THE DAVID JANSSEN STORY!

Celebrating the most charismatic and talented small screen actor of his generation. Famous for The Fugitive and Harry O, this is the story of his film and TV career, his life, and his (sometimes scandalous) loves with quotes from him and those who loved and admired him.

[@colettefleck9238]

Gosh!!! He certainly made so many many films and tv work as well. Such a hard working actor a true professional. R. I. P David.

[@colettem.7064]

So beautifully done!🌟📺🎬 Thank you so much.

[@janacollins-maguire4942]

I was in love with David Janssen when he played in the Fugitive 63-67 i was 11-14 yrs old. I thought he was the most gorgeous man alive. ☮️💜

[@thomasthomas2418]

What a wonderful tribute! Clearly, a labor of love and dedication. Thanks for sharing!

[@paulstark6818]

One of the best tributes I've seen of a special person thank you

[@willtopower2158]

My favorite actor, I could watch him 24/7.

[@ellazotomayor371]

Me, too, I guess.

[@jamieminsky9436]

Thank you: I am only 15 minutes into this: but as a fan.. I know that this is the BEST, most thoughtful, thorough show made of him that I have seen. I believe that he would be and is still amazed at how beloved he is…Thanks again!!! ❤️😇🙏✌️

[@66KIMBLE]

As a dedicated David Janssen fan for almost 40 years,I must say that was one terrific tribute.Many angles were explored and tastefully done. There were clips, movies,and quotes from and about David I was not aware of. Thank you for the time that was put in by the crew.

[@phillatson2371]

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[@Kentcommentator]

Thank you 66 Kimble.

[@CiscoDuck]

Wonderful tribute to David Janssen - Thanks for compiling it and posting the video.

[@bowwinkle6651]

Dec 13 2022 How Interesting I Loved All The Pictures I Could Watch For Hours Like So Many Others I Remember Watching The Fugitive On TV When It First Appeared In The 60’s Still Watch On Cable TV

[@patrarus6097]

Bravo! This was a great tribute to one of my favorite actors. Thank you so much!

[@shannoncrystal2013]

I, too have been a fan......I remember the day he died my friend called me, i just couldn't understand how that could have happened.....I've been in love with him since Richard Diamond.....Your documentary was appreciated and more in-depth, informative than I could have expected. Thank you and rest in peace, David.......love.

[@jamieminsky9436]

Whomever you are: you done him proud and Blessings to you..and him and family and friends and fans. Excellent and a job well done to u and well deserved for David….

[@Kentcommentator]

Thank you Jamie

[@vleldaddio210]

Just so Great!!! Learned so much about David his career,his loves and of course what a great guy he was !

[@johnlee9933]

One of the greatest Actors of All Time 💯

[@eilost]

HarryO. Loved it

[@sospiroso]

Brilliant! Just brilliant..... More life stories should be done this way. 👍

[@garykaplan7611]

Excellent tribute, I enjoyed it tremendously.

[@alfredmuniz101]

Forever young bro David Jansen enjoy your new life thanks for being one like us every day people great actor thanks for moves amor Rey David say hi to all the saints

[@lindafatma9876]

Soy una eterna fan enamorada de David Janssen desde que yo tenía 10 años... Hoy en día sigo viendo la serie y adoro ver a Richard Kimble. Un enorme abrazo a la distancia desde, Lima Perú a todos los fans del mundo que aman DAVID JANSSEN 🇵🇪

[@askeritarih1964]

Fantastik work..Thanks a lot...

[@eilost]

This was fantastic! My fav actor ever

[@cheriepeden6384]

I've watched every episode of The Fugitive, its the best series ever made in the golden age of serial television. It was a cultural phenomenon, everyone was tied to their seats to discover the identity of the one-armed man. It also sold the idea of American ideals of the terrible perfidy of social injustice which was and still remains so compelling.

[@phyllisgallant2396]

loved him great actor.

[@madhousefifi346]

This is the finest specimen of a man. I wish he would have had more time to enjoy a life away from Hollywood.

[@phyllisgallant2396]

this is a sad story of a man so young and talented to pass away.

[@thefugitivefan]

A wonderful tribute to a fantastic actor! My best friend (Dave Brown) and I hosted annual "Fugitive" conventions in LA during the 90's and many of the individuals who worked with David attended, including a lot of his fans. People like Roy Huggins (Creator), Alan Armer (Producer) Jacqueline Scott (Kimble's sister), Bud Brill (location manager), Serge Krizman (art director), Walter Grauman, Stanford Whitmore (Writer), Richard Anderson, Carol Rossen (actress), Elliott Shaprio (David's driver), Steve Lodge (costumer), Bob Rubin (Assistant Director), Carl Barth (editorial consultant), Pete Rugolo (Music), Andrew Prine (actor), Ed Faulkner, (actor), David's family - his half-sister, Teri and Jill and his mother Berniece and many others. Everyone spoke so highly of David and as you highlighted several times in your tribute, what a gem to work with and how professional he was. Again, thanks for this wonderful tribute and the time and effort you went through to showcase the many talents David possessed and brought to stage and screen!

