Jan 22, 1998 jack lord, the nononsense hawaii five0 detective whose book em, danno. Hawaii five0 continues to run in syndication at noon daily on kfve. Finally the series ran out of new cast members and new crimes worthy of. Hawaii fiveo jack lord bookem danno adult unisex tshirt. A remake of hawaii five0 debuted in the fall on cbs with scott cann taking. A man described as both unwaveringly professional and intensely private, lord virtually disappeared from the public eye in the years following the. See more ideas about hawaii five o, james macarthur and hawaii. Danno was an expert in defusing bombs and figuring out handwriting. Benedict joseph labre school and john adams high school. Book em danno was mcgarretts signature catch phrase as well as his trademark hair wave. But the man behind the character was far more fascinating. Jan 21, 20 jack lord was the star of the original show although some would argue that his hair was the real star. The tragic last days of jack lord steve mcgarrett of. Before jack lord became a hollywood movie star actor, jack grew up as john ryan in morris park, queens, ny now known as richmond hill on 125th street near atlantic avenue, and attended st.
He has good support from james macarthur as young detective danny book em danno williams and who doesnt love the hawaiin backdrop. Book im, danno was the catch phrase for steve mcgarrett played by jack lord, the main character in the police procedural tv series. Jack lord agreed to do one more season, provided it would be the last. Jack lord was tough as nails but also calm and collective as captain steve mcgarret leader of hawaiis major appointed task force. Most episodes of hawaii fiveo ended with the arrest of criminals and mcgarrett snapping, book em. James macarthur, danno on original hawaii five0, is dead at 72. 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.
Hawaii seems like such a peaceful place, but it has. Hawaii fiveo jack lord bookem danno adult unisex tshirt available sm to 3x. Murder one or the huge wave cascading in the show credits, the series is a core part of popular culture, not as huge as. Y ou will not be disappointed with this tee on you body. From 1968 to 1979 macarthur played cop sidekick danno to jack lords steve mcgarrett on the five0 squad. Jack lord the star of the original tv series made famous the term book em danno. The very name 50 has become synonymous with cops in urban street jargon.
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. At the airing of its last episode, it was the longestrunning police drama in american television history. The show starred jack lord as detective captain stephen steve mcgarrett, the head of a special state police task force in hawaii. All of which proves that when the network executives have a hit, its pure accident. Lord met his second wife while house hunting in upstate new york. Oct 28, 2010 book em, danno, the catchphrase said by danno s partner steve mcgarrett in many episodes, became a pop culture staple. He was best known, however, for book em, danno, the signature line of his hawaii fiveo partner steve mcgarret, played by jack lord. Hume cronyn hawaii five 0 1970 jack lord clip 2 of 2 duration. Mcgarrett was just as likely to say book em murder one or plain old book em. Hawaii five0 tv listings, tv schedule and episode guide tv. He was instrumental in the casting of native hawaiians, instead of mainland actors. One of the most pleasant surprises to me was the rediscovery of hawaii five0 starring jack lord as state police chief steve mcgarrett.
And lets not forget book em, danno, the signature line delivered although not nearly as frequently as one might expect by star jack lord s steve mcgarrett, not to mention lord s perfect hair and wrinklefree slacks. Oct 28, 2010 he was best known, however, for book em, danno, the signature line of his hawaii fiveo partner steve mcgarret, played by jack lord. 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. Jack lord, american actor who was closely identified with the television character detective steve mcgarrett, whom he portrayed for 12 years on the series hawaii fiveo, and with mcgarretts frequent closing line, book em, danno b.
This line is spoken by steve mcgarrett, played by jack lord, in the tv show hawaii fiveo 19681980. As i dedicated this project in honoring jack lord stars in cbs hawaii five o i created a book em danno compilation. Closing scene mcgarrett saves the day and we got a book em classic at the end. Episodes often ended with detective steve mcgarret, the lead character, uttering what became a pop culture catch phrase. As steve mcgarrett on tvs hawaii fiveo, jack lord always nabbed the bad guys. Ive always been a fan of the policedetective genre in tv and in movies, but none can ever hold a candle to jack lord and the rest of the crew on hawaii five0. Jack lord, who for all intents and purposes was steve mcgarrett, was a beloved figure in hawaii where he stayed for the rest of his life after the show went off the air after a record breaking run for a onehour cop series. The persona of mcgarrett still vibrates, and not just in continual reruns on cable tv. The investigations of hawaii five0, an elite branch of the hawaii state police answerable. Jack lord, above left, played steve mcgarrett and james macarthur, far right, was danny williams in televisions longest running police drama sept.
Jack lord, the nononsense hawaii five0 detective whose book em, danno. Private video deleted video a hawaii fiveo tribute to harold gould 19232010. The deal is off and a bookem danno moment gmlangley1988. The shows theme, its locations, jack lord s saying, book em danno murder one became household icons. In many episodes, this was directed to danny williams and became mcgarretts catchphrase. Born in brooklyn, ny 1920 died in honolulu, hawaii 1998 real name john ryan book em, danno. Hawaii fiveo jack lord bookem danno adult unisex t. Episodes often ended with detective steve mcgarrett, the lead character, uttering what became a pop culture catch phrase. In new york, jack had been a graphic artist who went onstage one night to substitute for a sick. Hawaii five0 actor james macarthur dead at 72 fox news.
