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