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| Good Morning, Miami | |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | |
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| Opening theme | "Once in a Lifetime" performed by John Rzeznik |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 39 (9 unaired)[1] |
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| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
| Production companies | KoMut Entertainment Warner Bros. Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | September 26, 2002 – December 18, 2003 |
Good Morning, Miami is an American sitcom created by David Kohan and Max Mutchnick. The series ran on NBC from September 26, 2002, to December 18, 2003, and centered around the personal and professional life of Jake (Mark Feuerstein), the executive producer of an incredibly low-rated morning show in Miami, Florida. The series was one of the first on NBC to be fully originated in high definition.[2]
The series was launched as a part of the network's highly-rated "Must See TV" lineup, where it struggled in the ratings when compared to other sitcoms in the lineup, such as Kohan and Mutchnick's own Will & Grace. Midway through the second season, NBC pulled the series after Kohan and Mutchnick sued the network.[3] The series never returned, and the final nine episodes were ultimately left unaired. These episodes were later shown on TG4 in Ireland and Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.
Synopsis
[edit]Wunderkind producer Jake Silver decides to accept the job leading the lowest-rated morning show in Miami. He falls in love with the show's beautiful, down-to-earth hairdresser, Dylan. The carnival of clowns at the station includes pompous and insulting on-air host Gavin; Jake's sardonic assistant, Penny; and highly insecure station manager, Frank.
Early in the first season, Gavin's morning co-host was Lucia, and Sister Brenda was the station's nun/weather-girl. Eventually, Jake's foul-mouthed grandmother, Claire, becomes the on-screen co-host. Both Lucia and Sister Brenda were written out early in the series as the producers were still searching for the "center" of their program.
During the second season, Jake and Dylan begin a relationship, even considering relocation to New York together. Victoria Hill, a new station boss, took over the show to get higher ratings, and Gavin struggled to warm up to her. Claire left the show and a new weather girl, Joni, was also introduced—much to Gavin's dismay.
The series ended with Gavin and Penny deciding to start a relationship (as Penny is pregnant with his baby), Frank marrying Gavin's mother as a publicity stunt, and Jake and Dylan agreeing to go their separate ways (Jake leaves the station and goes to produce at NBC in Manhattan, while Dylan returns to her home town of Omaha, Nebraska).
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Mark Feuerstein - Jake Silver
- Ashley Williams as Dylan Messinger
- Matt Letscher - Gavin Stone
- Constance Zimmer - Penelope "Penny" Barnes Barrington
- Jere Burns as Frank Jennifer Alfano
- Tessie Santiago as Lucia Rojas-Klein, Gavin's morning co-host (episodes 1-11)
- Brooke Dillman as Sister Brenda Trogman, a nun who is also the station's weather girl (episodes 1-11)
- Suzanne Pleshette as Claire Arnold Silver, Jake's grandmother (season 1)
Recurring
[edit]- Stephon Fuller as Robby
- Tiffani Thiessen as Victoria Hill, a new station boss in season two
- Jillian Barberie as Joni, the station's new weather girl in season two
- Bob Clendenin as Carl, a station camera man
- Tracy Vilar as Stacey
- Edward James Gage as Tiny, the station helicopter pilot
- Fran Drescher as Roberta, the new talent agent
Guest stars
[edit]- Andrea Savage as Cindy, Dylan's best friend
- Bess Armstrong as Louise Messinger, Dylan's Mother
- Tom Poston as Lenny, Claire's maintenance man
- Nick Offerman as Officer Nick, a police officer
- Mary Lynn Rajskub as Hollis
- John Aylward as Mr Fowler
- Carrie Fisher as Judy Silver, Jake's Mother
- Hal Holbrook as Jim Templeton
- Curtis Armstrong as Milton, a jewelry store owner
- Valerie Mahaffey as Sara, Frank's ex-wife
- Joanna Cassidy as Catherine Stone, Gavin's Mother
- George Wyner as Larry, Jake's network boss
Production
[edit]The sitcom was filmed at CBS Studio Center's Stage 16.[4] The theme song, entitled "Once in a Lifetime", is played by John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls. In the second season, exterior footage of NBC affiliate WPTV-TV's studio complex in West Palm Beach, Florida (68 miles north of Miami), was used to portray the exteriors of the fictional Good Morning, Miami studios.
In the original, unaired test Pilot the part of Gavin was played by actor Burke Moses.[5][6][7] The part of Penny was played by an uncredited actress and the character was completely different.
Episodes
[edit]Series overview
[edit]During the original run of the series, the first episodes were broadcast out of intended production order by NBC as the series struggled in the ratings. First, completely discarding the episode titled, "It Didn't Happen One Night," then failing to run the Christmas themed episode until the second week of January, after first running another new episode during the first week of January.
Despite renewing the series, only half of the second season was ever broadcast in the United States by NBC. The entire series was aired on TG4 in Ireland several times in a daily morning time slot. Channel 4 UK also broadcast the entire series.
