Having read the posts, I must ask this simple question: Is the state of network programming so bad, that the current television line up is made to look good? I heard put another way: Is this the best worst option that we have?

Yes, many best wishes to the one and only Tom Selleck!

As a Maniac, I was so surprised that a resource like Pahonu was not used wisely. I, like many of the Maniacs, have been to Pahonu prior to it's destruction. The absolute beauty of the estate, even in it's less than pristine condition was breathtaking. While I can only speak for myself, I had often h...

My lovely Bride has me now watching many of the British detective shows. Endeavor is a truly excellent production, and Roger Allam as Fred Thursday, is my favorite character. Roger's portrayal of the old "Copper", whose dark side has been revealed as the series progresses, brings so much depth to th...

Yes, I too am a big Chopin vodka fan, and it's wonderful cousin, Belvedere. At times it can be a hard choice, potato or grain vodka, but one must endure!

Conch: Just to make sure I am in full understanding, were you drinking vodka or gin martinis, olive or onion garnish? Your turning to the sweet, medicinal bliss of alcohol, reminds me how I deal with my lovely wife's family. For those questioning my methods, I drink very high end vodka, chilled to a...

Watched the premiere last night. Let me start by saying, Mrs. Rands had the common sense to sleep through it. I wish I had! As to my comments: Where does one begin? The Magnum P.I. Theme: What the hell was that? Couldn't the producers and directors have simply used the classic, and gone with known s...

I'm thinking about it. Being on the Left Coast, I was hoping to get the input from the Ultimate Magnum Fan, or the Maniacs further to the east.

After reading the Magnum P.I. article by Kimberly Ricci, I wonder if she ever watched the show? I can agree with Kimberly on one point, I agree that PEAK TV was in the 80s, with a horrible slide downhill since. Magnum P.I. was one of the few TV shows at the time to take on very tough subjects, inclu...

K Hale: Thank you for the photos. I was just viewing this thread to see if anyone had a current photo or two. Like all, the destruction of the Estate is something hard to fathom, and I'm so happy I was able to be there a few times before it was destroyed. Mrs. Rands and I will be there next month, o...

Conch:

I'll be waiting for the Ultimate Magnum Fan review of the premiere. Will you be posting while the premeire is being broadcast, or should the Maniacs wait until after the show? Looking forward to your review.

Rands

Hawaii84: As you are the principal, maybe you need to change the curriculum, and include mandatory Magnum P.I. studies.

I have two quick points. First, I'm glad to hear that the Maniacs are having some effect in regards to the reboot. Her comment about Tom Selleck being the only Magnum, shows that someone other than the members are reading the Mania forum. Second, MOUTH VOMITING, IS NOW AUTHORIZED!

Mr. Mike, I agree with your comments on Danno's antigun rant in Hookman. My thoughts on H-50 Hookman, were based on the guests, namely Peter Weller and Charlie Murphy. Peter Weller's performance was marvelous as both Director and Actor. And, Charlie Murphy made a very convincing drug dealer. I belie...

I too would like to see both light hearted, and Higgins centric episodes. My question is, how can the re-boot find the character depth of the new Higgins, when she isn't Sergeant Major Higgins, serving worldwide in every conflict World War 2 and post. In my military service, I had the pleasure of wo...