Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)

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The adventures of a Hawaii based private investigator.

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Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 7 wins & 31 nominations. See more awards »

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 Magnum (158 episodes, 1980-1988)
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 Higgins (158 episodes, 1980-1988)
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 TC (158 episodes, 1980-1988)
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 Orville 'Rick' Wright (158 episodes, 1980-1988)
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Thomas Magnum is employed on the Hawaiian estate of a wealthy absentee owner name Robin Masters. The estate is run by Jonathan Higgins who mostly tolerates Magnum's presence as head of security on the estate. Magnum is also a private detective whose cases frequently have a humorous overtone and always just enough danger. Written by S.E. Cook <secook@u.washington.edu>

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Producers eventually wanted Orson Welles to be revealed as Robin Masters, but he died before the series ended its run. See more »

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Jonathan Quayle Higgins III: [Higgins and Magnum find out Central Grocers is a front for laundering money] Well, I doubt you'll still find the money in your local accommodating bank. The funds have probably been transferred to a tax haven country. I'm quite familiar with this type of laundering scheme from my days in MI6. I remember one most intriguing case...
Thomas Sullivan Magnum III: [Interrupting] Do you have the number of the Central Grocers?
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The very best on TV - ever.
2 October 2002 | by (Brueggen, Germany) – See all my reviews

Magnum,P.I. was and will remain the best TV series ever. It had it all: action, humour, tragedy and characters you believe in. No TV series will ever reach Magnum,P.I.'s quality. To all who have been involved in the creation of this fabolous icon of the 80s: Thank you!


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