Usps looking into wisconsin absentee ballot issues. Scott caan who plays danno, routinely bounces between movies and television, though no announcements have been made. Fifteen years ago today, jack lord died the first of the stars of the. Hawaii fiveo is an american police procedural drama series produced by cbs productions and created by leonard freeman. Jack lord starred as the tough and cool steve mcgarrett, catching criminals before commanding his underling daniel. 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 five0 the third season originally aired on cbs during the 197071 tv season. As nononsense detective steve mcgarrett, lord was a tube icon of the 1970shis tousled pompadour, his stiff, jack webbesque delivery, and, of course, his trademark command, book em, danno. Born john joseph patrick ryan, he was a wellrounded kid, with early skills. Jan 12, 2016 explore brittlbbashams board book em danno.
Even if it doesnt have jack lord s distinctive hair or james macarthur. His childhood dream was to follow in his big brother bills footsteps as an artist and to travel. A mash up of jack lords legendary catch phrase book em danno from the original hawaii fiveo. Jack lord, 77, the nononsense hawaii five0 detective whose book em, danno. Many episodes would end with mcgarrett instructing his subordinate to book em, danno.
Once he caught them, hed give a rundown of their crimes and say to officer danny williams played by james macarther, book em, danno. Nov 16, 2019 anyone who grew up in the 70s will be familiar with these 2 crime fighters. This was the season the show firmly established itself as a hit, with millions of viewers tuning in each episode to watch steve mcgarrett and his crack 50 team solve the crime of the week against the backdrop of beautiful hawaiian beaches, forests, estates, and palm trees. He was actor jack lords body double for most of the. It was, of course, his next leading tv role that earned him lasting fame on the crimedrama hawaii fiveo, for which he became forever associated with the oftrepeated quip, book em, danno. James macarthur, danno on original hawaii five0, is. Jack lord was signed to play steve mcgarrett, the boss of 50. Set in hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. This is one of the longestrunning crime dramas in tv history, memorable for its great scenery, sunburst theme by the ventures, and jack lord s iconic, nononsense mcgarrett. The leader of a team of officers who bring down criminals, secret agents, and crime rings, mcgarrett is also the character who brought us the shows famous catchphrase book em, danno.
Steve mcgarrett jack lord and danny danno williams james macarthur from the original hawaii five0 tv series from 19681980. Oct 29, 2010 james macarthur, who played danno, the boyishlooking but harddriving sidekick on the longrunning television detective show hawaii fiveo, died thursday. Each episode of hawaii fiveo began with the groovy theme song followed by about 50 minutes. With jack lord, james macarthur, kam fong, herman wedemeyer. See more ideas about hawaii five o, james macarthur and original tv series. The show starred jack lord as detective captain stephen steve mcgarrett, the head of a special state police task force in hawaii which was based on an actual unit that exi. Hawaii seems like such a peaceful place, but it has enough crime to sustain 12 years of the classic tv show hawaii fiveo. The nononsense mcgarrett gets plenty of opportunities to utter his classic catchphrase book em, danno as the team tangles with killers and other baddies.
Doversola portrays jack as down to earth, one who had a strong work ethic and was loyal to management. Mcgarrett nicknamed him danno and many episodes ended with mcgarrett saying book em danno, words that are then followed by the naming of a criminal offense. Famous catchphrase from the show was mcgarretts, book em, danno. Hawaii fiveo is an american police procedural drama series produced by cbs productions. The following information is excerpted from the jack lord biography at, and a fan website of jack lord at. The investigations of hawaii an elite branch of the hawaii state police answerable only to the. Born john joseph patrick ryan, he was a wellrounded kid, with early skills in painting. If you grew up with the series, you remember his saying, bookem danno, to his sidekick danny williams, played by james macarthur. Episodes often ended with detective steve mcgarret, the lead character played by jack lord, uttering what became a pop culture catch phrase. However, jack lord was pretty big deal playing the main badguy catcher in the series with the catchy theme song. 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. Mar 21, 2018 explore rgordon2656s board 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. Kam fong chun or kam fong, as he was billed on the show was.
Steve mcgarrett in hawaii fiveo, the longest continuously running police show in television history, has died. The offense occasionally was added after this phrase, for example, book em, murder one. The tragic last days of jack lord steve mcgarrett of hawaii. From 1968 to 1979 macarthur played cop sidekick danno to jack lord s steve mcgarrett on the five0 squad. Here are 15 things you never knew about hawaii fiveo. He was actor jack lord s body double for most of the. 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. If you watched the first five minutes of that show, you were hooked by immediate, intense drama. Like the music, featuring morton stevens popular theme song. The beautiful scenery, the action, suspense, romance, and all the wonderful adventures mcgarrett and danno had together.
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