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Magnum, P.I. S2E21 — The Elmo Ziller Story

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Magnum, P.I.•Season 2•Episode 21

The Elmo Ziller Story

7.3/10 · 437 votesMar 18, 198245 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

When Magnum encounters a guitar-playing, ten gallon hat wearer with a thick Texas drawl, who looks exactly like Higgins, he thinks he is being set up for a rip roaring gag.

Directed byMichael Vejar

Written byRobert Hamilton

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Cast5

Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck

Thomas Magnum

John Hillerman

John Hillerman

Jonathan Higgins

Roger E. Mosley

Roger E. Mosley

Terry 'TC' Calvin

Larry Manetti

Larry Manetti

Rick Wright

G

Gillian Dobb

Agatha Chumley

Crew3

M

Michael Vejar

Director

R

Robert Hamilton

Writer

P

Peter Salim

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Elmo Ziller Story" is episode 21 of Magnum, P.I. season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 437 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Vejar and written by Robert Hamilton, it aired on March 18, 1982.

Next: E22 · Three Minus Two Best of Season 2