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| Posted by: RDoyletv 22 July 2016 - 10:39 AM |
| I've started this tread to spot all the Easter eggs (nods to the past), that will feature in the new series. Here is the first Easter egg from Peter Lenkov - MacGyver's original home from season 1, episode 1. Really nice to see it feature prominently in the new series, episode 1. Could it still be MacGyver's home? Who know? |
| Posted by: MacDobromir 10 August 2016 - 09:56 AM |
| What do you think about this? When I see that look behind the glasses I'm thinking about RDA and how he get the role at first place. Could it be some tribute to Richard Dean Anderson? |
| Posted by: Barry Rowland 10 August 2016 - 02:14 PM |
| Great way to catch the eye of we fans of the original show. I wonder how many more eggs there will be? |
| Posted by: MacDobromir 10 August 2016 - 11:43 PM | ||
I'm little bit concerned about it. From what I see and hear Lenkov is trying very hard to bring magic of the original show which is good for sure. On the other hand I hope he doesn't try too hard because too many references will kill the new one. We will see.  |
| Posted by: Barry Rowland 11 August 2016 - 08:24 AM |
| I think you're right. It's going to take a fine touch to make that work. |
| Posted by: Miasma 12 August 2016 - 12:48 PM | ||
I think the trick is make it so that the fans enjoy catching little nods to the past, while newcomers don't even realize that they're missing anything. For example, I've been watching Hawaii 5-O a lot recently, and I never watched the original series at all. To me, the show makes perfect sense, and stands on its own just fine. I had no idea if there were any Easter eggs in it or not. But I read recently that there are actually quite a few nods to the original series. So I'd say that's the best way to handle it. As for Mac's glasses-- I guess it COULD be a nod to how RDA got the role, but if it's a nod at all (I'm not so sure it is), I'd say it's more likely a nod to Dexter. |
| Posted by: MacDobromir 13 August 2016 - 11:22 AM | ||
I'm not sure either but it was my first thought  . Now I'm curious why it looks like nod to Dexter for You? |
| Posted by: Miasma 13 August 2016 - 06:23 PM | ||||
Because Mac wore glasses when he was pretending to be Dexter.  |
| Posted by: MacDobromir 14 August 2016 - 07:47 AM | ||||||
HAHA! I was confused because my first thought was ...a serial killer  and I didn't know what You mean. How could i forget about this!  probably it is because I remember almost every episode till season 4. From season 5...oh, well I have a large hole in my mind  |
| Posted by: MacDobromir 25 August 2016 - 03:16 AM |
| So, according to recent (unofficial) promo clips, We can easily spot two easter eggs at least: - Mac dressed like Bond is obvious reference to "the heist" episode; - and my favorite one: everlasting motto of reasonable Mrs Freivogel: "Be prepared!" |
| Posted by: DXS 26 August 2016 - 12:44 AM | ||
I don't think that "glasses" picture was about how RDA applied for the role. I think it's a reference to the DEXTER thing. |
| Posted by: Mr Duct Tape 26 August 2016 - 04:04 AM | ||
Nice catch!  |
| Posted by: MacDobromir 29 August 2016 - 11:40 AM |
| Hi DXS! Yes, You probably right. Thanks to Miasma now I remember Dexter (famous Mac's alter ego ) But somehow I can't resist thinking about it as a tribute to RDA. That would be great, I think  Hello Mr Duct Tape! Oh, come on, that was elementary ...or I like first season to much... But I had to re-watch opening gambit of "Gauntlet" episode to recall Mrs Freivogel Still this is only my guess, nothing else. |
| Posted by: geomancer 24 September 2016 - 10:54 AM |
| This one! Cannot remember the episode number but the image is iconic for the show! |
| Posted by: jw2k 24 September 2016 - 02:57 PM |
| An obvious one: Patricia Thornton's cover name in the party is "Miss Elcar". Maybe a tribute to "Dana Elcar" as he was the actor playing Mac's Boss, Pete Thornton in the original series. |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 24 September 2016 - 03:06 PM |
| Bozer says that he got the missile prop from "Penny"; probably Penny Parker? I didn't get that myself but the Phoenix Foundation Podcast mentioned it. Sometimes I don't get all the dialogue; especially since the episode is so fast paced. |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 25 September 2016 - 02:04 PM |
| via https://twitter.com/alexluizbr/status/780157943945756674 |
| Posted by: denizen 25 September 2016 - 08:52 PM |
| Gosh, didnt even pick up on the Miss Elcar name! |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 25 September 2016 - 08:57 PM | ||
Don't worry, I didn't either! Well, I didn't hear/understand it correctly; English being a foreign language and all... guess I need subtitles the next time |
| Posted by: Miasma 26 September 2016 - 06:41 AM |
English IS my native language, and I didn't pick up on the Ms. Elcar line OR the Penny line.  So I guess Penny is still an actress, or at least involved in theater/cinema in some way, if she has access to props. Looking forward to seeing her in a few episodes. |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 26 March 2017 - 03:21 AM |
Uff, we really let that thread slide, huh?  I just rewatched Episode 3 (Awl) and I think that is the episode where the Mission City Star bag first shows up. |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 26 March 2017 - 03:41 AM |
| Reminder: That's the picture Lenkov had posted back in August. |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 26 March 2017 - 04:29 AM |
| Made you a little compilation ;-) (LMAO, what am I doing here? I'm boarding a plane tomorrow and I haven't even started packing yet ) |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 12 April 2017 - 02:09 PM |
| Rubber Duckies in Episode 1x08 (Corkscrew): |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 12 April 2017 - 02:10 PM |
| Of course, THIS Easter Egg in Episode 1x08 (Corkscrew) wasn't really hard to detect |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 10 August 2017 - 04:40 PM |
| In case you're interested in the Yellow Rubber Duckies - I just wrote a blog post about it: https://dashboardonfire.wordpress.com/2017/08/11/looking-back-at-season-1-viii-the-curious-case-of-the-yellow-rubber-duckies/ I will post the marked scenes with the duckies later in here. |
| Posted by: Barry Rowland 11 August 2017 - 05:05 AM |
| Ha!!! I think we have a few around here Dash. I"ll try to get a pic. |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 11 August 2017 - 01:17 PM |
| well, the duckies in the pilot episode weren't that hard to find ;-) |
| Posted by: Dragondog 18 December 2017 - 06:21 PM |
| Am I the only one who noticed the scene in "Jet Engine + Pickup Truck" where Mac uses that shoelace hack? It's just like the one he used in "Partners". I haven't heard anyone else point it out. |
| Posted by: DashboardOnFire 18 January 2018 - 06:15 PM | ||
I have to admit that I don't really "hunt" for Easter Eggs anymore. Some of them do register, but usually, the episode moves too fast for me to catch many of them. |