In an interview with CBR, Stephen Hill talks Magnum P.I.'s unexpected cancellation, TC's military background, and the new season's arc.
Stephen Hill: I was told two days before we got canceled that we would probably get two seasons. During the pandemic, everything was taking forever to be delivered. I had ordered a new cover for my couch. I was on my way to go get that. It was actually at a place at the docks, right next to the Magnum helicopter's hangar. I was told we got canceled at the same time I'm looking at it. I can see it in my rearview, the Magnum P.I. helicopter. I was like, ''Oh my God. This is ridiculous. I can't believe this is happening.'' It was very surreal. An immediate sadness washed over me and the other cast members. Luckily, it was a false ending, and we're back.
Getting the call to come back was incredible. I was privy to everything. I knew what all the fans were doing. I am very responsive to all the fans behind the scenes. They let me know they were doing the billboard in Times Square. They let me know they were sending a couple of thousand leis to NBC. I also knew the higher-ups, the executives of the show, were working day and night to bring the show back, as well. There was always hope for us. I am very grateful for the people behind the scenes who worked very hard to bring us back.
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