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Magnum, P.I.

  • TV Series
  • 1980–19881980–1988
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
26K
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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
26K
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POPULARITY
533
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    • 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
    • 50Critic reviews
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 10 wins & 32 nominations total

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    Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck
    • Magnum…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    John Hillerman
    John Hillerman
    • Higgins…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    Roger E. Mosley
    Roger E. Mosley
    • Theodore 'TC' Calvin…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    Larry Manetti
    Larry Manetti
    • Orville 'Rick' Wright…
    158 episodes158 eps • 1980–1988
    Gillian Dobb
    • Agatha Chumley…
    32 episodes32 eps • 1981–1988
    Kwan Hi Lim
    Kwan Hi Lim
    • Lieutenant Yoshi Tanaka
    26 episodes26 eps • 1982–1987
    Jeff MacKay
    Jeff MacKay
    • Lieutenant McReynolds…
    22 episodes22 eps • 1980–1988
    Kathleen Lloyd
    Kathleen Lloyd
    • Carol Baldwin…
    21 episodes21 eps • 1982–1988
    Glenn Cannon
    Glenn Cannon
    • Dr. Ibold…
    14 episodes14 eps • 1981–1988
    Patrick Bishop
    • Keoki…
    14 episodes14 eps • 1981–1984
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    Elisha Cook Jr.
    • Francis 'Ice Pick' Hofstetler…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1981–1988
    Jean Bruce Scott
    Jean Bruce Scott
    • Lt. Cmdr. Maggie Poole, USN…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1982–1988
    Lance LeGault
    Lance LeGault
    • Colonel Buck Greene…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1981–1988
    Elissa Dulce Hoopai
    Elissa Dulce Hoopai
    • Rosine…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1981–1988
    Esmond Chung
    • Police Sergeant Kenny Chung…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1981–1988
    James Grant Benton
    • Kika…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1981–1988
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Colonel Ki…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1980–1987
    Phyllis Davis
    Phyllis Davis
    • Cleo Mitchell…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1985–1988
    • Creators
      • Donald P. Bellisario
      • Glen A. Larson
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    Storyline

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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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    Top review
    The Best Show Ever!
    I loved watching this show in the '80's as a teenager and still love watching it today. Every time a cable station picks it up for syndication, I'm a devoted viewer. Sometimes I'm even surprised by not recognizing a particular episode. Like today on A&E, they aired the 'The Legend of the Lost Art' episode which I don't think I've ever seen. The show never did lose it's edge with great humor, story lines, beautiful scenery, and not to mention wonderful actors. I don't think they'll ever be a detective show that will compare. I hope it lives on in syndication forever.
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    • Cajungirl
    • Jan 17, 2001

    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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