NEWS & VIEWS acuraquebec.ca Local boy makes good: Lenkov at the helm for Hawaii Five-O’s sixth season federalized task force whose mission it tive David Lenkov, whom he calls “a real is to wipe out the crime on the Islands’. asset in developing storylines.” Mike Cohen The main characters are Detective Steve Friday’s opener is loosely based on a McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin), Detective legend that pirates attacked Hawaii in Danny “Danno” Williams (Scott Caan), the 1880s. “We actually open up the sea- With the season six premiere of the Officer Chin Ho Kelly (Daniel Dae Kim), son seeing that pirate attack in a flash- action-drama Hawaii Five-O set to air Officer Kono Kalakaua (Grace Park), Of- back,” Lenkov told me from Hawaii. this Friday evening on CBS and Global, ficer Lou Grover (Chi McBride), Dr. Max “It’s our version of Pirates of the then it must be time for my annual in- Bergman (Masi Oka) and oddball con- Caribbean, where pirates are attacking terview with Peter M. Lenkov. spiracy theorist Jerry Ortega (Jorge the palace and the streets of Waikiki. Lenkov is the executive producer of Garcia). It is a fantastic show, with a su- And that sort of launches us into a mod- the hit program, a remake of the 1968 perb local connection: Lenkov is from ern-day treasure hunt for what they had to 1980 classic starring Jack Lord. This Chomedey and one of his stolen.” contemporary take focuses on an elite producers/writers is Côte Saint-Luc na- Lenkov has a knack for getting great guests stars, including the likes of Ed Asner, Treat Williams, Darryl Hannah, Melanie Griffith, Joe Jonas and more. “We do have some great recurring char- acters this year such as Sarah Carter and Julie Benz,” he says. “Carol Burnett is also returning, as well as Larry Manetti and Willie Garson.” Lenkov helmed CSI New York, The District and 24 before taking charge of Hawaii Five-0. Did he ever believe it would last six years? “You never take anything for granted in show biz, so the (PHOTO COURTESY HAWAII FIVE-O) COURTESY (PHOTO answer is ‘absolutely no,’” he noted. Peter M. Lenkov “That said, I was very confident in our pilot so I knew we had a good shot.” of the NDP and Richard Sagala of the What does he credit for its longevity? Conservatives. Senior Rabbi Lisa “Location, location, location and cast- Grushcow will be the moderator. There ing,” he laughs is no admission charge….Dr. Suzanne I asked Lenkov whether we will ever Levitz will talk about reconciling Jewish see any kind of Montreal theme in an medical ethics with modern medicine at episode. “Who knows?” he asks rhetori- the Chevra Kadisha Congregation in cally. “Maybe McGarrett and Danny Snowdon at noon on Wed. Sept. 30. Ad- chase a criminal to Montreal, get some vance reservations are required… Mu- snow under their feet, and hit Moishe’s sica Camerata Montréal will present the for a steak and Wilensky’s for a special. first concert of its 46th season next Sat- It could be cool. Perhaps one day. In the urday Sept. 26 (6 p.m.) at the charming meantime, you can see my old Chapelle Historique du Bon-Pasteur at Chomedey house at the end of each 100 Sherbrooke East. It will feature show when the credits conclude.” works by Weber, Frank Bridge and COHEN CHATTER: The Temple Brahms and the musicians are Berta Emanu-El Beth Shalom in Westmount Rosenohl (piano), Luis Grinhauz (vio- has rescheduled an election debate orig- lin), Bertrand Robin (viola) and Leo inally planned for a few weeks ago. It Grinhauz (cello). Info: www.camerata- will take place on Sunday, Sept. 27 (10 montreal.com. a.m.) around the theme of “Building a Have something to share? Email me better world at home and abroad: A at [email protected] or leave Canadian Debate.” The panelists will be a message at 514-484- 9203, ext. 307. Westmount riding candidates Marc Gar- Follow me on Twitter @mikecohencsl neau from the Liberals, James Hughes and at http://blog.thesuburban.com • THE LAVAL SUBURBAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 SUBURBAN, WEDNESDAY, • THE LAVAL 4