The History of MacGyver (1985): The Fonz, Hourglass, Young MacGyver & Beyond!

Welcome to the new episode of Secret Galaxy. And that's what it is all about: To buy the shirt Dan is wearing and get 30% OFF your order use code "TOYGALAXY": https://www.80stees.com/collections/macgyver Step into the fascinating world of the 1985 series, MacGyver! Journey with us as we explore the origins of the show as a different show called "Hourglass" for Henry Winkler and a bit of the casting process that landed Richard Dean Anderson in the role. Unique amongst TV shows, MacGyver managed to get itself into the dictionary while also drawing the ire of the NRA and, eventually, being parodied on SNL as MacGruber. We'll also take a look at the failed spin-off "Young MacGyver" and why fans yearned for more and a brief look at the 2016 reboot. Discover how MacGyver's legacy still sparks creativity today. Join us for an in-depth exploration of one of TV's most cherished characters. Whether you're a dedicated fan or just curious about MacGyver's impact, this video promises a trip down memory lane you won't want to miss! SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGyver_(1985_TV_series) https://www.macgyveronline.com/macgyververse/faq/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088559/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trv https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGruber https://youtu.be/iIIEjtKy6ys?si=TS-SsHx5hq1JhIev https://macgyver.com/the-real-origin-story/ https://themacgyverproject.blogspot.com/2015/08/jerry-freedman-conversation.html https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MacGyver https://comics.fandom.com/wiki/MacGyver https://www.figurerealm.com/actionfigure?action=seriesitemlist&id=1807 https://www.youtube.com/@UCotA-fSfg-XyYAdi9s5812Q https://www.youtube.com/@UCrIyiTXHPglHRIDFCItA66Q Help the channel continue to grow by checking out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/toygalaxy ►►►Social Media and Merchandise links◄◄◄ https://linktr.ee/secretgalaxy Follow Dan on Instagram: http://instagram.com/toygalaxy Toy Galaxy P.O. box 3976 Manchester, NH 03105-3976 Business Inquiries: toygalaxytv@gmail.com

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