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{{Short description|Television series}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
|show_name = Pacific Blue
| image =
|image =
| caption =
|caption =
| genre = [[Police procedural|Police drama]]
|genre = [[Police procedural|Police drama]]
| creator = [[Bill Nuss]]
|creator = [[Bill Nuss]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
|starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Rick Rossovich]]
* [[Jim Davidson (actor)|Jim Davidson]]
* [[Jim Davidson (actor)|Jim Davidson]]
* [[Darlene Vogel]]
* [[Darlene Vogel]]
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* [[Marcos Ferraez]]
* [[Marcos Ferraez]]
* [[David Lander]]
* [[David Lander]]
* [[Mario Lopez]]
* [[Rick Rossovich]]
* [[Amy Hunter (actress)|Amy Hunter]]
* Jeff Stearns
* Jeff Stearns
* [[Shanna Moakler]]
* [[Shanna Moakler]]
* [[Amy Hunter]]
* [[Mario Lopez]]
}}
}}
|opentheme = "Just Another Day In L.A."
| opentheme = "Just Another Day In L.A."
|endtheme = "Just Another Day In L.A."
| endtheme = "Just Another Day In L.A."
|composer = [[Christopher Franke]]
| composer = [[Christopher Franke]]
|country = United States
| country = United States
|location = [[Santa Monica, California]]
| location = [[Santa Monica, California]]
|language = [[English language|English]]
| language = English
|num_seasons = 5
| num_seasons = 5
|num_episodes = 101
| num_episodes = 101
|list_episodes = List of Pacific Blue episodes
| list_episodes = List of Pacific Blue episodes
|executive_producer = Gary Nardino<br />Bill Nuss
| executive_producer = [[Gary Nardino]]<br />Bill Nuss
|producer = Paul B. Margolis<br />Emily Skopov<br />Paul Brown<br />Steve Mitchell<br />Craig Van Sickle<br />Gary Winter<br />John J. Scherer
| producer = Paul B. Margolis<br />[[Emily Skopov]]<br />Paul Brown<br />Steve Mitchell<br />Craig Van Sickle<br />Gary Winter<br />John J. Scherer
|editor = John W. Carr<br />Barry L. Gold<br />Thomas D. Nelson<br />Ken Bornstein
| editor = John W. Carr<br />Barry L. Gold<br />Thomas D. Nelson<br />Ken Bornstein
|cinematography = Robert Hayes<br />Christian Sebaldt
| cinematography = Robert Hayes<br />Christian Sebaldt
|runtime = 44 minutes
| runtime = 44-46 minutes
|company = North Hall Productions<br />Gary Nardino Productions
| company = North Hall Productions<br />Gary Nardino Productions
|distributor =
| network = [[USA Network]]
|network = [[USA Network]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|1996|03|02}}
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| last_aired = {{End date|2000|04|09}}
|picture_format = Color
|audio_format = [[Stereophonic sound|Stereo]]
|first_aired = {{Start date|1996|03|02}}
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|last_aired = {{End date|2000|04|09}}
}}
}}


'''''Pacific Blue''''' is an American [[Police procedural|crime drama series]] about a team of police officers with the Santa Monica Police Department who patrolled its beaches on bicycles. The show ran for five seasons on the [[USA Network]], from March 2, 1996, to April 9, 2000, with a total of 101 episodes. Often compared as "''[[Baywatch]]'' on bikes", the series was run in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, South America, Sweden, Zimbabwe and other foreign markets.
'''''Pacific Blue''''' is an American [[Police procedural|crime drama series]] about a team of police officers with the Santa Monica Police Department who patrolled its beaches on bicycles. The show ran for five seasons on the [[USA Network]], from March 2, 1996, to April 9, 2000, with a total of 101 episodes. Often described as "''[[Baywatch]]'' on bikes", the series was run in many other markets, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Kosovo, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Ukraine, Russia, Spain, South America, Sweden, and Zimbabwe.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Jim Davidson (actor)|Jim Davidson]] as Officer/Sergeant/Lieutenant T.C. Callaway
*[[Darlene Vogel]] as Officer Chris Kelly (seasons 1–4; recurring season 5)
*[[Paula Trickey]] as Officer/Sergeant Cory McNamara
*[[Marcos Ferraez]] as Officer Victor Del Toro (seasons 1–3; guest season 4)
*[[David Lander]] as Elvis Kryzcewski (season 1; guest season 2)
*[[Rick Rossovich]] as Lieutenant Anthony Palermo (seasons 1–3)
*[[Shanna Moakler]] as Officer Monica Harper (seasons 4–5)
*[[Amy Hunter (actress)|Amy Hunter]] as Officer Jamie Strickland (seasons 4–5)
*[[Jeff Stearns]] as Officer Russ Granger (seasons 4–5)
*[[Mario Lopez]] as Officer Bobby Cruz (seasons 4–5)

