The original Baywatchand its adventures of lifeguards patrolling the beaches of Los Angeles featured a largely rotating ensemble of actors. With the premise of the series often resulting in its stars wearing skimpy swimsuits, the show was typically a stepping stone in a star's career, as they could use their small-screen clout to transition to big-screen notoriety. From the original season of the show, David Hasselhoff stuck around the longest, as he starred in ten seasons and then left for Season 11.