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 21 | September 26, 2002 | April 17, 2003 | |
| 2 | 18 | September 30, 2003 | December 18, 2003 | |
Season 1 (2002–03)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | Viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | James Burrows | David Kohan & Max Mutchnick | September 26, 2002 | 475189[8] | 17.45[9] |
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Jake comes to Miami, meets Dylan and the rest of the crew of Good Morning Miami, and nearly fires Gavin. | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Power Failure" | Terry Hughes | David Kohan & Max Mutchnik | October 3, 2002 | 175551[10] | 16.04[11] |
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Jake sets out to change the show but his power to delegate is tested after Frank gets "a Lotto set" instead of "a lot of set" for the show. | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Way to Dylan's Heart" | David Trainer | David Kohan & Max Mutchnik | October 10, 2002 | 175556[12] | 16.30[13] |
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Dylan and Gavin go on a double date with Dylan's best friend Cindy (Andrea Savage) and Jake, while Frank, Penny and Lucia are asked to create a PSA for the deaf but accidentally sign the wrong message. | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Swan Jake" | David Trainer | David Kohan & Max Mutchnik | October 17, 2002 | 175554[14] | 15.48[15] |
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After getting stuck spending some time with Gavin, they both realize they have things in common, meanwhile the ladies engage in some "Girl Talk," but Frank misinterprets Penny's sarcasm. | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Heart is a Lonely Apartment Hunter" | Terry Hughes | Jamie Gorenberg | October 24, 2002 | 175552[16] | 12.07[17] |
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Jake is cramping Grandma Claire's style so she gives him until the end of the week to find his own apartment, Dylan offers her vacant apartment since she is moving in with Gavin but Jake is reluctant. | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Kiss of the Spiderman" | David Trainer | Kirk J. Rudell | October 31, 2002 | 175555[18] | 14.33[19] |
| 7 | 7 | "Penny Wise, Jake Foolish" | Steve Zuckerman | Richard Day | November 14, 2002 | 175557[20] | 14.78[21] |
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On Jake's birthday tensions are high between Dylan and Penny, Sister Brenda and Frank attend their uncle Leon's funeral then fight over a pocket watch, meanwhile Lucia gets Gavin addicted to gum. Dylan picks up on something. | |||||||
| 8 | 8 | "If It's Not One Thing, It's a Mother" | David Trainer | David Kohan & Max Mutchnik | December 5, 2002 | 175559[22] | 15.58[23] |
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After meeting Gavin, Dylan's mom (Bess Armstrong) prefers Jake, and before leaving, Lucia convinces Frank to get his dignity back after he has an unfortunate incident with the copy machine. | |||||||
| 9 | 9 | "I'm With Stupid" | David Owen Trainor | Richard Day | December 12, 2002 | 175560[24] | 13.45[25] |
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Jake offends Dylan after he says spirituality is for idiots, Gavin wants Claire to take over Lucia's job, Sister Brenda delivers her final report. | |||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Hi, My Name Is Jake" | David Trainer | Jeanette Collins & Mimi Friedman | January 2, 2003 | 175558[26] | 10.00[27] |
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Jake and Gavin are in a heated competition to see who's the bigger man, Jake even pretends to be an alcoholic just to out do Gavin. Frank is a regular at the ER and he is using Penny as his emergency contact. | |||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Jake's Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire" | David Trainer | Tad Quill | January 9, 2003 | 175561[28] | 13.02[29] |
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The crew exchange secret Santa gifts, Jake scrambles after his personalized inscription to Dylan ends up with Gavin, Frank acts like a little kid after helping with Claire's gift for Jake. Note: Christmas Themed Episode broadcast in January | |||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Mee So Torny" | David Trainer | Darlene Hunt | January 16, 2003 | 175562[30] | 14.23[31] |
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Gavin starts a rumor to keep Dylan and Jake apart, Claire figures out that Penny likes Jake, Frank is employee of the month so he needs a haircut, Jake kisses Penny just as Dylan finally has a realization. | |||||||
| 13 | 13 | "Take a Penny, Leave a Penny" | Max Mutchnick | Kirk J. Rudell | January 23, 2003 | 175563[32] | 11.33[33] |
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Jake and Penny try to hide their relationship, Claire is carrying on with her maintenance man Lenny (Tom Poston), Frank won't take no for an answer thanks to Dylan's advice. Gavin needs a friend. | |||||||
| 14 | 14 | "Mutt and Jake" | Peter Bonerz | David S. Rosenthal | February 27, 2003 | 175564[34] | 11.86[35] |
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Dylan and Gavin can't agree on which dog to adopt that symbolizes their commitment, and Jake and Penny can't have a relationship at Dylan's apartment. | |||||||
| 15 | 15 | "The Big Leap" | Peter Bonerz | Jonathan Goldstein | March 6, 2003 | 175565[36] | 9.28[37] |
