Back to the well
‘Magnum P.I.’ returns to television with CBS reboot
By Kenneth Andeel TV MediaName the most famous mustache to ever grace a TV screen. You have 10 seconds to deduce the answer, and should you fail, a shadowy cabal of drug-dealing, bank-robbing, helicopter-hijacking racketeers will forever escape justice, in possession of a priceless crystal figurine and a dossier of fantastically important government secrets. With stakes so high, I’m confident that you’ll provide the correct information without breaking a sweat and declare that the single, indisputable answer is that of Thomas Sullivan Magnum, the now-iconic namesake of the 1980s hit, “Magnum, P.I.” This fall, CBS is counting on the enduring recognition of that iconic character when it reboots the classic series with Jay Hernandez (“Suicide Squad,” 2016) as the inheritor of the Magnum mojo. Catch the premiere when it airs Monday, Sept. 24, on CBS.
Hernandez is backed up by Welsh actress Perdita Weeks (“Ready Player One,” 2018) in the role of Higgins, the straight woman to Magnum’s wild card, and fel-
low Americans Zachary Knighton (“Happy Endings”) and Stephen Hill (“Boardwalk Empire”) as Rick and TC, close friends of Magnum’s from his military past.
The pilot for the new series was greenlit in February of this year, and a polished trailer for the show was dropped in May. The person behind the controls is Peter M. Lenkov, a self-professed fan of the ‘80s “Magnum” and a writer/producer on CBS’s first Hawaiian crime-fest reboot, “Hawaii Five-0.” Lenkov’s secret weapon for the pilot was director Justin Lin. Lin is best known for thrilling audiences with his dynamic and outrageous action sequences in the immensely popular Fast and the Furious franchise, and his skill at creating highenergy setpieces is bringing Magnum back with a bang.
The original “Magnum, P.I.” first aired in 1980, but for many critics and fans, the show holds up in significant ways. It still receives praise for being an early depiction of a Vietnam War veteran character, and the charisma of its star, Tom Selleck (“Blue Bloods”), has cemented the titular character as a memorable part of TV history.
The modern sensibilities of figureheads such as Lin and Lenkov
heavily inform the reboot, and the differences between the old “Magnum, P.I.” and the new “Magnum P.I.” go well beyond that missing comma. For starters, the mustache is MIA. The first teaser photo of Hernandez in his new role made it clear that the show wasn’t interested in being a 1:1 remake of its predecessor and was willing to take big, potentially clumsy risks that could attract the ire of diehard Magnum-heads.
Magnum’s second most essential possession (after the mustache) was his red Ferrari, and it turns out that that ride wasn’t so sacred, either. The Ferrari appears in the trailer for the show, but after a good-natured meta taunt, the trailer sends the poor vehicle to explode into smithereens at the wrong end of a speeding, multiton transport truck. And then the pulverized pieces fall off a cliff. So much for tradition.
These sorts of changes seem like a declaration of intent and a statement that the show isn’t interested in superficial fan service. Beyond these examples, however, are other alterations that seem to come from a more thoughtful place. The original Thomas Magnum was something of a boiler-
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plate avatar of American heroism — the strapping, broad-chested former quarterback that audiences would have recognized from countless other stories. Hernandez earned the role in a culture that has made strides in offering a variety of representation. The Mexican-American actor would have probably been relegated to supporting character status in the original series, but in 2018, a major network is happy to have him as the lead.
The casting of Weeks in the role of Juliet Higgins was a deliberate decision meant to erode some of the “Boys’ Club” atmosphere of the original series, in which Higgins was a male character. Some commentators have expressed concern that the grudging friendship between Higgins and Magnum — a big part of the original show’s charm — might be replaced by an overused dependence on sexual tension in the new formula. That will ultimately come down to the skill and restraint of the writing staff, however, and there’s no inherent reason the new dynamic can’t be as engrossing as its prototype was.
