I can't beieve i'm confessing this, but I have a love for this show. There I said it. Anyone else a fan??

The show was a near perfect blend of action, drama, comedy and mystery. It is sometimes (somewhat incorrectly) referred to as a "dramedy".

One of the first TV shows to break the fourth wall and the first to do so without dialog. All it took was a look, or a smile, at the camera, but it was extremely effective. When Magnum looked at you, you felt as if you were one of his buddies, and that's a good feeling.

Few shows have achieved a near perfect cast. Magnum P.I. did just that. Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Larry Manetti andRoger E. Mosley were the perfect choices for these roles. In the defining moments of their careers, Selleck and Hillerman in particular really shined in the show and they will forever be associated with the characters of Thomas Sullivan Magnum and Jonathan Quayle Higgins. Like few have done before, they truly owned these characters. Selleck effortlessly carried action, drama, comedy and mystery on his strong shoulders and carried it to heights rarely seen. He managed to create a flawed hero who was both adored by women and admired by men.

Oahu and Robin's Nest became like secondary characters in the show. Oahu, with its unique natural beauty - the beautiful beaches, the lush mountain backdrops, the ubiquitous, crystal clear ocean, the diverse ethnic groups, even seedy downtown Honolulu - were all part of an intoxicating allure that was hard to resist. For most people, it was all so exotic and exciting! And let's not forget about Robin's Nest (aka The Eve Anderson Estate), a gorgeous, Mediterranean Revival-style, oceanside estate that, because it was used so often in the show, became somewhat iconic in its own right. Even the studio indoor sets were highly memorable. It's not hard to imagine the immense appeal this setting would have to someone watching from surburbia, or an urban city, or in the Heartland.

Unwavering, immutable, altruistic friendship and inspirational camaraderie is a theme sorely lacking in many TV shows, yet was a crucial element in Magnum P.I.. How many guys would kill to have friends like Magnum, Rick, T.C. or Higgins? They are fiercely loyal and always help when called upon. They have great personalities and are fun to be around (yes, even Higgins). They possess laudable morals and values (yes, even Rick). And they will put their own life on the line if one of their friends is in danger. For me, this was always one of the more compelling aspects of the show.

It's a "guy thing", I know. A lost art (in TV) if you ask me. You just don't see these types of things in a TV drama anymore. In a Magnum episode, you could count on at least one or two exciting, raucous, bloodless fist fights. And how about all of those great cars, especially the Ferrari! The red Ferrari 308 GTS has achieved iconic status. Watching that car zip around Oahu chasing bad guys will always be a big thrill for me. And the beautiful women ... Well, what's wrong with a little tastefully done eye candy, huh? In addition, the show gets more points in this category for throwing in fast choppers and good pyrotechnics to the mix!

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i loved this show back in the day. tom selleck has such an easy on the eyes way about him.

Yes! Magnum and crew made Thursday nights special in the eighties.

XxAxX said:

i loved this show back in the day. tom selleck has such an easy on the eyes way about him.

Me too.

I watched every episode. I had the hots for Tom Selleck back in the day

He was the Main Man on the tube back in the day. I loved his tight little shorts and all that chest hair. I'm just a sucker for a man who dares to wear something another wouldn't dare.

I never watched it when it was on, but caught them in reruns and it became a huge guilty pleasure.

TS was absolutely perfect in that role, with just the perfect amount of nerdy goofiness to balance his ridiculously over the top looks, clothes, name, occupation, moustache and car

So they never said if higgins was R.M. did they? I forget

NDRU said:

I never watched it when it was on, but caught them in reruns and it became a huge guilty pleasure.

TS was absolutely perfect in that role, with just the perfect amount of nerdy goofiness to balance his ridiculously over the top looks, clothes, name, occupation, moustache and car

So they never said if higgins was R.M. did they? I forget

I liked the one where Jessica from Murder She Wrote appeared. I'm a sucker for that crossover universe shit.

A young, firm, hirsute Tom Selleck runnin' around in short shorts... Honey, I got ALL 8 seasons on DVD. No guilt here whatsoever!!!

Ooooooweeee!!!

I never cared for the show but Tom Selleck was one of the sexiest men alive......

And here's his dick.......

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vainandy said:

And here's his dick.......

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That's not even a good fake. If you gonna go there, go there...

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