SoCal Lifeguards Could Star in New Reality TV Show
SoCal lifeguards might soon be found basking in the limelight in a new reality television show on the Weather Channel. "Southern California Lifeguards" would showcase 13 episodes, featuring lifeguards from Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and San Diego.
Though perhaps the last thing television needs is another reality flub, this show would not offer the typical shallow drama of most candidates in its pool. Rather, it would document on-duty lifeguards while performing their day-to-day functions. You know, saving a life here, saving another there. Think "Baywatch" but without the swimsuit wedgies, man boobs (read: Hasselhoff) and ridiculous plot lines. Actually, maybe don't think "Baywatch" at all.
Huntington Beach City Council members will meet on Monday to consider approving an agreement that would allow the city's Marine Safety Division to participate in the show. "Southern California Lifeguards" is expected to rake in approximately $20,000 in revenue for the city.
The Marine Safety Division is no stranger to the camera. In 2007, TruTV filmed "Ocean Force: Huntington Beach." The show ranked among the top ten most viewed series for its time slot among viewers aged 18-49.
