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...
CreatorsJ.D. Ryznar, Lane Farnham, Hunter Stair
What a Fool Believes
Jun 26, 2005
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?
Keep the Fire
Jul 24, 2005
Hall and Oates go toe to toe with McDonald and Loggins in a back alley contest, with tragic results.
I'm Alright
Aug 28, 2005
shaken from smoothness by the wake of Koko's death, Kenny Loggins entertains the temptation of non-Yacht-rock.
Rosanna
Sep 25, 2005
A desperate Toto attempts to shanghai McDonald's career into a new age.
Believe in It
Oct 30, 2005
In this very special Halloween episode, McDonald and Loggins must unite to protect smooth music from Michael Jackson "beating it."
"Big Rapids" Gary's Tales of Significant History
Jan 29, 2006
Yacht Rock takes a turn for the even more historical.
I Keep Forgettin'
Feb 26, 2006
A bet between Loggins and McDonald takes a decade and a gangsta to settle.
Gino the Manager
Mar 26, 2006
Hollywood Steve carries us back to Yacht Rock's very origins.
Runnin' with the Devil
May 28, 2006
The story of a Van Halen hit.
FM
Jun 25, 2006
Steely Dan's feud with The Eagles resolves itself in a well-known song.
Footloose
Jan 27, 2008
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!
Danger Zone
Apr 24, 2010
This special finale episode of Yacht Rock screened at Channel 101 on April 24th, 2010.