===Changes===
{{Original research|section|date=October 2016}}
{{Original research|section|date=October 2016}}
The series underwent cast changes between the third and fourth seasons, one which dramatically altered its tone. The third-season finale brought the departure of actors [[Marcos Ferraez]] and [[Rick Rossovich]]. The fourth season premiere brought four major cast additions: [[Shanna Moakler]] as Monica Harper, [[Amy Hunter]] as Jamie Strickland, Jeff Stearns as Russ Granger, and [[Mario Lopez]] as Bobby Cruz. These new recruits to the Pacific Blue unit skewed the show's cast in a younger direction.
The first cast change came at the end of the first season when David Lander, who played the Pacific Blue unit's bike repairman, was written out, though he would later return for several guest appearances in the second season. The series then underwent cast changes between the third and fourth seasons, which dramatically altered its tone. The events of the third-season finale brought the departure of actors [[Marcos Ferraez]] and [[Rick Rossovich]], with their characters retiring from the force prior to the fourth season premiere. Ferraez would later return for a one-off guest appearance during the fourth season to wrap up his character's storyline. The fourth season premiere brought four major cast additions: [[Shanna Moakler]] as Monica Harper, [[Amy Hunter (actress)|Amy Hunter]] as Jamie Strickland, Jeff Stearns as Russ Granger, and [[Mario Lopez]] as Bobby Cruz. These new recruits to the Pacific Blue unit skewed the show's cast in a younger direction.


[[Jim Davidson (actor)|Jim Davidson]] and [[Paula Trickey]], who had previously played the role of the show's young blood, evolved into the "old guard" as their characters took on leadership roles within the Pacific Blue unit. In addition, the characters of Jim Davidson and [[Darlene Vogel]], who had become romantically linked in the third season, were married in the fourth season opener. Storylines for the fourth and fifth seasons emphasized undercover and vice work; while these areas would normally fall out of the purview of a police unit like Pacific Blue, the show always made an effort to explain away each incident as an exception, episode by episode. The changes can be credited with extending the life of the series for two additional seasons and made it the highest rated drama series on USA Network at the time. The series had well over 2 million regular viewers at a time when cable series were not permitted to advertise on other cable networks much less the Big Four broadcast networks.
[[Jim Davidson (actor)|Jim Davidson]] and [[Paula Trickey]], who had previously played the role of the show's young blood, evolved into the "old guard" as their characters took on leadership roles within the Pacific Blue unit. In addition, the characters of Jim Davidson and [[Darlene Vogel]], who had become romantically linked in the third season, were married in the fourth season opener. Vogel later left the series on a regular basis at the end of the season, but returned for recurring appearances for the final season, including the series finale. Storylines for the fourth and fifth seasons emphasized undercover and vice work; while these areas would normally fall out of the purview of a police unit like Pacific Blue, the show always made an effort to explain away each incident as an exception, episode by episode. The changes can be credited with extending the life of the series for two additional seasons and made it the highest rated drama series on USA Network at the time. The series had well over 2 million regular viewers at a time when cable series were not permitted to advertise on other cable networks much less the Big Four broadcast networks.


===Guest stars===
===Guest stars===
The series featured numerous appearances by [[professional wrestling]] stars playing other characters, including [[Sable (wrestler)|Rena Mero (Sable)]], [[Chyna]], [[Triple H]] and [[Shawn Michaels]]. (''[[WWE Raw|WWF Raw]]'' on the same network) Professional Intense Cycles Downhill Racer April Lawyer performed bike stunts in a number of episodes. [[Bike trials riding|trial]] rider [[Hans Rey]] performed tricks in each episode. [[Carmen Electra]] made a special guest appearance in her role from ''[[Baywatch]]''. Other notable guest stars included [[Micky Dolenz]], [[Shannon Tweed]], [[Shannon Elizabeth]], [[Danny Bonaduce]], [[Adam West]], [[Erik Estrada]], [[Holly Robinson Peete]], [[Kent McCord]] and [[Stephen J. Cannell]].
The series featured numerous appearances by [[professional wrestling]] stars playing other characters, including [[Sable (wrestler)|Rena Mero (Sable)]], [[Chyna]], [[Triple H]] and [[Shawn Michaels]]. (''[[WWE Raw|WWF Raw]] Is War'' aired on the same network.) Professional Intense Cycles Downhill Racer April Lawyer performed bike stunts in a number of episodes. [[Bike trials riding|trial]] rider [[Hans Rey]] performed tricks in each episode. [[Carmen Electra]] made a special guest appearance in her role from ''[[Baywatch]]''. Other notable guest stars included [[Micky Dolenz]], [[Shannon Tweed]], [[Shannon Elizabeth]], [[Danny Bonaduce]], [[Adam West]], [[Erik Estrada]], [[Holly Robinson Peete]], [[Kent McCord]] and [[Stephen J. Cannell]].


