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In the episode "By Hooker, By Crook," Melanie Griffith played a character named Christine Marberg, coincidentally sharing the name of the show’s writer, Dick Wolf's wife at the time. This peculiar connection added a layer of intrigue to the show's storytelling.
Declining Ratings and Competition
Despite a fruitful run during the early seasons, the decision to shift Miami Vice to Friday nights led to a decline in ratings as it faced fierce competition from the hit show Dallas. By 1987, the series struggled, reflecting in a Newsweek cover story that highlighted its fall from prominence.