Obit: They've closed the book on Danno

Subject: Obit: They've closed the book on Danno
From: EBarnacle
Date: 28 Oct 10 - 11:46 PM

"Hawaii Five-O" co-star James MacArthur died Thursday at age 72. The long-running TV series is known for a catchphrase directed at MacArthur's character, Danno.

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MacArthur acted in other arenas, including film.

He was the adopted son of a writer and a revered actress.

A revamped version of the TV series debuted this fall (video).

Subject: RE: Obit: They've closed the book on Danno
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Oct 10 - 12:56 AM

Should maybe add this to the famous (or not so famous) actor died.

James MacArthur was the adopted son of Helen Hayes and Charles MacArthur, a well-known playwright. He was one of those TV crushes of my youth. Loved him in the Disney Swiss Family Robinson film (also one that was better in my youth)

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: They've closed the book on Danno
From: Janie
Date: 29 Oct 10 - 01:11 AM

Yeh, Stilly, He and Michael Landon as Little Joe were my two big Junior High TV crushes.

Hawaii Five-O did not make it's debut until after I had pretty much stopped watching television. I can't recall if I perhaps caught an episode or two while visiting parents or not.

I knew he was the son of Helen Hayes, but not that he was adopted. I did catch him in the occasional movie over the years. He was a talented actor.

RIP

Subject: RE: Obit: They've closed the book on Danno
From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity
Date: 29 Oct 10 - 02:22 AM

I remember him as a kid, in 'Third Man on the Mountain'...I really liked him then...I guess he got out of here on time!

See Ya' Later, James!

GfS

Subject: RE: Obit: They've closed the book on Danno
From: Little Hawk
Date: 29 Oct 10 - 04:17 AM

Hmmm. He's in one of my songs...the "Book 'em, Dan'o!" phrase. I'll always remember that and the rousing theme music for "Hawaii Five-O".

Subject: RE: Obit: They've closed the book on Danno
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 29 Oct 10 - 09:07 PM

The new "Hawaii Five-O" lacks the Hawaiian "feel" of the old series. I have watched a couple, but they have made me wish for the old series.
Sorry to hear of MacArthur's passing.

(Jack Lord died over ten years ago. A fine artist as well as actor.)

Subject: RE: Obit: They've closed the book on Danno
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Oct 10 - 09:11 PM

My very first memory of him was in Third Man on the Mountain, too. Can't tell you anything about the movie, but I liked watching him and looked for him in other stuff. We really enjoyed Hawaii Five Oh. Sad he's gone so young.

Subject: RE: Obit: They've closed the book on Danno
From: olddude
Date: 29 Oct 10 - 09:14 PM

Wasn't he also John Boy on Spenders Mountain movie with Henry Fonda?

Subject: RE: Obit: They've closed the book on Danno
From: Ed T
Date: 29 Oct 10 - 09:58 PM

Could never figure out how he squeeled his car tires on grass and beach sand. I tried to reproduce it as a youth. It never worked out for me.

I also recall Zulu and Chin Ho.

Subject: RE: Obit: They've closed the book on Danno
From: wysiwyg
Date: 30 Oct 10 - 08:34 AM

First reaction: Those old shows' stars get OLD???

Second reaction: St. Peter as a concierge, "hiring" Danno. "Book 'em, Danno," as in send them to their room.

~Susan