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Magnum's Naval brass bell
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:38 pm
by only looking
Hey guys, does anyone know other than in season 's "Mad dogs and englishmen" can you see a pretty close shot of the naval bell in Magnum's bedroom? It looks like a 7"or 8" tall bell that I think reads S S HONOLULU 1887? Anyone else know?
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:22 am
by only looking
I found out some info. there was a USS HONOLULU in 1937 so maybe the lighting and with this information I can now figure out what the bell says. Now figuring out the size. Does anyone here do good clear screen caps? If so cany anyone post a few of the bell. I know there's a good one at the end of season 6's "Mad dogs and Englishmen" when Higgins is in bed and Magnum comes in with the lads..it shows the size and type. I thought about emailing the photo along to some places that sell bells and see what they come up with?
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:27 am
by N1095A
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:51 am
by rubber chicken
The only screenshots I happen to have of the bell, besides those from Mad Dogs and Englishmen (6.14), are from Murder by Night (7.14). The bell appears at 45:25.

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:36 pm
by only looking
Thanks guys, I think that the bell is attached to a 4 X 4 so that might give me a little reference to the size of the bell. I just need the shot where he's waking up Higgins in Mad dogs and Englishmen...the stand isn't very well stained. Probably a quick prop they threw up.
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:17 am
by Agatha
Higgins wakes Thomas up with that brass bell in The Arrow That Is Not Aimed, too, but I don't remember how close the shot is. Only that poor Thomas is essentially annihilated by the sound because he's been drinking sake with Tozan! Very funny scene!!
Hope this helps...

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:39 am
by rubber chicken
Here's a few from Mad Dogs and Englishmen (6.14).

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:56 am
by rubber chicken
Thanks for the tip about
The Arrow That is Not Aimed Agatha. Watching the scene just now, I see Higgins first woke up Magnum with a small triangle, rather politely, and then on his way out he rang the bell, quite loudly.

Here's two screenshots...

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:55 am
by Agatha
Are screenshots difficult,
rubber chicken? It would be fun to see a screenshot just a second past the second screen shot that was in your message. Does that make sense? Not a particularly good view of the bell but the smile on Higgins' face is priceless!!
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:09 am
by Italian Ice
Screen shots are easy if you're watching on a computer. All I have to do (with my Mac anyway) is pause the scene and snap a picture. Stay tuned for an upcoming game called "Name That Episode"
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:55 am
by rubber chicken
Here ya go Agatha...

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:31 pm
by Agatha
Sounds fun,
Italian Ice!! I'll be gone this morning but will check back to see what you're up to as soon as I get home!! I suppose you're choosing very obscure screen shots....hmmmm!! Can't wait!!

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:36 pm
by Agatha
Thanks,
rubber chicken!! Isn't that a delicious and devious smile? I love it!! And the bell still shows up, too!!
This is one of those episodes where I really enjoy the interactions between Higgins and Thomas.

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:02 pm
by IKnowWhatYoureThinking
I'm looking forward to the contest as well. It should be lots of fun!
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:47 pm
by only looking
Thanks guys!

I too love that scene. I also liked how Magnum and Higgins banter over the years.