Was Magnum a Navy SEAL?

The new Thomas Magnum is an Ex-Navy Seal who served in Afghanistan and moved to Hawaii to be a private investigator with a group of his friends.

What was the Navy rank of Magnum PI?

He held the rank of Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy at the time of his resignation in 1979. In season two, Magnum was recalled to service with the rank of Commander (skipping the rank of Lieutenant Commander).

Was the original Magnum PI a seal?

Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV is a licensed Private Investigator, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and as of 1988 had returned to the United States Navy as a Commander.

Why did Magnum rejoin the Navy?

Magnum decides to return to active duty in the Navy, at the rank of Commander, in order to give Lily a more stable home.

Was Jonathan Higgins Robin Masters?

The idea that Higgins could secretly be Masters became a long running gag in the series after Thomas told his friends Theodore "T.C." Calvin, and Orville "Rick" Wright about his idea. In the final episode of the series, Higgins tells Magnum that he really is Robin Masters.

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Did Magnum and Higgins get married?

"Yeah, a lot goes into planning a wedding," Magnum replies, "which may come as a surprise to you because you didn't really pull your weight when we planned ours" -- a reference to their quickie engagement so Higgins could remain in the States and receive a green card. (They never did tie the knot.)

Did Jay Hernandez serve in the military?

Was Jay Hernandez ever in the Military? Even though Jay portrays a character who served in Afghanistan (and does it quite well!), he has never been in the military himself.

Why did Magnum wear short shorts?

Who wears short shorts. Magnum was known for his brave choice in shorts, namely: short shorts. Living in that Hawaiian climate meant Magnum was never too shy in showing off his pins. Resort wear never looked this good!

What is the tattoo on Jay Hernandez arm?

However, the "78" is not Jay Hernandez's only tattoo..

Along with the "78" on his left bicep, Jay also has an inked tribal armband on his right arm and he may have gotten a matching tattoo with his Suicide Squad co-stars that reads, "SKWAD."

Is Magnum the white knight?

Lina, after getting into the safe, finds the identity of the White Knight. It's Thomas Magnum, obviously. One of the mercenaries lets Sam and Lina know Higgins and Kumu have escaped the wine cellar. Lina orders the mercenary to find them and kill them on sight.

Why did Magnum wear a Tigers hat?

It was actually Tom Selleck's idea to gave the character that particular cap, as he's a big fan of the team. Tom Selleck is originally from Detroit and has been a supporter of the Detroit Tigers since childhood.

Who is Tom Selleck married to?

On August 7, 1987, Selleck married Jillie Joan Mack (born 1957). They have one daughter, Hannah (born December 16, 1988).

Did Magnum go to the Naval Academy?

In the original "Magnum, P.I.", Thomas Magnum was a 1967 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, played QB for the Midshipmen (MVP of the Army-Navy game), served 3 tours of Vietnam as a SEAL and was awarded the Navy Cross.

Was Magnum filmed in Hawaii?

Many of the indoor scenes of Magnum, P.I. were filmed on the old Hawaii Five-O soundstage, as the network did not wish for their Hawaiian production facilities to go to waste after Hawaii Five-O ended its run.

What does Hannah Selleck do for a living?

Tom Selleck's daughter Hannah Margaret Selleck is a professional equestrian athlete and business owner. She competes in Grand Prix level show jumping and has her own breeding operation, where she produces top-quality sports horses.

Why did Tom Selleck wear short shorts?

Selleck credited his time as a high school and college basketball player for his toned legs, even though he “sat on the bench…instead of playing all the time,” he explained. “I should have worn shorts today,” he joked.

Are Rick and TC Navy SEALs?

While Magnum and Nuzzo are portrayed as having been Navy SEALs Rick and TC were both former Marines. But, in the Afghanistan flashbacks, both Rick and TC are shown with beards and longer unkempt hair.

Is Magnum P.I. Cancelled?

Immediately following CBS' surprise May 12 cancellation of Magnum P.I. after four seasons, Universal Television, which co-produces the series with CBS Studios, sprung into action and started exploring potential new homes for the show, I hear.

Where is Jay Hernandez now?

Hernandez was born, raised and currently resides in Los Angeles.

Why was Magnum Cancelled?

Its cancellation was reportedly due to licensing fee disagreements between CBS and Universal Television, per Deadline. Despite the show's popularity, CBS and Universal Television reportedly could not reach an agreement. Universal and CBS's other shows, the FBI franchise and The Equalizer, were renewed.

How did original Magnum P.I. end?

In the final scene, Magnum and Higgins finally confess their feelings for each other. They both follow that admission by saying romantic feelings are a bad idea for their partnership and friendship. However, the feet-dragging soon goes away as they share a kiss.

How did Higgins Own Robin's Nest?

“Magnum is happy for her, but he has to share Higgins, which is a dynamic we haven't seen before,” she says. Another change: Higgins was gifted the sprawling Robin's Nest estate to satisfy her naturalization issues, so she's now Magnum's boss (he heads up the property's security).