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'Hawaii Five-0's' James MacArthur dies

Actor was son of Helen Hayes and Charles MacArthur
By Cynthia Littleton

James MacArthur, a thesp who was raised in showbiz royalty as the adopted son of Helen Hayes and playwright Charles MacArthur, died Oct. 28 in Florida of natural causes. He was 72.

MacArthur notched a long list of film, TV and stage credits during his lengthy career, but he is best remembered for his 11-year run on CBS' "Hawaii Five-0," where he was the subject of the show's catchphrase: "Book 'em, Danno."

The long-running drama's revival this season on CBS brought the original series, which ran from 1968-80, back into the spotlight. MacArthur co-starred in the police detective drama with Jack Lord. 'Hawaii Five-0's' James MacArthur dies

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