There will be other notable cameos, though. Supporting characters from “Hawaii Five-0” will pop up during the first two episodes of “Magnum P.I.,” and more involved crossovers featuring lead characters will occur later in the season. Hawaii’s not that big, so it’s perfectly logical that all of these tropical crime-fighters would find their paths crossing.
The initial announcement and gradual reveal of the “Magnum P.I.” reboot has drawn mixed reactions, and a fair amount of skepticism, but perhaps the increased scrutiny will lead to more interested eyeballs when the series debuts. The network is hoping that the recent success of other rebooted properties across the television world (including its own “Hawaii Five-0”) bode well for the latest example of this trend. This fall will give us an idea as to whether “Magnum P.I.” can recapture some of the lasting pop culture penetration and abiding critical acclaim of the original, or if it will end up swept out to sea. Catch the premiere on Monday, Sept. 24, on CBS.
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FSN MLB Baseball Chi.W. at Min. From Target Field-- Minneapolis, Minn. (Live) (3:00)
GOLF Golf Day 1 Ryder Cup. From Le Golf National-- Paris, France (4:00)
9:00 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)
SHOW Boxing Devin Haney vs. Juan Carlos Burgos Shobox: The New Generation. From Pechanga Resort and Casino-- Temecula, Calif. (Live) (3:00)
9:30 p.m. (15) KVRR KVRR Sports Extra (0:30)
10:00 p.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)
ESPN2 NCAA Volleyball Women’s USC vs. Stan. From Maples Pavilion-Stanford, Calif. (Live) (2:00)
Saturday, Sept. 29
2:00 p.m. (5) KSTP ESPN ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (Live) (3:00)
(11) KARE Golf Round 3 Ryder Cup. From Le Golf National-- Paris, France (Live) (3:00)
NBCSN NASCAR Auto Racing Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 200. From Charlotte Motor Speedway-Charlotte, N.C. (Live) (2:30)
2:30 p.m. (5) KSTP (7) KCCO
ESPN2 NCAA Football (Live) (3:00)
FSN Vikings Huddle (0:30)
3:00 p.m. (9) KMSP (15) KVRR Fox College Football Pre-game (Live) (0:30)
FSN Champions Tennis QQQ Series Legends. Charleston, S.C. (2:00)
3:30 p.m. (9) KMSP (15) KVRR NCAA Football (Live) (3:30)
4:00 p.m. GOLF CHAMPS Golf Round 2 PURE Insurance Championship. From Pebble Beach Golf Links-- Pebble Beach, Calif. (Live) (3:00)
4:30 p.m. NBCSN NASCAR Xfinity Series Post-race Show (Live) (0:30)
5:00 p.m. (23) WUCW The James Brown Show (0:30)
ESPN NCAA Football (Live) (3:00)
FSN Spotlight (0:30)
NBCSN NASCAR The Decades (0:30)
5:30 p.m. (5) KSTP ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (Live) (0:30)
FSN Twins Live Pre-game (Live) (0:30)
6:00 p.m. (5) KSTP College Football Scoreboard (Live) (0:30)
ESPN2 NCAA Football (Live) (3:00)
FSN MLB Baseball Chi.W. at Min. From Target Field-- Minneapolis, Minn. (Live) (3:00)
NBCSN Horse Racing From Santa Anita Park-- Arcadia, Calif. (Live) (2:00)
6:30 p.m. (5) KSTP Pre-game (Live) (0:07)
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GOLF Live From the Ryder Cup (Live) (2:00)
Friday, Sept. 28
8:00 a.m. ESPN2 SportsCenter (1:00)
FSN Twins Live Post-game (0:30) NBCSN The Dan Patrick Show (Live) (3:00)
8:30 a.m. FSN Due North Outdoors (0:30)
9:00 a.m. ESPN First Take (Live) (2:00)
ESPN2 Get Up! (2:00)
