The Michelle "Oh, Thomas" scream really grates on me.
Probably because it's flashed back to a million times throughout the series.
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Say whaaaat???SeamanWolfe wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:54 am but slightly below the Russian pilot and dead Man's Channel.
Fair enough - I am reviewing/rating 100% based on my enjoyment during this watch thru. I have seen this episode a lot (having a vhs recording of it) and really know all the beats of the story. There were only a few things that jumped out on this rewatch (mainly Mac actually seeming fairly competent during the church shoot out). While the other 2 had less baggage for me coming into the episode. I thought Dead Man's Channel had very good writing and Moscow to Maui was a solid episode I had not seen in 30+ years.IvanTheTerrible wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:56 pmSay whaaaat???SeamanWolfe wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:54 am but slightly below the Russian pilot and dead Man's Channel.This episode (basically a feature film, with the emotional gut punch to match) is peaks and mountains above the 4 episodes that preceded it and everything else that follows this season. It's simply the best episode of season 2 and probably the second or third best episode of the entire series!
Seriously... you can't place this below some silly story about a defecting Russian MiG pilot, with Higgy talking off the ear of some old KGB boob, while the guys try to sneak a Russian chick out of her bungalow like it's some "frat dorm room comedy". Plus the whole caskets comedy routine at the end. The whole thing is played for laughs. Same with "Dead Man's Channel" - a half-baked story about a middle-aged female university professor who is apparently a skilled underwater demolitions expert who can also tangle no problem with a trained NAVY SEAL (Magnum). Yeah, ok.Its only saving grace is the kudu buck subplot.
I prefer Dead Man’s Channel too.SeamanWolfe wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:59 amFair enough - I am reviewing/rating 100% based on my enjoyment during this watch thru. I have seen this episode a lot (having a vhs recording of it) and really know all the beats of the story. There were only a few things that jumped out on this rewatch (mainly Mac actually seeming fairly competent during the church shoot out). While the other 2 had less baggage for me coming into the episode. I thought Dead Man's Channel had very good writing and Moscow to Maui was a solid episode I had not seen in 30+ years.IvanTheTerrible wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:56 pmSay whaaaat???SeamanWolfe wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:54 am but slightly below the Russian pilot and dead Man's Channel.This episode (basically a feature film, with the emotional gut punch to match) is peaks and mountains above the 4 episodes that preceded it and everything else that follows this season. It's simply the best episode of season 2 and probably the second or third best episode of the entire series!
Seriously... you can't place this below some silly story about a defecting Russian MiG pilot, with Higgy talking off the ear of some old KGB boob, while the guys try to sneak a Russian chick out of her bungalow like it's some "frat dorm room comedy". Plus the whole caskets comedy routine at the end. The whole thing is played for laughs. Same with "Dead Man's Channel" - a half-baked story about a middle-aged female university professor who is apparently a skilled underwater demolitions expert who can also tangle no problem with a trained NAVY SEAL (Magnum). Yeah, ok.Its only saving grace is the kudu buck subplot.
You are very astute! The first MLB ballgame I ever attended was with my uncle at Three Rivers Stadium in the 1979 season. I became a fan immediately and idolized Willie Stargell. This happened even though I grew up in SoCal. When the “Family” won the series, I was hooked. It’s been a hard road since, but the Bucs remain my team all these decades later.SeamanWolfe wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:02 am Thanks Pahonu - maybe we are distant relatives. I think I have heard you have an affinity for the 1970s Pirates. Small world - the 79 team at 3 rivers were some of my first baseball games.
I thought the idea of a chick with that huge butt is a sprinter. Now, if she was an East German female shot putter...IvanTheTerrible wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:56 pmSeriously... you can't place this below some silly story about a defecting Russian MiG pilot, with Higgy talking off the ear of some old KGB boob, while the guys try to sneak a Russian chick out of her bungalow like it's some "frat dorm room comedy". Plus the whole caskets comedy routine at the end. The whole thing is played for laughs.SeamanWolfe wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:54 am but slightly below the Russian pilot and dead Man's Channel.
Roy Dotrice played Commissioner Simmonds in Space: 1999. Depressing when you think 1999 was only 6 years before Magnum. Ugh.T.Q. wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:27 pm Posting early so I don't forget.![]()
November 12th, 1981
[CBS 8:00] Magnum, P.I. Tropical Madness
Season 2, episode 6
With Devon Ericson (Jenny Chapman), Roy Dotrice (Brice Harcourt), Jake Hoopai (Sumo), Bruce Johnson (Dwarf), Michael Dennis (Minister).
Magnum is surprised when a beautiful English woman spurns his advances, instead preferring Higgins. Magnum is certain that the woman is feigning interest in Higgins.
I like this episode. I like it more than season 4's "Letter to a Duchess" which has a similar plot. Higgy slugging TM. Ouch!T.Q. wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:27 pm Posting early so I don't forget.![]()
November 12th, 1981
[CBS 8:00] Magnum, P.I. Tropical Madness
Season 2, episode 6
With Devon Ericson (Jenny Chapman), Roy Dotrice (Brice Harcourt), Jake Hoopai (Sumo), Bruce Johnson (Dwarf), Michael Dennis (Minister).
Magnum is surprised when a beautiful English woman spurns his advances, instead preferring Higgins. Magnum is certain that the woman is feigning interest in Higgins.
No we are not.IvanTheTerrible wrote: ↑Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:35 pm And of course the midget or a dwarf.![]()
Wait, are we allowed to still say that?
T.Q. wrote: ↑Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:11 pmNo we are not.IvanTheTerrible wrote: ↑Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:35 pm And of course the midget or a dwarf.![]()
Wait, are we allowed to still say that?
You, my friend, are cancelled.![]()