David Janssen, My Fugitive - Hardcover

Ellie Janssen; Michael Phelps

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 081190797X ISBN 13: 9780811907972

Publisher: Blue Line Publishing House, Inc., 2009

Synopsis

This is the only authorized Biography of the late DAVID JANSSEN, the film and television star, most noted for his role in ABC Televison Series; "THE FUGITIVE" (1963-1967). Originally published in December, 1994 by Lifetime Books, Inc., Hollywood, Florida. This book was Co-Authored by ELLIE JANSSEN, David's wife (1968-1972), and MICHAEL PHELPS. An intimate revelation of their marriage, and the agony of their divorce. Ellie Janssen held nothing back. Her love for David endured through it all. Ellie's love and devotion to David never died. Following their divorce (at the time, it was the "longest running divorce case in Los Angeles Court history)., Ellie never engaged in an affair with another man, she never remarried. Her love for David was painfully clear as she worked with Michael Phelps in writing this book. What Ellie failed to divulge in this writing, perhaps out of modesty or respect for David, is the fact that she was "THE WOMAN" behind the "successful" man. She orchastrated his career from his first staring role as "RICHARD DIAMOND - PRIVATE", a role for which he was personally chosen by DICK POWELL. Ellie was the "perfect" Hollywood Housewife. She planned and executed the most flawless and memorable parties in their Holmby Hills home for Hollywood's "A" List. As part of their divorce agreement, Ellie received a ten percent ownership of "THE FUGITIVE" series (half of David's twenty percent ownership). Ironically, it was Ellie who demanded David receive an ownership in "THE FUGITIVE" series at the outset, before the series became a huge hit. This provided Ellie with a comfortable income for the rest of her life. Sadly, Ellie passed away on July 7, 1999 in Portland, Oregon. She is survived by her loving daughters, Kathy and Diane. For David's fans, an excellent tribute to David appears at: wwww.davidjanssenarchive.net Michael Phelps Co-Author David Janssen - My Fugitive July, 2009.

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About the Author

Ellie Janssen had been a top model in New York City, an accomplished Interior Designer and then she married DAVID JANSSEN and became a "Hollywood Wife". Michael Phelps served in the United States Air Force in the Military Police-Combat Defense Forces. He retired as Chief Investigator for a prominent Miami (FL) Law firm, specializing in criminal defense. After Co-authoring 'DAVID JANSSEN-MY FUGITIVE', he chose to embark on the challenging career of being an Author. He created the 'Mike Walsh Detective Novels' series. He is the Author of 'THE EXECUTION of JUSTICE', based on the murder of his close friend and one-time mentor, Det. Sgt. J. R. Ohrberg of the Robbery & Homicide Unit of the Indianapolis Police Department. His second 'Mike Walsh' novel is 'THE JOCKEY'S JUSTICE', based on a murder case he investigated for the law firm. He recently released 'DAVID JANSSEN-Our Conversations: Volume One-The Early Years (1965-1972) and Volume Two-The Final Years (1973-1980). He is currently working on the third 'Mike Walsh Detective Novels', 'INSANE JUSTICE', based on a double-homicide case he worked on for the law firm. He splits his time between New York City and his home in Miami Shores, Florida with his faithful German Shepherd, Baron der Hunter III.

Synopsis

A biography of the TV actor, focusing on his career from 1963 to 1967, when he starred in the TV series The fugitive.

Edition details

• Publisher: Blue Line Publishing House, Inc.
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081190797X
• ISBN 13: 9780811907972
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 159