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May 8, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 8, 1988 - Final Episode of Magnum P.I. Airs.

On this day May 8, 1988, the final episode of Magnum P.I. aired on CBS, concluding one of the most iconic television series of the 1980s. The show starred Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, a private investigator living in a guest house on a luxurious Hawaiian estate, complete with fast cars, gorgeous scenery, and plenty of action.

Magnum P.I. ran for eight seasons with a total of 162 episodes and became known for its mix of adventure, mystery, and moments of surprising emotional depth. The...

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