Alexis Arguello, former boxing champion and sitting mayor of Managua, Nicaragua, was found dead in his home on July 1. Preliminary reports suggest his death was a suicide. He was 57. While Miami Vice fans may remember him from his stint as Pepe Moya in the first season episode, Milk Run, the Hall of Fame boxer's most famous match against Aaron Pryor in 1982 was termed … [Read more...] about Remembering Alexis Arguello
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Vice Verse Fanzine still available
Elaine from Elan Press wants Vice fans to know that both issues of Vice Verse, the Miami Vice Poetry Fanzine, are still available for purchase, $5 each plus shipping. Publisher link: http://elanpress.topcities.com/vice_verse_flyers.htm … [Read more...] about Vice Verse Fanzine still available
“Psych” spoofs “Miami Vice”
USA Network has a promotional campaign that features spoofed ads for Psych and Monk. The Monk spoof is a reimagining of the Magnum PI opening sequence, and the Psych spoof is a reimagining of the Miami Vice opening sequence. Naturally, I favor the Vice spoof more, as you can see for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SUydfq3i60 … [Read more...] about “Psych” spoofs “Miami Vice”
Remembering Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt, renowned singer and actress, died on Thursday, Dec 25 from colon cancer. She was 81. Best known on television for her role as Catwoman on Batman in 1967-68, she also played the memorable role of the Santeria priestess Chata in the Miami Vice second season episode Whatever Works. During her career, she had won two Emmys for her voice work in the animated … [Read more...] about Remembering Eartha Kitt
Season 5 now available on DVD
The Season 5 DVD Box Set, containing all 21 episodes of the final season including the 2hr finale and the "lost" episodes, "Too Much, Too Late", is now available from retailers! … [Read more...] about Season 5 now available on DVD