Tom Selleck in conversation with George Pennacchio at discussing his memoir,
"You Never Know." This event was taped on May 28, 2024.
Frank, funny and open-hearted, You Never Know is an intimate memoir from one of the most beloved actors of our time. With never-told stories from all corners of his personal and professional life, Tom Selleck recounts his friendships with Frank Sinatra, Carol Burnett, Sam Elliott, James Garner and more.
Tom Selleck is an award-winning actor and producer best known for his iconic role as Thomas Magnum in the original Magnum P.I. television series. Among the many unforgettable roles he has played are PI Lance White on The Rockford Files, Peter Mitchell in Three Men and a Baby, Matthew Quigley in Quigley Down Under, and Peter Malloy in In & Out. He was beloved as Dr. Richard Burke, Monica’s older boyfriend, on Friends and is currently starring as NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan on the hit crime drama Blue Bloods, now in its 14th season.
In Tom Selleck’s new memoir, You Never Know, the star of Magnum P.I. and Blue Bloods shares his backstory-from the University of Southern California business school and basketball court to his co-star turn with Mae West and his recurring role as Monica’s boyfriend on Friends.
Selleck clears up an armload of misconceptions and shares dozens of never-told stories from all corners of his personal and professional life. He also shares what it was like to emerge as a mega-star in his mid-thirties- and how he adjusted his career to protect his family’s privacy and normalcy.
With charm, talent, and self-deprecating humor, Selleck reveals himself as someone who reached incredible heights by always insisting on being himself. His journey offers a fresh perspective on a changing industry and a changing world.
George Pennacchio is the longtime entertainment reporter for ABC7 Eyewitness News. He’s also the host of all the “On The Red Carpet” specials broadcast on the ABC-owned stations around the country. During his career, George has won four Emmy Awards, several National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards and has been honored with The Luminary Award by the L.A. Press Club for his body of work. George is now in his 28th year at ABC7.