Almost Home (3.11)

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#16 Post by Higgy_baby »

Styles Bitchley wrote:
James J. Walters wrote:Notice, however, in the outtake that the line is slightly different. In the outtake, Agatha says, "hot crust" (?).
Actually, it's "hot cross buns." Where I'm from, we traditionally eat them at Easter. There's a cross on top of the bun that is probably supposed to be a reference to Christ's crucifixion.

Naturally, more than you'd probably like to know is on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_cross_bun
Wow Styles! I think you've found another difference between us and the Americans.

I know never to ask for vinegar for my chips (or Freedom fries), that I must ask for HOT tea because tea may come iced otherwise (can you imagine Higgie asking Agatha is she'd like HOT tea), that when I want normal bacon I need to order Canadian bacon which we've never heard of in Canada, that pop is soda, not to ask for brown bread, that washrooms are restrooms (except in northern WA state and old movies on TCM)......but I never knew they didn't have Hot Cross Buns.

There's even regional differences at home. I had a girlfriend from Nova Scotia who complained that Ontario hot cross buns were not the same. Evidently down east, the cross is sweet icing vs. the baked on style, Styles and I know.

Do they exist on the continent Styles?

In any event, the outtake James refers to was likely removed from the episode, because if James didn't understand it, then the vast majority of viewers also would not.
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#17 Post by golfmobile »

FWIW, I knew what was meant, but then I'm old and read a lot . . . . Also, am I the only one who remembers the nursery rhyme about them?

Nursery Rhyme

That's not EXACTLY as I remember it, but close enough.

(I just don't understand how the price can be both "one a penny" AND "two a penny.")

SelleckLover, you remember this tune?

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#18 Post by J.J. Walters »

Styles Bitchley wrote:Actually, it's "hot cross buns." Where I'm from, we traditionally eat them at Easter. There's a cross on top of the bun that is probably supposed to be a reference to Christ's crucifixion.

Naturally, more than you'd probably like to know is on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_cross_bun
Ah! Thanks Styles. It's probably for the best then that they took they part out! Religious food and double entendre's just don't mix very well. "Hot buns" would have worked, though. ;)
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#19 Post by Styles Bitchley »

Higgy_baby wrote:Do they exist on the continent Styles?
They exist among the British expat community, which I muck around with from time to time. I'm not much of a church-goer, but I try to make an effort around Christmas and Easter. Good old hot cross buns are a staple at the Anglican church Easter bake sale.

I remember we used to even sell them in school back in Toronto to raise money for charity. That nod to Christianity has probably been snuffed out in public schools by now though.
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#20 Post by J.J. Walters »

Sam spotted this one...

Gabriel Aio (Kimo) is a career criminal. He has served time for armed robbery (1965), felony burglary (1974), and conspiracy to commit money laundering (2002 - in connection with a large-scale Chinatown gambling operation). Aio also appeared as "Little Tony" in two Luther Gillis episodes ("File #521" and "The Return of Luther Gillis").

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This is the third guy connected to organized crime to appear on the show! :shock:
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#21 Post by Danno »

'Oh you behave or else she'll get mad at you too...'
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#22 Post by robspace54 »

This was a great episode, IMO.

There are 32 USS Arizona survivors interred aboard at least as of 2008. I can't post my photo of the left hand memorial wall on the memorial. But they are there. I think that interrments are made by scuba divers who place the urns inside the forward hull - not dropped by boat. But a poignant ending to the episode - and a fitting ending for this Pearl Harbor story.

Nice to see them bring back Jean Bruce Scott (Lt. Maggie Poole) and to watch TM discussing Mac Reynolds (and how he alters his appeal from jelly doughnuts to heart appeal). Also to see Kathleen Lloyd in her first Magnum role.

