Magnum: But by the way, what is the name of a hero performed by Tom Selek?

In the history of television, many series have chosen a short and effective title, the name of the hero or heroin family. We talked about this for some time ago with Columbo or Macgyver, whose names have long been secrets for fans.

This time, we will use another emblem character of the 80’s: Magnum! Glenn A. Larson and Donald P. The detective series created by Belizario covers 162 episodes, divided into 8 seasons, all broadcasts in 1980 and 1988.

The hero, who was placed by Tom Selek and his famous mustache, created the CBS of the American Channel. In France, it was first planned at the antenna 2 before M6, TF1, France landed on 3 or 13th Street. As a columbo or macgyver, this cool and charismatic private detective is only on behalf of his family. But what is his name?

What is the name of the Magnum?

The hero is called Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV. He is a Vietnam War veteran. He was carrying a maritime seal before becoming a lieutenant in the Naval Intelligence Office. Today it provides the safety of expensive property in Oahu, in the Hawaiian Archipelago, which belongs to Robin Masters, the famous author of detective novels.

After the lost bet, the latter gave Magnum the use of the house of his friends, as well as his ferrari 308 GTS, provided he controls his home. Magnum shares a place with Jonatan Kuail Higgin III, British Butler and the former Indian Army officer. Their cohabitation is often terrible.

Shock team

Higgins barely tolerate Magnum’s relaxed attitude and does not miss the opportunity to complicate his life using his two Doberman, Zeus and Apollo. However, over time, the form of mutual respect ends with each other.

It has become a private detective (hence the PI (personal investigator) in the original title) Magnum conducts its polls with the help of two longtime friends as well as Vietnam veterans. Terry, the helicopter pilot was transformed into tourism, and Rick, the Manager of the Club, King Kamehamha, will regularly give him the adventures.

Note that the full name of the hero is revealed in the last episode of the series called “Resolutions” (Season 8, Episode 12). This episode features his father in honor of Thomas Salivan Magnum III, thereby determining that the full name of Magnum is: Thomas Sullivan Magnum IV.

Previously, the first name “Thomas” was mentioned in the episode “The Mirror of Soul” (Season 3, Episode 7), but its full name was not indicated.