Yacht Rock
What can be said about Yacht Rock that hasn't been said by various magazines, newspapers and disc jockeys across the country? J.D. Ryznar and Hunter Stair's saga detailing the unknown mythical origins of a previously obscure genre of music struck the audience like a lightning bolt on its first episode, much like fellow 101 breakout House of Cosbys. Unlike HoC, however, Yacht Rock was never sued by its iconic characters' real life counterparts. In fact, it is said that at one time or another, just about every musician lovingly portrayed in the series has witnessed and enjoyed it behind closed doors. Yacht Rock enjoyed success on levels and in ways previously unattained by 101 shows, its title becoming a household phrase at radio stations, a bin at your local record store and a category on iTunes. But beneath its pop cultural triumph was an artistic one that often went undescribed: Yacht Rock's stories were always clever and sometimes downright genius in their assembly, weaving trivi...
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An overview of the history of soft rock, from harpoons to space battles.
1.What a Fool Believes
26-06-20055mLongtime Channel 101 bridesmaids J.D. Ryznar and Hunter Stair have finally entered Prime Time, and they've done it Batman style, straight through the skylight. Pilots that debut at...
2.Keep the Fire
24-07-20055mHall and Oates go toe to toe with McDonald and Loggins in a back alley contest, with tragic results.
3.I'm Alright
28-08-20054mshaken from smoothness by the wake of Koko's death, Kenny Loggins entertains the temptation of non-Yacht-rock.
4.Rosanna
25-09-20055mA desperate Toto attempts to shanghai McDonald's career into a new age.
5.Believe in It
30-10-20055mIn this very special Halloween episode, McDonald and Loggins must unite to protect smooth music from Michael Jackson "beating it."
6."Big Rapids" Gary's Tales of Significant History
29-01-20065mYacht Rock takes a turn for the even more historical.
7.I Keep Forgettin'
26-02-20064mA bet between Loggins and McDonald takes a decade and a gangsta to settle.
8.Gino the Manager
26-03-20064mHollywood Steve carries us back to Yacht Rock's very origins.
9.Runnin' with the Devil
28-05-20065mThe story of a Van Halen hit.
10.FM
25-06-20064mSteely Dan's feud with The Eagles resolves itself in a well-known song.
11.Footloose
27-01-20085mThis special episode of Yacht Rock had it's west coast premiere at Channel 101's January 2008 Screening. Jimmy Buffet and the story of "Footloose." Enjoy!
12.Danger Zone
24-04-20109mThis special finale episode of Yacht Rock screened at Channel 101 on April 24th, 2010.
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