Miami Vice....
Discussion
... Greatest show ever made ?
Certainly one of my favourites, I have to say at just under 35 might be a little young to have fully enjoyed the first series, however I can distinctly remember the topic of Tuesday mornings at school being the pervious nights episode which was on at 10:10 after Panorama.
They really don't make them like that anymore.
Sorry just had to say it.
Cheers
Sunil
Certainly one of my favourites, I have to say at just under 35 might be a little young to have fully enjoyed the first series, however I can distinctly remember the topic of Tuesday mornings at school being the pervious nights episode which was on at 10:10 after Panorama.
They really don't make them like that anymore.
Sorry just had to say it.
Cheers
Sunil
Hi,
I have to admit the movie was a bit of a let down from the original film. I still have many episodes on VHS, but of course I bought all the episodes on DVD.
Just been listening to some of the old tunes on iPhone (youtube) whilst working this arvo.
I remember forcing my uncle to buy me a cream linen suit from concept man when I was 10 years old. I must have looked such a t
t watching around Croydon town centre!
I have to admit the movie was a bit of a let down from the original film. I still have many episodes on VHS, but of course I bought all the episodes on DVD.
Just been listening to some of the old tunes on iPhone (youtube) whilst working this arvo.
I remember forcing my uncle to buy me a cream linen suit from concept man when I was 10 years old. I must have looked such a t
t watching around Croydon town centre! There's the popular and well-known thoughts of the show, the clothes, the flash cars etc, but underneath it all it was a really pioneering set up.
Episodes like 'Payback' and 'Out Where The Buses Don't Run'.....the soundtrack, the cinematography, all was stuff that just hadn't been seen at that time for a regular television show. The production values were off the chart for the era. Now all the shows, CSI, Las Vegas et al just regurgitate the same with well known guest stars, relevant music choices etc.
Brandon Tartikoff had a great idea. Michael Mann made it come alive.
Episodes like 'Payback' and 'Out Where The Buses Don't Run'.....the soundtrack, the cinematography, all was stuff that just hadn't been seen at that time for a regular television show. The production values were off the chart for the era. Now all the shows, CSI, Las Vegas et al just regurgitate the same with well known guest stars, relevant music choices etc.
Brandon Tartikoff had a great idea. Michael Mann made it come alive.
tigerkoi said:
There's the popular and well-known thoughts of the show, the clothes, the flash cars etc, but underneath it all it was a really pioneering set up.
Episodes like 'Payback' and 'Out Where The Buses Don't Run'.....the soundtrack, the cinematography, all was stuff that just hadn't been seen at that time for a regular television show. The production values were off the chart for the era. Now all the shows, CSI, Las Vegas et al just regurgitate the same with well known guest stars, relevant music choices etc.
Brandon Tartikoff had a great idea. Michael Mann made it come alive.
^^^^^^^Episodes like 'Payback' and 'Out Where The Buses Don't Run'.....the soundtrack, the cinematography, all was stuff that just hadn't been seen at that time for a regular television show. The production values were off the chart for the era. Now all the shows, CSI, Las Vegas et al just regurgitate the same with well known guest stars, relevant music choices etc.
Brandon Tartikoff had a great idea. Michael Mann made it come alive.
What he said.
SUCH a fantastic series. Season 1 and 3 are my favorite. I'd seriously struggle to pick a favorite ep, but I never tire of 'El Viejo', 'Stone's War'....and all the rest 
One of the best chase scenes of the series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQLIrEe7Gc
One of the best chase scenes of the series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQLIrEe7Gc
This is one of my all time favorite tv shows, I got the first and second series for christmas.
My favorite episodes are,
"The Home Invaders"
"Definitely Miami"
"Florence Italy" (great one for p'headers)
"The Maze"
There was a few from the later series that I saw on tv when I was younger, which I need to get on dvd. I remember one when they went under cover as boxing promoters and they get chased in the Testarossa by a Cuda and a Corvette. Also liked the one where Crockett thinks he is his undercover identity, the one with the biker gang and the one where the IRA blow the Daytona up. I can't wait to get them on dvd and rewatch them.
My favorite episodes are,
"The Home Invaders"
"Definitely Miami"
"Florence Italy" (great one for p'headers)
"The Maze"
There was a few from the later series that I saw on tv when I was younger, which I need to get on dvd. I remember one when they went under cover as boxing promoters and they get chased in the Testarossa by a Cuda and a Corvette. Also liked the one where Crockett thinks he is his undercover identity, the one with the biker gang and the one where the IRA blow the Daytona up. I can't wait to get them on dvd and rewatch them.
Eunos said:
SUCH a fantastic series. Season 1 and 3 are my favorite. I'd seriously struggle to pick a favorite ep, but I never tire of 'El Viejo', 'Stone's War'....and all the rest
One of the best chase scenes of the series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQLIrEe7Gc
She put a baby in a bag!!!One of the best chase scenes of the series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQLIrEe7Gc
Just watched that scene (yes I am bored sat waiting to go home) and read some of the comments about the "great editing"..... am I missing something, or was the front door miraculously locked after the first guy has smashed his way in!?
Amazes me how many now famous people were in it like Bruce willies and Wesley snipes.
Also, none of the women were hot
the worst being the 2 female cops (Trudy and someone!) no chance they could make any money as hookers 
I must admit i only attach it to the Daytona, but the Tesstarossa was in more episodes!
Also, none of the women were hot
the worst being the 2 female cops (Trudy and someone!) no chance they could make any money as hookers I must admit i only attach it to the Daytona, but the Tesstarossa was in more episodes!
I loved the series first time aroun. Im still working my way though the 32 disk 
box set
http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3361230/Miami-Vice-...
box sethttp://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3361230/Miami-Vice-...
DJFish said:
Three things in favour of the film:
F430
Big speedboat
No Phil Collins
Original series:F430
Big speedboat
No Phil Collins
Ferrari check
Big speedboat check
No Phil Collins check
Speedboat and no Phil Collins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZV-pGFpAts
More speedboats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBtphZoY9do&NR=...
Edited by Cotty on Monday 7th March 19:43
Fort Jefferson said:
tigerkoi said:
There's the popular and well-known thoughts of the show, the clothes, the flash cars etc, but underneath it all it was a really pioneering set up.
Episodes like 'Payback' and 'Out Where The Buses Don't Run'.....the soundtrack, the cinematography, all was stuff that just hadn't been seen at that time for a regular television show. The production values were off the chart for the era. Now all the shows, CSI, Las Vegas et al just regurgitate the same with well known guest stars, relevant music choices etc.
Brandon Tartikoff had a great idea. Michael Mann made it come alive.
^^^^^^^Episodes like 'Payback' and 'Out Where The Buses Don't Run'.....the soundtrack, the cinematography, all was stuff that just hadn't been seen at that time for a regular television show. The production values were off the chart for the era. Now all the shows, CSI, Las Vegas et al just regurgitate the same with well known guest stars, relevant music choices etc.
Brandon Tartikoff had a great idea. Michael Mann made it come alive.
What he said.
Has anyone who has watched any of the original episodes recently on dvd been a) impressed or b) embarrassed by them ?
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