Hawaii Five-O was first seen on a local televtions in US during September 1968 and lasted its final episodes on April 1980, one of the best police series in U.S. television history.The entire seen was almost shotted on location in Hawaii. Another attraction is the series' intelligent writing and intriguing plots, and its title sequence and musical theme (regarded by one critic as "the greatest TV theme of all time"). Its authenticity was further enhanced by the use of many local Island residents in guest roles, which for some led to further roles in other series.