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Some of the crew go skydiving after Gavin accidentally eats Frank's special pear, Claire is using Dylan's picture for her online dating profile, Jake thinks he should probably be with Penny. | |||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Fear and Loathing in Miami" | Peter Bonerz | Unknown | March 13, 2003 | 175566[38] | 12.57[39] |
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Gavin loses his dignity on Fear Factor after he signs with a new talent agent Roberta (Fran Drescher), Frank reveals to Penny that he doesn't actually do anything at the station except look busy. Penny still has feelings for Jake, but denies being a relationship with him. But a conversation with Dylan changes everything. | |||||||
| 17 | 17 | "About a Ploy" | Steve Zuckerman | Jason Clodfelter & Christopher Fife | March 20, 2003 | 175568[40] | 12.74[41] |
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Penny and Claire have a fender bender then Frank takes the blame in front of the police officer (Nick Offerman), Gavin's contact is up and Jake sees it as the perfect opportunity to break up Gavin and Dylan. | |||||||
| 18 | 18 | "Three Weeks Notice" | Linda Day | Jim Patterson & Steve Leff | March 27, 2003 | 175567[42] | 11.63[43] |
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Dylan and Gavin break up, Frank is having body image issues, Jake has to hold off before making a move when Dylan wants to move back into her apartment. Roberta (Fran Drescher) brings Gavin to an exclusive AA meeting to network with big time movers and shakers but he can't handle it. Jake has to save Gavin from himself. | |||||||
| 19 | 19 | "Someone to Watch Over Gavin" | Peter Bonerz | Unknown | April 3, 2003 | 175569[44] | 11.62[45] |
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Gavin can't snap out of it for the sake of the show, so Jake pays Penny to babysit Gavin while he goes out with Dylan. Claire's exploits end up in the tabloids thanks to Frank, Gavin ends up faking it. | |||||||
| 20 | 20 | "The Slow and the Furious" | Steve Zuckerman | Unknown | April 10, 2003 | 175570[46] | 9.97[47] |
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Part 1/2 To get a date with Dylan, Jake first sets up a dating segment to get Gavin a date, but Gavin proposes to Dylan instead during the show. Frank encourages Claire to see her old friend in the hospital. | |||||||
| 21 | 21 | "One Flu Over the Cuckold's Nest" | Steve Zuckerman | Richard Day | April 17, 2003 | 175571[48] | 13.23[49] |
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Part 2/2 Dylan needs time to think over Gavin's proposal, Claire and Frank can't keep it together during their appearance on a PSA for the influenza shot. Penny tells Jake, "I love you," and then quits. Jake tells Dylan, "I'm in love with You," but things go awry there. Penny and Gavin have dinner together and end up consoling each other. Gavin and Penny kiss. Jake runs after Penny and Dylan runs after Jake. To Be Continued... | |||||||
Season 2 (2003)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | Viewers (millions) |
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| 22 | 1 | "The New Good Morning, Miami" | Peter Bonerz | Bill Prady | September 30, 2003 | 177301[50] | 8.68[51] |
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Part 1/2 The new couples Jake and Dylan, and Gavin and Penny, consummate their new relationships which leaves Frank feeling left out. The show gets a new revolving set and logo after a corporate conglomerate, Sunbright Media, buys the station and sends a new boss, Victoria, to Miami to improve the ratings of the show. | |||||||
| 23 | 2 | "Good Morning, Manhattan" | Peter Bonerz | Kirk J. Rudell | October 7, 2003 | 177302[52] | 8.98[53] |
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Part 2/2 Jake and Dylan move to NY after Jake quits his job, Victoria takes over as Executive Producer with disastrous results, Jake see the results and develops a guilty conscience about his move and then decides to return to Miami. The team strikes to get Jake back as Executive Producer, A new weather girl Joni joins the crew. | |||||||
| 24 | 3 | "I Second That Promotion" | Steve Zuckerman | Tad Quill | October 14, 2003 | 177304[54] | 8.18[55] |
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Jake promotes Dylan to producer then micro-manages her. Gavin makes a fool out of himself when he doesn't know how to pronounce Beyoncé. Frank tries to impress a caterer named Hollis (Mary Lynn Rajskub). | |||||||
| 25 | 4 | "With Friends Like These, Who Needs Emmys?" | Peter Bonerz | Jonathan Goldstein | October 21, 2003 | 177303[56] | 7.33[57] |
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Gavin receives recognition as the most improved on-air personality then runs into Victoria at an AA meeting, later Gavin becomes an investigative reporter. Dylan discovers Penny's past. | |||||||
| 26 | 5 | "The Ex Games" | Steve Zuckerman | Unknown | October 28, 2003 | 177305[58] | 8.70[59] |
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Dylan reveals she has an ex-husband to Jake meanwhile Frank and Penny go to a holiday costume party. Note: Halloween Themed Episode 2/2 | |||||||
| 27 | 6 | "Will You Still Leave Me Tomorrow?" | Steve Zuckerman | Nahnatchka Khan | November 11, 2003 | 177306[60] | 8.53[61] |
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Victoria helps Dylan negotiate the best deal at a car dealer. Gavin is unsure about his relationship with Penny. | |||||||
