The investigations of hawaii five0, an elite branch of the hawaii state police answerable only to the governor and headed by stalwart steve mcgarrett. Episodes often ended with detective steve mcgarrett, the lead character, uttering what became a pop culture catch phrase. Even if youve never seen the show, original or reimagined, youre familiar with its catchy theme song. Most episodes of hawaii fiveo ended with the arrest of criminals and mcgarrett snapping, book em. If you watched the first five minutes of that show, you were hooked by immediate, intense drama. Jack lord was signed to play steve mcgarrett, the boss of 50. Danno was an expert in defusing bombs and figuring out handwriting. Oct 29, 2010 in a career that spanned more than four decades, mr. At last a musical tribute with original lyrics to the tremendous ego of our icon, our hero the beloved jack lord. The shows theme song, composed by morton stevens, became popular during the shows original run. Jack lord was the star of the original show although some would argue that his hair was the real star. Chicago james macarthur, a stage and screen actor best known for playing the booking agent danno in the 1960s version of the tv show hawaii five0, died on october 28th, 2010, of natural. All of which proves that when the network executives have a.
However, jack lord was pretty big deal playing the main badguy catcher in the series with the catchy theme song. Jack lord was tough as nails but also calm and collective as captain steve mcgarret leader of hawaiis major appointed task force. Hawaii fiveo is een amerikaanse televisieserie met jack lord en james. John joseph patrick murphy, better known as jack lord, or steve mcgarrett, on hawaii the original show. Jack lord als steve mc garrett james macarthur, peter falk, original tv series.
Nov 01, 2010 jack lord 1920 1998 was the star of the original show although some would argue that his hair was the real star. She also keeps dear to her heart one of the actors signature 1970s mcgarrett shirts and his official hawaii five0 badge, which the tough cop carried with him when he said his signature line, book em, danno. He was actor jack lords body double for most of the original hawaii fiveos 12season run, and would go on to work on magnum, pi and films like quigley down under as tom sellecks double. Hawaii five0 put the state of hawaii on the map as the setting for one of the most successful police procedurals to ever be made in television history, and it produced plenty of catchphrases along with it. Mar 28, 2016 explore brittanylynnasls board book em danno. This is a comparison of the original hawaii fiveo starring jack lord as mcgarret and the new series starring alex oloughlin, book em, danno and the.
Oct 15, 2014 she also keeps dear to her heart one of the actors signature 1970s mcgarrett shirts and his official hawaii five0 badge, which the tough cop carried with him when he said his signature line, book em, danno. Macarthur was far and away best known for playing detective danny. If you grew up with the series, you remember his saying, bookem danno, to his sidekick danny williams, played by james macarthur. Oct 28, 2010 stage and screen actor james macarthur, who played danno in the original version of televisions hawaii five0, died thursday at age 72. Jan 12, 2016 explore brittlbbashams board book em danno. The tragic last days of jack lord steve mcgarrett of. James macarthur, played danno on hawaii fiveo the boston. Hawaii fiveo jack lord bookem danno adult unisex t.
He has good support from james macarthur as young detective danny book em danno williams and who doesnt love the hawaiin backdrop. Oct 30, 2014 pilot mcgarretts 1974 mercury marquis is the actual car from the original series. This line is spoken by steve mcgarrett, played by jack lord, in the tv show hawaii. A mash up of jack lord s legendary catch phrase book em danno from the original hawaii fiveo. Book em danno is what he sayshell find the killers of the dead. Lord met his second wife while house hunting in upstate new york. Episodes often ended with detective steve mcgarret, the lead character played by jack lord, uttering what became a pop culture catch phrase. Steve mcgarrett in hawaii fiveo poster with police car jack lord, hawaii fiveo television photo 20 x 25 cm. A mash up of jack lords legendary catch phrase book em danno from the original hawaii fiveo. Traci lords derived her stage name from the last name of her favorite actor. In a career that spanned more than four decades, macarthur was. Book em danno was mcgarretts signature catch phrase as well as his trademark hair wave.
Here are 15 things you never knew about hawaii fiveo. You will not be disappointed with this tee on you body. In many episodes, this was directed to danny williams and became mcgarretts catchphrase. Oct 28, 2010 episodes often ended with detective steve mcgarret, the lead character, uttering what became a pop culture catch phrase. The jack lord song a tribute to sing in the shower. A remake of hawaii five0 debuted in the fall on cbs with scott cann taking. The show starred jack lord as detective captain stephen steve. James macarthur dead at 72 oct 28, 2010 post a comment james macarthur, who played danno on the original hawaii fiveo tv series has died at age 72. The show cemented the image of hawaii as a gorgeous and exotic, multiethnic destination to millions of television viewers who still remember lords catchphrase to his fictional secondincommand, danny williams. By 1955, jack succeeded ben gazzara on broadway in the leading role of brick in tennessee williams cat on a hot tin roof and hollywood. Like the music, featuring morton stevens popular theme song. The show starred jack lord as detective captain stephen steve mcgarrett, the head of a special state police task force in hawaii. The show, which ran for 12 seasons during its original run, is famous for its catchphrase book em, danno, said by mcgarrett at the end of most episodes.
James macarthur, danno on original hawaii five0, is dead at 72. This is a comparison of the original hawaii fiveo starring jack lord as mcgarret and the new series starring alex oloughlin, book em, danno and the unforgettable theme song. Born john joseph patrick ryan, he was a wellrounded kid, with early skills in painting. He was actor jack lords body double for most of the original hawaii fiveos 12season run. 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.