FSN NCAA Volleyball Women’s Wis. vs. Min. (1:30)
9:30 a.m. HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel (1:00)
10:30 a.m. FSN John Gillespie’s Waters & Woods (0:30)
11:00 a.m. ESPN SportsCenter (1:00)
ESPN2 First Take (2:00)
FSN Midwest Outdoors (0:30)
NBCSN NASCAR Auto Racing Monster Energy Cup Series Practice
FSN MLB Baseball Chi.W. at Min. From Target Field-- Minneapolis, Minn. (Live) (3:00)
2:00 p.m. ESPN NBA: The Jump (Live) (1:00)
ESPN2 NFL Live (1:00)
GOLF Live From the Ryder Cup (2:00)
NBCSN NASCAR Auto Racing
Xfinity Series Final Practice Drive for the Cure 200. From Charlotte Motor Speedway-- Charlotte, N.C. (Live) (1:00)
3:00 p.m. ESPN High Noon (0:30)
ESPN2 Intentional Talk (Live) (1:00)
NBCSN NASCAR America (Live) (0:30)
3:30 p.m. ESPN Highly Questionable (0:30)
NBCSN NASCAR Auto Racing Monster Energy Cup Series Qualifying Bank of America 400. From Charlotte Motor Speedway-Charlotte, N.C. (Live) (1:30)
4:00 p.m. ESPN Around the Horn (0:30)
8:30 a.m. (9) KMSP Gopher Pregame (0:30)
(29) WFTC Sports Stars of Tomorrow (0:30)
FSN Destination Polaris (0:30)
GOLF Best Lessons Ever (0:30)
NBCSN Premier League Mornings (Live) (0:25)
8:55 a.m. NBCSN EPL Soccer (Live) (2:05)
11:00 a.m. (5) KSTP ESPN ESPN2
FSN NCAA Football (Live) (3:00)
GOLF Best Lessons Ever (0:30)
NBCSN Premier League Mornings (Live) (0:25)
11:25 a.m. NBCSN EPL Soccer
Liverp’l at CHE From Stamford Bridge-- London, England (Live) (2:05)
11:30 a.m. (9) KMSP (15) KVRR
MLB Pre-game Show (Live) (0:30)
GOLF Best Lessons Ever (0:30)
Noon (9) KMSP (15) KVRR MLB Baseball (Live) (3:00)
GOLF Live From the Ryder Cup (Live) (2:00)
12:15 p.m. HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel (1:00)
1:00 p.m. (7) KCCO Off-Road Racing Lucas Oil Series Pro 4 and Pro 2 Toole, Utah (1:00)
(11) KARE NCAA Football Stan. at N.D. From Notre Dame Stadium-South Bend, Ind. (Live) (3:30)
6:35 p.m. (5) KSTP NCAA Football (Live) (3:15)
7:00 p.m. (9) KMSP (15) KVRR NCAA Football (Live) (3:30)
GOLF Golf Day 2 Ryder Cup. From Le Golf National-- Paris, France (4:00)
8:00 p.m. ESPN NCAA Football (Live) (3:00)
9:00 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (Live) (0:30)
FSN Twins Live Post-game (Live) (0:30)
9:30 p.m. ESPN2 NCAA Football (Live) (3:00)
FSN #VikingsConnected (0:30)
9:50 p.m. (5) KSTP
Well, it’s officially autumn, and for lots of people that means preparations for the year’s spookiest holiday are in full swing. The folks over at Food Network are no exception, with a terrifying number of Halloweenthemed shows and even more themed episodes of the culinary channel’s tried-and-true series.
First out of the gate is “Halloween Baking Championship,” premiering Monday, Sept. 24. The audience favorite returns for a fourth season with eight new bakers eager to show off their skills to the judges in a series of chilling challenges that just get more and more difficult as the competition progresses.
Speaking of judges, this year’s trio of panelists will look awfully familiar to fans, with the same three baking experts returning for more treats. Former “The Chew” host Carla Hall is back in the chair that she’s kept warm through every season since the very first season of “Halloween Baking Championship.” She brings an expansive breadth of culinary expertise to the judging table, having competed — and done well — in two seasons of Bravo’s “Top Chef.”