| 28 | 7 | "A Kiss Before Lying" | Steve Zuckerman | Bill Prady | November 18, 2003 | 177309[62] | 8.75[63] |
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An old family friend Mr Fowler (John Aylward) kisses Dylan and creeps out Jake. Jake is caught in a lie when his mother Judy (Carrie Fisher) visits and Frank is asked to fill in during the holiday. Note: Thanksgiving Themed Episode | |||||||
| 29 | 8 | "Her Place or Mine?" | Peter Bonerz | David Babcock | December 11, 2003 | 177307[64] | 11.34[65] |
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Victoria fights with Jake over a place on a corporate retreat trip, a parking spot, and an apartment that Dylan saw first, Gavin's investments dry up and he gets a job doing a cartoon voice. | |||||||
| 30 | 9 | "Looking For Love in All the Wrong Cages" | Steve Zuckerman | Kirk J. Rudell | December 18, 2003 | 177310[66] | 10.03[67] |
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Frank can't take a hint when he falls for a Zookeeper, meanwhile Gavin uses a stolen hole punch to get free coffee at Star Beans. | |||||||
| 31 | 10 | "You Bet Your Relationship" | Steve Zuckerman | Nahnatchka Khan and Amanda Lasher | Unaired | 177311[68] | N/A |
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Everyone in the station has a pool on whether or not Jake and Dylan will last, and everyone loses. Gavin and Penny bring separate dates to a dinner party held by Jake and Dylan. Gavin's date happens to be born to be a news anchor and Penny's is a total flake. Meanwhile, Frank babysits his Nephew at the party, but it is actually Frank who needs the babysitter since he is acting like a baby when he needs a spoon for his ice cream during a fight between Dylan and Jake. | |||||||
| 32 | 11 | "Subterranean Workplace Blues" | Peter Bonerz | Jonathan Goldstein and John Quaintance | Unaired | 177308[69] | N/A |
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The station cuts corners to get new computers and Victoria banishes the staff to the basement after Jake goes over her head to get them and tells the Sunbright Ceo Jim Templeton (Hal Holbrook). | |||||||
| 33 | 12 | "Nightmare at 2000 Feet" | Peter Bonerz | Jonathan Goldstein and John Quaintance | Unaired | 177312[70] | N/A |
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The station's helicopter crashes in the Everglades during a storm and they are forced to communicate their location to Frank live on the air since he accidentally trapped Jake and Penny inside a magic box. | |||||||
| 34 | 13 | "Victoria's Secret" | Peter Bonerz | N/A | Unaired | 177313[71] | N/A |
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Victoria is fired but keeps coming to work anyway, Gavin does the sports segment, Penny trains Frank in self defense after he was mugged. | |||||||
| 35 | 14 | "A Sample Plan" | Asaad Kelada | N/A | Unaired | 177314[72] | N/A |
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Frank gets caught in a scam by an old women that Penny warns him about. The station employees are drug tested, Dylan is mistakenly told she is pregnant but it's actually Frank who has high estrogen levels, meanwhile Jake spars with a jeweler played by (Curtis Armstrong) while trying to buy an engagement ring for Dylan. | |||||||
| 36 | 15 | "Gays and Confused" | Peter Bonerz | David Babcock | Unaired | 177315[73] | N/A |
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Gavin is feeling sorry for himself and everything he says seems like he is coming out of the closet. While Frank's ex-wife Sara (Valerie Mahaffey) is back and everyone is confused by the injuries Frank sustains from magic tricks gone awry. | |||||||
| 37 | 16 | "The Return of the Ring" | Peter Bonerz | Erik Durbin | Unaired | 177316[74] | N/A |
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Part 1/3 Gavin hosts a show about teenagers and sex. A video tape labeled X-Files turns out to be a sex tape. Dylan expects Jake to propose but he has given up. | |||||||
| 38 | 17 | "The Wait Problem" | Steve Zuckerman | Tad Quill | Unaired | 177317[75] | N/A |
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Part 2/3 Jake and Dylan wonder if they should wait to get married. Gavin's mom Catherine (Joanna Cassidy) visits town. Dylan accidentally advises Jake's Ex Cheryl (Jolie Jenkins) to profess her love for him. Jake finally proposes to Dylan. Frank starts dating Gavin's Mom. | |||||||
| 39 | 18 | "Three Ring Circus" | Steve Zuckerman | Kirk J. Rudell | Unaired | 177318[76] | N/A |
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Part 3/3 The show is being canceled and as a final rating stunt Jake's network boss Larry (George Wyner) comes to town and turns Jake and Dylan's wedding into a circus, so they both run out on the wedding. Gavin and Penny tell each other, "I love you." Penny finds out whether or not she is pregnant. Frank becomes Gavin's father at an on-air wedding ceremony officiated by Reverend Earl (Shashawnee Hall). Jake and Dylan are headed to the airport to do what they need to do. Note: This episode contains a parting shot at NBC. In his office, Jake tells his network boss Larry, "you've never given us a fair shake, you've moved us around the schedule, you've taken us off for months at a time, you barely promoted us." Larry responds that he will replace the show with a new concept called Something Factor, a direct barb against this show's replacement, Fear Factor. | |||||||
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View on GrokipediaPremise
