The term 'SPENSER: FOR HIRE STAR' refers to the actor Robert Urich, who starred in the 1980s television series 'Spenser: For Hire'. Urich played the title role of Spenser, a private detective based on the character from Robert B. Parker's mystery novels. The show ran for three seasons and was popular with viewers. Urich's performance as Spenser earned him critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.