Thursday, October 28, 2010

"Book 'em, Danno" - James MacArthur Dies


The original Hawaii Five-O aired 1968 - 1980, And though we haven't seen a new episode of the show for more than 30 years, the expression, "Book 'em, Danno" is as fresh now as it was a generation ago. In the picture, Danno is on the right, Steve McGarret (Jack Lord) is on the left.

Danno, Detective Danny Williams, played by James MacArthur, died today in Florida - natural causes, he was 72.

MacArthur was the adopted son of Helen Hayes, considered by many to be the first lady of the American Theater. There's a Broadway theater named in her honor.

MacArthur had many acting roles, beginning with several Disney films.

Good actor, good man...he will be missed!