the legend
Sunset Beach is a fictitous town in Southern Califonia that was founded by Armando Deschanel after he left Europe and traveled to California to start his life anew. Once there, a beautiful woman, dressed in black, appeared at the water's edge and walked toward him. They fell in love as the sun set behind them. Legend has it that everlasting love will be found by those who meet on the farside of the pier at sunset.

background
Sunset Beach, the one-hour daytime drama from Aaron Spelling, premiered January 6, 1997. It was both Spelling's first daytime venture and the first new serial to hit the television airwaves in eight years. The show has already developed a solid fan base that Soap Opera Digest calls "remarkable for a newcomer."

TV Guide has noted that "Sunset Beach has become a cult hit with growth potential" for the daytime serial viewer. This fact has become particularly true with teen viewers who enjoy Sunset's suspenseful and quirky storylines like "Terror Island," a take-off on the popular Scream movies. Also popular was the recent storyline "Shock Wave," highly publicized earthquakes followed by a treacherous tsunami which caused mayhem at the beach. Sunset Beach also blends real-life news into its storyline, such as the Presidential scandals.

Sunset Beach features some of the most recognizable and popular stars on television as well as the hottest newcomers to daytime. They portray core family members and friends living in Sunset Beach who come from all walks of life-rich, poor, heroes, villains, lovers, friends and enemies. Families such as the Richards, the Deschanels, the Torres and the Cummings, are all interwoven, often coming together at the funky blues/rock club, The Deep, or at the cyber coffeehouse, Java Web. They work as police officers, lifeguards, reporters, waiters, lawyers and restaurant owners.

Among the more recognizable and popular cast members on Sunset Beach are Lesley Anne Down, Sarah Buxton, Sam Behrens, Kathleen Noone, Eddie Cibrian, Jason George, Sherri Saum, Randy Spelling, Susan Ward, Tim Adams, Carol Potter, Priscilla Garita, Hank Cheyne and Clive Robertson. Sunset Beach is produced by Spelling Entertainment Inc. in association with NBC Studios. Aaron Spelling, E. Duke Vincent and Gary Tomlin are the executive producers. Chris Whitesell and Maggie DePrieste are head writers. James Reilly is executive story consultant.

current cast
Timothy Adams (Casey Mitchum)
Shawn Batten (Sara Cummings #2)
Sam Behrens (Gregory Richards)
Sarah Buxton (Annie Douglas-Richards)
Krissy Carlson (Amy Dreyer-Nielsen)
Christina Chambers (Maria Torres-Evans)
Hank Cheyne (Ricardo Torres)
Lesley-Anne Down (Olivia Blake-Richards)
Priscilla Garita (Gabi Martinez)
Jason Winston George (Michael Bourne)
Cristi Ellen Harris (Emily Davis)
Kam Heskin (Caitlin Richards-Deschanel)
Sean Kanan (Jude Cavanaugh)
Nick Kiriazis (Father Antonio Torres)
John Martin (Hank Cummings)
Tracey Lindsey Melchior (Tess Marin)
Kathleen Noone (Bette Katzenkazrahi)
Chase Parker (Benjamin "Benji" Evans,II)
Carol Potter (Joan Cummings)
Clive Robertson (Benjamin "Ben" Evans)
Clive Robertson (Derek Evans)
Sherri M. Saum (Vanessa Hart)
Randy Spelling (Sean Richards)
Michael Strickland (Brad Nicklaus)
Gordon Thomson (Armando "A.J." Deschanel Jr.)
Susan Ward (Meg Cummings)

supporting cast
David Andriole (Officer Spencer)
Anna Auther (Dr. Estrada)
Margarita Cordova (Madame Carmen Torres)
Russell Curry (Tyus Robinson)
Joyce Guy (Miss Moreau)
Susan Seaforth- Hayes (D.A. Patricia Steele)
Andre Khabbazi (Officer Ruiz)
Scott Lawrence (Chief Tyler)
Barbara Mandrell (Alexandra Mitchum)
Bonnie Hellman (Nurse Stacy Krakowski)

