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Magnum PI TV Show Overview
 Magnum, P.I. was a
popular television show starring actor Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum. Thomas Magnum is a fictional private investigator living in Oahu,
Hawaii. The Magnum P.I. TV series ran from 1980 to 1988 (eight seasons) in first-run broadcast on the CBS television
network for a total of 162 episodes.
The Magnum PI television series was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson. The Magnum P.I. tv show was directed by Corey Allen,
Ray Austin.
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The basic premise of the Magnum P.I. television series is: Former Naval Intelligence
officer Thomas Magnum resigns his commission to become a private investigator on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. The season
episodes chronicle the private investigation efforts of Thomas Magnum and his colleagues. The show had the right balance of interesting
plot, mystery action sequences, and humor. The Magnum, P.I. television series consistently ranked in the top twenty U.S. television programs during the first five years the series was
originally telecast in the United States. Undoubtedly, the show inspired
many people to become a private investigator. |
Magnum P.I. Television Show Episodes on DVD
Following are videos and DVDs of the popular TV series Magnum P.I. season episodes starring Tom Selleck.
 Amazon.com DVD Review - A ratings hit for eight seasons on CBS,
the action-mystery series Magnum, P.I. makes its DVD boxed set debut in an impressive five-disc package
that offers not only the entire first season, but some rarely seen episodes. Positioned in the old
Hawaii Five-O time slot (Thursdays at 9) in December of 1980, Magnum quickly became a hit, thanks to the
combination of smart and witty scripting, gorgeous locations, and the considerable charm of lead Tom
Selleck as former Naval Intelligence officer Thomas Magnum, who gives up his position to become a
private investigator on Oahu with the help of fellow Vietnam vets T.C. (Roger E. Mosley) and Rick (Larry
Manetti). Magnum also provided security for the lavish estate of wealthy (and never-seen) mystery
writer Robin Masters, which gave him access to the author's expensive vehicles (including a prized
Ferrari), much to the disapproval of Masters's manservant Higgins (Jonathan Hillerman). A
rare series that skillfully blended action, humor, drama, and suspense, Magnum, P.I.'s first season
gets the boxed set treatment its fans have been hoping for, with all 18 first-season episodes
(including the two-part pilot, "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii") included on four discs. The fifth disc
contains four rarely shown bonus episodes, including season 3's "Ki'ls Don't Lie," which featured a
crossover plot with Simon and Simon, as well as its conclusion ("Emeralds Are Not a Girl's Best
Friend"), which kicked off S&S's second season; the latter episode has never been aired as part of
Magnum's syndicated package, which is another reason for fans to pick up and enjoy this long-awaited set.
--Paul Gaita
 Amazon.com DVD Review - Return to the Big Island for more
adventure with Tom Selleck’s charmingly roguish detective hero, Thomas Magnum, courtesy of this
three-disc set, which compiles the entire second season (1981-1982) of Magnum, P.I.. The 22 episodes
included here (among them the two-part "Memories Are Forever") crystallize the key to the series’
success: an appealing blend of action, drama, mystery, and comedy, cemented by Selleck and his
likable castmates, especially John Hillerman, who would earn a Golden Globe for his work on Magnum in
’82. Highlights of the season include Magnum’s attempt to stop an international assassin ("The
Jororo Kill," with Tyne Daly), the arrival of Hemingway-esque author Mad Buck Gibson (Darren
McGavin) in the episode of the same name, and the aforementioned two-parter, which reunites Magnum
with a woman he thought to have died after marrying her while serving in Vietnam. The usual array of
classy guest stars are also on hand for this season; in addition to the aforementioned actors, there are
turns by Mimi Rogers, Vic Morrow, Vera Miles, Jill St. John, and Elisha Cook Jr. (who plays a much
different character than his recurring role as "Ice Pick" in future seasons). And Magnum obsessives
should note early appearances by Gillian Dobb, who played Agatha Chumley in numerous subsequent
episodes, as well as one of Higgins’s colorful, estranged half-brothers in "The Elmo Ziller Story."
It’s unfortunate that the set itself doesn’t match the quality of the Episodes--extras are limited to
second-season episodes from Knight Rider and The A-Team--but Magnum fans should be pleased to have
all the episodes in a single set, and best of all, commercial-free. --Paul Gaita
 The
third season of the Magnum PI TV show on DVD. TV's most charismatic detective is back and ready
for action in Magnum P.I.: The Complete Third Season on DVD.
All 22 episodes are included in a three double-sided disc set, available on DVD. Hit the
adventure-filled streets of Hawaii with Thomas Magnum (Tom Selleck), T.C. (Roger E. Mosley), Rick
(Larry Manetti) and, of course, the fiery red Ferrari, as they take on cases involving stolen
artifacts, prison breakouts, murder and their own haunting memories of combat. The DVDs include a
bonus preview episode from the fourth season, Magnum P.I.: The Complete Third Season is a fun and
exciting thrill ride.
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Selleck is back in action as Magnum P.I. The Complete Fourth Season roars on to DVD for the first
time ever! It s more adventure more mysteries and more fun Magnum-style in all 21 thrilling episodes.
Hop in the famous red Ferrari with Higgins T.C. Rick and TV s most charismatic detective as they take on
drug dealers royal assassins brutal thugs and of course those beautiful Hawaiian ladies. With
thrilling bonus content and guest stars that include Carol Burnett Patrick MacNee and more it s a trip
back to Hawaii that you just can t afford to miss
 Move into
high gear because Magnum P.I.: The Complete Fifth Season is now on DVD! Tom Selleck is back in his
Emmy award-winning role as the charismatic detective who protects the sunny Hawaiian islands from vicious
jewel thieves ruthless kidnappers and even dangerous ghostly apparitions. Join Magnum TC Rick and Higgins
in all 22 thrilling episodes packed with action adventure and sexy Hawaiian fun. And there's even
more of Magnum to go around on this 5-disc set with a sneak peek at Season Six with a classic bonus
episode
 Get ready
to ride shotgun in a fiery red Ferrari with TV's most charming detective Magnum P.I. as all 20
thrilling Season Six episodes arrive on DVD for the first time ever! Tom Selleck returns in his
Emmy-winning role as the Hawaiian private investigator with a knack for solving crime and
attracting the ladies. Join Higgins T.C. and Rick as they help Magnum in such captivating adventures as
tracking down international assassins catching an elusive cat burglar and wrangling up vicious cattle
rustlers. With a special sneak peek at an episode from Season Seven this Magnum P.I. 5-disc set is
your key to tropical danger desire and so much more
 Magnum is
back and better than ever in all 21 action-packed episodes of Magnum P.I.: The Complete Seventh
Season. Tom Selleck returns as TV's most charming Primetime Emmy® Award-winning detective, heating up
the exotic streets of Hawaii with his hot red Ferrari and top-notch investigative skills. Along
for the ride are everyone's favorite characters - Higgins, TC and Rick - as well as Jessica Fletcher
from Murder, She Wrote in a special crossover episode. From exploring a secret island to chasing
kidnappers and surviving his fortieth birthday, you won't want to miss a minute of the excitement in
this fantastic 5-disc video set.
Facts About Magnum P.I.
- Tom Selleck won an Emmy in 1984 for his portrayal of Thomas Magnum
- John Hillerman also won an Emmy in 1987 for his role as Higgins
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