Jack lord died of congestive heart failure in 1998. Steve mcgarrett in hawaii fiveo, the longest continuously running police show in television history, has died. Jack lord starred as the tough and cool steve mcgarrett, catching criminals before commanding his underling daniel williams james macarthur to. Jack lord was the star of the original show although some would argue. Once he caught them, hed give a rundown of their crimes and say to officer danny williams played by james macarther, book em, danno. See more ideas about hawaii five o, james macarthur and original tv series. Pilot bookem danno the most famous line from the original series was said for the first time in the pilot and often repeated throughout the series. Book em, danno, the catchphrase said by dannos partner steve mcgarrett in many episodes, became.
He was actor jack lords body double for most of the original hawaii fiveos 12season run, and would go on to work on magnum, pi and. Sooner or later virtually all the bad guys heard steve mcgarrett grunt book em, danno. Book em danno detective steve mcgarrett jack lord and danno james macarthur. Jack lord and hawaii five0 season 8 trailer for episode 2 and 3 by jack lord. An article in mystery scene magazine details the behindthescenes life of a writer for the original show.
With jack lord, james macarthur, kam fong, herman wedemeyer. Hume cronyn hawaii five 0 1970 jack lord clip 2 of 2 duration. At the airing of its last episode, it was the longestrunning police drama in american television history. Macarthur quit the role before the shows final season. Book em, danno, the catchphrase said by dannos partner steve mcgarrett in many episodes, became a pop culture staple. Hawaii fiveo is an american police procedural drama series produced by cbs productions and created by leonard freeman. Macarthur was most recognized for his role as detective danny danno williams on hawaii five0, which aired from 1968 to 1980. Cinematographers sometimes refer to a 50mm lens 50 as a jack lord in reference to the name of the show that made him famous. Enjoy please subscribe to my channel for more action peace.
The following information is excerpted from the jack lord biography at. Stage and screen actor james macarthur, who played danno in the original version of televisions hawaii fiveo, died thursday at age 72. As nononsense detective steve mcgarrett, lord was a tube icon of the 1970shis tousled pompadour, his stiff, jack webbesque delivery, and, of. Book em danno detective steve mcgarrett jack lord and danno. We go for a spin in the original fiveo hero car, a 40year television veteran. Youve heard this one when someone is charged with a crimeor on the reboot of hawaii five0, starring alex oloughlin as mcgarrett and scott caan as danno. The deal is off and a bookem danno moment gmlangley1988. Jack lord, who was born john joseph patrick ryan, also was offered a chance to play captain kirk in the first star trek series. Jack lord the star of the original tv series made famous the term bookem danno. Many episodes would end with mcgarrett instructing his subordinate to book em, danno. Lets take a closer look at the oneandonly original. It was owned by jack lord himself and is seen several times throughout the series. The very name 50 has become synonymous with cops in urban street jargon. Mcgarrett was just as likely to say book em murder one or plain old book em.
Jack lord helped conceive hawaii fiveo and starred for its 12. The offense occasionally was added after this phrase, for example, book em, murder one. Steve mcgarrett, and james macarthur as danny in the original hawaii. Five0 was a special state police unit answering only to the governor of hawaii. The tragic last days of jack lord steve mcgarrett of hawaii. Set in hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Anyone who grew up in the 70s will be familiar with these 2 crime fighters. Steve mcgarrett jack lord and danny danno williams james macarthur from the original hawaii five0 tv series from 19681980.
The show centered on a specialized state police team led by captain steve mcgarrett jack lord. Macarthurs agent, richard lewis, said the actor died. Id wager fifty dollars, that if you tallied how many times those words were said and count how many times the words what do you have for me che were also spoken by steve mcgarret, that the che line would come out on top. James macarthur, who will always be remembered for his role as danno in cbs televisions original hawaii five0, died early today.
Episodes often ended with detective steve mcgarret, the lead character, uttering what became a pop culture catch phrase. Nov 16, 2019 anyone who grew up in the 70s will be familiar with these 2 crime fighters. Original steve mcgarrett too cool for 21st century hawaii five0 1969. The original series launched all the way back in 1968, and ran for twelve seasons, ending in 1980. Jack lord and hawaii five0 season 8 trailer for episode 2 and 3. Jack lord 1920 1998 was the star of the original show although some would argue that his hair was the real star. The original run of hawaii 50 was a recordbreaking 12 years, and the. Bookem danno was mcgarretts signature catch phrase as well as his trademark hair wave.
Born john joseph patrick ryan, he was a wellrounded kid, with early skills. James macarthur, danno on original hawaii five0, is. Jan 21, 20 jack lord was the star of the original show although some would argue that his hair was the real star. It worked with honolulu police to fight the underworld in the island state. Bookem danno the original hawaii fiveo lasted 12 seasons, with actor jack lord, playing the role of detective steve mcgarrett. We go for a spin in the original fiveo hero car, a 40. The actor jack lord will forever be associated with the role he played for 12 straight years on television, steve mcgarrett, head of a fictitious hawaiian state police force, in hawaii fiveo, one.
Doversola portrays jack as down to earth, one who had a strong work ethic and was loyal to management. Book em danno compilation by erica the wwf wcw diva straightwebb 1985 3. 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. As i dedicated this project in honoring jack lord stars in cbs hawaii five o i created a book em danno compilation. Stage and screen actor james macarthur, who played danno in the original version of televisions hawaii five0, died thursday at age 72. Get all the details, meaning, context, and even a pretentious factor for good measure. One of the most pleasant surprises to me was the rediscovery of hawaii five0 starring jack lord as state police chief steve mcgarrett. Set in hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980 many episodes would end with mcgarrett instructing his subordinate to book em, danno. Pilot mcgarretts 1974 mercury marquis is the actual car from the original series.
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