(Re)Book-em Danno

[Paisley]

Sorry, I haven't seen any episodes of the new version for a few weeks. I've been on a dancing/Death Note kick.

How did a skinny, hypoglycemic anime dude eclipse Alex O'Laughlin? I guess he appealed to my intellect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKgyQf4Se9c

 

[Michael Carter]

It was reported earlier today that James MacArthur died. He was 72.

RIP Danno.

 

[Nathan Dodge]

It was reported earlier today that James MacArthur died. He was 72.

RIP Danno.

Two years ago I wrote James MacArthur with the usual fan-type email and he was kind enough to respond. "Jimmy Mac" came off as a down-to-earth kind of guy, which I'm sure is a rarity in showbiz.

 

[Nathan Dodge]

Before this past Monday's episode, the new Five-O put up this brief tribute to the late James MacArthur. I switched off the TV as the episode itself started, but I did see the tribute.

 

[Paisley]

Civil rights enthusiasts may be offended by the new McGarrett's blasting an air horn in a suspect's ear during an interrogation--after making the guy take his own "Date Rape" drug cocktail, of course.

I found it delightful. (Not that that should be standard operating procedure in real life.)

Readers (outside of Canada) may see the episode and judge for themselves:

http://www.cbs.com/video/video.php?pid=ES7etOPbU2txOn6ee_wsAwGy8smYfbXa

 

[Argee]

They have been talking about McGarretts Grandfather who died on the Arizona in the last 2 episodes. In this last one it was revealed that he was named Steve also. I have a gut feeling that we're going to have a flashback episode this year.

 

[Paisley]

Total Wish Fulfillment Writing?

Let's count the ways:

Danno, who is a devoted father and totally blameless in the breakup of his marriage and whose ex is a shrew.
Hot chick who loves football, undresses in one episode and snogs Danno.
Another chick (Steve's sister) who announces she going to have lots of sex.

I paused, then forgot about, the last episode to watch more Death Note mashups.

 

[Nathan Dodge]

From watching Hawaii Five-Zero, one would think the only villains in this world are Russians and East Europeans. Everyone else is so good and pure, which is of course keeping in line with new Danno's "left wing mouthpiece" characterization. If the new show wants to "push the envelope" why not do an episode about a crazed Imam? Or an ex-Black Panther-type '60s radical blowing stuff up? Perhaps even a Hawaiian serial killer! How 'bout a former vigilante-turned Rabbi who comes out of retirement for one last civil rights violation? Oh wait, that last one might earn the vigilante a spot on the team...

 

[Lincsong]

Good one Nathan. No bad Moslems in this show. What's up with the bad Slavics?? bhahhhahahahahaha

Anyway, I see that the Wo Fat character was introduced at the end of this week's episode.

 

[Brian Sheridan]

While I enjoy the show (setting aside the problems of a police force basically acting like fascists), if it were not for coincidences, they would never solve any cases. Every show it seems that it is by accident they are told something that helps them find the bad guys.

 

[Lincsong]

Good observation Brian. They really aren't investigating crimes. Sort of like a blind squirrel finding some nuts.

 

[Lincsong]

If you noticed, in the original, Five-0's headquarters was in Iolani Palace. The new Five-O's headquarters is across the street in another historical building, Aliiolani Hale, the site of the Hawaii State Supreme Court.

 

[Lincsong]

I see that Wo-Fat has made a second appearance. This time on the golf course with a Yakuza.

 

[Brian Sheridan]

I see that Wo-Fat has made a second appearance. This time on the golf course with a Yakuza.

It's cool the subtle way they are bringing Wo-Fat into the storyline. I also like Mark Dacascos. Looking forward to seeing what will happen.

 

[Lincsong]

Did you catch Al Harrington last week? OMG, he looks terrible; a big fat, old man. Doesn't look a thing like he did in the original series or even when he was performing in Waikiki 15 years ago. Sad. No, pitiful. Way too much poi for that guy.

 

[Lincsong]

I hope tonight is a new episode.

 

[Chasseur]

Yeah they were always doing filming when I was driving by that building downtown... Not watched the show yet, just doesn't draw me in...

 

[Lincsong]

The storylines are kind of jagged.

 

[Chasseur]

I think the preview where I head Grace Park speak worse pidgin than I can manage (and I can't) probably turned me off. "... and... er.. ma wave... Brah...yeah"

 

[Lincsong]

That's really stupid that they have her do that. But then again the guys they have speaking pidgin speak it just as bad as her. It's as though they found some Punahou grads at an acting school and gave them some bit parts.