For 'Miami Vice' fans, the fast cars, fast boats and designer suits are still worth celebrating

MIAMI — With its pastel suits, fast cars, and a soundtrack that made TV history, "Miami Vice" was the show that helped define a decade

MIAMI — With its pastel suits, fast cars, and a soundtrack that made TV history, "Miami Vice" was the show that helped define a decade.

It's hard to forget that iconic drive from the pilot episode, underscored by Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight."

"Miami Vice" wasn’t just another cop show. It redefined the genre, blending high-octane action with cinematic visuals, while also helping to revitalize Miami Beach as it showcased its Art Deco glamour.

NBC News’ George Solis drives along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Fla.NBC NewsEach episode of the series that debuted in 1984 was a love letter to the city, wrapped in the excess of the 1980s.

Now, 41 years later, members of the cast and crew are reuniting for an annual celebration (MV 41), drawing fans from across the country.