Series synopsis
Yacht Rock is an American comedy television series that premiered on June 26, 2005. It ended on April 24, 2010. It was created by J.D. Ryznar, Lane Farnham, Hunter Stair. It stars Wyatt Cenac, Jason Lee, James Adomian and Drew Carey.
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, jus ...
Premise
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...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Wyatt Cenac as James Ingram
- Jason Lee as Kevin Bacon
- James Adomian as Vincent Price
- Drew Carey as "Cleveland" Drew Carey
Guest cast
- David B. Lyons as Koko Goldstein
- Rob Schrab as Huey Lewis
- John Konesky as Giorgio Moroder
- Justin Roiland as Christopher Cross
- Dan Harmon as Ted Templeman
- Lane Farnham as Jim Messina
- Jeremy Hurlburt as Jeff "Skunk" Baxter
- Demetriss Moore as Partygoer
- Lita O'Donnell as Partygoer
- Doug Benson as Peter Cetera
- Jessie Matekunas as Curious Onlooker
- Wade Randolph as Daryl Hall
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | June 26, 2005 | April 24, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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? |
June 26, 2005 |
| 2 |
Keep the Fire Hall and Oates go toe to toe with McDonald and Loggins in a back alley contest, with tragic results. |
July 24, 2005 |
| 3 |
I'm Alright shaken from smoothness by the wake of Koko's death, Kenny Loggins entertains the temptation of non-Yacht-rock. |
August 28, 2005 |
Production
Release
| First aired | June 26, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | April 24, 2010 |
| Status | Ended |