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Magnum, P.I.

Magnum, P.I. Dates : 1980 - 1988
164 episodes of 60 min
First broadcasting : 13 Décembre 1981
Creator(s) : Donald P. BELLISARIO, et Glen LARSON
Producer(s) : Donald P. BELLISARIO
Music : Mike POST et Pete CARPENTER
Web surfers's rate : 9.1/10 for 198 rates - Rate

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Synopsis

Thomas Sullivan Magnum, former Officer of the American Navy, embarked on a career as a private detective on his return from Viet Nam.

Following a bet with Robin Masters, the wealthy author of bestsellers entrusted him with the guard of his splendid Hawaiian residence and the keys to his Red Ferrari.

But his mission does not stop there, he must also conduct all kinds of surveys, from simple disappearance to the most villainous assassinations. He is supported by veteran friends from Viet Nam: Terry, a black helicopter pilot and the manager of the King Kamehameha Club, Rick.

The charm of the series lies mainly in the relations that Magnum maintains with Higgins, the English butler of the domain of Robin Masters. The contrast between a nonchalant magnum, not very neat and full of humor and a pompous Higgins, Potilous and with British stiffness gives the tone of the series and earn us some tasty dialogues.

Variety of scenarios constantly oscillating between humor, emotion and police intrigue, originality and thickness of the characters, heavenly landscapes and flower shirts, Magnum voice-over, ... All these elements make the series "Magnum" one of the monuments of TV from the 80s.

Magnum, P.I. is an American television series which was broadcast between 1980 and 1988. She follows the adventures of Thomas Magnum, a former American naval officer who works as a private detective on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

Magnum lives in the property of Robin Masters, a famous novelist, and uses his Ferrari as a service car. He is helped in his investigations by his friend TC, an Air Force pilot, and by Rick, the owner of the King Kamehameha Club.

The series features Tom Selleck in the role of Magnum, as well as John Hillerman in that of Jonathan Quayle Higgins III, the British butler of Masters. The other main characters include Roger E. Mosley in the role of TC and Larry Manetti in that of Rick.

During the series, Magnum is called to resolve a variety of crimes and mysteries, from murders to kidnappings through theft and fraud. He is also involved in more personal cases, such as the search for his biological father and the struggle to protect his friends and family.

Despite the dangers he faces, Magnum remains cool, calm and collected, always displaying his charm and his sense of humor. He is also known for his love for good things in life, such as food, wine and women.

Over the seasons, the series was very successful with viewers and has won numerous prizes, including a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. She was also greeted for her staging, her interpretation and her realization.

In summary, Magnum, P.I. is an entertaining and captivating series which follows the adventures of a private Hawaiian detective with exceptional talents. With its charm and its sense of adventure, Magnum sneaks into criminal circles to resolve dangerous and complex affairs.

The Actors

Tom Selleck - Thomas Sullivan Magnum

Tom Selleck


(Thomas Sullivan Magnum)

John Hillerman - Jonathan Quayle Higgins

John Hillerman


(Jonathan Quayle Higgins)

Roger E. Mosley - Theodore

Roger E. Mosley


(Theodore "TC" Calvin)

Larry Manetti - Rick Wright

Larry Manetti


(Rick Wright)

Photos

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Trivia

Episode 149 (the 22nd of the 7th season), where Magnum must be shot dead, was to be the last episode for the CBS channel on April 15, 1987. When fans learned this news, there was a Huge dispute movement, and this idea had to be modified by producers. Following the modification, Magnum is well felled, but in a dream. He left for a last season (the 8th), comprising 12 episodes.

The series began December 11, 1980, and ended on May 1, 1988 (in the USA). She was to start in May 1980, but had to be postponed until December due to Groêve with Hollywood screenwriters.

Magnum was shot down at the end of the 7th season because the producers thought that the series should stop. When she finally continued, Magnum embodies for 1 or 2 episodes of this last season a ghost, then is brought back to life. Purist fans argue that throughout the last season, Magnum has never returned to life, and they support their words on the last episode, where Robin Masters' identity is revealed (completely opposite this that we could have imagined in the previous episodes), and where Magnum instantly changed to the Navy military. Another point of view tends to demonstrate that Magnum is really killed in the last episode, and that the last scenes take place in paradise.

The registration of the Ferrari de Magnum is: 56 e 478

Rick's full name is: Richard Orville Wright III

Filming

Filming locations:

  • Annapolis, Maryland, USA
  • Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, England, UK (Episode "Deja Vu")
  • Hawaii Film Studio - 18th Avenue & Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (studio)
  • Hawaii, USA
  • Kapi`olani Community College - 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
  • Leeds Castle, Kent, England, UK (Episode "Deja Vu")
  • London, England, UK (Episode "Deja Vu")
  • Sea Life Park - 41202 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimänalo, O`ahu, Hawaii, USA
  • Tower Bridge, London, England, UK (Episode "Deja Vu")

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