==Production==
==Production==
The series was created by Bill Nuss. It was executive produced by Gary Nardino, a producer and former president of Paramount Television and Bill Nuss. Their production company, North Hall Productions, took its name from their respective alma maters – [[Northwestern University]] and [[Seton Hall University]]. Nardino died on January 31, 1998, after which Nuss became the sole, chief show runner. Nuss continued to use the North Hall Productions name after Nardino's death.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
The series was created by Bill Nuss. It was executive produced by [[Gary Nardino]], a producer and former president of Paramount Television and Bill Nuss. Their production company, North Hall Productions, took its name from their respective alma maters – [[Northwestern University]] and [[Seton Hall University]]. Nardino died on January 31, 1998, after which Nuss became the sole, chief show runner. Nuss continued to use the North Hall Productions name after Nardino's death.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}


Co-executive producers included [[E! Entertainment Television]] founders, [[Alan Mruvka]], Marilyn Vance, Rick Filon, Richard C. Okie and John B. Moranville.
Co-executive producers included [[E! Entertainment Television]] founders, [[Alan Mruvka]], Marilyn Vance, Rick Filon, Richard C. Okie and John B. Moranville.


''Pacific Blue'' was filmed in Santa Monica, Venice, Redondo Beach, Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, California, with the exception of two 1999 episodes that were filmed in Hawaii.<ref>{{cite news |first=Tim |last=Ryan |title='Pacific Blue' May Relocate to Hawaii |url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/05/15/news/story4.html |newspaper=Honolulu Star-Bulletin |date=May 15, 1999 |accessdate=March 21, 2012}}</ref> Executive Producer Bill Nuss brought the show to Hawaii on the suggestion of [[April Masini]], who also helped bring ''[[Baywatch]]'' to Hawaii in 1999.<ref>{{cite news |first=Tim |last=Ryan |title=‘Pacific Blue’ Filming Two Episodes in Waikiki |url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/04/05/news/story2.html |newspaper=Honolulu Star-Bulletin |date=April 5, 1999 |accessdate=March 21, 2012}}</ref> After the first 13 episodes, the series featured custom-painted state-of-the-art Trek Y bikes, outfitted with Spinergy wheels, NiteRider lights, and Janned police bags, making each bicycle worth over $5,000. The form-fitting uniforms are often credited with influencing the way bicycle cops dressed all over the world.
''Pacific Blue'' was filmed in Santa Monica, Venice, Redondo Beach, Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, California, with the exception of two 1999 episodes that were filmed in Hawaii.<ref>{{cite news |first=Tim |last=Ryan |title='Pacific Blue' May Relocate to Hawaii |url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/05/15/news/story4.html |newspaper=Honolulu Star-Bulletin |date=May 15, 1999 |access-date=March 21, 2012}}</ref> Executive Producer Bill Nuss brought the show to Hawaii on the suggestion of [[April Masini]], who also helped bring ''[[Baywatch]]'' to Hawaii in 1999.<ref>{{cite news |first=Tim |last=Ryan |title='Pacific Blue' Filming Two Episodes in Waikiki |url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/04/05/news/story2.html |newspaper=Honolulu Star-Bulletin |date=April 5, 1999 |access-date=March 21, 2012}}</ref> After the first 13 episodes, the series featured custom-painted state-of-the-art [[Trek Bicycle Corporation|Trek]] Y bikes, outfitted with Spinergy wheels, NiteRider lights, and Janned police bags, making each bicycle worth over $5,000. The form-fitting uniforms are often credited with influencing the way bicycle cops dressed all over the world.


