Former Naval Intelligence Officer turned head of security for the estate of the mysterious Robin Masters, Magnum P.I. lives a rather carefree life. Yet somehow, along with the manager of the estate, a reserved Brit, Jonathan Higgins III, Magnum always seems to find trouble. Nail-biting action, high-tech gadgets, a hot leading man and gorgeous scenery – it’s certainly not your average Hawaiian vacation!

CAN YOU SPOT
Frank Sinatra, Sharon Stone, Carol Burnett, Chris Penn, Annie Potts, Tate Donovan, Judge Reinhold, Ted Danson, Morgan Fairchild, John Ratzenberger

DID YOU KNOW
Producers wanted Orson Welles to be revealed as Robin Masters, but he passed away before the series ended

The show was set in Hawaii and several episodes referred to Steve McGarrett because CBS didn’t want to give up the Hawaii production offices used for Hawaii Five-O.

AWARDS
1987 Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama: John Hillerman
1984 Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama: Tom Selleck
1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance By An Actor in a Drama: Tom Selleck
1982 Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actor in a Series: John Hillerman