Ever since the success of the 80s television sensation, Miami Vice, where the city of Miami is a virtual character, Miami-Dade and Miami Beach have been the backdrop for several other television series.
Currently, there seems to be a television boom taking place in Miami, with at least 7 prime time television shows on-air, not counting Spanish television and upcoming series like Bravo’s “Miami Social” (working title, “Fabulous People of Miami”), a show produced by Pink Sneakers, the same producers of “Brooke Knows Best”.
The following is a list and short description of just some of the shows filmed right here in Miami.
Dexter
Every
Sunday night at 9 p.m. on Showtime, “Dexter” is a drama about Dexter
Morgan, a serial killer by night and a blood splatter analyst for the
Miami Dade Police Department by day.
Brooke Knows Best
On VH1, I can’t figure out the appeal to this show but I can’t look away. As a Miami
native, you can’t help but watch and point out the places you've
visited for years as they flash across the screen. And of course,
Brooke.
Ocean Force
Mondays
at 8 p.m. on TruTV, This reality show follows lifeguards on South Beach
as they save lives and lock up drunks, in that order.
Burn Notice Thursdays at 10 on USA.
I‘ll tell you the truth, even after reading a plot summary, I still
don’t know what this show is about… might have something to do with
spies.
Born in Barranquilla,
Colombia in
1972, Sophia Vergara started her career at Univision where she got one of her
first gigs as model/host of the series “Fuera de Serie” in 1995. She would go
on to perform more traditional acting roles in Spanish and English television.
In 2003 alone, Vergara appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien,
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and The Howard Stern Show. Click on the "Read More" button for even more pictures of Sophia Vergara.
Carolina Jaramillo has made a name for herself as one of the sexiest women on Univision's roster of Spanish Novela actresses. Click on the read more button to see even more steamy pictures courtesy of www.Univision.com
Located in the heart of downtown Miami, The Historical
Museum of South Florida has a great permanent collection and wonderful exhibits
like “Interama: Miami and The Pan-American Dream”, which is currently on
display. However, HMSF is most famous for its unique tours of Miami. Straight
from www.HMSF.org, here are just some of the
interesting tours coming up at the Historical Museum of South Florida.
Tropical Dreams Gallery Walk Thursday, September 25 6-8 pm
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 West Flagler Street Downtown Miami
HMSF Members Free / Non-Members $5
Explore 10,000 years of South Florida history as you tour Tropical Dreams: A
People’s History of South Florida with Dr. Paul George. View Miami Circle
artifacts, admire Spanish treasure from the Atocha and board a 1920s Coral
Gables trolley. Take a seat in the Art Deco theater,
examine depression glass and touch a piece of Henry Flagler’s railroad.
Freedom Tower Exploration Walking Tour Saturday, September 27 10 am-12 pm
Freedom Tower
600 Biscayne Blvd Downtown Miami
HMSF Members $30 / Non-Members $50
Explore the iconic Freedom Tower, formerly the Miami News Building, with the
Historical Museum’s Dr. Paul George. View amazing murals and other hidden
delights, while hearing the history of the building as a former newspaper
plant, refugee processing center, and setting for Cuban salsa star Celia Cruz’s
funeral. Advance reservations and payment required. Limited to 29 people.
Miami River Boat Tour Sunday, September 28 10 am-1 pm
Enjoy this boat ride with Dr. Paul George along the
same banks where ancient Tequesta Indians settled. See the famous Miami Circle
archaeological site, witness the colorful
tugboats, Haitian freighters, houseboats and drawbridges that bring life to the
river. See
the home of Fulgencio Batista. Discover the hidden communities, parks,
restaurants,
freshwater springs and the site of the rapids. Advance reservations and payment
required.
“Cheech like peach and Chong like dong.” Cheech and Chong, the inimitable comedy duo responsible for countless comedy albums and several hit movies like “Up In Smoke”, “Still Smoking”, “Things Are Tough All Over” and more, are coming to the Fillmore at The Jackie Gleason Theater on September 27th at 7 p.m. Tickets start at about $40 and if the Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong make it through their first few performances together, Miami may be in for a treat.
Tommy Chong recently made an appearance on the Howard Stern Show to promote his new book, “Cheech & Chong: The Unauthorized Autobiography”. During the interview, Chong spoke at length about the falling out between him and Cheech, an instance which many think may reoccur during the tour.
In a recent interview, comedian George Lopez was asked about the reunion and was quoted as saying, “I know both guys. I wish them the best and I was always hoping they’d get back together"..."I think of any comedy, they’re the best living duo on earth, one of the few comedy teams - Laurel and Hardy, Burns and Schreiber, and Cheech & Chong is our version of Laurel and Hardy."
When asked if they'll last all the way through these shows, George says "They might not. I’ll tell you this: they’re not going to fly together and they may not stay in the same hotel room, so...”
The Fillmore is located @ 1700 Washington Ave., FL33139 -- 305-673-7300
