They See Me Rollin’
Now producers had a slight problem when Tom Selleck was cast as Thomas Magnum – his tall frame. As producers had the idea that Magnum should drive around in a Porsche, Selleck’s height made this virtually impossible. Ergo, the classic red Ferrari came into the picture and the rest, as they say, is history.
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Nothing But Respect
Larry Manetti, a Magnum co-star, published his memoir in 1996, Aloha Magnum. In Manetti’s memoir, he only said the most amazing things about Tom Selleck – especially regarding his work ethic while shooting in the boiling Hawaiian sun, Selleck’s work with charities, and also his willingness to stick up for other member’s of show.