The team behind this fallsMacGyverreboot wants fans of the original to know they respect the classic 80s series.
I did grow up withMacGyverwhen it was first on air.
The challenge are people with their arms folded, Lenkov said.
The people saying, Why are you bringing this back?
This is a show that was a beloved franchise.
I grew up with it.
I watched it with my family.
Lenkov is a TV veteran, who is also executive producer on fellow CBS seriesHawaii 5-0.
So might there be a crossover in theMacGyverfuture?
Im hoping, he teased.
MacGyverpremieres Friday, Sept. 23 at 8/7c on CBS.
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