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#23 Post by firefly »

robspace54 wrote:
Nice to see them bring back Jean Bruce Scott (Lt. Maggie Poole) and to watch TM discussing Mac Reynolds (and how he alters his appeal from jelly doughnuts to heart appeal).
excellent points. it is great to see the writers maintain a level of continuity by not "forgetting" mac. all too often television shows seem to forget major plot twists after a episode or two, like it never occurred at all.

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#24 Post by Milo Minderbinder »

Good episode. I like the way Magnum played on the Admiral's sense of honor at the end to get him to do the right thing. Nice touch. I also liked the way they dealt with the Japanese experience in post Pearl Harbor Hawaii.

A minor flub was Higgins' use of the camera - he was holding it incorrectly. Since he is supposed to be an expert with cameras, he should have been cradling the camera body with his left hand (assuming he's right handed) and adjusting the lens from below. Instead, he's adjusting it from the side - total amateur mistake.

Also thought it was funny in the opening scene with Agatha using a Sawzall like a jigsaw. Not sure if that was intended, as if meaning she wouldn't know she was using the wrong type of saw, or if they just handed her whatever was handy from the set.

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#25 Post by All About the Stache »

I think this episode was just OK, too little action in it IMO. I did, however, like the respect they showed for the people lost in Pearl Harbor.
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#26 Post by MaiTaiMan »

This one's a good one...another episode dealing with the attack on Pearl Harbor! I love history, and stuff that deals with that fateful day.

This episode really does a good job of creating believable and heart-touching characters and storylines of people's lives during and after the Pearl Harbor attack!

The plot of this is good, and Kathleen Lloyd does an excellent job--before taking over the regular role of D.A. Carol Baldwin in next season's "Distant Relative". :wink:

Good plot, action, characterization, and a perfect ending! :)
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#27 Post by miltontheripper »

This one was pretty average for me, although I liked Kathleen Lloyds first appearance. It was interesting to have a focus on Pear Harbor and I didn't think it was a bad episode, just not that great either.

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#28 Post by MaiTaiMan »

miltontheripper wrote:This one was pretty average for me, although I liked Kathleen Lloyds first appearance. It was interesting to have a focus on Pear Harbor and I didn't think it was a bad episode, just not that great either.
True...probably not the best episode dealing with Pearl Harbor. In my opinion, that's first season's "Lest We Forget" (as my signature is a quote by Magnum from that episode, and it's one of my all-time favorites), however, I thought this one was still pretty entertaining.

I like history, and I really like storylines or episodes dealing with that fateful day on December 7, 1941.
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#29 Post by Seaver41 »

nice episode and you really can see how Kathleen Lloyd made her mark in this one. Though we've seen multiple actors play multiple roles, it is usually one and done. She must've left a strong impression to get the regular gig.

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#30 Post by robburne »

I watched this episode last night and there are couple of points that didn't make sense to me. I was tired and struggling to to focus so I'm not sure if the following our holes in the plot or not:

1. When Magnum visits Vic Stout in his office he presents him with evidence of his car heist operation. At this point Vic begins to co-operate and was about to give Magnum the names of the personal who set up Miles Archer. That is until Bridget busts into the office. a this point Vic turns and plays hardball demanding the negatives before the car is returned.

Why does Vic suddenly become uncooperative when Bridget busts into the office?

2. At the end of the episode Vic shows up at the parade in his limo. He begins to tell Magnum that he 'liked' Magnum's Muxie/Muxy(?). He then tells Magnum that they both speak too much and to the wrong people.

Who had Magnum been speaking to and what had he said?

Why does Vic show up at the parade at the end of the episode?

I don't really understand why Vic is key to this episode and the clearing of Miles Archer name. Surely Magnum only needs to convince the Admiral Wheeler that Miles Archer was framed (which he eventually does) and further Miles' innocence proved if his former lover Iko steps forward to testify.

Or am I missing something?

BTW what is an SP. Admiral Wheeler says he can help Bridget find one "as well as help you solve your other problems" - at the end of the episode.

I'll be interested to hear your opinions.

Rob.
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