Hall is joined by two other returning judges. Pastry chef Zac Young, who’s a frequent guest in a wide array of Food Network and Cooking Channel shows, is back for a second season, along with model-turned-culinary expert Lorraine Pascale, who’s had a number of hit cooking shows in
her native United Kingdom, and who also serves as a judge in Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship” and “Holiday Baking Championship.”
It isn’t just the judges who have returned for another year’s trick-or-treating. Three-time Emmy nominee John Henson, who hosted ABC’s “Wipeout” for its seven-season run, returns to host for a second season, assign-
ing the bakers their insidiously difficult tasks and providing witty commentary throughout.
It isn’t just a cash prize at stake for the bakers. On top of the $25,000, the winner also gets the honor of being featured in Food Network Magazine — truly a worthy trick-or-treating haul!
“Halloween Baking Championship” premieres Monday, Sept. 24, on Food Network.
Sunday, Sept. 23
10:30 a.m. (8) WDSE Around the Farm Table
1:00 p.m. (9) KAWE Lidia’s Kitchen Grilled calamari salad with tomato coulis; apple and radicchio salad with gorgonzola.
2:00 p.m. (8) WDSE Martha Stewart’s Cooking School Use pork in three impressive dishes: porchetta, glazed ham and pork and plums.
2:30 p.m. (8) WDSE A Chef’s Life Vivian samples honey-themed dishes on Durham’s restaurant row.
3:00 p.m. (8) WDSE The Great British Baking Show The eight remaining bakers must present a perfect Wellington.
Monday, Sept. 24
10:00 a.m. TRAV Greatest Steaks of America Counting down the best steaks available at the best steakhouses in America.
11:00 a.m. TRAV Food Paradise Sin City’s most over-the-top eats are explored; sushi-stacked burger on fried rice buns.
Noon TRAV Food Paradise The country’s most memorable lakeside dining spots are revealed.
1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.
2:00 p.m. TRAV Food Paradise Butter is showcased in dishes like lobster rolls and spaghetti as well as flaky pastries.
3:00 p.m. TRAV Food Paradise Triplewide Cajun country pork chop stacked sky-high of piggy perfection.
4:00 p.m. TRAV Food Paradise This tour finds the most indulgent, thickly coated culinary creations ever made.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
11:00 a.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods Andrew samples Appalachian fare as he treks the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail.
Cooking this week 09/22/18
11:30 a.m. (9) KAWE Sara’s Weeknight Meals Catalonian versions of classic tapas like meatballs with peas and cuttlefish are served. (N)
Noon TRAV Bizarre Foods Andrew eats is way across the path of Christopher Columbus’ expedition.
1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.
TRAV Bizarre Foods Andrew saddles up for life as a Texas cowboy with barbacoa and vaqueros.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.
Thursday, Sept. 27
1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.
Friday, Sept. 28
1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray
Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.
Saturday, Sept. 29
10:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Pati’s Mexican Table (N)
10:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen
11:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way Jacques prepares a seafood menu including picante mussel pilaf and onioncrusted sole.
11:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Lidia’s Kitchen Noon (2) KTCA Sara’s Weeknight Meals Catalonian versions of classic tapas like meatballs with peas and cuttlefish are served. (N)
(9) KAWE America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated Bridget and Julia uncover the secrets to the ultimate tamales with red chicken chili.
12:30 p.m. (2) KTCA America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated Bridget Lancaster shows how to make perfect cheese and tomato lasagna.
1:00 p.m. (2) KTCA Cook’s Country From America’s Test Kitchen Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison the perfect hearty beef lasagna. (N)
1:30 p.m. (2) KTCA Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Christoper and Lynn Clark show the secret to making perfect puffed pita bread at home. (N)
3:00 p.m. (8) WDSE In Julia’s Kitchen With Master Chefs Monique Barbeau creates eggplant falafel; Jacques Torres prepares chocolate soup.
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