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His scientific knowledge and methods were even vetted by real scientists to have MacGyver’s solutions be as real as possible. He also prefers less violent methods in solving problems. Because of a firearm accident that concluded with the death of his friend, MacGyver preferred not to use or even carry a gun.

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The series revolved around a special agent who would much rather use brains over weapons. Not that Richard Dean Anderson wasn’t manly, but they were looking for an actor who could use more brains than brawn. During the search for their MacGyver, the actors who auditioned for the part were too manly. The series was set up, in part, by Henry Winkler (Fonzie from the Happy Days), who was able to sell the idea to Paramount. The first MacGyver series was produced back in 1985.

It wasn’t until 1985 that Richard Dean Anderson got his big break. He was seen on The Facts Of Life, The Love Boat, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Emerald Point N.A.S. Aren’t you glad you asked?įor the next few years, Anderson bounced from show to show. Sarah Webber, Nurse Elizabeth Webber, and Hayden Barnes, the latter two still on the soap. Anderson played the character for five years as a recurring role.

Jeff Webber, the son of long-time GH character Dr. If you know your GH history, which it’s quite possible none of you do, you will know that Anderson played Dr.

He was first featured on the long-running and highly rated daily soap opera General Hospital, where he portrayed a doctor (imagine that). Richard Dean Anderson started his acting career quite some time ago.