MacGyver

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The 2,442 users who count themselves as MacGyver fans have written a total of 94 reviews.

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MacGyver is a different kind of hero: he doesn't use weapons, he's afraid of heights, and he's an expert at making complicated machines out of ordinary things quickly. He works in the employ of The Phoenix Foundation, a think tank dedicated to improving mankind. Pete Thornton gave MacGyver his assignments,... more »

MacGyver is a different kind of hero: he doesn't use weapons, he's afraid of heights, and he's an expert at making complicated machines out of ordinary things quickly. He works in the employ of The Phoenix Foundation, a think tank dedicated to improving mankind. Pete Thornton gave MacGyver his assignments, occasionally getting involved himself or lending Foundation resources for MacGyver's various personal endeavors. Another sometimes accomplice was Jack Dalton, a long-time friend with a penchant for getting himself into trouble and relying on MacGyver for helping him out of it. MacGyver also had an archenemy, Murdoc, who sought to kill MacGyver many times, often through the use of ruses and elaborate traps. MacGyver's first name was a secret until the final season, when we learned just why he chose not to use it.
MacGyver was produced by Henry Winkler/John Rich productions in association with Paramount Television.less «

• Just curious -- what was your favorite MacGyver episode?

  I forget what season this episode was in, but it is my favorite. The one where MacGyver dreams he's in ancient England and learns his name is Angus. It is like a medieval fantasy with MacGyver in it. SO what's your fav? Just curious...

  I forget what season this episode was in, but it is my favorite. The one where MacGyver dreams he's in ancient England and learns his name is Angus. It is like a medieval fantasy with MacGyver in it. SO what's your fav? Just curious...less «

  HallowHearted Last online Nov 9, 2007
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• MacGyver movie?

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• Did Murdoc ever really die?

  What do y'all think? Did he really die in "Strictly Business", or where we left hanging with the ghost of christmas past... or Ghost of Hitman past?

  What do y'all think? Did he really die in "Strictly Business", or where we left hanging with the ghost of christmas past... or Ghost of Hitman past? less «

  Budoshi Last online 15 hrs, 54 mins ago
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  10 Perfect

  It's magic... hide « show »

  I remember when I was around 10. We were playing outside. Nothing could disturb our game, everyone was having fun. Then there was the signal, "McGyver is on TV", someone shouts.That's it.Everyone running to their houses to watch their hero. A man who is not a superhero, not particularly strong, he doesn't like to kill, he does not use weapons. But he does things that to everyone looked like magic. The show was nothing special technically, you can even say that it had some serious flaws. But honestly, who cares. I didn't care then, I certainly don't care now. Its amazing originality and the charisma of the leading man did the trick. Richard Dean gave life to one of the most likable characters ever created. If you add to that the supporting cast of his friends and villains, all together they create a miraculous result. This show is the perfect example that no special effects and sound effects and other technical issues cannot replace an ideal casting,its chemistry and a really original story. Violence is not the key to everything, just use your brain.Thanks for the lessons Mac.

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  stath1977 Added Mar 19, 2009 All my reviews
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  8.5 Great

  Who hasn't said "I need a Paperclip, Rubber Band, and Toilet Paper Tube." hide « show »

  This show was extremely influential during its time and became a classic no one will forget who has seen the show. MacGyver has been one of my top ten hero's since i was a kid, even if he did have a ridiculous mullet. It was a show that you continuously wanted more of, with all of his tiny solutions to enormous problems its no wonder why you cant help love the show. These simple solutions involve the tiniest of objects, from paperclips, to rubber bands, MacGyver shows us the simplest solutions can be the best. Makes me wish that i could use such simple objects to solve everyday tasks.

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  Theophylaktos Added Jan 2, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  awesome show, always a favorite hide « show »

  okay, yes, admittedly the last season was not perfect... but the show as a whole is a classic. It showed us a new style of special agent.... i have to address the negative post which was put on this page.. the poster admits that he has not watched the show:
  
  ----don't review a show if you haven't watched it------
  
  seriously, if you don't research, you can't go and bash a show... i have heard legitimate arguements on why people don't like macgyver, yours: "my mum said it was a bunch of episodes which were all the same" is not a legitimate reason to give a show a negative review.... seriously though, if you watch this show, and you actually watch more than a few episodes, you'll realize that while they are similar, they all have something different to offer the viewer.

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  noway746 Added Dec 14, 2008 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  Best TV show of the 80s (or darn close) hide « show »

  I absolutely loved MacGyver back in the day and I still do now. There isn't really a show on tv nowadays that you can say is the new Macgyver or like the show. I will always call Richard Dean Anderson MacGyver and not by his real name. He will always be MacGyver to me. I loved him though on Stargate til he pulled out of doing the FINAL season. That kinda ticked me off. But oh well. MacGyver is a brillant show and the cast was amazing. I'm so glad the whole series is on DVD... I just hope the 2 movies will be released soon and not stuck in a complete series boxset.

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  RockMusicChick Added Sep 21, 2008 All my reviews
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  9.5 Superb

  My thoughts on MacGyver hide « show »

  I loved this show when I was a teenager. I watched it every chance I got. I loved how each episode was original and unique. My favorite thing about it was how MacGyver used his mind and know how to beat the bad guys every week. This show also had a lot of heart. The characters were great, and always carrying in some way. I truly miss this show. It also seemed to have a moral imbedded in the storyline somewhere. Never a week went by that I did noty watch it. I truly loved this show, and wish I could see it again.

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