Magnum, P.I. - The Complete First Season | 
 enlarge | Directors: Alan J. Levi, Arthur Allan Seidelman, Bernard L. Kowalski, Bruce Seth Green, Burt Brinckerhoff
Actors: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti, Gillian Dobb
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  139 reviews
Sales Rank: 2533
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 1113 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.7 x 1.3
MPN: MCAD24711D
ISBN: 078328988X
UPC: 025192471124
EAN: 9780783289885
ASIN: B00005JMHI
Theatrical Release Date: December 11, 1980
Release Date: September 7, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 04/12/2005 Run time: 1113 minutes Rating: Nr
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A ratings hit for eight seasons on CBS, the action-mystery series Magnum, P.I. makes its DVD boxed set debut in an impressive five-disc package that offers not only the entire first season, but some rarely seen episodes. Positioned in the old Hawaii Five-O time slot (Thursdays at 9) in December of 1980, Magnum quickly became a hit, thanks to the combination of smart and witty scripting, gorgeous locations, and the considerable charm of lead Tom Selleck as former Naval Intelligence officer Thomas Magnum, who gives up his position to become a private investigator on Oahu with the help of fellow Vietnam vets T.C. (Roger E. Mosley) and Rick (Larry Manetti). Magnum also provided security for the lavish estate of wealthy (and never-seen) mystery writer Robin Masters, which gave him access to the author's expensive vehicles (including a prized Ferrari), much to the disapproval of Masters's manservant Higgins (Jonathan Hillerman). A rare series that skillfully blended action, humor, drama, and suspense, Magnum, P.I.'s first season gets the boxed set treatment its fans have been hoping for, with all 18 first-season episodes (including the two-part pilot, "Don't Eat the Snow in Hawaii") included on four discs. The fifth disc contains four rarely shown bonus episodes, including season 3's "Ki'ls Don't Lie," which featured a crossover plot with Simon and Simon, as well as its conclusion ("Emeralds Are Not a Girl's Best Friend"), which kicked off S&S's second season; the latter episode has never been aired as part of Magnum's syndicated package, which is another reason for fans to pick up and enjoy this long-awaited set. --Paul Gaita
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 Oh. My. Gawd! September 29, 2008
Steven Swan (Illinois)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The first season of Magnum has so many treasures, even how on my television how old and grainy the picture looks during early eps/openings, like when the plane is flying in in the first episode. Brings back alot of memories really.
My favorite parts of the eps (besides the pairs of "Stews" that seem to be in alot of the early eps staying at the estate), is the relationship between Higgins and Magnum. There's in early eps how a thug refers to Higgins as "Braduh" to which Higgins' reply is "I'm not your brother" or something along those lines, so you get a glimpse of Hawaiian lingo back in the day. Also T.C. and Rick getting dragged into each case, Rick is more of a in the know type person who can track down leads, but T.C. is always lamenting being involved in Magnum's crazy cases. Then there is Magnum's ever expanding tab at Rick's place too.
I get involved with the early history of the show, how the plates changed from ep 1 to ep 2 on the Ferrari, and when Magnum first starting wearing the Detroit Tigers cap. Robin Masters private phone number is in there, along with the number to the bedroom at the guest house as you watch them push the numbers (I just geek out and pause and play it over to write it down). There's also Rick's real name which I thought might be difficult to catch, but early on they do mention it 3 or 4 times, so it's not that difficult to obtain.
So many great eps in season one, getting to know the "lads" in Higgins' Doberman's Zeus and Apollo, and all of Higgins (loved the little girls calling him "Huggins" throughout one Christmas ep btw), all of his nuances and seeing him laugh out loud as well as scowl is just priceless really.
Great introduction to the series which began in December 1980, nice scenery, and you get to see the seedy nightlife of downtown along with the beaches and pretty girls of course. Alot of humour and suspense, nice scenery adds up to an entertaining series throughout, and season one is a great place to start to see how it all began.
Funny as ever and better without commercials! July 20, 2008
Christopher F. Laub (Lockport, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great show and worth having the first year to explain how all the characters came together.
Magnum PI Review June 30, 2008
Jeannine L. Brookman
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was just what my husband wanted to Father's Day and it made the perfect gift.
 Excellent entertainment - spotty transfer May 27, 2008
Tom Long
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of my two all-time favorite TV series. Despite some changes in costume and hair style, the series has stood the test of time surprisingly well. The ensemble cast each bring a well-developed character to the screen from episode 1. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the episodes in order and fully intend to buy the rest of the seasons. I would have given this 4 1/2 stars if possible. The only ding is that the transfer quality was poor in places. This series definitely merits remastering. I had hoped that this would be done for the DVD, having noticed that this poor resolution occurs occasionally in the re-runs broadcast on television as well. It isn't terrible, but not as good as the show deserves either.
As good as I expected March 26, 2008
TB
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Nothing else to say except if you are a fan of the show, you will enjoy. Double sided discs are cheap.
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