James MacArthur, R.I.P.

James MacArthur, who had a stage and screen career that spanned four decades died yesterday, Thursday. The Associated Press reports that James MacArthur died from natural causes in Flordia. He was 72 years old.

James MacArthur was "Danno," the character, detective Danny Williams on "Hawaii Five-O,"

From NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams --"Without him (James MacArthur), we would not have one of the great phrases in the modern American lexicon. Book him, Danno. murder one. "

James MacArthur's 'Danno" was the sidekick of Steve McGarrett, the lead character, the role played by the late Jack Lord.

Yes, I was a fan of Hawaii Five-O. I remember James MacArthur's Walt Disney movies. The movies are classics that hold up very well today. The first of which stands out in my memory is "The Light in the Forest." with Fess Parker, and then "Swiss Family Robinson," and "Kidnapped," and "Third Man on the Mountain," He made other movies too, and had many guest appearances on TV shows.

James MacArthur, R.I.P.