Magnum, P.I.1980

Magnum:
[Unsure if he's speaking to the real Higgins] Tell me a story. The Gunga Din story.

Higgins:
For God's sake, Magnum, this is hardly the time...

Magnum:
If you're Higgins any time is the time, the Gunga Din story, NOW!

Higgins:
[Fuming] Malaysia, 1943, our regiment was hopelessly outnumbered and facing certain death. In our ranks was a young lieutenant, Ian Bowerly, and during a lull in the battle, he recited "Gunga Din," I suppose to keep up our courage for facing the inevitable. His eloquent recitation grew increasingly louder until it thundered through the jungle. To our amazement, the Japanese troops walked forward. Though they spoke no English, they were entranced by the poem. They allowed us all to leave the area unharmed except for poor Mr. Bowerly. As we made our escape we could hear him reciting other Kipling favorites, literally for miles. To this day his fate remains unknown.

Magnum:
Thank you. I believe your half-brother is going to assassinate the president of Costa de Rosa.