Miami, Florida and Hollywood, California may be on opposite sides of the country, nearly as far away as two US cities can possibly be. Although geographically opposite, when it comes to television these two cities are a little closer; there is a bit of Hollywood inside Miami. Many television shows are filmed in the former, but set in the latter.
From the short lived series Good Morning Miami to the reality series The Real World: Miami, this is one city that rises to the occasion when it hears, "Lights, camera, action," hamming it up for the crew and waving to fans. The following is a list of some of the more popular shows that are a part of Miami's television lore.
The Golden Girls, 1985-1992: A show that starred everyone's four favorite grandmas, The Golden Girls featured four women living together in their golden years. Marked by bickering, arguing, and handfuls of irreverence, The Golden Girls, above all, was marked by the love the characters had for one another. Finding a place in television because of Rose's naivete, Blanche's sensuality, Dorothy's wit, and Sophia's sarcasm, this show remains one of the most beloved in syndication.
CSI Miami, 2002-Present: Spun off from the original, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI Miami is a show that focuses on police forensics - fingerprints, footprints, and follicles of hair. The show typically begins with the discovery of a violent crime - a murder or rape - and ends when the perpetrator is discovered. According to a recent Reuters report, CSI Miami is the most watched US series in the entire world.
Empty Nest, 1988-1995: A spin-off of The Golden Girls, Empty Nest was a show about a pediatrician whose two grown daughters moved back home after the death of their mother. As the pediatrician's work life is characterized by a variety of patients, and an outspoken nurse, his home life is marked by comedic drama and a next-door neighbor who won't go away. The neighbor, played by David Leisure, was thought by many to be the highlight of the show with his annoying, yet endearing, antics.
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