In 1999 Selleck appeared on the Rosie O’Donnel Show to discuss his new movie Love Letter. But the movie was barely mentioned as the interview quickly turned into a debate on Selleck’s association with the NRA.
Before starting his acting career Selleck was planning to become an architect.
In 1998 he was chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
Tom Selleck is a board member on the NRA and appeared in several of their ads. Selleck still says he does not consider himself an NRA spokesperson.
Magnum P.I.’s ratings started dropping after it got moved to Wednesday nights. It was a crossover episode with Jessica Fletcher from Murder, She Wrote that gave the show new life.