New Show For TS?

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wdm · #1 Post by **wdm** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:46 pm

Just found this. Looks like TS may be back in the saddle.

Tom Selleck and his bushy mustache could be returning to television.

The 65-year-old actor, is apparently near a deal to play the lead in gritty CBS cop-drama pilot, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Can anything be more Irish-appropriate than a good cop drama?

If the deal goes through, Selleck will play the "handsome confident and highly commended" NYPD chief-of-police who lives in Brooklyn with his his father -- the ex-chief (Len Carlou). That's a lot of cops in one house, but bonus points for the fact that Selleck's mustache will be needed for the role.

The lower-key but supremely talented Donnie Wahlberg will play Selleck's son who is also a detective.

It goes without saying this is a welcome television return for a true icon -- his first since taking over the lead on NBC's "Las Vegas" on the show's final season. Television viewers might have a hard time forgetting Selleck for his memorable turn as the Dr. Richard Burke on "Friends." A classic comedic return appropriately heralded at the time.

And there was a not-so-little show called "Magnum P.I."

But either way, word of Selleck's return coming on St. Pattrick's Day should be toasted with a pint of Guinness at the closest cop-friendly bar. Try to get some foam on your upper lip.

#2 Post by **Styles Bitchley** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:53 pm

Interesting. What's the source?

Danno · #3 Post by **Danno** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:55 pm

Tom Selleck and his bushy mustache could be returning to television.

Lol. I wonder if one agent manages them both...

(Is that a dad joke?)

wdm · #4 Post by **wdm** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:38 pm

There are several references to this story. I googled Tom Selleck news and found it.

Sam · #5 Post by **Sam** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:42 pm

Here is a link.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/con ... 5b077c8c7f

IKnowWhatYoureThinking · Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:43 pm

I hope this materializes. I'd love to see TS in a new series.

#7 Post by **J.J. Walters** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:26 am

Ooh, this could be good! Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green were heavily involved with The Sopranos, one of the best TV shows of all time! What fun it would be to see Selleck back on CBS full time.

I can't help but thinking, however, that would be the final nail in the coffin for the Magnum P.I. movie with the original cast. Between this gig, the Jesse Stone movies, theatrical movies, there just wouldn't be enough time (or energy) for the big guy.

MACattack · #8 Post by **MACattack** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:40 am

Sounds like a great show. After it airs, we should have a segment where MPI fans can discuss this new serial.

Jake · #9 Post by **Jake** » Wed May 19, 2010 9:48 pm

I just saw that CBS cancelled six shows, and mentioned making room for a new crime drama starring Tom Selleck. I guess that it is official. The article also mentioned Donnie Wahlberg would be playing his son.

BobBlusoe · #10 Post by **BobBlusoe** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:16 am

This is great except for the fact I only get NBC

And I was hoping that against all odds that TS would have a role on the upcoming Law & Order: Los Angeles.

Ah well; I'll get the dvds from netflix later.

Miss Q · #11 Post by **Miss Q** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:49 am

He was in NYC a frew months back filming scenes..

rats, I found out to late...

SelleckLover · #12 Post by **SelleckLover** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 3:19 am

See my post for Sunday, June 6, 2010 here:
http://magnum-mania.com/Forum/viewtopic ... &start=530