Thunder in Paradise is an action-adventure television series starring Hulk Hogan, Chris Lemmon, and Carol Alt. Premiering as a direct-to-video film in 1993, it ran for one season in 1994 before cancellation. The show, created by the same team behind Baywatch, follows the protagonists on adventures involving a high-tech boat. During the show's run, Hulk Hogan expressed his desire to return to wrestling, hinting at his departure from the series. Thunder in Paradise was later rebroadcast on TNT.
April 1992: Filming of Thunder in Paradise pilot movie
In April 1992, the Thunder in Paradise pilot movie was filmed in and around The Don CeSar hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
September 1993: Direct-to-video premiere
In September 1993, Thunder in Paradise originally premiered as a direct-to-video feature film.
May 1994: Hogan hints departure
In May 1994, during a taping of WCW Saturday Night, Hulk Hogan expressed a desire to return to professional wrestling and hinted that he would no longer be a part of the Thunder in Paradise show.
November 27, 1994: Cancellation of Thunder in Paradise
On November 27, 1994, Thunder in Paradise was cancelled after running for one season.
September 2006: Lionsgate released Thunder in Paradise DVD collection
In September 2006, Lionsgate released a DVD 3-disc Thunder in Paradise Collection, including "Thunder in Paradise" Parts 1 & 2, "Sealed with a Kismet" Parts 1 & 2, and "Deadly Lessons" Part 1 & 2.
2008: Ranked as "cheesiest" TV series
In 2008, Entertainment Weekly ranked Thunder in Paradise as the "cheesiest" syndicated TV series.
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