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Magnum, P.I.
S7.E8
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Novel Connection

  • Episode aired Nov 19, 1986
  • Not Rated
  • 48m
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7.5/10
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Tom Selleck, Angela Lansbury, John Hillerman, and Dorothy Loudon in Magnum, P.I. (1980)
ActionAdventureCrimeDramaMystery

Jessica Fletcher helps Magnum investigate an attempt on the life of Higgins and several guests.Jessica Fletcher helps Magnum investigate an attempt on the life of Higgins and several guests.Jessica Fletcher helps Magnum investigate an attempt on the life of Higgins and several guests.

  • Director
    • Harry Harris
  • Writer
    • Jay Huguely
  • Stars
    • Tom Selleck
    • John Hillerman
    • Roger E. Mosley
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    427
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Harry Harris
    • Writer
      • Jay Huguely
    • Stars
      • Tom Selleck
      • John Hillerman
      • Roger E. Mosley
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast16

    Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck
    • Thomas Magnum
    John Hillerman
    John Hillerman
    • Jonathan Quayle Higgins
    Roger E. Mosley
    Roger E. Mosley
    • Theodore 'TC' Calvin
    Larry Manetti
    Larry Manetti
    • Orville 'Rick' Wright
    Ramon Bieri
    Ramon Bieri
    • Police Captain Frank Browning
    Stephanie Faracy
    Stephanie Faracy
    • Amy Salyer
    Dorothy Loudon
    Dorothy Loudon
    • Pamela Bates
    Jared Martin
    Jared Martin
    • Arthur Houston
    John McMartin
    John McMartin
    • Jason Bryan
    Jessica Walter
    Jessica Walter
    • Joan Fulton
    Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury
    • Jessica Fletcher
    Don Matheson
    Don Matheson
    • Paul Mayfield
    Stephanie Reynolds
    • Secretary
    Frank Atienza
    • Police Sergeant Puna
    David Palmer
    David Palmer
    • Elderly Man
    Roland Naauao
    • Police Officer
    • Director
      • Harry Harris
    • Writer
      • Jay Huguely
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This is the first of a two-part crossover story arc, concluded in Magnum on Ice (1986).
    • Goofs
      Mrs. Fletcher says Pamela inadvertently inferred her skills about her. As a retired English teacher, Mrs. Fletcher should have known to use the word imply. The speaker implies; the listener infers.
    • Quotes
      • Magnum: Well, uh... good luck on your next novel.
      • Jessica Fletcher: Oh, and good luck on your next investigatiion.
    • Alternate versions
      This episode is reedited for syndication to wrap up the story as a stand-alone.
    • Connections
      Featured in Minty Comedic Arts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Magnum PI (2024)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 19, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • EIDR
      • Magnum Mania
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Sunhala - 4551 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Belisarius Productions
      • Glen A. Larson Productions
      • Universal Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 48m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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