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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 (----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
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