Magnum, P.I.

Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV, più semplicemente Magnum, è un ufficiale di Marina decorato nella guerra del Vietnam dove combatté prima con i Navy SEAL e poi con il servizio segreto della marina. Congedandosi dopo una decina d'anni di servizio, nella vita civile ha intrapreso l'attività di investigatore privato (da cui il "P.I.", sigla del termine inglese Private Investigator). Magnum vive nella dépendance di una lussuosa villa in riva al mare sull'isola hawaiiana di Oahu su invito del padrone di casa, l'eccentrico scrittore di gialli Robin Masters (che non apparirà in senso fisico per tutta la serie, ma solo in modo figurativo), la cui ospitalità è ricambiata con l'attività di responsabile della sicurezza che Magnum fornisce alla proprietà. A mandare avanti la casa di Robin Masters è il maggiordomo e factotum inglese Jonathan Quayle Higgins III, ex sergente maggiore della British Army, che si avvale anche dell'aiuto dei suoi "ragazzi", due dobermann bene addestrati, Zeus e Apollo.
Creato da: Glen A. Larson | Donald P. Bellisario |
Genere: Action & Adventure | Crime | Dramma | Mistero |

Numero di stagioni: 8
Numero di episodi: 162
Data prima messa in onda: 1980-12-11
Data ultima messa in onda: 1988-05-01

Approfondimenti

John Hillerman was born in 1932, making him seven years old when World War II began, and thirte [...]	D
A shot of T.C. raising a bottle of beer was shown for many seasons during the opening credits, [...]	D
Glen A. Larson first started to develop this show for ABC. When the network cancelled his shows [...]	D
Before this show, Tom Selleck had a recurring role on Agenzia Rockford (1974). Producers wanted [...]	D
Season seven was originally intended to be the final season, with Magnum on the verge of death [...]	D
A few episodes, particularly in season four, focused mainly on one or more secondary characters [...]	D
Thomas Magnum resigned from the U.S. Navy in 1979 after twelve years of service. He said it was [...]	D
Higgins never directly addressed Magnum by his first name of Thomas.	D
The Anderson estate, the home used as the exterior for Robin's Nest in Waimanalo, Hawaii, was d [...]	D
In season two, episode fifteen, "Try to Remember", Magnum tells Dr. Ibold (Glenn Cannon) he was [...]	D
John Hillerman's English accent was based on the diction of Sir Laurence Olivier. When being in [...]	D
This show was one of the highest-rated shows on Thursday nights until the debut of I Robinson ( [...]	D
Higgins used two Dobermans to guard the estate. The dogs were named "Zeus" and "Apollo", and al [...]	D
Mentioned in the lyrics of the song "TV Party" by Black Flag.	D
Many of the recurring cast members, particularly Gillian Dobb, Kathleen Lloyd, Jeff McKay, Lanc [...]	D
This series featured crossover episodes with Simon & Simon (1981) and La signora in giallo (198 [...]	D
The episodes featuring visiting St. Louis Detective Luther H. Gillis (Eugene Roche) were unsucc [...]	D
This show was originally to be set in southern California.	D
Magnum's full name is Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV. His hometown was in the Tidewater region of Vi [...]	D
In the first season, Magnum wore a surface warfare pin. Later in the series, he wore a Navy S.E [...]	D
Thomas Sullivan Magnum's birthday is August 8th 1945.	D
At some point during the run of the series, Magnum had the distinction of being punched, at lea [...]	D
Spoofed in Mad Magazine as "Magnumb P.U."	D
During much of the filming Magnum's 1911 45 cal was replaced with a 9mm version, because the bl [...]	D
In the opening title sequence, the Ferrari's license plate reads "56E-478", not "ROBIN 1" for w [...]	D
During the series - and shortly afterwards, John Hillerman appeared in a series of ads for Maun [...]	D
When Magnum's misadventures brought trouble to the Robin Masters Estate, Higgins armed himself [...]	D
Gerald McRaney mentioned in an interview that he auditioned for a role in the pilot episode bef [...]	D
The design of the "team ring", worn by Magnum, T.C., and Rick was based on the Cross of Lorrain [...]	D
In 2014, the estate that was used for "Robin's Nest" was listed for sale at a price of $15,750, [...]	D
Higgins' full name is Jonathan Quayle Higgins III.	D
Jonathan Quayle Higgins III has several illegitimate siblings, with the same father, General Al [...]	D
Roger E. Mosley was a licensed private helicopter pilot, but he was not allowed to do the stunt [...]	D
Both of Tom Selleck's wives, then-wife Jacqueline Ray and future-wife Jillie Mack, appeared on [...]	D
Orson Welles provided the voice of Robin Masters, whose face was never seen on this show. Produ [...]	D
Tom Selleck and Roger E Mosley appeared in Terminal Island (1973).	D
The show was originally to be set in San Pedro, California (near Los Angeles), but was moved to [...]	D
Zeus and Apollo were portrayed by several different Doberman Pinschers used interchangeably, an [...]	D
The original theme was written by Ian Freebairn-Smith and only lasted eleven episodes. It was r [...]	D
For season seven, an episode to be filmed in Hong Kong was planned, but ultimately scrapped. In [...]	D
Robert Pine, who played Magnum's father in flashbacks, attended Ohio Wesleyan University. In re [...]	D
Like most pilots, the pilot for this show went un-produced for some time. Its date of writing, [...]	D
Lieutenant "Mac" McReynolds (Jeff MacKay) was killed off in season three because MacKay was cas [...]	D
Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV (Tom Selleck) was a Vietnam War veteran. At the time, Vietnam and its [...]	D
Thomas Magnum's weapon of choice was a Government model Colt 1911 A1 .45 cal. semi-automatic pi [...]	D
Soon after this show ended, Universal Pictures floated the idea of a theatrical movie with the [...]	D
Despite their growing bond over the course of the series, Magnum and Higgins remained on last-n [...]	D
Larry Manetti was the only regular cast member without a mustache. In season four, episode twen [...]	D
Magnum's Navy uniform includes the blue and white ribbon for the Navy Cross and the Naval Speci [...]	D
T.C.'s multicolored helicopter for his Island Hopper charter service was a Hughes 500, a commer [...]	D
A quasi-reunion of the cast took place on Las Vegas (2003) season five, episode six, "When Life [...]	D
Tom Selleck won the Emmy (1984, lead) and Golden Globe (1985, best performance) for his portray [...]	D
Prior to this show, Tom Selleck starred or co-starred on six different unsuccessful pilots for [...]	D
Series background actress Shirley Rogers appeared in the infamous "snorkel shot", which feature [...]	D
From season three and thereafter, a model of the famous bridge that British P.O.W.s had built i [...]	D
John Hillerman wore a hairpiece from season three onward. From about season seven, Tom Selleck' [...]	D
The car that Magnum used was a Ferrari 308 GTS (Robin 1). Higgins usually drove the Audi 5000 ( [...]	D
In the pilot, Rick was the owner of a club called Rick's CafÃ© AmÃ©ricain (also known as "T [...]	D
Tom Selleck and Mike Post (co-composer of the theme song) were classmates at Grant High School [...]	D
Tom Selleck is a big Detroit Tigers baseball fan. Magnum would often wear a Tigers cap. Several [...]	D
The theme song was adapted as a pop music single, received extensive radio airplay, and charted [...]	D
Aside from his trademark Detroit Tigers cap, Magnum also wore a U.S. Navy ball cap. The name an [...]	D
In an interview for "Bravo TV's Countdown of the 100 Greatest Television Characters" Tom Sellec [...]	D
Higgins spoke with an English accent, however the actor John Hillerman, was actually from Texas [...]	D
Thomas Magnums favorite beer was Old DÃ¼sseldorf in a long neck.	D
T.C. usually referred to Higgins as "Higgy Baby". He was also the only main cast member to call [...]	D
T.C.'s initials stand for Theodore Calvin.	D
Higgins was English and served in World War II. John Hillerman was a native Texan, and a child [...]	D
The recurring character with the most appearances was Higgins' friend, Agatha Chumley, played b [...]	D
The address of the Robin Masters Estate was 1429 or 1541 Kalakaua Avenue, North Shore, Hawaii, [...]	D
Kevin Dobson was the producers' first choice for the lead role, but turned it down, so Tom Selleck ( [...]	D
This is one of a very small number of shows in which an actor "breaks the fourth wall" and looks rig [...]	D
The show took advantage of Tom Selleck's athletic ability numerous times. During the series, Magnum [...]	D

