Magnum P.I. - Interview with Larry Manetti (Orville Wilbur Richard "Rick" Wright) Chicago-born actor Larry Manetti played Tom Selleck's (Magnums) best friend/Vietnam Veteran (Orville Wilbur Richard "Rick" Wright) from 1980 – 1988. Along with fellow co-star (Roger E. Mosely) played Vietnam Veteran Theodore' T.C." Calvin. Magnum P.I. was cited as the first positive portrayals of Vietnam Veterans on a network television series – CBSLarry is the author of the semi-autobiographical Aloha Magnum, based on his time on the show.Find it on Amazon.com