The timeless “Magnum P.I.” duo, Tom Selleck, 78, and Larry Manetti, 75, reunite 35 years after they last shared the screen. Here’s what we know about Manetti’s surprise cameo and the latest season of NBC’s Blue Bloods.
The Big Cameo
Larry Manetti was spotted alongside the Blue Bloods cast for his guest appearance in the hit TV show and shared a reunion moment with his Magnum P.I. co-star and “Blue Bloods” actor, Tom Selleck.
Instagram Announcements
The news came recently when Donnie Wahlberg shared a picture of the cast of Blue Bloods together with the legendary duo, captioned, “#MagnumMonday! It’s a mini Magnum PI reunion on the set of #BlueBloods this week, with guest star Larry Manetti & Tom Selleck — together again.
The Magnum 4
While 2 of the Magnum 4 can be seen smiling in the picture, the other two actors, Roger E. and John Hillerman, both of whom have passed away, were also remembered in the caption, “Wishing the late greats, Roger E. Mosley & John Hillerman could be here, too.”
All Smiles
Manetti, 75, and Selleck, 78, both actors looked delighted in the cast shot announcing the former’s cameo.
The ‘Blue Bloods’ Cast
Other Blue Bloods members who shared the frame with the two iconic actors were Vanessa Ray, Bridget Moynahan, Andrew Terraciano, and Will Estes.
Dressed To Impress
Tom Selleck grabbed the attention in his black button-down shirt paired with a gray vest, while Manetti made an equally cool impression in his beige cardigan topped with a brown jacket and black scarf around his neck.
A Commanding Appearance
TVLine learned that in the latest season of Blue Bloods, Manetti would be playing a retired cop, Sam Velucci, who holds at gunpoint the culprit who sold fentanyl-laced pills to his grandson.
May Or May Not Be Seen Together
From this revelation, it seems like the two past co-stars may not be sharing the screen together, but we’ve got our fingers crossed for their on-screen reunion.
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A Reunion After 35 Years
This reunion marks the first time since the CBS drama Magnum P.I. that the co-stars have reunited again.
A Peep Into ‘Magnum P.I.’
The series revolved around Thomas Sullivan Magnum, played by Tom Selleck, a private investigator who handpicks his own cases for investigation. Manetti, on the other hand, played the role of Orville ‘Rick” Wright, who was a bar owner in the show.
A Look Back At John Hillerman
John Hillerman, who played Jonathan Higgins in the show, passed away in 2017 at the age of 84.
A Look Back At Roger Mosley
The 4th member of the Magnum 4, Theodore ‘T.C’ Calvin, played by Roger Mosley, passed away in 2022 at the age of 83.
An Unfortunate Accident
Roger Mosley was rushed to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following an auto accident, where the Los Angeles-born actor passed away.
A ‘Magnum Reboot’
Following his role as Wright, the bar owner, Larry Manetti, made a guest cameo in the Magnum P.I. Reboot as Nicky “The Kid” Demarco.
Another Appearance
Moreover, rumor is that Manetti is all set to reappear in Magnum P.I. on the show’s first season on NBC.
A Reboot Guy
The Magnum P.I. Reboot wasn’t the only reboot Manetti decided to elevate with his performance. He revived his role as Nicky “The Kid” Demarco on the reboot of Hawaii Five-O as well.
‘Blue Bloods’ At 13!
Blue Bloods is now in its 13th season, and the popular cop drama is all set to return to the screens for a 14th season as well.
In The Top 5
The show is currently in the Top 5 of the scripted series on CBS and the highlight of the network’s lineup for Friday.
The CBS Pride
The production of the show is carried by CBS Studios, and the actor’s performances accompanied by the show’s stellar ratings, have made Blue Bloods a major money-maker for the Studio.