Connessioni

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Errori

In many episodes, cars and uniform patches saying "state police" are shown. Hawaii is the only US S [...]	D
TC is always shown flying his Hughes 500 helicopter from the left seat. The pilots seat in the Hugh [...]	D
Despite being only a private detective, Magnum is involved in the deaths of at 15 people during the [...]	D
Hawaii has some of the most stringent firearm laws in the United States. It is nearly impossible to [...]	D
In the opening credits when Magnum and Rick are in the Ferrari you can see the camera and dolly ref [...]	D

Frase

[repeated line] Jonathan Quayle Higgins III: [a [...]	D
[Higgins and Magnum find out Central Grocers is [...]	D
Thomas Sullivan Magnum III: If basketball was al [...]	D
[Rick is trying to pay Higgins] Orville 'Rick' [...]	D
Thomas Sullivan Magnum III: One of the cliches o [...]	D
Jonathan Quayle Higgins III: I did it because yo [...]	D
Thomas Sullivan Magnum III: [voiceover] I know w [...]	D
[repeated line] Thomas Sullivan Magnum III: Now [...]	D
Thomas Sullivan Magnum III: Robin never does res [...]	D
Mac: Time has little to do with infinity and jel [...]	D
Thomas Sullivan Magnum III: [voiceover] Hawaii i [...]	D
Margo Perina: [Magnum is trying to tell one wome [...]	D
Thomas Sullivan Magnum III: I know what you're t [...]	D