The Woman on the Beach (2.3)

[wilko]

Here's a flub......

Ellison shoots Rick and is in turn shot by Magnum. Magnum goes over to check on Rick. Look closely and you will notice that Rick is lying on what appears to be some sort of carpet that has been placed upside down on the grass. Rick is lying on his back with his right leg pulled up under his left leg so that his right foot is under his left knee. After Magnum makes sure Rick is OK he moves on to check on Ellison. Now Rick is lying on dirt and there are dry brown leaves around him.......no green grass......and his right leg is no longer under his left but instead pointed away.

[zebra3]

The Pittsburgh RTN station played the complete original broadcast version of "The Woman On The Beach" yesterday. It had the opening teaser and the season 2 opening. There were only 3 commercial breaks.

I see that "Vulgarian Visigoth" is a ranking that posters here get after a certain number of posts. That's from this episode.

They never did an official Halloween episode, but in terms of the spirit of what the episode is about, I think this one was the closest. I know that "Of Sound Mind" had a costume party, but storywise, "The Woman On The Beach" is more Halloween themed.

I really love the weather in this episode too. More than any other episdoe, this one does the best job of consistently showing how great the weather in Hawaii is, in every single outside scene. I guess part of that is due to the fact that so many scenes that take place in the garden.

Hey grundle,

It's not necessarily a rank that you can attain through a certain number of posts (technically). When I reached Admiral, and noticed IH's "Master Flub Spotter" rank, I asked how he got it, James got generous, and then all of us Admirals had the choice to get a custom rank. My offbeat sense of humor chose "Vulgarian Visigoth", right after I saw that episode.

I kinda think it fits, given my posting style

I don't see any multi post button so I'll have to split this into two posts.

When exactly do you "hit admiral?"

I have only seen seasons 1-3 so far. Are there any holiday themed episodes at all? Most shows these days happen to be on during holidays and have one every year. The problem is, in re-runs, no one wants to see Christmas happening in the summer. I like what they did with psych, where they have a "Christmas Special" right before Christmas, and before the new season starts.

[zebra3]

One of my favorite episodes.....and Judith Chapman really is a looker!

Boy is(was?) she ever. I gotta admit, there were a couple times while I was watching this episode where my eyes went wide and I forgot how to blink.

I didn't know if I was going to like this one going in, the preview didn't do it justice even though the description on the DVD menu screen sounded intriguing. I can't wait to get to that two-parter coming up in a few episodes. Death be to anyone who ruins what happens in regards to the dead wife plot thing I read about on the preview screen.

[StarchedUndershirts]

I have only seen seasons 1-3 so far. Are there any holiday themed episodes at all? Most shows these days happen to be on during holidays and have one every year. The problem is, in re-runs, no one wants to see Christmas happening in the summer. I like what they did with psych, where they have a "Christmas Special" right before Christmas, and before the new season starts.

Thank Heaven For Little Girls (and big ones too) in Season 1 is a Christmas ep. I know there are others, but that's the only one I can think of.

[grambax]

First, I've got to say that, while I've been aware of this site for a while and consulted it occassionally (and working our way through Magnum chronologically after not seeing it for many years (and my other half seldom having seen it at all) it would have been perfect to be posting here from the start) this is my first post. So, sorry for that, and "Hello All".

Anyway, I liked the enigmatic portrayal of the supernatural here, something that would play an important role in the series later on, but I can only rate this episode an 8.00/8.5. Its very good, but is compromised by the only sense of mystery being the supernatural theme - given that there really is only one suspect, the whodunit aspect doesn't work at all - and by Kenneth Mars' somewhat over the top, and irrelevant, guest spot. I like Mars, but he seems out of place here. His character would have fitted if the story had a slightly more camp or tounge in cheek aspect, but it really doesn't.

I agree with others that the "hot librarian" character would have been good for an occassional guest spot. Her remark about Magnum, to me referring to the fact that he does look somewhat like a sterotypical 70's gay clone, is both funny and unexpected.

[J.J. Walters]

Welcome Grambax!

