach patroller. The actor made a cameo in the 2017 film based on franchise.
