Comments on: Matt Roush Talks Hawaii Five-O

By: rocksister

rocksister — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:30:52 +0000

I became a f an of AO during Moonlight’s run. I can’t see him doing McGarrett. But I do know that he is tied up with CBS for a while, he can’t “jump ship” at this time . They have the cuffs on him, so to speak. And they want to get something out of his immense talent. I just don’t believe they have found the right vehicle in H5O. Moonlight was great before the writers’ strike. When it came back, it was drained of blood. Ha, couldn’t help it. But it was perfect for AO. It has a huge fan base; I believe CBS gave up on it way too soon.

By: JoJo

JoJo — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:09:58 +0000

Since the original H5-O was on almost 40 yrs. ago, times have changed so even if people watched the original over again, the technology alone makes it a different type of program. As far as people bashing or being nasty, I think it’s just a case of some of us willing to move on while others prefer to continue to do the opposite and dwell on the past and with that type of mindset, nothing that Alex will do from here on out will be acceptable and that is truly sad. To say that nothing will reach the level of “Moonlight” is not being fair to Alex – he is an actor and no actor wants to be defined by one character and that is a fact. Even those who have had success, i.e. weekly TV series want to do more. OMG- even Oprah is moving on after all this time. Whether you are in favor of an H5-O remake or not, this is what Alex is doing NOW and this is where the focus should be. All the hoping for the past apparently has not worked and has fallen on deaf ears. If H5-O is one of Nina Tassler and Co.’s baby, she will make sure it is successful. Her ego will not allow a failure and we do not want Alex to fail either.

By: rosemary

rosemary — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:58:42 +0000

of as to McGarrett.goes… hey for you to say he was it.. and yet well ifor me it was Danny.

of as to how this may play out is for right now as to say we can only wildly guess at best… who knows we all just more than might be very pleased indeed…

um, no offence and yet lets just wait and see shall we.. for as they say if of a bridge you’ve yet not crossed is just ahead of you and well you do not cross it.. how are you to really know of what you may of experienced and you’ll never know.

yet to each their own .. and yet as to Hawaii-5-0.. to say yet that it could of been another remake and well at least this is a very good one to try.. and we all have to try right?

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:42:55 +0000

Wubbywubby, who is being nasty and bashing?

By: wubbywubby

wubbywubby — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:37:55 +0000

This is a different thought. I did not know about the Rockford files on NBC.
Alex will do fine in whatever he is in, but I am one of those die hard Moonlight fans that won’t give up on a movie for the moment.

I also think that people should be allowed to say how they feel without someone else being nasty and bashing them for wanting more Moonlight of any type.

Can’t help that all, I just finished watching Moonlight for 8 hours on Sci Fi!

By: carol

carol — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:17:58 +0000

I seen in the TV Guide that Alex has been cast in Hawaii five-o, and the article didn’t even sound to sure about it being a hit. NBC is redoing Rockford Files, and I think Alex would be a great Jim Rockford, his personility is more like Rockfords then McGarrets. Maybe Alex should jump ship and go with NBC…I’ll bet Rockford’s Files will unfortunatley get a better rating even though we are all pulling for “our” Alex.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:46:23 +0000

I am not the least bit interested in watching the original, as I suspect will be the feeling of many new H5O viewers. Jack Lord may have been awesome but he does not appeal to me at all. The only thing that could get me to watch a cop show every week would have to be a very dynamic character who is easy on the eyes.. just being honest. Jack Lord doesn’t do it for me.

By: KD MCGARRETT

KD MCGARRETT — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:56:34 +0000

I don’t agree. I saw Knight Rider and the problem is they tried to make it more updated than the original with an unbelievably updated KITT. I am sure that they will revert back to this and re-boot the entire concept.

When the new Five-O pilot is broadcast, it will pique people’s curiosity about the original and when they see Jack Lord and the original cast, they will realize that this new version could not hold a torch to it. They shouldn’t have re-booted but continued the concept with a connection to McGarrett.

If you haven’t seen the original, go to CBS website and check it out.

Alex’O has big boots to fill. Good actor, but let’s see…

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:49:04 +0000

That is why I think CBS needs to remake HFO for a completely new audience. I have never seen one episode of the old show since I was a child when it aired. To me, it would never make a difference if Alex measures up to Jack Lord because I have no basis of comparison. I think there are plenty of potential fans who never saw the original. Personally I think Knight Rider was such a flop because they did try to make it like the original and it was too cheesy for a modern audience.

By: KD MCGARRETT

KD MCGARRETT — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:42:02 +0000

Alex is a Good actor, but should have quit CBS after the way he was side-saddled, but sorry cannot see him as McGarrett. Either he is desperate or he has something on CBS. You cannot just expect to fit in “hand in glove” into an iconic role.

Steve McGarrett was believable due to Jack Lord, but a re-boot is not going to appeal to an existing fan base. I have tried and tried to be open about this, but he doesn’t come across as craggy or tenacious. Another one that will die like Knight Rider.