You are almost as big of a throwback as Tom Selleck himself!The intro song was cool, the Ferrari was cooler, and Tom Selleck's mustache was coolest of all. But yes, the show was about as exciting as watching hair grow.
I never saw Selleck as anything formidable. It really was that mustache that made him a hit I think.
Selleck is not particularly formidable, though I think he's a decent actor from what I've seen of his movie work. What makes him cool is his utter refusal to take himself too seriously. He's very aware of what he is and his limitations and his comfort with that knowledge gives him a disarming appeal.
Don't forget Zues and Apollo! The two coolest dogs on TV...They put Lassie and the littlest hobo to shame. They're part of the reason why I got Mercedes (my dobermans name).
He did pretty well in In & Out. And no 'stache.
The best Magnum PI episode...
I've always wanted to have a pair of Yorkshire Terriors named Zeus and Apollo.