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
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{{:List of Pacific Blue episodes}}
{{:List of Pacific Blue episodes}}


==Home media==
==Release==
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On January 10, 2012, [[Mill Creek Entertainment]] released ''Pacific Blue: The Complete Series'' on DVD in Region 1.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Pacific-Blue-The-Complete-Series/16089 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-10-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015180013/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Pacific-Blue-The-Complete-Series/16089 |archivedate=2011-10-15 }}</ref> The 19-disc set features all 101 episodes of the series as well as 90 minutes of bonus features, including gag reels, production techniques and interviews. On the same day, Mill Creek also released the complete first season on DVD.


=== Syndication ===
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The series is also available for download on iTunes and other platforms.
⚫
The series still runs in many countries throughout the world. The show has gained a slight uptick in recognition with the MTV reality series ''[[Meet the Barkers]]'', which chronicles the married life of Blink 182 drummer [[Travis Barker]] and his wife (and ''Pacific Blue'' vet) [[Shanna Moakler]]. A clip of her from the series can be seen in the opening credits of ''[[Meet the Barkers]]''.


==Syndication==
=== Home media ===
⚫
On January 10, 2012, Mill Creek Entertainment released ''Pacific Blue: The Complete Series'' on DVD in Region 1.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Pacific-Blue-The-Complete-Series/16089 |title=Pacific Blue DVD news: Press Release for Pacific Blue - the Complete Series AND the Complete First Season &#124; TVShowsOnDVD.com |access-date=2011-10-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015180013/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Pacific-Blue-The-Complete-Series/16089 |archive-date=2011-10-15 }}</ref> The 19-disc set features all 101 episodes of the series as well as 90 minutes of bonus features, including gag reels, production techniques and interviews. On the same day, Mill Creek also released the complete first season on DVD.
⚫
The series still runs in many countries throughout the world. The show has gained slight uptick in recognition with the MTV reality series ''[[Meet the Barkers]]'', which chronicles the married life of Blink 182 drummer [[Travis Barker]] and his wife (and ''Pacific Blue'' vet) [[Shanna Moakler]]. A clip of her from the series can be seen in the opening credits of ''[[Meet the Barkers]]''.


⚫
The series is also available for download on iTunes and other platforms.
==Trivia==
{{trivia|date=January 2020}}
In the [[HBO]] series ''[[Entourage (U.S. TV series)|Entourage]]'', the backstory of Johnny 'Drama' Chase included fictional appearances on several episodes of ''Pacific Blue''.{{citation needed|date=October 2016}}


==References==
==References==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20000815094649/http://www.usanetwork.com/series/pacific_blue/ Official Website (via Internet Archive)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20000815094649/http://www.usanetwork.com/series/pacific_blue/ Official Website (via Internet Archive)]
* {{IMDb title|0112112|Pacific Blue}}
* {{IMDb title|0112112|Pacific Blue}}
* {{tv.com show|pacific-blue|Pacific Blue}}


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Revision as of 13:30, 28 May 2024

Pacific Blue
GenrePolice drama
Created byBill Nuss
Starring
Opening theme"Just Another Day In L.A."
Ending theme"Just Another Day In L.A."
ComposerChristopher Franke
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes101 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersGary Nardino
Bill Nuss
ProducersPaul B. Margolis
Emily Skopov
Paul Brown
Steve Mitchell
Craig Van Sickle
Gary Winter
John J. Scherer
Production locationSanta Monica, California
CinematographyRobert Hayes
Christian Sebaldt
EditorsJohn W. Carr
Barry L. Gold
Thomas D. Nelson
Ken Bornstein
Running time44-46 minutes
Production companiesNorth Hall Productions
Gary Nardino Productions
Original release
NetworkUSA Network
ReleaseMarch 2, 1996 (1996-03-02) –
April 9, 2000 (2000-04-09)

Pacific Blue is an American crime drama series about a team of police officers with the Santa Monica Police Department who patrolled its beaches on bicycles. The show ran for five seasons on the USA Network, from March 2, 1996, to April 9, 2000, with a total of 101 episodes. Often described as "Baywatch on bikes", the series was run in many other markets, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Kosovo, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Ukraine, Russia, Spain, South America, Sweden, and Zimbabwe.

Cast

Changes

The first cast change came at the end of the first season when David Lander, who played the Pacific Blue unit's bike repairman, was written out, though he would later return for several guest appearances in the second season. The series then underwent cast changes between the third and fourth seasons, which dramatically altered its tone. The events of the third-season finale brought the departure of actors Marcos Ferraez and Rick Rossovich, with their characters retiring from the force prior to the fourth season premiere. Ferraez would later return for a one-off guest appearance during the fourth season to wrap up his character's storyline. The fourth season premiere brought four major cast additions: Shanna Moakler as Monica Harper, Amy Hunter as Jamie Strickland, Jeff Stearns as Russ Granger, and Mario Lopez as Bobby Cruz. These new recruits to the Pacific Blue unit skewed the show's cast in a younger direction.

