Behind the Scenes

RDA Saved Dana’s Job When He Went Blind

May 10, 2020

When MacGyver producers were faced with Dana Elcar’s impending blindness, RDA stepped in to help his friend.

RDA Yearbook Photos

August 18, 2019

Collection of photos from Richard Dean Anderson’s high school yearbook.

Opening Credits List: Season 1

July 17, 2019

A list of all scenes shown in the opening credits and the episodes they are from.

Original Background Bible

July 10, 2019

The original first draft of general character and show ideas in preparation for season 2 filming. Also includes 6 synopses for planned episodes, 3 of which were actually made.

Filming Locations

July 2, 2019

Shooting locations of all 7 seasons plus the 2 movies.

Reboot Knife

June 16, 2019

This Victorinox SwissChamp knife engraved with the new MacGyver logo and Season 1 was given to cast and crew as an Christmas present.

100th Episode Knife

June 14, 2019

As part of the 100th episode celebrations all cast and crew of MacGyver where issued with a specially printed 11 function Swiss Army Knife

Episode Synopses: The Cure

May 10, 2019

The original episode synopses which are listed with the Background Bible document.

Recurring Actors

March 26, 2019

A list of actors who have appeared as different characters during MacGyver’s 7 year run.

Recast Characters

February 23, 2019

Throughout the series there have been several characters who where played by different actors in different episodes.