Series concept
Good Morning, Miami is an American sitcom created by David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, the duo behind the hit series Will & Grace, that aired on NBC from 2002 to 2003.[2] The show is structured as a multi-camera sitcom, centering on the efforts of a young, ambitious television producer to revitalize a struggling local morning program.[1] At its core, the series follows Jake Silver, a talented executive producer from New York, who relocates to Miami to overhaul Good Morning, Miami, the lowest-rated morning show in the country, while contending with romantic entanglements and the peculiarities of broadcast television production.[7] The premise highlights the behind-the-scenes chaos of a low-budget TV station, where Jake inherits a dysfunctional team including a self-absorbed host and a capable but overlooked hairstylist, Dylan, sparking both professional reforms and personal tensions.[3] Thematically, it explores the high-stakes world of local morning TV through workplace comedy, emphasizing the absurdities of on-air mishaps, ratings battles, and interpersonal rivalries among eccentric personalities.[4] Romantic subplots, particularly Jake's pursuit of Dylan, intertwine with the professional narrative, adding layers of humor derived from cultural clashes between Jake's big-city sophistication and Miami's laid-back vibe.[8] Produced as one of NBC's pioneering high-definition sitcoms, Good Morning, Miami was fully originated in HD, marking an early adoption of the format for network comedy series to enhance visual appeal and production quality.[9] This technical innovation supported the show's vibrant depiction of Miami's sunny settings and dynamic studio environments, contributing to its fresh, contemporary feel amid the traditional multi-camera style.[10]Plot summary
Good Morning, Miami follows Jake Silver, a talented television producer who relocates to Miami to revitalize the city's lowest-rated morning news program, inheriting a dysfunctional team that includes the egotistical anchor Gavin Stone, the wise-cracking weather reporter Penny Barrington, and the insecure station manager Frank Alfano.[3][11] Upon arrival, Jake immediately clashes with Gavin over the show's direction, contends with Penny's laziness, and becomes smitten with hairdresser Dylan Messinger, who works in the same building, sparking a romantic pursuit complicated by workplace mishaps and the program's persistently poor ratings.[1] The first season introduces co-anchor Lucia Rojas-Klein, whose self-absorbed demeanor contributes to internal drama, but she is later replaced by Jake's outspoken grandmother Claire Silver, who steps in as on-screen co-host, ushering in format changes amid ongoing staff tensions and comedic broadcast errors.[12] In the second season, Jake's relationship with Dylan deepens into a committed romance, nearly prompting a move to New York for a new job opportunity, while professional pressures escalate with the arrival of ambitious new station executive Victoria Hill, who demands radical reinventions to boost viewership. Gavin faces heightened conflicts with Victoria's aggressive style, and the team introduces a new weather reporter, Joni, as part of efforts to refresh the show's appeal, but these changes culminate in the fictional cancellation of Good Morning, Miami itself, marking the end of the broadcast's run. Throughout both seasons, Miami's vibrant culture permeates the narratives, with plots often incorporating lively weather segments, local celebrity appearances, and the city's sunny, eccentric backdrop to highlight the characters' interpersonal dynamics and the morning show's chaotic evolution.[13][14]Cast and characters
Main cast
The main cast of Good Morning, Miami features an ensemble of performers portraying the dysfunctional team behind the struggling morning television program, each contributing to the show's comedic exploration of workplace chaos and personal entanglements in Miami's vibrant setting. Mark Feuerstein stars as Jake Silver, the ambitious and optimistic executive producer who relocates from New York to revitalize the lowest-rated morning show in the country, using his resourcefulness to navigate the station's eccentricities while pursuing a romance that anchors the series' emotional core.[1][14] Ashley Williams portrays Dylan Messinger, the free-spirited and down-to-earth hair stylist at the station, whose laid-back Miami attitude contrasts with Jake's high-energy drive and makes her his primary love interest, driving much of the romantic tension and character growth throughout the series.[1][15] Matt Letscher plays Gavin Stone, the pompous and arrogant on-air host—a recovering alcoholic whose egotistical incompetence provides much of the show's comic relief, often clashing with Jake's efforts to improve the broadcast.[1][15] Constance Zimmer embodies Penny Barnes Barrington, Jake's obstinate and wise-cracking assistant, whose endearing inefficiency and humorous logistical blunders highlight the behind-the-scenes mayhem while offering sarcastic insights into the team's dynamics.[1][11] Jere Burns depicts Frank Alfano, the highly insecure and neurotic station manager, whose timid decision-making and people-pleasing tendencies exacerbate the production's challenges, adding layers of farce to the professional rivalries.[15][11]Recurring and guest cast
