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Magnum, P.I.
S1.E8
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The Ugliest Dog in Hawaii

  • Episode aired Jan 29, 1981
  • Not Rated
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
489
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Tom Selleck and Shawn Hoskins in Magnum, P.I. (1980)
ActionAdventureCrime

Magnum is tasked with guarding "Sir Algernon Farnsworth," a wealthy socialite's dog.Magnum is tasked with guarding "Sir Algernon Farnsworth," a wealthy socialite's dog.Magnum is tasked with guarding "Sir Algernon Farnsworth," a wealthy socialite's dog.

  • Director
    • Lawrence Doheny
  • Writers
    • Donald P. Bellisario
    • Glen A. Larson
    • Allan Cole
  • Stars
    • Tom Selleck
    • John Hillerman
    • Roger E. Mosley
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    489
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lawrence Doheny
    • Writers
      • Donald P. Bellisario
      • Glen A. Larson
      • Allan Cole
    • Stars
      • Tom Selleck
      • John Hillerman
      • Roger E. Mosley
    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck
    • Magnum
    John Hillerman
    John Hillerman
    • Higgins
    Roger E. Mosley
    Roger E. Mosley
    • Theodore 'TC' Calvin
    Larry Manetti
    Larry Manetti
    • Orville 'Rick' Wright
    Michael V. Gazzo
    Michael V. Gazzo
    • Victor DiGorgio
    • (as Michael Gazzo)
    Shawn Hoskins
    • Sharon Karns
    Paul Gale
    Paul Gale
    • Dog Shelter Guard
    Kathleen Nolan
    Kathleen Nolan
    • Gloria Marston
    Michael Nader
    Michael Nader
    • Mitch Caldwell
    Jake Hoopai
    • Kono
    Robert Harker
    • Chauffeur
    Wayne Oxford
    • Grover
    Michael Hasegawa
    • Pier Guard
    Liwai Napuelua Jr.
    • Manu
    • Director
      • Lawrence Doheny
    • Writers
      • Donald P. Bellisario
      • Glen A. Larson
      • Allan Cole
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This episode features the famous "Magnum P.I." music theme as a background. It won't become the main theme until episode 12.
    • Goofs
      When hijacked, Rick is told to "follow that (black) car", but in later aerial shots from T.C. helicopter, the black car is behind Rick's white van.
    • Crazy credits
      The clips shown in the end credits include bloopers, in which the actors can be seen breaking into laughter.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #18.95 (2002)

    User reviews10

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    2/10
    if not for the dog, this ep was the pits
    I liked the premise for the show, as the dog was cute and entertaining.

    The problem is that the waterfront chase scene was absolutely horrible. It was so bad that it ruined the ep. Had the 5-10 minutes been changed or better this would have been a much better ep.
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    • MiketheWhistle
    • Mar 4, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Greek
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Makai Pier, Makapuu Point, Waimanalo, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA(the restricted-access pier where foot chase ended)
    • Production companies
      • Belisarius Productions
      • Glen A. Larson Productions
      • Universal Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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