Miami Vice (1984): 20 Things You Never Knew!

Get ready to dive deep into the world of pastel suits, fast cars, and sizzling action with Miami Vice! This iconic 1984 TV show, starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas, revolutionized the crime drama genre and became a cultural phenomenon. In this video, we’re uncovering 20 behind-the-scenes facts and trivia that will take you back to the sun-soaked streets of Miami. Don't miss this nostalgic trip into one of the coolest shows of the '80s!

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[treeskier]

This might be the best show from the 80s. It still stands up today.

[flea]

Johnson really gave his all in that role. You can tell he really was invested in the show.

[rb]

I visited my Family in Miami October 1987 (I'm from the UK). I will never forget it!
As soon as me and my Sister came out of the Airport, I said to her "This looks just Like Miami Vice"! Lol
Such fabulous memories. 😄

[FliesFLL]

I was beginning college in 1985 and 9 PM on Friday nights we were all glued to our 21 inch TV's watching Miami

[frederickbetts]

Johnson & Thomas were great together but the true star of the show was James Olmos. I’ll always have respect for this dude!

[julieb.]

you cannot imagine the cultural impact of this show. you had to live thru the 'before' and 'after'.
one thing i loved: michael mann had an unusual and interesting taste in music. both this show and his movie 'manhunter' used a very little known british band named 'shriekback'. one of my favorite 80s band, my respect increased exponentially when i heard them and some others that weren't well known at the time.

[the-icephoenix]

He sued the psychic hotline let's be honest they should have seen that coming

[ahhamartin]

Crockett's 11 shot Bren needed a mag change every shootout, but Tubb's 5 shot Smith never got reloaded, ever .

[WriterandPhotographer]

I always thought that it was like leaving everyday life and entering another world when the show was on every week. Definitely had a vibe all its own.

[greenscarab]

There could be no second vice. The orignal cant be beat. 😊

[williamjones]

I went to college in 1985-86. I remember going to Miami Vice parties where the dress code was white linen pants and pastel t-shirys. White linen jackets were optional. Drinks were pink lemonade and vodka and/or gin cocktails. They really messed you up. Although we were in Montana, we partied like we were in Miami in February.

[cologne]

Don Johnson was asked what he thought of the 2006 movie? He replied, " I didn't see it. And from what I hear, a lot of other people didn't see it either. "

[redefv]

Imagine that you get sued by Farrai, and the outcome is you get TWO Farrai Testarossas!!!

[chezsnailez]

Ed O'Neil (TV's Al Bundy) played an undercover FBI agent for an episode...

[wetoolow]

I still think the Pilot episode should have been shown in movie theaters. It was that good. Especially the “In The Air Tonight” part of the episode.

[CallsItLikeISeizeIts]

The greatest prime time cop show of all time

[darknagaadventures]

So many cameos, change the way TV was shot, and how music was used in movies and TV in a way not advanced since Dennis Hopper used popular music in Easy Rider to incredible effect.

[sarahperkins]

I don't think the show would have been successful without Philip Michael Thomas imo. JS. People were watching him also as well as Don Johnson

[Texscripter]

I clearly remember the news at the time (back when they were actually journalists) doing a series on the real Miami Vice cops. The real cops' reactions to the Ferrari-driving, fashonista TV versions of themselves were legendary. 🤣

[ellentuton]

The 3 color palette sound like comic paper colors!