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Magnum, P.I.

  • TV Series
  • 1980–19881980–1988
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 48m
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Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I. (1980)
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The adventures of a Hawaii based private investigator.The adventures of a Hawaii based private investigator.The adventures of a Hawaii based private investigator.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
25K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
606
17
  • Creators
    • Donald P. Bellisario
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • Tom Selleck
    • John Hillerman
    • Roger E. Mosley
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  • Creators
    • Donald P. Bellisario
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • Tom Selleck
    • John Hillerman
    • Roger E. Mosley
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    • 75User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 10 wins & 32 nominations total

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    Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck
    • Magnumas Magnum…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    John Hillerman
    John Hillerman
    • Higginsas Higgins…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    Roger E. Mosley
    Roger E. Mosley
    • Theodore 'TC' Calvinas Theodore 'TC' Calvin…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    Larry Manetti
    Larry Manetti
    • Orville 'Rick' Wrightas Orville 'Rick' Wright…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    Gillian Dobb
    • Agatha Chumleyas Agatha Chumley…
    32 episodes32 eps • 1981–1988
    Kwan Hi Lim
    Kwan Hi Lim
    • Lieutenant Yoshi Tanakaas Lieutenant Yoshi Tanaka
    26 episodes26 eps • 1982–1987
    Jeff MacKay
    Jeff MacKay
    • Lieutenant McReynoldsas Lieutenant McReynolds…
    22 episodes22 eps • 1980–1988
    Kathleen Lloyd
    Kathleen Lloyd
    • Carol Baldwinas Carol Baldwin…
    21 episodes21 eps • 1982–1988
    Glenn Cannon
    Glenn Cannon
    • Dr. Iboldas Dr. Ibold…
    14 episodes14 eps • 1981–1988
    Patrick Bishop
    • Keokias Keoki…
    14 episodes14 eps • 1981–1984
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    • Francis 'Ice Pick' Hofstetleras Francis 'Ice Pick' Hofstetler…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1981–1988
    Jean Bruce Scott
    Jean Bruce Scott
    • Lt. Cmdr. Maggie Poole, USNas Lt. Cmdr. Maggie Poole, USN…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1982–1988
    Lance LeGault
    Lance LeGault
    • Colonel Buck Greeneas Colonel Buck Greene…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1981–1988
    Elissa Dulce Hoopai
    Elissa Dulce Hoopai
    • Rosineas Rosine…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1981–1988
    Esmond Chung
    • Police Sergeant Kenny Chungas Police Sergeant Kenny Chung…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1981–1988
    James Grant Benton
    • Kikaas Kika…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1981–1988
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Colonel Kias Colonel Ki…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1980–1987
    Phyllis Davis
    Phyllis Davis
    • Cleo Mitchellas Cleo Mitchell…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1985–1988
    • Creators
      • Donald P. Bellisario
      • Glen A. Larson
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    • Trivia
      Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV (Tom Selleck) was a Vietnam War veteran. At the time, Vietnam and its aftermath were still controversial. Magnum, Theodore "T.C." Calvin (Roger E. Mosley), and Orville "Rick" Wright (Larry Manetti) have been cited as some of the first positive portrayals of Vietnam veterans on a network television series.
    • Goofs
      In many episodes, cars and uniform patches saying "state police" are shown. Hawaii is the only US State without a state police agency, but instead its law enforcement is performed by county governments.
    • Quotes

      Mac: Time has little to do with infinity and jelly donuts

    • Crazy credits
      Often the still photos in the closing credits are from outtakes...for example, characters can be seen laughing, or they are from a different angle than what was seen in the episode.
    • Alternate versions
      All episodes from the 1980-1981 season were altered for syndication. The original opening sequence and opening and closing themes were replaced by the more familar 1981-1988 opening sequence and opening and closing themes by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 34th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1982)

    User reviews75

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    I know what you're thinking...
    ...that I would bash this show. Well I can't. How could one forget Magnum's psychic link when he went to England or when he gets stranded on the island that doesn't welcome visitors or the all time worst one: the Ivan and Cookie episode. Ugh, for years just saying "cookie" with a Russian accent would make me laugh. Yeah, the episodes that were marked serious were pretty bad but the light-hearted ones more than made up the difference. Magnum's trip to L.A., the treasure hunt, Higgins and Magnum's feud, Magnum as a hotel detective, the P.I. award that didn't matter to him because he wanted to solve the murder of the French detective that he didn't even like, were great stories. That last episode was particularly good as a lot of the more fun guest stars of the past participated. Candy Clark's Leslie should get special mention as the best of all the guest stars as the hooker that means well but doesn't listen to anyone. As for the regular cast: all good, although Larry Manetti sometimes came across a little amateurish. But this would have meant nothing if the main star wasn't any good. And Tom Selleck was good. He makes me believe that Magnum can look at a video of T.C.'s kidnapped daughter and figure out where she is being held from the reflection of an apartment building in the glass behind her. Yes, Tom Selleck's performance is what makes me watch Magnum P.I. whenever I get the chance.
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    • Oct 20, 2002

    FAQ6

    • In the first episode, Magnum was a Navy Lieutenant but in the final episode, he went back to the Navy as a Commander? Why?
    • Is Higgins really Robin Masters?
    • Does the supernatural exist in the Magnum universe?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Magnum
    • Filming locations
      • Anderson Estate, 41-505 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Belisarius Productions
      • Glen A. Larson Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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