Leta Powell Drake Interview with John Hillerman (April 1984)

[@jacksonreid6412]

I got a handwritten letter from John Hillerman after I sent him a happy birthday letter for his 82 birthday. It read: Jackson- Thanks for the birthday remembrance. You are a very thoughtful young man. I am pleased you Enjoy ‘Magnum.’ He was a cool guy.

[@peterkeogh6428]

Awesome 👌

[@stevel6943]

That is a cool story, something to treasure.

[@Mark-cv9cd]

I had no idea he was American! I'm from London and can say he really nailed that English, upper class accent. Loved the character and the show Magnum PI. Also great in Blazing Saddles. RiP

[@marko7843]

He was from TEXAS!!!

[@Chilliwack56]

RIP........it was the entire cast of Magnum that made it what it was and Higgins was a major part of that.

[@AviatorJohn70]

RIP! Magnum P.I. was an outstanding show with a great cast!

[@peterkeogh6428]

Agreed best show ever in my opinion 👍

[@sparkmanuk]

It was great!

[@1jackvalley580]

I had the opportunity to meet John, he was such a great guy. He is missed, RIP🙏

[@billymadison5799]

He seems like he would be a nice person Magnum PI was one of the best shows

[@1jackvalley580]

@@billymadison5799 Yes John Hillerman was really a nice guy. When I was in Waimanalo Hawaii, I happened to stop where they were filming which was right next door to the Magnum PI- Robin Masters Estate, where there was a big open yard next to the tennis court they talk about on the TV show. I hung out for the day watching them film the episode called "Foiled Again" and was able to meet both John Hillerman and Tom Selleck. The big give away that they were filming there was the Robin Masters estate sits right next to a road and I saw the helicopter and the Island Hoppers multicolored van sitting across the road from the estate. It was a fun day that I will always remember. The Robin Masters estate unfortunately was bulldozed down over a year ago. Some guy purchased the estate, had it bulldozed and had 3 homes built on the property for a major investment. Kind of 😔 sad for the Magnum PI fans

[@krisa990]

It always felt strange to hear John (Higgins) Hillerman without the trademark british accent...rip ,John Hillerman was a major part of Magnum PI.. Its just so much him to speak british english..a very good actor ..

[@Vikashar]

Even without the accent, he speaks with the careful eloquence and enunciation of a refined British gentleman. He also looks that way, stereotypically. There is just nothing about him that makes me think Texan

[@friedchickenicedtea]

@@Vikashar I can hear a slight drawl. It sounded like when he studied to be an actor that he had to take the "South out of his mouth."

[@Vikashar]

@@friedchickenicedtea That sounds sexy

[@deibertmichael]

He was a fantastic actor. I watched to see him as much a Magnum.

[@christopherblade5984]

Wow this is fabulous. I always loved that show growing up and still do today. R.I.P. John Hillerman sir.

[@womblesofwimbledon]

Splendid work old chap! A great career in acting and of course you will always be Johnathan Quaill Higgins the Third, Major Domo! Now you can truly say, "Oh My God !!!!!!" Magnum ! Rest in peace my fellow thespian for are we not all actors in the game of life.

[@Brentford-rf5sh]

He even sounds English in this interview! He appears more British than most Brits - and I'm British too!

[@MeMeVoyageOf]

Yet, he was a Texan!

[@16jarus]

The great John Benedict Hillerman (December 20, 1932 - November 9, 2017), the American actor, who portrayed Jonathan Quayle Higgins III on the hit television series, Magnum P.I. Hillerman served four years in the United States Air Force (1953-1957), in a wing of the Strategic Air Command, and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He became interested in acting after working with a theatrical group in Fort Worth, Texas, during his service.

[@jamespage1075]

Such a great actor. He nails every part hes in on my fav show Magnum P. I. One of a kind. He left a great legacy and will be missed. R. I. P

[@orangepower1975]

RIP John "Higgins" Hillerman

[@NatalieRabuzin]

Funny how John hillerman played Johnathan..and Tom selleck played Thomas...

[@Rash_Situation]

OH! MY! GOD! : ) Thank you.

[@belgianoutdooradventures7144]

I still miss the show...very sad they never made a comeback

[@stefaneriksson3961]

John Hillerman was a great actor and a wonderful person. More british in his acting style than most british actors. God bless him!

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

I miss him. Great actor.

[@liznorth4028]

Lovely!

[@Gabagool101]

He’s one of the few Americans actors that pulled off a proper English accent.

[@SJHFoto]

Exactly

[@ThaiSoup39]

Damned good show, old boy

[@marko7843]

I want to go back then..........

[@1969EType]

Oh yesssss! Yes! Why...this reminds me of the time I was serving in Her Majesty's 754th Fusiliers. Our base was in Lahore...in Central Punjab. And of course the local punjabis were simply inspired cricket players and we enjoyed many well contested matches.

[@mounirgaba8314]

The best

[@grumpymcfudge9616]

Didnt even know he was a yank RIP sir higgy

[@turkeyman27534]

Watch him Blazing Saddles. He sounds Texan in that

[@horseman528]

The character clash and comradery between Higgens and Magnum made that show popular. Higgens was the straight guy all prim and proper and Magnum was the slob and cut up. Kind of like Laurel and Hardy.

[@chrisreal1541]

I cant tell if he is doing his British accent here.

[@Gabagool101]

It’s like a mix

[@bencooper1764]

oh my GOD

[@Darth77Pimp]

Higgie baby

[@KekeElBecko]

Wonderful! I'm English, and John Hillerman did fool me. Yes, the Higgins character was overly pompous, but I never thought that an Englishman wouldn't play that role. They also imbued him with decency. There are historical links between the south-west of England and Texas.

[@JR-bj3uf]

I want to speak like John Hillerman.

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

Blazing Saddles.. Chinatown..

[@giovannicordone1779]

Ho my good

[@garymangan312]

higgy

[@Tele3C]

she flirt whit higgins 😀

[@NatalieRabuzin]

Wouldn't help her as he is gay...

[@robertrosejr1]

Miss Higgins

[@kendallrivers1119]

Really? You're gonna come here and disrespect this man like that? The only Higgins that exists is John Hillerman, forget that thing on CBS now lol.

[@muddobber6863]

Lol he even did the fake accent in this interview.

[@Chillednfunked]

Horrible to hear him with an American accent, a British accent suited him much better

[@bandaznijo]

I was in love with him. he is cute I am gay

[@NatalieRabuzin]

He was gay as well...