"Magnum, P.I." (TV Series 1980–1988) was not created by TV producer and script writer Stephen J. Cannell. The TV series "Magnum, P.I." is one that makes the most of its Hawaiian setting. It sends private eye Thomas Magnum (Tom Selleck) all over Oahu righting wrongs. He at least does this when he isn't dealing with security at the posh estate (dubbed Robin's Nest) of absentee owner, and celebrated-but-unseen author, Robin Masters. Magnum will often find himself clashing with and asking for help from stuffy British butler Higgins (John Hillerman), T.C. (Roger E. Mosley), and Rick (Larry Manetti), buddies from Magnum's days in the military. They help him out with many of his cases. In the series, Magnum is provided nearly unlimited use of many of Masters' luxury items, including a Ferrari.

"Magnum, P.I." is a crime drama TV series that was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson. The executive producers include: Bellisario, Larson, and Selleck.

The producers were Rick Weaver, Tom Greene, Andrew Schneider, and Douglas Weaver. The series had its first-run broadcast on the American TV network CBS. "Magnum, P.I." consistently ranked in the top 20 U.S. TV programs in the Nielsen ratings during the first 5 years of its original run, finishing as high as No. 3 for the 1982–83 season.

Cannell (1941 – 2010) was a TV producer and writer who created and often wrote astute and exciting episodes for "The Rockford Files" (1974), "The A-Team" (1983), and "Wiseguy" (1987).

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