Jim Davidson and Paula Trickey, who had previously played the role of the show's young blood, evolved into the "old guard" as their characters took on leadership roles within the Pacific Blue unit. In addition, the characters of Jim Davidson and Darlene Vogel, who had become romantically linked in the third season, were married in the fourth season opener. Vogel later left the series on a regular basis at the end of the season, but returned for recurring appearances for the final season, including the series finale. Storylines for the fourth and fifth seasons emphasized undercover and vice work; while these areas would normally fall out of the purview of a police unit like Pacific Blue, the show always made an effort to explain away each incident as an exception, episode by episode. The changes can be credited with extending the life of the series for two additional seasons and made it the highest rated drama series on USA Network at the time. The series had well over 2 million regular viewers at a time when cable series were not permitted to advertise on other cable networks much less the Big Four broadcast networks.

Guest stars

The series featured numerous appearances by professional wrestling stars playing other characters, including Rena Mero (Sable), Chyna, Triple H and Shawn Michaels. (WWF Raw Is War aired on the same network.) Professional Intense Cycles Downhill Racer April Lawyer performed bike stunts in a number of episodes. trial rider Hans Rey performed tricks in each episode. Carmen Electra made a special guest appearance in her role from Baywatch. Other notable guest stars included Micky Dolenz, Shannon Tweed, Shannon Elizabeth, Danny Bonaduce, Adam West, Erik Estrada, Holly Robinson Peete, Kent McCord and Stephen J. Cannell.

Production

The series was created by Bill Nuss. It was executive produced by Gary Nardino, a producer and former president of Paramount Television and Bill Nuss. Their production company, North Hall Productions, took its name from their respective alma maters – Northwestern University and Seton Hall University. Nardino died on January 31, 1998, after which Nuss became the sole, chief show runner. Nuss continued to use the North Hall Productions name after Nardino's death.[citation needed]

Co-executive producers included E! Entertainment Television founders, Alan Mruvka, Marilyn Vance, Rick Filon, Richard C. Okie and John B. Moranville.

Pacific Blue was filmed in Santa Monica, Venice, Redondo Beach, Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, California, with the exception of two 1999 episodes that were filmed in Hawaii.[1] Executive Producer Bill Nuss brought the show to Hawaii on the suggestion of April Masini, who also helped bring Baywatch to Hawaii in 1999.[2] After the first 13 episodes, the series featured custom-painted state-of-the-art Trek Y bikes, outfitted with Spinergy wheels, NiteRider lights, and Janned police bags, making each bicycle worth over $5,000. The form-fitting uniforms are often credited with influencing the way bicycle cops dressed all over the world.

Episodes

Main article: List of Pacific Blue episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
113March 2, 1996 (1996-03-02)May 25, 1996 (1996-05-25)
222August 17, 1996 (1996-08-17)April 20, 1997 (1997-04-20)
322August 3, 1997 (1997-08-03)April 19, 1998 (1998-04-19)
422July 26, 1998 (1998-07-26)April 25, 1999 (1999-04-25)
522July 18, 1999 (1999-07-18)April 9, 2000 (2000-04-09)

Release

Syndication

The series still runs in many countries throughout the world. The show has gained a slight uptick in recognition with the MTV reality series Meet the Barkers, which chronicles the married life of Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker and his wife (and Pacific Blue vet) Shanna Moakler. A clip of her from the series can be seen in the opening credits of Meet the Barkers.

Home media

On January 10, 2012, Mill Creek Entertainment released Pacific Blue: The Complete Series on DVD in Region 1.[3] The 19-disc set features all 101 episodes of the series as well as 90 minutes of bonus features, including gag reels, production techniques and interviews. On the same day, Mill Creek also released the complete first season on DVD.

The series is also available for download on iTunes and other platforms.

References

  1. ^ Ryan, Tim (May 15, 1999). "'Pacific Blue' May Relocate to Hawaii". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  2. ^ Ryan, Tim (April 5, 1999). "'Pacific Blue' Filming Two Episodes in Waikiki". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  3. ^ "Pacific Blue DVD news: Press Release for Pacific Blue - the Complete Series AND the Complete First Season | TVShowsOnDVD.com". Archived from the original on 2011-10-15. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
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