Magnum P.I. Wasn't Even Trying At The End

Since I'm not a Magnum P.I. aficionado (and honestly, who is?) I can't say for certain that this clip was from the end of the show's run. But it's pretty obvious that this scene was written when the writer's clearly did not give two shits about how they were going to get Magnum and Higgins out of a tight jam. Every show goes downhill at the end, but this has to be the best/worst example of ditching a plot just so you can make it to Happy Hour.

I imagine the writer meeting went something like this:

Head Writer: OK, so, the old lady pulls a gun on Magnum. Then what?

Writer #1: Uhhh, what if Magnum didn't drop his gun. And then pulls it on her.

Head Writer: Sure. Then what? (checks his watch.)

Writer #2: What if the lady tells the bird...whatshisname...Merlin to attack Magnum. (taps foot impatiently)

Writer #1: (audibly sighs.) Sure. Then what if...uhh...Higgins does some weird bird call to get the bird off Magnum.

Head Writer: OK, then what if TC is flying by in his helicopter and the bird gets caught in the blades or something. Then he could say some funny kicker like "Uh oh!" "Did I do that?" or some shit.

Writer #3 Who Just Got Hired: Wait, what? The bird just flies into the helicopter that's way up in the sky? What?

Writer #2: What if he says "Whoops!"?

Head Writer: Sounds great. See you guys Monday.

via uniquedaily.com