This is the history of hawaii fiveo, my thoughts of the new fiveo series finale and the end of one of the most iconic tv series on television. As for everything else, lets just say that hawaii five 0 has not aged well. The theme music composed by morton stevens became especially popular. Memories of hawaii five 0 1996 james macarthur, kam fong, zulu part. James macarthur, who for 11 seasons booked em on hawaii fiveo, passed away earlier this morning. James macarthur, who will always be remembered for his role as danno in cbs televisions original hawaii five 0, died early today.
And lets not forget book em, danno, the signature line delivered although not nearly as frequently as one might expect by star jack lords steve mcgarrett, not to mention lords perfect hair and wrinklefree slacks. Most episodes of hawaii five o ended with the arrest of criminals and mcgarrett snapping, book em. James macarthur as danno in the original hawaii fiveo. From 196880, jack lord ruled oahu with a lantern jaw and a knockout punch. A ride in hawaii five o s mercury marquis we go for a spin in the original five o hero car, a 40year television veteran. In the original hawaii fiveo, jack lords steve mcgarrett is an elite detectiveand a bit of a straight. Hawaii fiveo was created by leonard freeman as a series that not only featured law and order issues but also presented the beauty of the hawaiian islands. Lois nettleton hawaii five 0 1975 jack lord clip 2 of 2 duration. Like the original series, the show follows an elite state police task force set up to fight major crimes in the state of hawaii. Actor james macarthur, who played danno in the original version of televisions hawaii five0 and was the son of actress helen hayes and playwright charles macarthur, has died at age 72. James macarthur, who will always be remembered for his role as danno in cbs televisions original hawaii five0, died early today.
Week after week, viewers would tune in to hear the drums, watch the curling waves, and see mcgarrett put ruthless criminals away with a terse order to his righthand man. Stage and screen actor james macarthur, who played danno in the original version of televisions hawaii five0, died thursday at age 72. The show originally aired for twelve seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continued in reruns. Hawaii fiveo is an american police procedural drama series produced by cbs productions and created by leonard freeman. Oct 29, 2010 in a career that spanned more than four decades, mr. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Set in hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns.
Hawaii five 0 is an american action police procedural television series, which premiered on monday, september 20, 2010 on cbs. Hawaii five o episode promo season 5 episode 2 by jack lord. Hawaii five o is an american television series produced by cbs productions, and set in hawaii. See more ideas about hawaii five o, scott caan and hawaii. Each episode of hawaii fiveo began with the groovy theme song followed by about 50 minutes of detective lieutenant steve mcgarrett chasing criminals.
The series is produced by k o paper products and 101st street television in. Watch hawaii five0 episodes online season 12 1980 tv guide. The series is a reimagining of the original series, which aired on cbs from 1968 to 1980. Book em, danno suite from hawaii five0 2010 by brian. Hawaii five0 tv listings, tv schedule and episode guide. James gordon macarthur december 8, 1937 october 28, 2010 was an american actor best known for the role of danny danno williams, the reliable secondincommand of the fictional hawaiian state police squad in the longrunning television series hawaii five. Hawaii fiveo 1968 tv series hawaii fiveo wiki fandom.
Like the original, it follows an elite state police task force set up to fight crime in the state of hawaii. In many episodes, this was directed to danny danno williams and became mcgarretts catchphrase. Hawaii five 0 is an american action police procedural television series that premiered on cbs on september 20, 2010, and is set to conclude on april 3, 2020. Each episode of hawaii five o began with the groovy theme song followed by about 50 minutes of detective lieutenant steve mcgarrett chasing criminals. Hawaii five o is an american police procedural drama series produced by cbs productions and created by leonard freeman. Many episodes would end with mcgarrett instructing his subordinate to book em, danno.
The complete original series available now on dvd by cbs. A mash up of jack lords legendary catch phrase book em danno from the original hawaii fiveo. Book em again, danno hawaii five0 is the latest doover of an old tv show. Macarthurs agent, richard lewis, said the actor died. Cbs didnt move that version of the show past the pilot stage. Hawaii fiveo is an american police procedural drama series produced by cbs productions and leonard freeman. Hawaii five o was created by leonard freeman as a series that not only featured law and order issues but also presented the beauty of the hawaiian islands. Original songs from the television series on discogs.
Macarthur quit the role of mcgarrets sidekick a year before the programs final season. Mcgarrett, sitting on the floor and out of breath, points to the guy and says, book em, danno. With alex o loughlin, scott caan, taylor wily, daniel dae kim. The investigations of hawaii five 0, an elite branch of the hawaii state police answerable only to the governor and headed by stalwart steve mcgarrett.
Mar 21, 2018 explore rgordon2656s board book em danno. Home mercury auto news entertainment book em danno. Hawaii five0 honors original series with season 9 premiere. Mcgarrett drove three marquis over 12 seasons of fiveo. The show featured a fictional state police unit run by detective captain steve mcgarrett, played by actor jack lord. Stage and screen actor james macarthur, who played danno in the original version of televisions hawaii five 0, died thursday at age 72. Who was the first danno on the original hawaii 50 tv show. As i dedicated this project in honoring jack lord stars in cbs hawaii five o i created a book em danno compilation.
