23 PRODIGAL SON

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EPISODE 23

THE PRODIGAL SON

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This was the first season two episode to air. Overall it is episode 23.

Original air date: 09/27/1985

The episode starts out in the mountains of Bogota. Well, actually it is suppose to be Bogota but this was actually filmed in Bear Mountain State Park. In New York State, a little north of Manhattan.

They are taken by Henry Drummond, who works for the D.E.A to a cook shack in a clearing. There a guy who works for the Revillas is being interrogated. They get some information about a drug flight coming into South Florida but overall the meeting does not go well.

The exterior shots were filmed in a clearing in Bear Mountain State Park. The scene inside the cook shack was filmed on a set at Greenwich Studios in Miami.

Then we see the opening montage. It changes slightly from the standard season one opening montage in that the Flagship National Bank segment was cut and replaced with the pan of the south entrance of the Dade County Courthouse.

After the opening montage we are back in Miami at the O.C.B. (Studio set). Crockett is looking at a satellite picture of the Glades and the squad is talking over the clue, Cross of Jesus/Christ’s Crossing.

Then we go to Christ Crossing. This does not look like the Christ’s crossing area but it could have been filmed almost anywhere in or near the Glades. Location unknown.

Crockett’s hunch pays off. After a semi-successful raid we see the gang going to celebrate. The exterior was filmed on location at 9449 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. At the time of filming it was The Palms. Now it is called The Beach House. Thanks to DanJ for the use of his picture.

Then we go inside which looks like a studio set but I have not confirmed that yet. Most likely a set.

After finding that Gina has been shot at the would be party, we go to the hospital. This was filmed on location at Jackson memorial hospital.

Then we pay a visit to Newton windsor Blade, Crockett and Tubb’s credentials in New York. This was filmed on the Touch Of Class docked at the Jockey Club Marina, 11111 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

Next, we find our duo in NY,NY. We see a montage of N.Y. building scenery. It starts with the Solow building at 9 West 57th Street.

This building is where Chandler Bing worked in the sitcom Friends, and Sex In The City filmed restaurant scenes in the Brasserie 8.5 restaurant inside this building.

1155 Avenue of Americas shot from the intersection of 6th Ave. (Avenue of Americas) and West 45th Street.

Then to the World Trade Center. Twin Towers 1 + 2.

Radio City Music Hall, on 6th Ave. headed north from West 50th Street.

Next we see the Citi Corp. Building which is located at 601 Lexington Ave. The camera pans around on East 53rd Street at the SW corner of the building by Lexington Ave. The building is on the NE corner of the intersection.

Then northbound on 6th ave. looking up and a little southward as they pass West 56th Street.

Then northbound on 6th Ave. passing West 51st Street.

Then northbound on 6th Ave. Passing the x,y,z, buildings at West 50th Street.

Then we are northbound on 6th Ave. Passing 1185 6th Ave. The shot continues, panning down to end looking west down West 47th Street from 6th Ave.

Then there is a quick sequence of driving down a street past 5 intersections. I have not sussed out these locations yet. Locations unknown. If you know where any of these locations are, please let me know at cglide@sffl.comcastbiz.net

Then we drive northbound on 6th Ave. past the X or Exxon building at West 50th Street.

Then it is back to the third location we saw in this montage. 1155 Avenue of Americas shot from the intersection of 6th Ave. (Avenue of Americas) and West 45th Street.