The Commitments (film) Strong secured the role of Deco Cuffe, the lead singer of The Commitments. Robert Arkins was initially considered for the role of Deco before he was ultimately cast as Jimmy Rabbitte. Although his character does not have a singing part in the film, Arkins performs the song "Treat Her Right" during the opening credits. For the role of Joey "the Lips" Fagan, the eldest member of the band, Parker and La Frenais wanted veteran musician Van Morrison. Although his meeting with Parker did not go well, Morrison offered his songs for use in the film. Rory Gallagher was also considered
Deco Drive slot was moved to follow WSVN's evening newscast, "7:30" changed its title to "Deco Drive" (a reference to the Miami Beach Art Deco District and South Beach's Ocean Drive) in 1996. "Deco Drive" officially premiered on WSVN in Miami and WHDH in Boston on January 8, 1996. However, the show was cancelled in Boston after six months. During its first month in Miami, "Deco Drive" scored a Nielsen rating of 5.8, or nine percent of all local televisions turned on at that time. "Deco Drive" was initially positioned as a competitor to the nationally syndicated "Entertainment Tonight" and "Access Hollywood",