Hq season 2 3 cbs action steve mcgarrett jack lord danno by spyguyuk. Hawaii fiveo is an american television series produced by cbs productions, and set in hawaii. Hawaii five0, the popular friday night crime drama, will conclude its successful 10season run with a twohour series finale, friday, april 3 on cbs. Hawaii fiveo, one of the longestrunning crime shows in television history, with 278 episodes, was shot on location in the hawaiian islands. This hawaiianinspired midcentury modern in palm desert was home to hawaii fiveo actor james bookem danno macarthur. See more ideas about hawaii five o, james macarthur, hawaii. James macarthur as danno in the original hawaii five o. Now, theres a chance to save part of the shows heritage. Original hawaii fiveo danno, james macarthur, passes away. Oct 28, 2010 stage and screen actor james macarthur, who played danno in the original version of televisions hawaii five 0, died thursday at age 72. Steve mcgarrett returns home to oahu in order to find his fathers killer. Oct 04, 2011 check out book em, danno suite from hawaii five0 2010 by brian tyler on amazon music. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force five 0.
Oct 28, 2010 in 1997 he made a pilot of a new hawaii five0 with danno now the elected governor of the state. Macarthur was most recognized for his role as detective danny danno williams on hawaii five0, which aired from 1968 to 1980. Episodes often ended with detective steve mcgarret, the lead character, uttering what became a pop culture catch phrase. At the head is steve mcgarrett jack lord, a serious, no nonsense cop in the tradition of eliott ness. Once he caught them, hed give a rundown of their crimes and say to officer danny williams played by james macarther, book em, danno. In 1997 he made a pilot of a new hawaii five0 with danno now the elected governor of the state. With jack lord, james macarthur, kam fong, herman wedemeyer. This is one of the longestrunning crime dramas in tv history, memorable for its great scenery, sunburst theme by the ventures, and jack lords iconic, nononsense mcgarrett. With alex oloughlin, scott caan, taylor wily, daniel dae kim.
In the original hawaii five0, james macarthur appeared in 11 of the hit shows 12 seasons as danny danno williams, the secondincommand of. From season 1, along came joeya bookem danno moment. Hawaii five 0 kickstarted its ninth season with a tribute to the original seriess 1968aired pilot episode after steve mcgarretts friend from the cia gets murdered, the leader of the team allows himself to be kidnapped by the group he believes to be responsible, in order to get justice. Memories of hawaii five 0 1996 james macarthur, kam fong, zulu part 1 of 3 duration. As for everything else, lets just say that hawaii five0 has not aged well.
He was 72 and the last of the police dramas original cast. Hawaii fiveo is a detective show set in hawaii, centered on the fictitious fiveo elite state police unit a reference to hawaiis status as the 50th state admitted to the united states led by former navy officer steve mcgarrett, as played by jack lord running from 1968 to 1980, this show is synonymous with hawaii, and its iconic theme song which became a hit single for the ventures. Hawaii five0 kickstarted its ninth season with a tribute to the original seriess 1968aired pilot episode after steve mcgarretts friend from the cia gets murdered, the leader of the team allows himself to be kidnapped by the group he believes to be responsible, in order to get justice the mission involves him wearing a unique suit and being tortured in a particularly creepylooking. The offense occasionally was added after this phrase, for example, book em, murder one.
Hawaii five0 is an american action police procedural television series that premiered on cbs on september 20, 2010, and is set to conclude on april 3, 2020. Is james macarthur aka danno in the original tv show hawaii fiveo married. We knew him as captain steve mcgarrett, head of a fictional special police task force called hawaii fiveo. William shatner 1972 hawaii five o 05x03 you dont have to kill to get rich, but it helps. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force five0. Hawaii fiveo is an elite investigative unit that reports to the governor of hawaii richard denning. Check out book em, danno suite from hawaii five0 2010 by brian tyler on amazon music. At the airing of its last episode, it was the longestrunning police drama in american television history. The drama, a reimagining of leonard freemans classic series, hawaii fiveo, has been an excellent performer throughout the past decade, both domestically and internationally, where it has been seen in more than 200 countries.
He was married three times, the last being to helen beth duntz. Running from 1968 to 1980, this show is synonymous with hawaii, and its iconic theme song which became a hit single for the ventures is regularly played by the university of hawaii marching band at home games for hawaii sports teams. Hawaii fiveo will be a part of hawaii and pop culture for decades to come. The show starred jack lord as detective captain stephen steve. To which danno promptly says, id like to do that, but hes clearly dead.
James macarthur, played danno on hawaii fiveo the boston. Hawaii five0 best tv intro jack lord book em danno, james. The investigations of hawaii five0, an elite branch of the hawaii state police answerable only to the governor and headed by stalwart steve mcgarrett. Dan williams danno of book em, danno on the original hawaii five0 television series, had died. Sep 17, 2010 in the original hawaii five0, james macarthur appeared in 11 of the hit shows 12 seasons as danny danno williams, the secondincommand of the fictional hawaiian state police squad. The series is a reboot of the original series, which aired on cbs from 1968 to 1980.