description MacGyver Overview
MacGyver is an action-adventure television series centered on Angus MacGyver, a secret agent who utilizes his knowledge of science and readily available objects to overcome challenges in various situations. The show was created by Lee David Zlotoff and features Richard Dean Anderson as the lead character alongside Henry Winkler and John Rich as executive producers.
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Why does MacGyver avoid carrying a gun?
Angus MacGyver generally solves problems through science, improvisation, and nonviolent tactics instead of firearms. That approach became a defining trait of Richard Dean Anderson's character throughout the original ABC series.
Who does MacGyver work for in the original series?
MacGyver initially undertakes government assignments and later works primarily for the fictional Phoenix Foundation. Dana Elcar plays his friend and Phoenix supervisor, Pete Thornton.
How long did the original MacGyver series run?
The Richard Dean Anderson series ran for seven seasons on ABC from 1985 to 1992. It was followed by two television films, Lost Treasure of Atlantis and Trail to Doomsday.
Is the 2016 MacGyver series a continuation of the original?
The CBS series starring Lucas Till is a reboot with new versions of MacGyver, Jack Dalton, and the Phoenix Foundation. It ran separately from 2016 to 2021 and does not continue Richard Dean Anderson's original storyline.
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