Magnum PI Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast #280

If you’re going to solve mysteries every week, why not do it in paradise, right? This week, for episode 280, I have Magnum PI Trivia. This staple of the 1980s was a huge hit. Did you catch it on its initial run or in reruns?

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Episode Intro

If you’re going to solve mysteries every week, might as well do it from paradise, right? Hey gang, it’s episode 280 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. I’m your host, Brian Rollins, and this week, we’ve got Magnum, PI trivia.

The 1980s classic mystery series was quite a hit, in fact, my mom never missed an episode. I think that may have had more to do with the star than the plotlines.

Whatever the reason, it was a highly rated series for many years and the style of the series was quintessentially 80s.

As always, the show is three rounds of ten questions each. If you need more information about the show, including how to become a sponsor and listen ad-free, visit DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

Time to hit the beach…I mean the trivia.

The Dorky Round

Who played the title character?
a. Tom Selleck
Jonathan Hillerman plays what estate caretaker?
a. Johnathan Higgins
Higgins works for what secretive wealthy celebrity?
a. Robin Masters
Who runs Island Hoppers?
a. TC Calvin
In which US state does the show take place?
a. Hawaii
What does the PI stand for in the title?
a. Private Investigator
Larry Manetti played what club owner?
a. Rick Wright
Magnum was a veteran of which conflict?
a. The Vietnam War
Jessica Fletcher from what other mystery series made an appearance in the Magnum PI episode, Novel Connection?
a. Murder, She Wrote
What Rat Pack singer and actor made a guest appearance on the show as retired New York cop, Michael Doheny?
a. Frank Sinatra. It was one of his last film roles.

The Geeky Round

What make of car is the ROBIN 1 that Magnum drives?
a. It’s a Ferrari. Specifically, it’s a Ferrari 308 GTS.
What is Magnum’s first name?
a. Thomas
Which Hawaiian island is home to Magnum?
a. Oahu
What is the name of the estate where Magnum and Higgins live?
a. Robin’s Nest
Island Hoppers is a service that provides what?
a. Helicopter Tours
Rick runs what bar named for Hawaiian royalty?
a. The King Kamehameha Club
Due to his commitment to the show, Selleck had to pass on what 1980 action-adventure blockbuster?
a. Raiders of the Lost Ark. He was supposed to play Indiana Jones.
Speaking of Indy, what 1990s Disney cartoon featured a character dressed as Indiana Jones and another dressed as Magnum?
a. Chip n Dale’s Rescue Rangers
Higgins had two dogs, Zeus and Apollo. What breed of dog were they?
a. Doberman Pinschers
Magnum served in which branch of the US military?
a. The Navy.

The Nerdy Round

What network initially aired Magnum, PI?
a. CBS
What is Robin Masters’ occupation?
a. He was a novelist.
What pair is credited with creating Magnum, PI?
a. Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson
Magnum often wears hats with what baseball team logo?
a. The Detroit Tigers
How many seasons did the show have?
a. Eight seasons
In that year did the show premiere?
a. It began on December 11, 1980
A now memed joke, Magnum deduced that someone was a fake because what occupation does not work on Sundays?
a. Nuns
CBS set the show in Hawaii because it did not want to shut down its production studio there. What show were they making in Hawaii before Magnum?
a. Hawaii 5-0
Who voiced Robin Masters early on in the series?
a. Orson Welles
What was Magnum’s beer of choice?
a. Old Düsseldorf

Episode Conclusion

And that’s it for Magnum, PI trivia. How did you do this week. Let me know on Facebook or Spotify. I’m always curious to hear how well you scored.

We’ll have a fresh set of trivia questions next week for a personal favorite. Here’s a hint:

What 1980s sitcom was inspired by the real-life insanity in New York’s evening legal system?

We’ll be covering the original series, not the currently running reboot. I guess that’s a second clue. See you back here next Wednesday.

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