Tom Selleck is a Hollywood legend, beloved for his roles in iconic shows like "Blue Bloods" and "Magnum, P.I." But while the latter show brought him worldwide fame, there's a peculiar twist: he refuses to call it by its full title. Why does Selleck insist on calling his breakout show "Magnum", and why does he have such a strong aversion to the "P.I."?
A "Horrible" Title and a Vow Against Its Use
The reason lies in Selleck's time spent in Hawaii before "Magnum, P.I." began filming. He had a deep understanding of the local customs and realized the implications of the show's title: "PI" in Hawaii was often used as a derogatory term for Filipinos.
"They called me and said, ‘The studio wants to change the title. They want to call it Magnum, P.I.’ I said, ‘That’s a horrible title.’ I had been in Hawaii for a while during the actors’ strike at the time, and PI is a [local] derogatory term for a Philippine islander. I have vowed to never call it that. The show’s called Magnum," Selleck revealed in an interview with Esquire.
A Principled Stand That Endured the Test of Time
Selleck's stance wasn't just a passing whim. He firmly stood by his principles, refusing to use the title despite the show's immense popularity and his own subsequent success.
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