To: Tribune7
I think John MacDonald had a lot more influence than some sceenwriters are willing to admit.
McGee's ghost can be seen in hundreds of works, if you look. Rockford Files, Magnum: P.I., Riptide, all of these shows and more owed their existance to the captain of the Busted Flush.
102 posted on
04/04/2004 5:08:13 PM PDT by
Long Cut
(Hell of a thing, killin' a man. You take away all he's got, and all he's ever gonna have)
To: All
Taking a break to do some errands. Back in a while, talk amongst yourselves!
105 posted on
04/04/2004 5:10:37 PM PDT by
Long Cut
(Hell of a thing, killin' a man. You take away all he's got, and all he's ever gonna have)
To: Long Cut
Magnum: P.I., You're absolutely right.
106 posted on
04/04/2004 5:11:51 PM PDT by
Tribune7
(Arlen Specter supports the International Crime Court having jurisdiction over US soldiers)
To: Long Cut; archy
I think John MacDonald had a lot more influence than some sceenwriters are willing to admit. McGee's ghost can be seen in hundreds of works, if you look. Rockford Files, Magnum: P.I., Riptide, all of these shows and more owed their existance to the captain of the Busted Flush.I agree. The late great John D. is probably the most ripped-off without credit writer in history.
118 posted on
04/04/2004 5:46:24 PM PDT by
Travis McGee
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