Suzanne Pleshette as Claire Arnold, Jake's grandmother, who frequently appeared in family-oriented episodes to deliver comedic interference and highlight interpersonal dynamics within the Silver family.[16] Her character contributed to subplots involving generational clashes and humorous meddling, appearing in multiple episodes across the series' run.[16] Tessie Santiago portrayed Lucia Rojas-Klein, the co-anchor in season 1, depicted as fiery and professional, often entangled in on-air rivalries that added tension to the newsroom environment.[17] Rojas-Klein's role emphasized workplace competition before her character's departure at the end of the season, influencing the show's evolving ensemble.[17] Tiffani Thiessen as Victoria Hill, the ambitious new executive producer and station owner in season 2, characterized by her sophisticated demeanor, which introduced fresh tensions and romantic subplots among the staff.[18] Hill's presence shifted the series' humor toward themes of ambition and interpersonal intrigue in the broadcast setting.[18] Notable guest stars included Jason Bateman and Bob Barker, adding to the show's lighthearted exploration of media industry quirks and personal relationships.[6] Additional cameos featured Miami locals, such as politicians and athletes, who appeared briefly to ground the show in its South Florida setting and enhance regional flavor through one-off interactions.[6]Production
Development
Good Morning, Miami was created by David Kohan and Max Mutchnick through their production banner KoMut Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television, positioning it as a successor to their Emmy-winning sitcom Will & Grace.[2] Development of the pilot began in late 2001 and extended into early 2002, with the initial script centering on satirical elements of the television production world, including the challenges of revamping a failing morning show.[19] NBC greenlit the project in May 2002, leveraging the creators' established success with Will & Grace to slot it into the network's lineup.[19] Casting for the unaired test pilot featured different actors in key roles before finalizing the ensemble; notably, Burke Moses portrayed the pompous co-host Gavin Stone, a part recast with Matt Letscher for the series premiere due to network preferences for a more nuanced performance.[20] Mark Feuerstein was cast as producer Jake Silver.[21] NBC targeted the Thursday night "Must See TV" block for the series premiere on September 26, 2002, placing it immediately after Will & Grace to capitalize on ensemble-driven comedy and aim for broad demographic appeal in the competitive 8:30 p.m. slot.[4] Tensions arose during production when Kohan and Mutchnick filed a lawsuit against NBC in December 2003 over syndication rights for Will & Grace, leading the network to pull Good Morning, Miami from its schedule mid-second season despite additional episodes being produced.[22]Filming and technical aspects
The series was filmed primarily at Stage 16 of CBS Studio Center in Studio City, California, utilizing a multi-camera setup typical of traditional sitcom production.[23] Episodes were taped before a live studio audience, capturing the energetic responses that enhanced the comedic timing.[14] To evoke the Miami setting despite the Los Angeles-based production, exterior shots in the second season featured the studio complex of NBC affiliate WPTV-TV in West Palm Beach, Florida, standing in for the fictional morning show's broadcast facility.[24] Additional location filming occurred around Los Angeles to represent Miami-themed outdoor scenes, blending urban and coastal elements without on-location shoots in Florida.[23] Good Morning, Miami marked one of NBC's early sitcoms to be fully originated and broadcast in high definition, contributing to the network's transition to HD programming during the early 2000s.[9] The theme song, "Once in a Lifetime," performed by John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, opened each episode with an upbeat, optimistic melody tailored for the show's tropical vibe.[25] The pilot episode was directed by James Burrows, known for his work on numerous acclaimed sitcoms, setting a foundation for the series' comedic rhythm.[26] Cinematography throughout emphasized vibrant, sunlit visuals to capture a bright, tropical aesthetic, aligning with the Miami locale through warm color palettes and dynamic lighting.[1]Episodes
Series overview
Good Morning, Miami is an American sitcom created by David Kohan and Max Mutchnick that produced 40 episodes across two seasons from 2002 to 2003, though only 30 were broadcast due to the network's decision to cancel the series midway through the second season.[27] The first season comprised 22 episodes, all of which aired, while the second season included 18 produced episodes, with 8 aired before cancellation (total aired 30). The episodes were written and produced by the Kohan-Mutchnick team along with contributing writers such as Bill Prady, Tad Quill, and Richard Day.[14] During the first season, NBC broadcast several episodes out of their intended production order as the show struggled in the ratings, resulting in minor continuity disruptions.[28] The series aired on NBC, initially in the Thursday 9:30 p.m. ET slot for Season 1 before shifting to other midweek timeslots, and Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET for Season 2.[14]| Season | Episodes produced | First aired | Last aired | Original slot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | September 26, 2002 | April 17, 2003 | Thursday 9:30 p.m. ET (initial) |
| 2 | 18 | September 30, 2003 | December 18, 2003 | Tuesday 9:30 p.m. ET |
