Billy Joe Bob (2.1)

[Coops]

" In the police station scene, when it's revealed that Carol Ann Little is alive, Magnum introduces himself as "a friend of Billy Joe's". Carol Ann responds, "Yes, he told me about you". That's not possible. In the first scene at the KKC, it's established that Magnum and Billy Joe do not know each other. Carol Ann could not be referring to Ito either. In the Ito's house/dojo scene when Ito's suited manservant tells Ito Carol Ann's brother has hired a detective, it's established that "not much is known about him [Magnum]". Ito clearly does not know Magnum, and even asks the manservant, "Is he competent?". (Noted by J.G.)"

What if she were meaning "he" as the cop who went to bring her to Magnum? He (the cop) goes to the room she's waiting in and says to her, "We've got Thomas Magnum here, a P.I. He's a friend of your brother, Billie Joe Bob. We need him to stop his investigation so we can put you on the stand against Ito." and he wheels her into the room to meet Magnum. Of course that dialogue between the cop and Carol Ann is just made up by me.

[Coops]

After watching that scene again, after Carol Ann makes that "he told me" remark, Magnum immediately looks back to that cop.

[J.J. Walters]

I do believe you are correct Coops!

Bring me the head of "J.G."! And bring me my head as well for not double-checking this!

I've removed the flub. I love removing flubs that not flubs.

[Coops]

Well, it struck me kind of odd about the flub. I'm not 100% sure I'm right but it made sense to me. I find the writing on M.P.I. so strong that sometimes the little details aren't obvious and requires a second look. I did, however, very much enjoy this episode.

[Milo Minderbinder]

I also thought the "he" referred to her brother and not the cop when I watched it.

[northshore]

I'm not sure why I found this so funny but Magnum loans Billy Joe Bob his patent Hawaiian shirt when the two of them "switch roles" to find out information on Carol-Ann from the prostitutes at the gentlemen's club. I often thought about getting one of the Magnum Hawaiian shirts but I think I'm more a Billy Joe Bob than a Magnum... so I'm passing on the idea. LOL

[zebra3]

I really had to cringe when I saw the bar scene. Billy Joe unable to control himself to an embarrassing degree, and Magnum's terrible accent.

[MaiTaiMan]

Okay...the name of this episode says it all...Billy Joe Bob. As I stated in another thread once, I am not a fan of cowboy/western type shows or movies, so this episode is not one I enjoy! The James Whitmore, Jr. character is just too hick/hillbilly for me...it annoyed the heck out of me! Magnum and "Cowboy Bob" just don't mix.

This was also not a very good season premiere, in my opinion! To me this should have been stuck in the middle somewhere as a "filler", while getting ready for more awesome episodes.

James Whitmore, Jr. also played a dorky, annoying cop during the first couple seasons of another 80's cop-drama called "Hunter"--starring Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer. I loved "Hunter" too, but Whitmore's character irritated me just as much as he did here in "Magnum". However, "Hunter" producers/writers eventually phased him out, and it was the right move! But, Whitmore wanted to do more behind the camera anyway, and ended up directing tons of "Hunter" episodes instead!

[Braddah Kimo]

Locations: Magnum and Billy talk with the prostitutes in a club that was popular in the 80's, a disco known as the Third Floor. It's logo read from down to up, as you saw with the signage hidden by the fern when the two fight the Japanese Pimps. Sam reminds me the Shotgun wielding bartender scene was probably shot at what is now the Aston on Kalakaua in what is now known as a tiki grill and bar. No wait. Tiki's bar and grill. No, that may be Tiki's grill and bar. Ah, it's something like that. Shortly thereafter, Magnum pulls up to the Marriott which is at Kalakakua and Ohua Streets. As the helicopter lands you can catch a glimpse of the aforementioned sacred ancient Hawaiian fish pond enclosure thang...

Additionally, the foley work is way off in two scenes: the two detectives (Borges & Kamekona) following Magnum at the Marriott and the dogs getting fooled by Billy Joe going up the stairs.

Seth Sakai ALLLLways has that forced exaggerated Clinton frown on when he does an underworld role... Once when I was at the Diamond Head Studios to arrange some propmaster work on a show shot here, Seth followed me with his eyes as I passed him. I wanted to say, "eh braddah, YOU somebody, not me!"

[J.J. Walters]

Locations: Magnum and Billy talk with the prostitutes in a club that was popular in the 80's, a disco known as the Third Floor. It's logo read from down to up, as you saw with the signage hidden by the fern when the two fight the Japanese Pimps.

Do you happen to remember where this was located?

[Braddah Kimo]

ah. my posts are read. well, one of them.
ok, gimme a little time... it will come to me...

[Sam]

Thanks Kimo for verifying the Aston bar location.I never noticed it until around 2005 and by then it was too late for me to check it out.As I mentioned in my PM,we stopped there 3 years running until 2001 to have a cocktail and BS with Nate,the old Hawaiian bartender.A cool and interesting guy who never had a shortage of old day stories.It was closed in 2002 and when we returned in 2003 it was Tiki's.The old place was a dump but there was a small lanai just off of the old stairwell that was a great place to watch the sunset.

Don't know if you follow Hawaii Five-O but a few episodes back Tiki's was used for a scene.It was the show when the college kids were kidnapped..

[Braddah Kimo]

yep saw it then an overhead surveillance cam shot i think. Still waiting for them to use La mariana...

[Sam]

Yeah. ..It was used in "Lost" right?

[Braddah Kimo]

I think so. remember that detective show a while ago simply called "Hawaii"? they shot a couple scenes there. I supplied them with tons of decor to fill in the foreground. Vintage polynesian maita'i drink mugs, coasters, etc.. otherwise, tables bare, scene kinda blah zey...