[@ladyjae65]

Thanks so much for this posting. It is spectacular! By far the best I've seen on David Janssen. Pictures I've never seen before, and some information I thought to be true, but wasn't sure. Namely, him and Angie Dickinson. I purchased Volume 2 of Michael Phelps's book. I liked the book, but I question why he assisted his ex-wife, who David referred to as "that bitch", with her memoir. Seems a little sketchy if he was truly your friend. Being a teen when he passed away, my favorite work of his will always be Harry O, and his earlier show U.S Treasury. He was a hella hard worker, but I believe stress took its toll on his heart. May he rest in eternal peace....😔💖

[@Kentcommentator]

Thank you ladyjae55. As you say, may he rest in peace.

[@searcher2299]

I have serious doubts about the credibility of Michael Phelps's books. I purchased Volume 1 and I caught a so-called "conversation" that was so egregiously factually wrong that it is very difficult to not conclude that the author simply made it up, and I called the author out for it on Amazon. Every reader needs to make his or her own judgment about Phelps's books - my own is not favorable.

[@judithschoner6433]

Yes, DJ worked and played hard. His 1st wife Ellie was nice (in my opinion!), but, people are changing 🙄. I guess, after work, he wanted some relaxation and not additional responsibilities or stress, the reason, he bought the Beach house in Malibu. His 2nd wife was not the best fit, a lot of action and parties. I have my doubts, if or not he passed away by natural course? Everything was too much "show". DJ will never be forgotten 🙏❤.

[@veronicajohnson4337]

I will never forget him this actor he was the best David passed it away so very young that was a shock a 1974 I was living in New York I was born in an airline at LaGuardia Airport it just so happened he was on the same plane as me I got the shake hands with him and say hello he was such a friendly man I know it's been many many years since he passed away but I'll never ever forget him I sometimes cry for him I've only met him on that plane and it was it he was headed somewhere else on that Airline I wish I would have known him he was a very kind and gentleman so sad he passed it away at a young age that's tragic David may you rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ and In the Arms of an Angel yes I still wish you were here I'll never ever forget you for as long as I live so sad David was the best actor that ever lived it no one on the face of the Earth will ever take his place that's for sure and for some reason I don't know why but in some of his films which were the best but he always seemed sad about something no one knew why and I suppose we'll never know again may you rest in peace David with our Lord Jesus Christ and In the Arms of an Angel hopefully I'll get to meet you again when I get to heaven

[@kathycavitt3089]

Yeah I noticed that to in him , I was in Love With Him As a Young Woman, I Loved Everything About Him Including His Beautiful Ear's . But he was so young when they took him away from us. I know what's going on in Hollywood.

[@joellevin1430]

David was jewish.

[@veronicajohnson4337]

@@joellevin1430 I was born in Brooklyn New York and in 1974 I was boarding an airline at LaGuardia Airport going to Florida and after David Johnson Jensen sorry about that actor David Jensen was standing behind me boarding the same airline I got to meet him and talk with him he was very shy but also seemed very sad about something everyone always said that I'll sure miss him that's for sure he was only 48 years old when he passed away that's sad very heartbreaking I'll never get over his death never ever gone but never forgotten David may you rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ and In the Arms of an Angel amen

[@bond0666]

@@kathycavitt3089 what do you mean " ignore what's going on in Hollywood "??

[@tomcosburn4114]

Excellent job - I am a huge fan of David Janssen and have seen most of his movies and TV series - I'm glad someone finally did an indepth biography on him - very well done and very interesting (and lots of cool photos) - I have seen most of his pre-Fugitive material (1955 - 1963) but you have listed a few that I have never seen before - I will have to watch those - thanks very much for posting.

[@TheFevak]

Love!

[@judithschoner6433]

I met DJ near the Country Club 1977 in Palm Springs. His look was impressive, and I had a crush on him. The rest is history, I will always love him as a human being and actor ❤.

[@djrbfmbfm-woa]

thx for the detail and research. definitly worth it to honor this great TV star/actor. j.

[@thomasstier1634]

Really a remakeble Person. He accompanied my whole life.

[@meerkatmom7]

Absolutely love this. So well done and so informative. How I loved that man when I first saw him in the Fugitive and still do

[@stevemellin5806]

He was a great actor.

[@karenharris722]

I dreamt about him after watching The Fugitive last night. It all seemed so real!!

[@GOOSEYGOOSE9]

My Mom Had Seen David Janssen At The Airport,David Janssen RIP.

[@sandrakoll9662]

Wow I have to say this is an absolutely fabulous tribute and the background music is great the jazz is great wonderful production

[@stephenparks864]

I don't care harrison Ford was mot the fugitive david jannson was no dought great tv series one of kind rip David

[@michaelares4240]

My role model as a boy of 8 in 1964

[@craig4867]

HIJACK-great movie! Starring David Janssen!

[@ahmednalayeh2656]

During the 60s in Yemen, the Middle East I used to watch the Fugitive, and did not that the actor David Jansen was An American and the TV series the fugitive was an American production , let alone as kid if I knew there was a country on the planet called America. In 1980, I arrived in America as a foreign student, and arrived in New Orleans, LA. Eventually, I studied, worked and lived in America, and became a US citizen, though I live Somali Land at the moment. I love America.God Bless America.