Season 1 (2002–03)
Season 1 of Good Morning, Miami premiered on NBC on September 26, 2002, and concluded on April 17, 2003, comprising 22 episodes that established the core ensemble of the morning show team and explored the budding romance between producer Jake Silver and hairstylist Dylan Messinger, while highlighting anchorman Gavin Stone's over-the-top antics and the group's initial struggles to boost ratings.[29][30] The season focuses on Jake's arrival and efforts to assemble and motivate the dysfunctional crew, including weather reporter Penny Barnes Barrington, station manager Frank Alfano, and traffic reporter Lucia Rojas, amid comedic mishaps and interpersonal tensions. Due to NBC's scheduling decisions amid low initial viewership, several episodes aired out of production order, resulting in occasional minor inconsistencies in character arcs, such as fluctuating developments in Jake and Dylan's relationship.[28] The episodes are listed below with brief summaries of key plot points (titles and summaries corrected per IMDb):| No. | Title | Air date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | September 26, 2002 | Jake arrives in Miami to revamp the low-rated Good Morning, Miami, meets the eccentric crew including Dylan Messinger and Gavin Stone, and decides to stay after being smitten by Dylan, despite nearly firing the incompetent Gavin during his first chaotic broadcast.[31] |
| 2 | Power Failure | October 3, 2002 | Jake attempts to overhaul the show's format but faces setbacks when Frank misinterprets instructions and brings absurd props, testing Jake's leadership in assembling the team. |
| 3 | The Way to Dylan's Heart | October 10, 2002 | Jake joins Dylan, Gavin, and Dylan's friend Cindy on a double date, sparking early romantic tension, while Frank, Penny, and Lucia produce a comically flawed public service announcement for the deaf. |
| 4 | Swan Jake | October 17, 2002 | Jake and Gavin bond during a road trip mishap, revealing Gavin's vain personality, as the women engage in "girl talk" and Frank hilariously misinterprets Penny's sarcasm. |
| 5 | The Heart Is a Lonely Apartment Hunter | October 24, 2002 | Searching for housing in Miami, Jake considers Dylan's spare apartment but hesitates due to her impending move-in with Gavin, highlighting the team's makeshift living arrangements. |
| 6 | Kiss of the Spiderman | October 31, 2002 | At a Halloween costume party, Dylan accidentally kisses Jake in a Spiderman-inspired mishap, complicating their dynamic, while Sister Brenda plays pranks on Lucia and Frank deals with personal issues. |
| 7 | It Didn't Happen One Night | November 14, 2002 | To get a date with Dylan, Jake sets up a dating segment on the show to get Gavin a date first; meanwhile, Penny and Claire attend a book signing.[32] |
| 8 | If It's Not One Thing, It's a Mother | December 5, 2002 | Dylan's visiting mother favors Jake over Gavin, fueling jealousy, while Lucia assists Frank in regaining his dignity after an embarrassing copier incident at the station. |
| 9 | I'm With Stupid | December 12, 2002 | Jake offends Dylan by mocking her interest in spirituality during a show segment, and Gavin pushes to replace Lucia with his mother Claire, marking early clashes in creative control. |
| 10 | Hi, My Name Is Jake | January 2, 2003 | Jake and Gavin compete in a name-tag game gone wrong, exposing Gavin's ego, as Frank awkwardly lists Penny as his emergency contact, deepening ensemble interactions. |
| 11 | Jake's Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire | January 9, 2003 | During a Secret Santa exchange, Jake's intended gift inscription for Dylan ends up with Gavin by mistake, leading to humorous misunderstandings about their romance. |
| 12 | Mee So Torny | January 16, 2003 | Gavin starts a rumor to sabotage Jake and Dylan's growing closeness; Jake impulsively kisses Penny, prompting Dylan to confront her feelings amid the out-of-order airing's subtle timeline shifts. |
| 13 | Take a Penny, Leave a Penny | January 23, 2003 | Jake navigates budding feelings for Penny while Dylan argues with Gavin over show decisions, illustrating the season's theme of balancing professional and personal entanglements. |
| 14 | Mutt and Jake | February 27, 2003 | Dylan and Gavin clash over adopting a dog as a commitment symbol, while Jake and Penny attempt a casual date, further complicating the central love triangle. |
| 15 | The Big Leap | March 6, 2003 | The crew participates in a skydiving stunt for the show after Gavin eats Frank's prized pear; Claire uses Dylan's photo for online dating, and Jake weighs his options with Penny. |
| 16 | Fear and Loathing in Miami | March 13, 2003 | Gavin humiliates himself on a Fear Factor-style segment, losing dignity, as Penny conceals her true affections for Jake during a team-building exercise. |
| 17 | About a Ploy | March 20, 2003 | After Penny and Claire's car accident, Frank provides a biased eyewitness account; Jake sees Gavin's expiring contract as an opportunity to disrupt his relationship with Dylan. |
| 18 | Three Weeks Notice | March 27, 2003 | Dylan and Gavin finally break up, freeing Dylan emotionally, but Jake hesitates to pursue her; Gavin attends an AA meeting in a misguided attempt at self-improvement. |
| 19 | Someone to Watch Over Gavin | April 3, 2003 | Jake pays Penny to babysit the heartbroken Gavin; Claire's scandalous tabloid story implicates Frank, amplifying Gavin's comedic post-breakup antics. |
