Neon Noir-Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Miami Vice!
When Miami Vice first premiered on NBC in 1984, it faced a lot of skepticism from network executives who didn't think it would fly, while others had doubts it would work. This was due to a very risky premise which has never been done before. The show's unique blend of style and substance, its pastel-colored aesthetic, blended with a neon noir vibe in80’s Florida, composer Jann Hammer's score and its use of rock music as a narrative device - it was all so new, so untested. But the show's creators, Anthony Yerkovich and Michael Mann, were undeterred. They believed in their vision, and they fought tooth and nail to bring it to life. Despite the initial doubts, Miami Vice quickly found its footing. It attracted a massive audience, an audience that was drawn to its refreshingly realistic portrayal of crime and justice set in a war on drugs landscape. But it wasn't just the show's subject matter that set it apart - it was its style, its vibe, its attitude. Miami Vice ...