Black on White (3.6)

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How Would You Rate This Episode?

10 (Perfect!)
22
16%
9.5 (One of the Best)
36
26%
9.0 (Excellent)
35
26%
8.5 (Very Good)
20
15%
8.0 (Pretty Good)
9
7%
7.5 (Decent)
6
4%
7.0 (Average at Best)
3
2%
6.5 (Not So Good)
2
1%
6.0 (Pretty Bad)
2
1%
5.0 (Just Awful)
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#61 Post by Bes »

Can't believe I forgot how good this episode was! For some reason it wasn't in my mind as one of Magnum PI's best episodes but rewatching it, it most clearly is. Great pace, structure, music, acting: A masterpiece.

McShane is superb as usual: that's 2 for 2 in terms of McShane MPI episodes!

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#62 Post by runawayselleck »

one of the best episodes ever. Has my favourite ever scene with Magnum and TC at the end, with Thomas trying to scam TC

Anyone got any screen grabs from this scene?

Excellent episode

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#63 Post by Stelth »

Lovejoy really went 'round the bend in this episode. Poor chap.

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#66 Post by Kalai-pahoa »

runawayselleck wrote:one of the best episodes ever. Has my favourite ever scene with Magnum and TC at the end, with Thomas trying to scam TC

Anyone got any screen grabs from this scene?

Excellent episode
I like this frame with Magnum breaking the 4th wall :lol:

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#67 Post by Kalai-pahoa »

a must-see episode. i like it so much. full of great, funny and dramatic moments. I absolutely love the scenes where Higgins is forced to share the guest house with TM (Hig:"You mean for the next week I'm going to have to live in this... squalor with... him.") :D
I noticed that Magnum never leaves the estate during the whole episode. I think this is the only time in the entire series.
This episode was included in the 2-disc dvd box edition "The Best Of Magnum PI" (2004).


He wears for the first time his gray US Naval Academy t-shirt:
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#68 Post by Kalai-pahoa »

Kalai-pahoa wrote:...
I noticed that Magnum never leaves the estate during the whole episode. I think this is the only time in the entire series...
I was wrong :)
Also the entire episode "The big blow" was shot inside the Robin's estate.
I know what you're thinking, but this time you're wrong.

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#69 Post by MagnumILWU »

This is one of the best episodes of the series! I just got done watching this on Encore Classics. The story, the comedy, the interaction of players. So many things! Agatha, gorilla mask, hot dogs, milk and cookies. Higgins relaxing in his tux! Just a joy to watch! Now, I have to get my hand held Pac Man game out!
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#70 Post by Pahonu »

Kalai-pahoa wrote:a must-see episode. i like it so much. full of great, funny and dramatic moments. I absolutely love the scenes where Higgins is forced to share the guest house with TM (Hig:"You mean for the next week I'm going to have to live in this... squalor with... him.") :D
I noticed that Magnum never leaves the estate during the whole episode. I think this is the only time in the entire series.
This episode was included in the 2-disc dvd box edition "The Best Of Magnum PI" (2004).


He wears for the first time his gray US Naval Academy t-shirt:
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Have we ever identified or seen a closeup of the photo on the dresser in the bedroom behind him?

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#71 Post by Steve »

Pahonu wrote:
Kalai-pahoa wrote:a must-see episode. i like it so much. full of great, funny and dramatic moments. I absolutely love the scenes where Higgins is forced to share the guest house with TM (Hig:"You mean for the next week I'm going to have to live in this... squalor with... him.") :D
I noticed that Magnum never leaves the estate during the whole episode. I think this is the only time in the entire series.
This episode was included in the 2-disc dvd box edition "The Best Of Magnum PI" (2004).


He wears for the first time his gray US Naval Academy t-shirt:
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Have we ever identified or seen a closeup of the photo on the dresser in the bedroom behind him?
I'm betting it's a picture of Selleck's mother and father............

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#72 Post by Pahonu »

Steve wrote:
Pahonu wrote:
Kalai-pahoa wrote:a must-see episode. i like it so much. full of great, funny and dramatic moments. I absolutely love the scenes where Higgins is forced to share the guest house with TM (Hig:"You mean for the next week I'm going to have to live in this... squalor with... him.") :D
I noticed that Magnum never leaves the estate during the whole episode. I think this is the only time in the entire series.
This episode was included in the 2-disc dvd box edition "The Best Of Magnum PI" (2004).


He wears for the first time his gray US Naval Academy t-shirt:
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Have we ever identified or seen a closeup of the photo on the dresser in the bedroom behind him?
I'm betting it's a picture of Selleck's mother and father............

I wouldn't argue with that. It would be nice to see closer.

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#73 Post by Doc Ibold »

Check "The Arrow That Is Not Aimed".. I think there is a good shot during the hangover scene.... I have taken a look at it in other scenes, and it is a picture of his Mom and Dad.

But this definitely isnt the only episode the picture is in!

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#74 Post by Pahonu »

Doc Ibold wrote:Check "The Arrow That Is Not Aimed".. I think there is a good shot during the hangover scene.... I have taken a look at it in other scenes, and it is a picture of his Mom and Dad.

But this definitely isnt the only episode the picture is in!
Cool! Another piece of the puzzle filled in.

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#75 Post by ConchRepublican »

Not funny at all, but I did a double take when I saw my FB feed earlier and this was trending:

Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever

I guess our brain when multitasking (doing many things poorly) pulls familiar phrases first. My initial thought was - "There really is an African Hemorrhagic Fever"? Followed quickly by one of those Ally McBeal dream interludes where a spear flew into my office door.

I need rest. :magnum:
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