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Tom Selleck's Surprising First TV Gig
21 Aug
Summary
- Tom Selleck's debut was in a 1968 Western, not Blue Bloods.
- Sam Elliott also guest-starred in the same 1968 episode.
- The Western 'Lancer' was referenced in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.
Tom Selleck's acting journey began decades before his iconic role as NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan in "Blue Bloods." His very first television appearance was in the CBS Western series "Lancer." This show aired for two seasons, from 1968 to 1970.
Selleck's debut role was in the "Death Bait" episode of "Lancer's" first season. He portrayed a character named Dobie. Notably, the same episode featured another actor who would achieve significant stardom: Sam Elliott.
The series "Lancer" also experienced a pop culture revival in 2019. This resurgence was thanks to its appearance in Quentin Tarantino's film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." In the movie, Leonardo DiCaprio's character, Rick Dalton, is depicted guest-starring on "Lancer."
