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Rating:  -
I love the Magnum series, but this book really fell short for me. It was really just a recap of Manetti's experiences off the set, mostly before he even starred in Magnum. Apparently he was a real boozer & bruiser & is very proud of all the trouble he caused. Personally I was hoping for a more personal account of what it was like working with Selleck, Hillerman, Mosely, & Bellasario, but those guys are rarely mentioned. If you're a die hard fan like me, then you may have to get the book just to have on your shelf, but don't expect to be brought to tears.
FYI, if you want to hear some inside scoop on Magnum, p.i. then check out E!'s True Hollywood Story on Magnum, p.i. coming soon!
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Aloha. Does Larry Manetti mean farewell, as I originally surmised from the title of the book? Or does he mean hello?
I found the book to be very interesting. Perhaps a little too much Manetti and to little Magnum, but nonetheless entertaining. I particularly like Larry's anectodal comments on the series epsiode guide. I've always wondered what goes on behind the scenes. But what on earth is he thinking by including his home cooking recipes? Did the publisher pay him by the page?
What I did find odd is that Tom Selleck didn't make any firsthand contributions to the book - not even the foreward. Makes you wonder, even if just a bit, just how close Larry really is/was to Tom.
Anyhow, this book is a must-read by any Magnum, P.I. fan. I am very intrigued by Larry's innuendo that a Magnum movie deal may be forthcoming. Perhaps we'll be saying Aloha Magnum in the near future.
Long live Magnum!
Rating:  -
When 'Magnum, P.I.' debuted in 1980, I was a junior-high school student who, several years before, had lived in Hawai`i. By the time it went off the air in 1988, I was a college student who had lived in Hawai`i a second time. 'Magnum' isn't just an icon of Eighties TV for me ... it's an icon of my youth.
Not that I'm trying to be dramatic. I've just always thought (still do) that 'Magnum' was a really good show. And one of the best things about it, to me, was the rapport of the four main characters. Even when Thomas and Higgins were blowing up each other's possessions, you could tell they had a fundamental like and respect for one another. I always believed that was true of the four actors as well, and suspected that Tom Selleck really is a great guy. I owe Larry Manetti a vote of thanks for proving that all my suspicions were correct.
There's a lot of name-dropping in this book, but hey -- that seems to be the way Manetti has lived his life. Lots of great actors guest-starred on the series, and the author has gotten to know many more, as well. I should make it clear to any interested reader that this book is NOT an in-depth 'companion' to the series: Manetti talks about the show, obviously, and discusses some of the development of his character, Orville 'Rick' Wright, and some of his more memorable scenes and episodes. And there is a reasonably helpful episode guide at the end of the book. But it's not the author's purpose to probe the development of Thomas Magnum's psyche, trace the evolving nature of the Magnum-Higgins relationship, or fill in the 'backstory' of the various characters.
No, Larry Manetti's purpose is to tell stories. And boy, does he. I could easily picture myself sitting at a table listening to Manetti tell these stories in person. From his early life on the edges of crime to encounters (and friendships) with some of the great names in Hollywood, he takes us on a great Ferrari ride. For any 'Magnum' fan, this is essential reading.
By the way, the Steak Lorenzo recipe is great.
And if you read this review, Mr Manetti, two things:
First, please add my name to the list of those who would LOVE to see a 'Magnum' reunion movie. I know it's not up to you, but still ...
And second, if you ever make it up to Seattle, I know a great little Italian place. Let's get some friends together and talk about Hawai`i in the mid-Eighties. It'll be great.
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Very interesting and exciting. It is a must buy for a Magnum fan.
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This book was fun to read but I wish Mr. Manetti would have included more behind the scenes 'what were they like' type of thing with more of the guest stars and recurring guests that appeared on the show. More photos would have been nice too. I really like the listing of all the episodes included in the back of the book as I didn't realize I'd missed seeing so many; now I can watch for them on A&E. Overall, the book was good, funny and an easy relaxing read. Many times I found myself laughing out loud over some of the stories. I hope Universal will go ahead with the idea of a Magnum movie, wether a feature film or several 2-hour movies for television as mentioned in the book. With all the Magnum fans I know a feature would be a success! Go for it Universal!
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