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Key West

1993
Key West

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EP1 Pilot Jan 19, 1993

Lottery winner Seamus O'Neil (Fisher Stevens) quits a dull factory job to become a newspaper writer, a la Hemmingway, in Key West. His first story: a heated mayoral campaign.

EP2 The Second Day in Heaven Jan 26, 1993

The good news: Seamus's million-dollar lottery check arrives. The bad news: it's only $32.59 after deductions.

EP3 The Great Unknown Feb 02, 1993

Flu-stricken and short-staffed, Seams vows to the paper out if it kills him—and it might; a mysterious, filry stranger captivates Jody; Gumbo faces up to the 10th anniversary of his beloved wife's death.

EP4 Less Moonlight Feb 09, 1993

Laurel, the passion of Seamus's life, intends to reclaim him; JoJo wins a "slave" for a day: Chaucy; and Rikki peddles exotic marital aids to island housewives.

EP5 Pieces of a Man Feb 16, 1993

Seamus tackles the obituary of an island legend he never met, but whose bequests changes the lives of many—including Seams, who's entrusted with the care of the old man's ashes.

EP6 The Greening Feb 23, 1993

Two ne'er-do-well friends for Seamus's youth want to take him to Africa; a gentlemanly navel officer take Savannah by storm; Chaucy's drinking problem resurfaces.

EP7 Act of God Mar 02, 1993

As Hurricane Andrew bears down of the Keys, tourists and townsfolk prepare to evacuate—except for a few loco locals who get ready to party.

EP8 Gimme Shelter Mar 09, 1993

Seams, JoJo and Rikki scrounge for shelter while their digs are being fumigated; and Savannah is visited by a stern nun form her school days, who's come to ask a favor.

EP9 Crossroads Mar 16, 1993

No write-up available at this time.

EP10 We the People Jun 01, 1993

Everyone suffers when the Government blockades tie island to find illegal immigrants, but most of all JoJo, whose visa has expired.

EP11 Compadres Jun 08, 1993

Seamus assumes the duties of fatherhood when an illegal immigrant abandons her newborn; Gumbo's pink-ribbonrd gator takes a pouder; the death of a libidinous admiral compromises Chaucy.

EP12 The System Jun 22, 1993

Seamus's slice-of-life article about Gumbo's bar enables Chaucy to shut it down; Hector's dream of producing quality cigars goes up in smoke.

EP13 Heavy Metal, Heavy Hearts Jun 29, 1993

A "moonstruck" dolphin follows Savannah and Seams home from lobster fishing; JoJo and Hunter strike gold in an underwater treasure hunt; Hector pressures Chaucy to issue a dredging permit.
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Released: 19 January 1993 Ended
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Key West was a short-lived 1993 hour long comedy-drama television series set in Key West, Florida. Thirteen episodes aired on Fox between January and June 1993. It was created by David Beaird and Allan Marcil. The show was produced by Viacom Productions. The main character is Seamus O'Neill, played by Fisher Stevens, a factory worker from New Jersey who dreams of being a writer. When he wins the lottery, he uses his newfound wealth to move to Key West to pursue his writing career, Where his idol, Hemingway, had lived. Seamus finds the island inhabited by eccentrics. He takes a job as a reporter for The Meteor," a local newspaper. In addition to Stevens: Jennifer Tilly, Denise Crosby, and Brian Thompson led the large ensemble cast as the town's high-class prostitute, conservative mayor and eccentric sheriff, respectively.

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dkenthome This was one of Fox Networks first shows as I recall. I always stopped what ever it was I was doing and found a TV to see it. When it was canceled after 13 episodes I felt like I had lost my best friend(s).OH, and if "Retrogasm" is still looking the singer in episode 7 was Bankie Banx. ..... I have the Lyrics :)
changedlatitude I watched this show religiously for the short time it was on Fox. It provided the same escapism as listening to Buffett. It came and went in 1993. I was 15. A couple years ago I got a complete VHS copy of the series (which I've subsequently digitized). I was excited to see it again and it still provided that tropical escape, but it proved far from the "ground-breaking" show I remember. The show is great for the few who loved it, but was clearly never destined to be a popular hit. From the story line to the characters, the entire show is gimmicky and tries way too hard. The show met a quick end, and deservedly so. That being said, I still watch the few episodes made quite frequently. A show doesn't need to be "ahead of its time" or "intelligent" or "innovative" to enjoy. Enjoy it just because you enjoy it. No excuses. Fox canceling the show probably saved it, preserved it, before they could add Ted McGinley to the cast just to boost ratings.
dirkmc3 As I sit here in Wisconsin 18 years later watching and listening to the heavy rain fall against my office window, I'm brought back to the hurricane episode of this fantastic show! How many times in our lives have we wanted to escape it all...drive our car into the ocean and follow our heart.....So sad that the powers that be never allowed this little diamond to reveal more of its magic. 18 years later and I can still pull up the emotion of this show. I cant say that about much over the years. I hope that someday this finds its way onto DVD.Funny thing is...I read a comment from someone who lived in Columbus Ohio at the same time my neighbors were privy to the "..oh...oh OH NO!!" emanating from my college apartment due to the interrupting baseball programming mid show... Please Fox...release this on video!
kimbis-1 The biggest problem that the TV program Key West faced was that it was advertised wrong. If you saw the ads you would think it was a jiggle how, and be sorely disappointed. It was a vastly more complex show than that. I happened to be in Key West just before Hurricane Andrew hit, and I think I actually found myself having a drink or two with some of the cast in Rum Runners. Of course, that was before the show hit. I did see the sailboat that was in the opening go by a few times, and chatted with the guy who you see hacking up coconuts in the opening too. HE was a real local. Yes, I'd love to see this on DVD.