[@darleneyarbroughyarbrough4071]

OH my, I loved Mr Janssen. I could watch him 24/7. Love's him just that much.Has he passed away? I had not heard.

[@davidmendoza5684]

We miss you, David.

[@marycrespo9535]

I wish I had known about him years ago...I didn't watch too much TV..now that I finsihed the Fugitive Iam sad that I missed him at the time he was well known..Today, if he was alive..I sure would have found a way to see him...???mc

[@1894ron]

Wow,i did not know that he and Dani were living apart but she spent the night before he had his heart attack in the morning. She must have laid some good stuff on him and wore out his heart.

[@1894ron]

I also read where he had had a "longtime and serious" affair(her words) with someone and she said she would rather work things out than see a good divorce attorney.

[@1894ron]

I also read that he had told a friend jokingly a few weeks before his death that he would probably collapse and die of a heart attack in his front yard as he left for work because he was staying up so late and getting up so early and working all day.

[@judithschoner6433]

@@1894ron He always knew, that there was a possibility for a unforseen death. He lived his life in full, but "Dani" was definitely not the right choice.

[@maricamaas2326]

Maybe have watched too many crime documentaries, so that my immediate line of thinking was: If maybe something was added to his food or drink; was an autopsy and/or toxology screening done, and if he had life insurance; to whose benefit?

[@user-mn3vx4cy1k]

How could we forget his contribution to TVand film. He was amazing and a nice guy. I am so much younger bur i thought he was sexy and talented. Such a loss. Loved his work. Never forgot Birds of Prey. In fact, just found it on youtube. Im watching...

[@eleanormartinez8274]

Thank you. This is a wonderful, informative, tribute. One minor detail: at 9:49, the movie title should be "Lafayette Escadrille".

[@arabelaaguilaralvaradoalva5818]

Un buen reportaje para alguien que fue buen actor gracias x compartir

[@czrad8125]

A same he died young I thought the fugitive was a fantastic series and he was perfect for the part. He is missed😢

[@jamesfrancismchalejr7944]

Made for T.V. movies were great to watch. David did a lot of T.V. work. Too bad he smoked a lot. But back in the day when smoking was considered cool and inner demons that were never fully reconciled .I am watching Harry O on You Tube.

[@arthurthiswasagoodmovewatk4546]

i like all his movies he was great

[@MrAzamsamad]

Really a nice effort to pay regards to our favorite hero, David Jenssen. Any how a voice commentry is also needed. Thanks for uploading

[@PatriciaCrabtree-wm8xd]

Was his relationship with Clark Gable an open secret? That's the best story in Hollywood.

[@stanburdick9708]

Nice Cocktail. Music

[@Kentcommentator]

I thought it suited :)

[@CiscoDuck]

@@Kentcommentator Who is the guitarist and music group playing the jazz guitar and organ version of 'Take Me Out To The Ballgame'? Very nice rendition! Please let me know. Thanks

[@anitahermalin1849]

David's first wife was Ellie. I am surprised she was not mentioned. Unfortunately, he was a heavy smoker and drinker. It is such a shame that he died so young

[@paulakpacente]

It was a real shame that he died so young.

[@CiscoDuck]

@From Flamingo - Who is the guitarist and music group playing the jazz guitar and organ version of 'Take Me Out To The Ballgame at 38:12? Very nice rendition! Sounds like Herb Ellis on guitar. Please let me know. Thanks!

[@danielconsole3337]

Excelente !!!, inédito !!!!

[@HerrEllsworth]

Great bio but isn't that Dean Jones at 15:45?

[@MayorMcCheeseStalker]

Just came to the comments section to say exactly that.

[@44032]

Great work and a lot of it - but his early years need some fleshing out. He's in Nebraska, then he's playing basketball for an unidentified team then he's in the Korean war then we find he was in a bunch of movies as a teen.... A little more detail and a little better chronology would be good. Oh, and Patrick MacNee died at the age of 93 in 2015.

[@jeysonlivington]

The fugitive had great stories of hope and helping others. Harry O Was a little cold. And writting not great..the fugitive kept you in suspense and intrigued

[@rogerrendzak8055]

If his injured knee, prevented him from playing sports, then it would've kept him, out of military service, too. Maybe, he wasn't injured as much, as we're led to believe. Possibly, he used that as an excuse, to get out of sports (I can't, blame him🙄). It's believable, his dad (like some, unintelligent father's do) was pushing, the sports agenda. One thing, though. Some partial narration, would of been okay, as there was too much reading to do. Which is alright, if you're a reader. I couldn't pick out, David's charature @40:56, after the note telling us, 'see if you can find him'. You should of circled his picture, like you did, in his high school photographs. I assume you're British, hence the misspellings. Plus, this was a little long😴. But overall, a very thorough, bio-doc👍!! Yes, always liked David in most everything he did. Especially, "Ring Of Fire", with Frank Gorshin.

[@MrAzamsamad]

In which year David Janssen died ?

[@CiscoDuck]

1980

[@michaelares4240]

You did a fantastic job. Thank you sooo much