277. The 'Miami Vice' Pilot Episode (1984)

I've long wanted to revisit some of the great episodes of the Miami Vice TV series, and to find out if it's more influential than truly "great".

So I finally did, and the result is a Roland Jazz Chorus-and-pastel-linen-suit-jacket infused trip down memory and musical lane.  In this episode I take a fresh look at the two-part pilot and am reminded of the surprising context of the famous 'In The Air Tonight' nighttime driving scene.

The iconic Jan Hammer Miami Vice Theme and Show Open

John Diehl (Zito) on giving up his spot on the series to challenge himself as an actor.

Some Guys Don't Sound Like Rod Stewart.

Phil Collins on the iconic 'In The Air Tonight' Drum Fill

The Vox video explaining Gated Reverb, Then & Now

The more technically wonky recording studio explanation about gated reverb.

Show Notes

I've long wanted to revisit some of the great episodes of the Miami Vice TV series, and to find out if it's more influential than truly "great".

So I finally did, and the result is a Roland Jazz Chorus-and-pastel-linen-suit-jacket infused trip down memory and musical lane. In this episode I take a fresh look at the two-part pilot and am reminded of the surprising context of the famous 'In The Air Tonight' nighttime driving scene.

The iconic Jan Hammer Miami Vice Theme and Show Open

John Diehl (Zito) on giving up his spot on the series to challenge himself as an actor.

Some Guys Don't Sound Like Rod Stewart.

Phil Collins on the iconic 'In The Air Tonight' Drum Fill

The Vox video explaining Gated Reverb, Then & Now

The more technically wonky recording studio explanation about gated reverb.

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