orginal cast
Peter Barton (Eddie Conners) killed
Vanessa Dorman(Caitlin Richards Deschanel #1) actress replaced
Adrienne Frantz (Tiffany Thorne) actress replaced
Dax Griffin (Tim Truman) killed
Ashley Hamilton (Cole St. John/Deschanel #1) actor replaced
Laura Harring (Paula Stevens) left town
Kelly Hu (Rae Chang) left town
Nick Stabile (Mark Wolper) killed
Leigh Taylor-Young (Elaine Stevens) left town

sunset beach alumni
Mariann Aalda (Lena Hart #2)
Monica Allison (LaShawnda)
Don Amendolia ("Big" Al Kennedy)
Samantha Becker (Elizabeth)
E.E. Bell (Morgue Attendant)
Fran Bennett (Chief Harris)
John Bernadino, Jr (A cop)
Marissa Buell (Molly)
Mark Burham (Claude)
Jean Carol (Florence Kennedy)
Al Chaek (Voice of GOD)
David Chisum (Bret)
Eddie Cibrian (Cole Deschanel)
Ashley Monique Clark (Jaleen)
Brian Patrick Clarke (Congressman Bob Blythe)
Lisa Guerrero Coles (Francesca Vargas)
Mark Collier (Dave the bartender)
Keene Curtis (Quint)
Kathryn Daley (Dr. Alison McRay)
Christopher Darden (Olivia's Lawyer, Les Gordon)
Mark Davis (Russell Meek)
Terry Davis (Hilary Nichols)
Irene DeBari (Mrs. Lopez)
Gerard Christopher DiNome (Dr. Brock)
Michael Fairman (Archbishop)
Sandra Ferguson (Jade Sheridan)
Henry Gibson (Wayne Landry)
Ann Gillespie (Attorney Shelly Thomas)
Renée Graham (Connie)
Eric Gustavson (Paul Marks)
Darla Hahn (Claudette)
Brenda James (Kelly)
Dominique Jennings (Virginia Harrison)
Ali Landry (Kenzie)
Joanna Last (Jobeth)
Mushond Lee (Jojo)
Lillian Lehman (Lena Hart #1)
Lucinda Lewis (Ally)
Thyme Lewis (P.I.,Pete Valenti)
Kevin Lowe (Father O'Brien)
Andrew Marks (Dr. Merk)
Kelly McCarty (Alma- Maria Look-alike)
Michael Melvin (Captain Grogan)
Ramsay Midwood (Ralph Myers)
Michael Moss (Hal, Cole's co-worker)
John O'Hurley (Game show host)
George Palermo (Jake)
John Reilly (Del Douglas)
Mark Ritter (Bernie Nielsen)
Jeremy Roberts (Clyde)
Jennifer Banko-Stewart (Tiffany Thorne #2)
James Storm (Charles Lackin)
James Sweeney (Judge Silver)
Karen Thomas (Jada)
Matt Westmore (Curt)
Jeffery Wood (James "Jimmy" Harrison #2)
Lauren Woodland (Sara Cummings #1)

notable guest appearances
Denise Alexander (Sister Beatrice)
Kim Alexis (Hotel Maid)
Elizabeth Alley (Melinda Fall)
Billy Blanks (Billy, personal trainer)
Jean Carol (Nurse Kennedy)
Cynthia Garrett (Herself)
Leeza Gibbons (Herself)
Christopher Halstead (Gerard)
Lynn Hamilton (Selita Jones)
Estelle Harris (Margaret,Church Organist; Mrs. Raynor)
Finola Hughes (Helena Greer)
Scott Layne (Hit Man)
Steven Vincent Leigh (Wei Lee)
Thyme Lewis (P.I.,Pete Valenti)
Barbara Luna (Sydney)
Howie Mandel (Talk show Announcer)
Marla Maples (Barbara "Barbie" Birch)
David Matthiessen (Leo Deschanel)
Nancy O'dell (Brock's Neighbor)
Gary Owens (Soap Opera Announcer)
Michael Sabatino (Phillip Vargas)
Steve Sax (Deaf Mute)
Aaron Spelling (Vincent Duke)
Jerry Springer (Jerry Feller)
James Storm (Charles Lackin)
Constance Towers (Madame Julianna Deschanel)
Jessica Tuck (Diane Wood)
Jack Wagner (Liam/Jaques)
Judge Joseph Wapner (Himself)

the crew
Executive Producers
Aaron Spelling E. Duke Vincent

Office Production Assistant
Michael Tucker Script Typist Matt Bellner

Casting Director
Harriet Greenspan, C.S.A.

