COOPER&BURNETT Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Well, we've all waited, ...and now it has been revealed. The cool "mystery" is...Two scripts written for MIAMI VICE by script writer Gustave Reininger.Gustave is the man who wrote the script for the episode "FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS" (one of the very best episodes).These were his PERSONAL copies!!But wait! It get's better!I also have his PERSONAL copy of a MIAMI VICE script he wrote that was NOT USED! It's title is "MOTHER'S KEEPERS".Earlier, when I was thinking it may be a historic vice item, it's because I knew the script was called MOTHER'S KEEPERS (I have the second draft), and thought it could be the second draft of the pilot. I thought MOTHER'S KEEPERS might be the original title to BROTHER'S KEEPER in it's early stages.I am overjoyed to read an episode that wasn't made by one of MIAMI VICE's scriptwriters. What an incredible RARE acquisition!!! It's an important find for MIAMI VICE enthusiasts, and now a part of VICE lore.Other than a copy that's filed away in the NBC faults, I don't know of anyone else who owns this script. It's a one of a kind, DIRECTLY from the writer himself!He doesn't even have a personal copy anymore, as I now OWN it!Yet ANOTHER .WS EXCLUSIVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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COOPER&BURNETT Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Scripts were the single biggest expense for the MIAMI VICE series. The scripts cost about $17,000 - $18,000 a piece.The writers could command that amount because it's fees are already set with the Writers Guild.Script revisions are also very expensive as it requires re-shooting scenes. A scene can be shot, then re- written, and re shot again the next day (see the thread about deleted scenes and photos to see what I mean.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrators timm525 Posted February 27, 2010 Administrators Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Great find Coop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOPER&BURNETT Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Here's the other script, FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS that was his PERSONAL copy.(The writing on the cover is Gustave's own handwriting!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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COOPER&BURNETT Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 The RARE unused script is 53 pages long. It's not dated, and it doesn't give many hints as to which year it was developed, other than Castillo is in it, so therefore it was written AFTER "THREE EYED JACK" in season one, and Switek AND Zito are mentioned, so it was BEFORE "DOWN FOR THE COUNT" in season 3.The writers script for FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS was the episode that aired right before DOWN FOR THE COUNT, so I'm guessing it was written for season 3.The script mentions Crockett's FERRARI, but doesn't say which one. There isn't anything to indicate which season it could be from, but I'm guessing it's season 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOPER&BURNETT Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'd say the unused script could in a way be considered historic.It's a glimpse at what COULD have been if it were filmed. Interesting history of the characters we never got to see or know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOPER&BURNETT Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 I don't see any lines for Switek or Zito, although they are mentioned in a scene with the bug van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2morgen Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 So the wait is over pffff:dance2:Great you found a unused script :thumbsup:But now I am curious how the script ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOPER&BURNETT Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 So the wait is over pffff:dance2:Great you found a unused script :thumbsup:But now I am curious how the script ends.The good guys win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 He was very active with "Crime Story" also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Really great stuff, Coop!I think the unused script could have been playig somewhere in season 5 because Sonny is talking about Billy´s adoption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceguy Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 COOPER&BURNETT,It was truly interesting to find out.Thank you for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristina Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 That was really interesting. Thank you so much, C&B! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lar Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Pretty cool C&B! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D. Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Great Miami Vice folklore! Rather than the original title for "Brother's Keeper", I think it is more a conclusion episode script, since Billy's adoption is mentioned and there's a tie-in with the name, "Mother's Keeper." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOPER&BURNETT Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Really great stuff' date=' Coop!I think the unused script could have been playig somewhere in season 5 because Sonny is talking about Billy´s adoption.[/quote']No, it couldn't have been, as ZITO is in the script, and died in season 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOPER&BURNETT Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Great Miami Vice folklore! Rather than the original title for "Brother's Keeper"' date=' I think it is more a conclusion episode script, since Billy's adoption is mentioned and there's a tie-in with the name, "Mother's Keeper."[/quote']Although I just got it, (I work on weekends) I have not yet read it, however, I read the teaser, and I have gone thru the pages to get a general idea of what takes place. I don't see this in any way being a tie in to Brother's Keepers.It has something to do with a bad guy with missing fingers, and stealing a baby from a women he kills. Gina and Crockett knew her. They are on the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyED Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 amazing Coop! :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOPER&BURNETT Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 amazing Coop! :clap:I've got to admit, it IS an amazing acquisition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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