Yacht Rock (Season 1)

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...

  • Poster for What a Fool Believes

    What a Fool Believes 0.0

    Air date: 2005-06-26

    Runtime: 5 min

    Overview: 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?

  • Poster for Keep the Fire

    Keep the Fire 0.0

    Air date: 2005-07-24

    Runtime: 5 min

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

  • Poster for I'm Alright

    I'm Alright 0.0

    Air date: 2005-08-28

    Runtime: 4 min

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

  • Poster for Rosanna

    Rosanna 0.0

    Air date: 2005-09-25

    Runtime: 5 min

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

  • Poster for Believe in It

    Believe in It 0.0

    Air date: 2005-10-30

    Runtime: 5 min

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

  • Poster for "Big Rapids" Gary's Tales of Significant History

    "Big Rapids" Gary's Tales of Significant History 0.0

    Air date: 2006-01-29

    Runtime: 5 min

    Overview: Yacht Rock takes a turn for the even more historical.

  • Poster for I Keep Forgettin'

    I Keep Forgettin' 0.0

    Air date: 2006-02-26

    Runtime: 4 min

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

  • Poster for Gino the Manager

    Gino the Manager 0.0

    Air date: 2006-03-26

    Runtime: 4 min

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

  • Poster for Runnin' with the Devil

    Runnin' with the Devil 0.0

    Air date: 2006-05-28

    Runtime: 5 min

    Overview: The story of a Van Halen hit.

  • Poster for FM

    FM 0.0

    Air date: 2006-06-25

    Runtime: 4 min

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

  • Poster for Footloose

    Footloose 0.0

    Air date: 2008-01-27

    Runtime: 5 min

    Overview: 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!

  • Poster for Danger Zone

    Danger Zone 0.0

    Air date: 2010-04-24

    Runtime: 9 min

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

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