Higgins: "I am hurt. A plague a' both your houses! I am sped. Is he gone and hath nothing?"
Magnum: Higgins, what are you doing?
Higgins: Was your American education so lacking? That's Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 1.

[grambax]

Thank You, J.J.

Glad to be here.

[IKnowWhatYoureThinking]

Welcome aboard grambax!

[Honolulu Lulu]

The best part of this episode was the "digging" scene. It's my son's favorite and a great moment for Magnum, T.C. and Rick!



P.S. This is one of my first posts, too!

[grambax]

P.S. This is one of my first posts, too!

Hello to a fellow newbie!

And Thank You IKnow!

No Magnum for me this week; Murder She Wrote this Thursday (Hope them ain't fightin'words!).

Should be back to Magnum next week, with the "From Moscow..." episode.

[Honolulu Lulu]

Thanks for sending me my first greeting, grambax!

Sounds like you're watching episode broadcasts as opposed to DVDs. As a Murder She Wrote fan, what did you think of the crossover episode? (Guess you ought to answer that question on the "Novel Connection" forum.)

Anyway, thanks for the posting!

[grambax]

Thanks for sending me my first greeting, grambax!

Sounds like you're watching episode broadcasts as opposed to DVDs. As a Murder She Wrote fan, what did you think of the crossover episode? (Guess you ought to answer that question on the "Novel Connection" forum.)

Anyway, thanks for the posting!

You are very welcome!

No, we are watching the DVDs. I just like to spread my favourites out over a long period, and my other half is new to Magnum and, I'm pleased and relieved to say, a new convert. We just took the week off to spread the enjoyment (at this rate Magnum wil only last another 3-4 years!). Thursday night is my treat night, with some of my favourite programs; something to look forward to during the week.

Here in the UK Magnum was originally shown on the ITV network, whose regional channels tended to show US programs as only throwaway late-night fillers; very frustrating; so I've never seem all the episodes, only most, and that was many years ago. Murder She Wrote, on the other hand, has been shown by the BBC ad infinitum, as an afternoon daily filler. But in short, neither program was treated with much respect, although they have been shown on cable chanels, so we are watching them more or less chronologically on DVD.

But the brief answer is that, although I have had the chance, years apart, I chose never to watch the crossover episode unitil I could watch both in context, so we skipped it on the MSW DVD set and will watch both when they come around on the Magnum set. It seemed unfair to watch the MSW when my OH was unfamilar, beyond superficially, with Magnum.

What do you think of it/them? Is it worth waiting for?

Forgive me if I'm wandering off-topic and feel free to reply in the more appropriate forum if you prefer.

Best,

g

[Honolulu Lulu]

It's nice to know you are from the UK! I'm glad that in spite of the poor coverage of MPI over there, fans like you were able to develope an appreciation for the show.

I think you are smart to savor Magnum a little a time and introduce your other half slowly but surely. I was kind of sad when I watched each episode for the first time.

I have never seen Murder She Wrote, but as a Magum fan I really enjoyed the cross-over. Since you like both shows, I think you will, too.

[wind4fuel]

I've rated all the episdes from the first 2 seasons. "The Woman On The Beach" is the only one that I gave a 10 to.

The script is outstanding. Lots of action, adventure, romance, and mystery. And Judith Chapman really knows how to act.

She was also in "The Black Orchid" from season 1. It's interesting that in both episodes, she plays a character who likes to dress up as a woman from the 1940s - althouth for a very different reason in each of the two episodes. I saw her on an episode of McGuyver once, too. I read that she was in daily soap operas, but I never watch them.

I agree this is one of the best. Judith Chapman had range in this played very well.

[MaiTaiMan]

Superb plot, superb ghost story intertwined with a 35 year old murder/disappearance, awesome spooky moments, and I thought Judith Chapman did a fantastic job!

I love ghost stories and/or spooky stuff...so this is one of my all-time favorites of "Magnum". I always thought this episode greatly resembled the real-life ghost story of Resurrection Mary in Chicago. I rated it as a 10 (Perfect)!