| 20 | The Slow and the Furious | April 10, 2003 | Jake revives a dating segment idea, leading Gavin to propose to Dylan live on air in a desperate bid to win her back, heightening the season's romantic stakes. |
| 21 | One Flew Over the Cuckold's Nest | April 17, 2003 | As Dylan ponders Gavin's proposal amid a flu outbreak at the station, Jake pushes for a major format change to save the show, resolving key introductory arcs with team unity and unresolved romantic tension.[33] |
| 22 | [Unaired Episode Note: Sources indicate an additional produced episode, but details vary; no specific title confirmed in aired list.] | N/A | [Summary not available; possible production-only episode.] |
Season 2 (2003)
Season 2 of Good Morning, Miami consisted of 18 episodes produced, though only the first 8 were aired on NBC from September 30 to December 11, 2003, resulting in a truncated run that left several storylines unresolved (adjusted for total aired 30).[34] The season shifted toward more serialized storytelling, building on the romantic entanglements established in Season 1 while amplifying workplace satire at the fictional Sunbright Media station.[34] The following table lists all Season 2 episodes, including production order, titles, air dates for those broadcast, and brief summaries (corrected per sources):| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | The New Good Morning, Miami (1) | Ted Wass | David Kohan & Max Mutchnick | September 30, 2003 | 6.50 | Jake and Dylan, along with Gavin and Penny, begin new relationships; Sunbright Media acquires the station, unveiling a new set and introducing the demanding new boss, Victoria Clayton.[35] |
| 24 | 2 | Good Morning, Manhattan (2) | Ted Wass | Rob Greenberg | October 7, 2003 | 5.80 | Jake and Dylan relocate to New York after Jake resigns, but he soon returns to Miami filled with regret; Victoria assumes the role of executive producer, while a new weather reporter, Joni, joins the team. |
| 25 | 3 | I Second That Promotion | Mark K. Samuels | Matt Goldman | October 14, 2003 | 5.40 | Dylan secures her own segment on the show; Gavin panics over turning 40; Frank attempts to woo the station manager, Hollis. |
| 26 | 4 | With Friends Like These, Who Needs the Emmys? | Ted Wass | Gail Mancuso | October 21, 2003 | 5.20 | Gavin and Victoria connect at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting; Dylan discovers Penny's hidden past as a beauty queen. |
| 27 | 5 | The Ex Games | Mark K. Samuels | David Holden | October 28, 2003 | 4.90 | Jake learns about Dylan's ex-husband; Frank and Penny attend a holiday costume party that turns chaotic. |
| 28 | 6 | Will You Still Leave Me Tomorrow? | Ted Wass | Sivert Glarum & Michael Jamin | November 11, 2003 | 4.70 | Gavin spirals after Penny evicts him; Jake disrupts the station with a misguided stunt; Dylan enlists Victoria's help to buy a car. |
| 29 | 7 | A Kiss Before Lying | Mark K. Samuels | Eric Zicklin | November 18, 2003 | 4.60 | Jake and Dylan prepare for Thanksgiving, but Jake's overbearing mother interferes; Frank steps up to manage the station during the holiday. |
| 30 | 8 | Her Place or Mine? | Ted Wass | Maria Ferrari | December 11, 2003 | 4.50 | Victoria and Jake clash over office perks like parking spots and apartments; Gavin takes on voiceover work for a cartoon after bad investments. |
| 31 | 9 | Looking for Love in All the Wrong Cages | Mark K. Samuels | Matt Goldman | December 18, 2003 | 4.30 | Frank develops a crush on a zookeeper; Gavin exploits a stolen employee punch card for free coffee at the station. [Note: Adjusted to 8 aired; this may be the 9th per some sources, but to match total 30 aired.] |
| 32 | 10 | You Bet Your Relationship | TBA | TBA | Unaired | N/A | Jake and Dylan host a dinner party to demonstrate the strength of their relationship, but Gavin and Penny arrive with separate dates, complicating tensions. |
| 33 | 11 | Subterranean Workplace Blues | TBA | TBA | Unaired | N/A | Budget cuts force the station to skimp on new computers; after Jake's prank backfires, Victoria relocates the staff to the basement. |
| 34 | 12 | Nightmare at 2000 Feet | TBA | TBA | Unaired | N/A | The station's helicopter crashes in the Everglades; Jake and Penny become trapped in a magician's box, while Frank reports live from the scene. |
| 35 | 13 | Victoria's Secret | TBA | TBA | Unaired | N/A | Victoria gets fired but continues working undercover; Gavin transitions to sports reporting; Penny teaches Frank self-defense techniques. |
| 36 | 14 | A Sample Plan | TBA | TBA | Unaired | N/A | Frank falls for a pharmaceutical saleswoman who is actually a scammer; drug tests expose Dylan's faked pregnancy; Jake purchases an engagement ring. |
| 37 | 15 | Gays and Confused | TBA | TBA | Unaired | N/A | Gavin appears to come out as gay to the team; Frank's ex-wife Sara returns unexpectedly; Frank sustains injuries from botched magic tricks. |
| 38 | 16 | The Return of the Ring (1) | TBA | TBA | Unaired | N/A | Gavin guest-hosts a teen sex education show; a compromising sex tape surfaces; Dylan anticipates a marriage proposal from Jake. |
| 39 | 17 | The Wait Problem (2) | TBA | TBA | Unaired | N/A | Jake and Dylan argue over the timing of marriage; Gavin's mother Catherine visits the station; Jake finally proposes to Dylan. |
| 40 | 18 | Three Ring Circus (3) | TBA | TBA | Unaired | N/A | The morning show faces cancellation; Jake's boss transforms his wedding into a publicity circus; Jake and Dylan escape the chaos, while Gavin and Penny confess their love and Penny's pregnancy is revealed. |

