80's Television

Today's look back at a classic 80's television program takes us back to a period from 1980-1988 when this Vietnam Vet/Ex-Navy Seal enjoyed the amenities of a plush Hawaiian estate working when he wanted to in all kinds of dangerous escapades... with a sweet mustache (no coincidence at all that this is Hall and Oates month here at The Excellent 80's), his name is Tom Selleck and his hit 80's show was "Magnum P.I."...

the intro...



Magnum is not messing around...




Magnum, P.I.

Title card (seasons 3-8)
Genre Crime drama
Created by Donald P. Bellisario
Glen A. Larson
Written by Donald P. Bellisario
Glen A. Larson
Chris Abbott
Directed by Ray Austin
Michael Vejar
Ivan Dixon
Starring Tom Selleck
John Hillerman
Roger E. Mosley
Larry Manetti
Narrated by Tom Selleck
Theme music composer Mike Post
Ian Freebairn-Smith (season 1)
Composer(s) Pete Carpenter
Mike Post
Ian Freebairn-Smith (season 1)
Country of origin United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 8
No. of episodes 162
Production
Executive producer(s) Donald P. Bellisario
Glen A. Larson
Tom Selleck
Producer(s) Tom Greene
Location(s) United States Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
Running time 48 min. (excluding commercials)