Yacht Rock

Yacht Rock

2005
Yacht Rock
Yacht Rock

Yacht Rock

8.7 | NR | en | Comedy

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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Seasons & Episodes

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EP12  Danger Zone
Apr. 24,2010
Danger Zone

This special finale episode of Yacht Rock screened at Channel 101 on April 24th, 2010.

EP11  Footloose
Jan. 27,2008
Footloose

This 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!

EP10  FM
Jun. 25,2006
FM

Steely Dan's feud with The Eagles resolves itself in a well-known song.

EP9  Runnin' with the Devil
May. 28,2006
Runnin' with the Devil

The story of a Van Halen hit.

EP8  Gino the Manager
Mar. 26,2006
Gino the Manager

Hollywood Steve carries us back to Yacht Rock's very origins.

EP7  I Keep Forgettin'
Feb. 26,2006
I Keep Forgettin'

A bet between Loggins and McDonald takes a decade and a gangsta to settle.

EP6  "Big Rapids" Gary's Tales of Significant History
Jan. 29,2006

Yacht Rock takes a turn for the even more historical.

EP5  Believe in It
Oct. 30,2005
Believe in It

In this very special Halloween episode, McDonald and Loggins must unite to protect smooth music from Michael Jackson "beating it."

EP4  Rosanna
Sep. 25,2005
Rosanna

A desperate Toto attempts to shanghai McDonald's career into a new age.

EP3  I'm Alright
Aug. 28,2005
I'm Alright

shaken from smoothness by the wake of Koko's death, Kenny Loggins entertains the temptation of non-Yacht-rock.

EP2  Keep the Fire
Jul. 24,2005
Keep the Fire

Hall and Oates go toe to toe with McDonald and Loggins in a back alley contest, with tragic results.

EP1  What a Fool Believes
Jun. 26,2005
What a Fool Believes

Longtime 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 #1 tend not to fizzle quickly; could Yacht Rock be a new House of C**bys?

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8.7 | NR | en | Comedy | More Info
Released: 2005-06-26 | Released Producted By: Channel 101 , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.channel101.com/show/171
Synopsis

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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jwrowe3 I stumbled onto this series while watching a Kenny Loggin's video on YouTube. It took just about 30 seconds of episode one before I knew I was hooked. If you like music of this period (Late 70's to mid-80's) you are going to be in for a treat. This series is a favorite in many radio stations that play Adult Pop music, simply for the inside jokes. You'll never be able to look at Hall and Oates again w/o a smile after watching this series. Plus you see how Michael McDonald didn't like the band Toto, and the feud between The Eagles and Steely Dan. Brilliant writing...The chronology of some of the songs and events are a little off...probably with good reason, but who cares, right? It all adds up to the hilarious ending with episode 12.As I mentioned, there are just 12 episodes, and that's all you need. Any more and it might have worn out it's welcome. The production quality improves with every episode, and since it was a quality job from episode 1, it just gets better and better as you watch.Episode 5 w/Michael Jackson, and 11 w/the "Footloose" storyline are probably the best.2013 Update: I go back once a year or so and re watch the series. It really gets better with age. I found myself liking a couple of episodes I'd not been too thrilled with, back in 2010 when I wrote the original review.
hbalzac This gritty, hard-hitting rockumentary sheds light on a musical genre that generally gets short shrift---Yacht Rock. These actors, all dead-ringers for the music legends they portray, bring these misunderstood troubadors to life, and bring us a rare gift---the opportunity to see the story behind the beloved hits, and to relive those moments EXACTLY AS THEY HAPPENED. The profile of John Oates of the hit-making duo Hall and Oates was particularly revealing and provocative. And who can see the tragedy of Jim Messina, cast aside by superstardom-bound Kenny Loggins, living on the mean streets of Marina Del Rey and not shed a single, reflective tear? I'm a man, and all-man, but I'm not ashamed to say I wept like a small child. Koko would have given this a knowing nod of approval, had he not died in 1978. Only because there's no eleven yet, ten of ten.