Casting Assistant
Peggy Illman

Publicist
Andrea Mc Kinnon Publicity Assistant Laura Marks

Created by
Charles Pratt, Jr. Robert Guza, Jr. Josh Griffith

Executive Producer
Gary Tomlin Head Writers Margaret De Priest Christopher Whitesell

Written by
Paula Cwikly Christopher Dunn Dana Herko Lisa Seidman Elizabeth Snyder Michelle Poteet Lisanti

Location Sequences Directed by
Rick Bennewitz

Supervising Producer
Lisa S. Hesser

Producer
Mary-Kelly Weir

Coordinating Producer
Susan Silkiss

Consulting Producer
Jonathan Levin

Associate Producers
Don Phillip Smith Nowell Grossman Bebbi Bachtell-O'Sullivan

Theme By
Dominic Messinger

Music Composed by
Dominic Messinger

Music Supervisor
Paul F. Antonielli

Talent Coach
Maria O'Brien

Costume Designer
Chic Gennarelli

Associate Costume Designer
Jane Kehoe

NBC Production Manager
John Kuhn

Wardrobe
Jefferson Beeker Sharon Nichols Claire Schmitz

Hairstylists
Kimberly Spiteri Brooks Stenstrom Randy Sayer

Make-Up Artists
Gail Katz Julie Kristy Jeanette Kordiak

Art Director
Robert Quinn

Assistant Art Director
Firouzeh Keihanpanah

Art Department Coordinator
Misti Eaker

Production Designer
George Becket

Associate Directors
Tina Keller Carla Mangia Sherwood Ian Toporoff

Stage Managers
Barbara Roche Shannon Mason

Production Associates
Melissa McDowell Jeffifer Qualls

Post Production Supervisor
Chrck Lioi

Research/Continuity Supervisor
Rick Draughon

Assistant to the Executive Producer
Pattee Mack

Assistant to the Producers
Kevin Scarboro

Assistant to Mr. Ament
John Glenn Harding

Production Accountant
Cari Kopanski

Assistant Production Accountant
Darren King

Accounting Assistants
David Hensley Nicole Perron Writer's Assistant David A. Levinson

Casting Director
Harriet Greenspan, C.S.A.

Art Director
Robert Quinn

Costume Designer
Chic Gennarelli

Technical Director
Antoon Koper

Lighting Directors
Craig Chaddick, Joe Conley, Patrick Day, Mark Torromeo

Cameras
Dean Cosanella, Michael Glenn, Ray Liu

Audio
Roger Cortes

Off-Line Editors
Rina Keller, Carla Mangia Sherwood, Ian Torproff, Deborah Rosenberg

Sound Design by
Aswad Walter New

Some Jewelry Designed and furnished by
Nolan Miller

Executive in Charge of Production
Gerald Ament

Executive producers
Aaron Spelling, E. Duke Vincent

Set Decorators
Wendy Fine, Richard C. Walker

Property Master
Paul Strahs

Prop Inventory
Mike Caron

Technical Director
Antoon Koper

Lighting Directors
Craig Chaddick, Joe Conley, Patrick Day, Mark Torromeo

Cameras
Dean Cosanella, Michael Glenn, Ray Liu

Audio
Roger Cortes

Video Control
Jay Griffiths, Jr.

Vidoetape Operators
Roger E. Pickett, Ken Williamson

Boom Operators
Al Taddeo, Peter Xiques, Harry Young

Off-Line Editors
Tina Keller, Carla Mangia Sherwood, Ian Toporoff, Deborah Rosenberg

Sound Design
Aswad Walter New