Magnum, P.I.

The Arrow That Is Not Aimed - S3-E13

Visible crew/equipment: When Magnum goes to the souvenir shop, just as he starts to tell the guy he's interested in Japanese pottery, a black tape mark is visible on the floor. Then when Tozan starts going after the guy with his sword, the black T-mark is becomes visible as well, and Tozan stands at the tape mark and the guy stands at the T-mark. (00:31:40)

Super Grover

Of Sound Mind - S3-E12

Visible crew/equipment: When Magnum leaves the guesthouse, he tells TC and Rick that all he wants to do is, "Have a little drinkipoo and watch some telly." Then it cuts to Magnum inserting Wilson's tape, and there are multiple black T-marks visible on the floor, all around the room. (00:22:45)

Super Grover

Heal Thyself - S3-E11

Visible crew/equipment: While Karen is packing up her car Dr. Jorgenson walks over to talk to her, and he begins by saying that he had spoken to her friend. Just as Karen says, "Thomas," in this shot we can spot something covered with black cloth and tape, presumably the boom mic, hovering low between them. (00:25:50)

Super Grover

Heal Thyself - S3-E11

Visible crew/equipment: After Magnum deliberately makes a threat against the reporter on the beach, when it cuts to the estate Magnum walks over to Rick who's talking about the union guy, and the white T-mark is visible on the grass where Magnum had been standing. (00:18:45)

Super Grover

Mixed Doubles - S3-E9

Visible crew/equipment: After Carrie admits the whole thing was her idea, next we hear the voiceover welcoming everyone to the tennis tournament, and when it cuts to Magnum shouting, "No way," as he walks through the doorway with TC, 9-bank lighting equipment and director's chairs are visible right outside the door. (00:33:35)

Super Grover

Ki'is Don't Lie - S3-E2

Visible crew/equipment: When Rick and AJ return to Harold's hotel suite they join Harold on the balcony, and when Harold keels over onto the floor, the reflections of crew and location set lighting are visible on the glass door. (00:36:45)

Super Grover

Three Minus Two - S2-E21

Visible crew/equipment: In the study, when Magnum tells Higgins that he opened the front gate for Rick and TC, Higgins then reminds Magnum about the poet who'll be staying at the guesthouse. Then Magnum walks over to the desk and we can see the actor's white tape mark marking the spot where he sits (it's gone when he stands up later). (00:37:35)

Super Grover

Three Minus Two - S2-E21

Visible crew/equipment: After Magnum walks out of the guesthouse brushing his hair, in the next shot Detective Kaio is standing alone on the grass by the garden wall, with nothing particularly noticeable on the ground. In the next shot, as everyone else joins Kaio, now notice all the small branches/stones which are strategically placed on the grass to mark all the actors' positions, especially the two branches placed as a "T" where Magnum stands. (00:29:50)

Super Grover

The Elmo Ziller Story - S2-E20

Visible crew/equipment: After Bronco tells Rick the blaggards won't try to kill him unless he keeps his distance, Rick follows Bronco out of the trailer, and when blonde Barbara distracts Rick, the plastic T-mark is visible on the ground at her feet. Then when Magnum spots Bronco being pushed into the pickup he sticks his gun into his waistband, and as Magnum runs over to the horse a crew member (presumably animal wrangler) can be seen crouching behind the tractor. (00:42:50 - 00:44:05)

Super Grover

The Elmo Ziller Story - S2-E20

Visible crew/equipment: When Magnum asks Higgins why he's angry, Higgins gets up from his desk and shouts about Magnum's, "Abysmal failure to perform rudimentary detective procedures, like finding one loud course woman." In the next shot the white tape mark is visible on the floor behind Lexi (where was previously standing, and then it's gone a few shots later). (00:38:20)

Super Grover

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Of Sound Mind - S3-E12

Higgins: How fiendishly deceptive of you, Magnum. I could have sworn I was hearing the emasculation of a large rodent. To my great surprise, I see the sounds are emanating from what I thought was a harmless musical instrument.
Magnum: Cute Higgins, real cute.
Higgins: Why Magnum? Why do this terrible thing?
Magnum: Higgins, I'll have you know I used to be very good. I was the second best sax player in my High School band!
Higgins: Well, how many sax players were there?!
Magnum: ...Anyway. I just saw this in a pawn shop window and thought I'd like to try and get my chops back.
Higgins: May I suggest that your "chops" are irretrievable.
Magnum: Higgins, did you come here just to abuse me!?
(00:05:25)

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A.A.P.I. - S7-E5

Trivia: At the awards ceremony, three men seated at a table together resemble three detectives from 1970s TV shows. Detective Mike Stone (played by Karl Malden) from ABC's Streets of San Francisco; Detective Frank Columbo (played by Peter Falk) from NBC's Columbo; and Detective Theo Kojak (played by Telly Savalas) from CBS's Kojak. (00:07:20)

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