I've been thinking about purchasing Universal's complete release of "Miami Vice" (which, as I recall, is all on singles [a.k.a. DVD-9s]), and I have a question about its packaging: can the individual season packages contained in this release be taken out and shelved as stand-alones, or are they meant to be kept in the faux-alligator box?
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"Miami Vice" complete release question
That's just what I wanted to know. I saw a review of that release from tvshowsondvd.com that showed a picture of the faux-alligator box on the shelf, and I was just wondering if that was the customary way of storing this release; now as I know that I can do it either way, that makes me more likely to purchase this release. Thanks!
I bought the individual ones years ago. I still watch the show from time to time, because it was classic show with music, clothes and guest stars. I think CSI Miami is like the new modern version of miami vice, except that it is basd in the lab.
I wish they would have released the one episode that was not aired for its graphic depictions.
If you grew up in the 1980s then this is was a classic show.

I bought the individual ones years ago. I still watch the show from time to time, because it was classic show with music, clothes and guest stars. I think CSI Miami is like the new modern version of miami vice, except that it is basd in the lab.
I wish they would have released the one episode that was not aired for its graphic depictions.
If you grew up in the 1980s then this is was a classic show.
I did indeed, and I'm agreeing with you. I've been wanting to try it out with at least one season's worth, but if I do that, the complete release purchase would be out the door due to having that one season's worth. Still, I agree that it was a classic, and I'd like to try it out.

I bought the individual ones years ago. I still watch the show from time to time, because it was classic show with music, clothes and guest stars. I think CSI Miami is like the new modern version of miami vice, except that it is basd in the lab.
I wish they would have released the one episode that was not aired for its graphic depictions.
If you grew up in the 1980s then this is was a classic show.
All 111 episodes have been released on DVD including the episode "Too Much, Too Late", which NBC did not air due to subject matter deemed inappropriate, but was eventually shown on USA in 1990. It can be found on the Miami Vice: Season 5 DVD set.

I bought the individual ones years ago. I still watch the show from time to time, because it was classic show with music, clothes and guest stars. I think CSI Miami is like the new modern version of miami vice, except that it is basd in the lab.
I wish they would have released the one episode that was not aired for its graphic depictions.
If you grew up in the 1980s then this is was a classic show.
I don´t consider "CSI Miami" a modern version of "Miami Vice".
It isn´t even half as good as "Vice".
"Miami Vice" was/ still is the greatest TV series ever.
There is no TV show ever, who was as influential in our societs as "Miami Vice"
"Miami Vice" didn´t revolutionize TV but temporize it"-Don Johnson said on the Jonathan Ross show back in December 2009-on youtube.
"Miami Vice" changed everything: how people dressed, the music and the editing.
Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas were even on the cover of "Rolling Stone Magazine".
Never were two TV stars on the cover of "Rolling Stone Magazine".
Unfortunately, the show went a little bit down after Season 3.
In Season 4 the stories were odd- stories about U.F.O.´s etc....
To this day I love the black Ferrari of Season 1 and 2 and the sunglasses that Don Johnson(Welfayer) wore in Season 2+3


I bought the individual ones years ago. I still watch the show from time to time, because it was classic show with music, clothes and guest stars. I think CSI Miami is like the new modern version of miami vice, except that it is basd in the lab.
I wish they would have released the one episode that was not aired for its graphic depictions.
If you grew up in the 1980s then this is was a classic show.
I don´t consider "CSI Miami" a modern version of "Miami Vice".
It isn´t even half as good as "Vice".
"Miami Vice" was/ still is the greatest TV series ever.
There is no TV show ever, who was as influential in our societs as "Miami Vice"
"Miami Vice" didn´t revolutionize TV but temporize it"-Don Johnson said on the Jonathan Ross show back in December 2009-on youtube.
"Miami Vice" changed everything: how people dressed, the music and the editing.
Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas were even on the cover of "Rolling Stone Magazine".
Never were two TV stars on the cover of "Rolling Stone Magazine".
Unfortunately, the show went a little bit down after Season 3.
In Season 4 the stories were odd- stories about U.F.O.´s etc....
To this day I love the black Ferrari of Season 1 and 2 and the sunglasses that Don Johnson(Welfayer) wore in Season 2+3
I think you are missing my point. CSI Miami has the music, clothes, guest stars, etc, which is similar to Miami Vice. The premise of the show is different, but, approach to how show integrates different things is very similar.
I do not disagree that Miami Vice set up fashion, music and guest stars as part the its hype. I just was making a point that CSI Miami was trying to acccomplish something similiar with its approach. I also prefer miami vice more than CSI, except i like Natalia's charater on CSI Miami (she is a dished).
I remember disliking Miami Vice greatly at the time for all the things it's hailed for then and now, but given how television has pretty much gone down the tubes today I find myself enjoying this show immensely more than I ever did before. I used to say it's all fluff and no substance, music and speed boats when the writers' imagination ran out, but that's nothing compared to how utterly dull as dishwater similar over-styled crime shows are these days with a lot more talk maybe but it's basically all lab lingo and very little plot.
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I remember disliking Miami Vice greatly at the time for all the things it's hailed for then and now, but given how television has pretty much gone down the tubes today I find myself enjoying this show immensely more than I ever did before. I used to say it's all fluff and no substance, music and speed boats when the writers' imagination ran out, but that's nothing compared to how utterly dull as dishwater similar over-styled crime shows are these days with a lot more talk maybe but it's basically all lab lingo and very little plot.
I didn't really care for this show at first, for mostly the same reasons you did. However, when it hit the $14.99 Bargain Bins a few years ago I "Rediscovered" it. You're right, todays programming PALES in comparison to this Series, as well a Boatload of others that are available on DVD.
One of the things I like about this Hobby is catching up on those shows I missed the first time around because I was watching other things. I have to admit 20 years ago I never thought a day would come where I could care less about what's being offered on Broadcast or Cable TV, but a little over four years ago this actually happened! Today I make my own TV Schedule, watching whatever I want whenever, WITHOUT COMMERCIALS! ![]()



I bought the individual ones years ago. I still watch the show from time to time, because it was classic show with music, clothes and guest stars. I think CSI Miami is like the new modern version of miami vice, except that it is basd in the lab.
I wish they would have released the one episode that was not aired for its graphic depictions.
If you grew up in the 1980s then this is was a classic show.
I don´t consider "CSI Miami" a modern version of "Miami Vice".
It isn´t even half as good as "Vice".
"Miami Vice" was/ still is the greatest TV series ever.
There is no TV show ever, who was as influential in our societs as "Miami Vice"
"Miami Vice" didn´t revolutionize TV but temporize it"-Don Johnson said on the Jonathan Ross show back in December 2009-on youtube.
"Miami Vice" changed everything: how people dressed, the music and the editing.
Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas were even on the cover of "Rolling Stone Magazine".
Never were two TV stars on the cover of "Rolling Stone Magazine".
Unfortunately, the show went a little bit down after Season 3.
In Season 4 the stories were odd- stories about U.F.O.´s etc....
To this day I love the black Ferrari of Season 1 and 2 and the sunglasses that Don Johnson(Welfayer) wore in Season 2+3
I think you are missing my point. CSI Miami has the music, clothes, guest stars, etc, which is similar to Miami Vice. The premise of the show is different, but, approach to how show integrates different things is very similar.
I do not disagree that Miami Vice set up fashion, music and guest stars as part the its hype. I just was making a point that CSI Miami was trying to acccomplish something similiar with its approach. I also prefer miami vice more than CSI, except i like Natalia's charater on CSI Miami (she is a dished).
O.K.- I see your point....
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