A New Chapter in Tom Selleck’s Life: Farewell from the Farm?
79-year-old actor Tom Selleck is at risk of losing his California ranch with the end of the hit TV series “Blue Bloods”. In this article, we discuss Selleck's thoughts on his career, his future and his connection to the ranch.
Tom Selleck has achieved many milestones in his long-standing acting career. Since 2010, Selleck has starred in the hit CBS crime drama “Blue Bloods” and will lose a major source of income when the series ends this year. With this change, the 79-year-old actor may have difficulty maintaining his 63-acre ranch in Ventura County, California.
This ranch in Ventura County is not only a living space for Selleck, but also a refuge. Purchased in 1988 after leaving “Magnum, P.I.,” the ranch was originally an avocado farm. But after the drought, Selleck made an effort to revitalize the farm. It is possible to observe that this farm has an emotional significance for him and at the same time he is uncertain about the future.
Reflections on “CBS Sunday Morning”
Speaking on the “CBS Sunday Morning” program, Selleck talked about his acting career as well as his relationship with the farm. When the reporter was surprised by the possibility of losing the farm, Selleck said, “It’s always a problem. If I stop working, yes. Am I ready for life? Yes, but maybe not on a 63-acre farm!”
Selleck also talked about how he started his career, saying that he gave up his dream of becoming a professional baseball player and changed the direction of his life with a theater class he took in college. Selleck got his first big roles in the late 1960s and managed to make a solid name for himself along the way.
Future Outlook
Despite the end of “Blue Bloods”, Selleck has not lost his desire to continue his acting career. “As an actor, every time I finish a job, you never lose the feeling that it’s my last – at least I don’t,” he said, emphasizing his passion and respect for his profession. For Selleck, acting is not only a profession, but also a way of life.
Expressing similar sentiments on “CBS Mornings”, Selleck said he found the decision to end the show “debatable” and argued that the show was “as good as ever”. In a 2020 interview with People magazine, he explained how important the farm is in his life: “My relationships and the farm keep me sane.”
Conclusion
Although “Blue Bloods” is scheduled to end this winter, Tom Selleck remains hopeful and believes CBS will change its mind: “We’re winning the night. All the actors want to come back. We’re not sliding off a cliff. We’re making good shows and we’re still holding our ground.”
For Tom Selleck, the farm is not just a place to live, but also a passion, a refuge. Perhaps in this new phase of his life, Selleck will overcome these difficulties by doing what he loves again, and take care of both his career and his farm.
