Tom Cruise takes center stage in the next Sci-Fi Chronicles film as I continue reviewing Spielberg science fiction titles that I haven’t covered for the blog yet. Based loosely on the short story by Philip K. Dick, the film follows John Anderton (Cruise) the chief of the Pre-Crime Unit in the year 2054. Using…
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Magnum, p.i. (1988) – Resolutions Part I & II
This is it, after eight seasons, one of my all-time favorite series comes to its conclusion. Chris Abbott and Stephen A. Miller wrote both parts of the two hour conclusion that aired on 1 May, 1988. Part one sees Magnum (Tom Selleck) is visiting home in Tidewater, Virginia, recalling his life, his time with…
Magnum, p.i. (1987) – Limbo and Infinity and Jelly Doughnuts
Originally meant to be the final episode of the series, before they were picked up for a shortened 8th season, this week’s trip to Hawaii has a sense of finality to it. Limbo was written by Jay Huguely, Bruce Cervi and Chris Abbott from a story by Chas. Floyd Johnson and Tom Selleck. It…
Magnum, p.i. (1987) – The Aunt Who Came to Dinner and The People vs. Orville Wright
Thomas’ (Tom Selleck) favorite aunt, Phoebe Sullivan (Barbara Rush) arrives in Hawaii this week in The Aunt Who Came to Dinner. Written by Russ Mayberry, this episode aired on 18 March, 1987. Magnum is delighted with Phoebe’s arrival, she is a successful and famous playwright, but it seems she hasn’t come for a holiday,…
Magnum, p.i. (1986) – Little Girl Who and Paper War
It’s back to Hawaii! And Thomas (Tom Selleck) is in for a bit of an emotional ride this week. First up is Little Girl Who. This one was penned by Deborah Pratt and had an original airdate of 5 November, 1986. Emotions and memories are brought to the fore, when Michelle (Marta DuBois), Magnum’s ex-wife,…
Magnum, p.i. (1986) – Photo Play and L.A.
The season 6 finale, Photo Play, originally aired 10 April, 1986 and was written by Bruce Cervi from a story by Chas. Floyd Johnson. Shelley Faraday (Cassie Yates) is a photographer working on a book about road signs, she hires Thomas (Tom Selleck) for help because it seems someone is trying to steal something…
Magnum, p.i. (1986) – Who is Don Luis Higgins… and Why is He Doing These Terrible Things To Me? and A Little Bit of Luck… A Little Bit of Grief
Poor Higgins (John Hillerman) has his hands full in the first episode up this week, Who is Don Luis Higgins… and Why is He Doing These Terrible Things To Me? Written by Jay Huguely this one aired 20 March, 1986. With a chess tournament coming up on the islands, things should be looking up…
Magnum, p.i. (1986) – Summer School and Mad Dogs and Englishmen
It’s a pair of fun episodes this week with Thomas (Tom Selleck)! First up is Summer School, written by Bruce Cervi, with an original airdate of 9 January, 1986. Tate Donavan guest stars in this ep as Robin’s nephew RJ, who has been sent to Hawaii, and the estate to be educated and refined…
Magnum, p.i. (1985) – Professor Jonathan Higgins and Compulsion
There are shades of Pygmalion for Higgins (John Hillerman) and Thomas (Tom Selleck) this week, in the episode Professor Jonathan Higgins, which was written by Jay Huguely from a story by Mary Lee Gaylor. This one originally aired on 10 January, 1985. Higgins is expecting his cousin Sally Ponting ( Jillie Mack) to arrive in preparation for her…
Magnum, p.i. (1984) Echoes of the Mind Part 1 & 2
It’s time for milk, fig newtons and beautiful sunsets as Season 5 (!) gets underway with this two-parter that aired on 27 September and 4 October, 1984. The season opener was penned by Bellisario himself, and sees both Thomas (Tom Selleck) and Higgins (John Hillerman) dealing with love in their own way. It also uses the New American…
The Mind Reels 