'Baywatch' syndication rights price at a rock bottom bargain! $78,000

[Taylor]

Bargain Basement "Baywatch"
Posted Aug 22nd 2008 8:41AM by TMZ Staff, NTVLand

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One of the most popular shows ever in TV syndication was licensed out
for a bargain basement price, and the company that licensed it
apparently didn't even think it was worth that much.

In legal papers obtained by TMZ, First Look Studios made a deal to
license the first four seasons of "Baywatch" for $78,000! To be fair,
it was just for play in Brazil.

According to the docs, Flashstar Filmes paid only $22,500 and First
Look wants the rest.

$78,000???? That's more than Pam Anderson can make in one night.




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[Jude Cormier]

Post by Taylor
Bargain Basement "Baywatch"
Posted Aug 22nd 2008 8:41AM by TMZ Staff, NTVLand
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One of the most popular shows ever in TV syndication was licensed out
for a bargain basement price, and the company that licensed it
apparently didn't even think it was worth that much.
In legal papers obtained by TMZ, First Look Studios made a deal to
license the first four seasons of "Baywatch" for $78,000! To be fair,
it was just for play in Brazil.
According to the docs, Flashstar Filmes paid only $22,500 and First
Look wants the rest.
$78,000???? That's more than Pam Anderson can make in one night.

Not surprising.....I don't think anyone is really nostalgic for this show
just yet.
And the reruns bombed badly on ION, which reduced it to once a week play and
now has removed it from the upcoming fall schedule.