![]() or whoever, was giving us a hard time because of the violence of the show. Their were some groups at the time, I don’t know if it was the P.T.A. LM: That was a big push from the star of the show, Robert Conrad. HC: What is the inside scoop on why the network or the production company wanted to change ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ from a World War 2 action show in Season One to more of a character driven, almost comedic show in Season Two? So after the pilot the call came in to ‘bring that kid Manetti in, let’s see what he’s got.’ I used, as I said before, my street instincts and that’s how I got Bobby Boyle on the show. But the part of Robert Boyle that was portrayed in the pilot wasn’t portrayed to the standards of their liking. It was just one of those things, the whole world can’t love you. Cannell and the NBC network, and they just weren’t solid on me. LM: I went up for the show on three different occasions, to read and audition in front of Stephen J. HC: You were not in the pilot in the role you played on ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep.’ What were the circumstances of you getting the nod to play the role after that original actor? Initially, Bob Conrad told me to get a pair of elevator boots and a haircut. LM: He was a sweet, dear man and a terrific help, along with Irv Kupcinet, who was also a big help. Did he give you any advice once you moved to Los Angeles and began auditioning? HC: Another Chicagoan, actor Robert Conrad, preceded you in the business and got you going. I think I used a lot of my traditions, tenacity and memories from there in my acting. ![]() Through my upbringing, and hanging around with some pretty tough characters there, you learn both sides of the track. LM: I grew up mainly around Chicago Avenue and Sacramento there, that was not an easy street. HC: What is it about your early years in Chicago that shapes your personality and acting character? But it was Chip Silverman, who came to me and that’s what kicked it off. Larry Manetti: There were just so many people asking so many questions about the show that it got to the point where I just through the towel in and said I’m going to write the book. : Recently you re-released ‘Aloha Magnum.’ What motivated you initially to write the book about ‘Magnum, P.I.’? Was it the enjoyment of re-telling the stories? spoke to Manetti recently, who had some great insights on the TV game for actors in the 1970s, and of course the insider dish on Magnum, Bob Conrad and on the casino floor with the great Frank Sinatra. Photo Credit: Universal Studio Home Entertainment Mosely and John Hillerman in ‘Magnum, P.I.’ He recently re-released the book, which is available through his website, .Ī Cast of Magnum: Larry Manetti, Tom Selleck, Roger E. In 1999, he sat down to write about his adventures in Aloha, Magnum. Between TV guest roles and film parts he caught the attention of the producers of Magnum P.I., and portrayed club owner and Magnum friend Rick Wright for the entire series run. ![]() ![]() His connection to another Chicagoan, Robert Conrad, landed him on the series “Baa Baa Black Sheep”. Manetti was born in Chicago and as an actor headed to Hollywood in 1972. CHICAGO – Where would Thomas Sullivan Magnum had been without his trusty sidekick Rick Wright? Chicago-born Larry Manetti was Rick Wright on “Magnum P.I,” and has just re-released his book of memories with the show, “Aloha, Magnum.” ![]()
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