Blurring the lines: Reflecting on the 'Miami Vice' pilot 40 years later
Fun fact — when the NBA announced its expansion to Miami in 1986, the team took a fan survey for potential team names. While the “Miami Heat” eventually won, a surprising contender emerged from the survey: “Miami Vice.” Sports teams often draw inspiration from city landmarks or alliterations, but a TV show? It might be unusual, but the survey shows the widespread appeal of this NBC show following its two-hour pilot episode from Sept. 16 1984.