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  • Hawaii Five-O The Big Kahuna (Season 1, Episode 23)
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    TV Episode | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Hawaii Five-O

The Big Kahuna (Season 1, Episode 23)
Not Rated
TV Episode | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

At the request of the Governor, McGarrett investigates recent odd behavior by Sam Kalakua. Sam, a friend of the Governor's and a distant relative of Kono's, is also among the last of descendants of Hawaiian kings. Sam says he saw the ...See moreAt the request of the Governor, McGarrett investigates recent odd behavior by Sam Kalakua. Sam, a friend of the Governor's and a distant relative of Kono's, is also among the last of descendants of Hawaiian kings. Sam says he saw the Hawaiian goddess of fire, Pele coming for him and fired a gun in defense. McGarrett ("I'm a man of this century") doesn't believe in Hawaiian gods but also thinks that Sam is not senile or imagining things. Sam's closest relative is his nephew George, who is married to Eleanor, who yearns for a jet set life. The couple are aligned with a real estate developer who has designs on Sam's estate and a film maker who's an expert in special effects. When she can't get Sam committed to a mental institution, Eleanor decides it's time to kill Sam. Written by Bill Koenig See less
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Writers
Leonard Freeman (created by) (story) | Gilbert Ralston (teleplay) (as Gil Ralston) | Norman Hudis (teleplay)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Frank V. Phillips (as Frank Phillips)
Editor
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 19, 1969

Release date
Mar 19, 1969 (United States)

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