The original 'Magnum, P.I.' is a pop culture phenomenon that can never be duplicated.
CBS recently canceled the Jay Hernandez led Magnum, P.I. reboot after four seasons. While the series was a dependable ratings grabber, it couldn’t reach the heights of the original. Everyone knew that going in. CBS’ best hope was that the Magnum, P.I. reboot could recapture a bit of its predecessor’s iconic magic, and that the tug of nostalgia would pull fans back. While that approach was somewhat successful, there was no chance of capturing magic in a bottle twice. The original Magnum, P.I.
It’s the locale and Selleck’s charismatic character that breaks the series free from its '80s detective show chains. Like Hawaii Five-O, Magnum, P.I. is known for its great intro. Both have very distinctive songs, Magnum, P.I. with that unforgettable guitar riff, interspersed with shots of Magnum and crew in the midst of their adventures, Oahu in the background, waves crashing on the beach.
In Belasario's interview with The Television Academy, the creator said he wanted a Hawaii the way it used to be before high rise buildings invaded. “I don’t want to see a condo. I don’t want to see a telephone pole. I don’t want to see a four-lane road. I want to see palm trees. I want to see beaches, empty beaches. I want to see narrow roads through sugar cane fields…Give me Hawaii before the war.
He brought that along with him to Magnum, P.I. Selleck was cool, but an everyman, charming and funny, but also vulnerable and soft. That became Magnum too. The James Bond comparisons were quickly ditched. You can see that in the wardrobe. Thomas Magnum isn’t going to be found in a suit. Magnum became known and copied for his bright Hawaiian shirts and short shorts. The closest you usually ever got to Magnum dressing up was if he turned in those shorts for a pair of tight denim jeans.
Selleck got to play Magnum with that humor that he requested though. Where most detective shows have their heroes make a wisecrack here and there, perhaps with a wink to the camera and a catchphrase trailing behind, Magnum was simply funny. He was always smiling and cracking jokes. His voice got high when he was losing his cool. The best example of Magnum’s humor was the running gag involving Magnum pranking his friends with a rubber chicken.
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