David Janssen - My Fugitive

After a whirlwind courtship, David Janssen married Ellie Graham on August 23, 1958. It was his first marruage, her third. She had two young daughters by her first marriages. DAVID JANSSEN was starring in RICHARD DIAMOND-Private Detective on CBS Television. He was accepted as a client of Agent Abby Greshler, and he was destined for stardom. In 1962, Mr. Greshler negotiated a lucrative contract for David to star as Dr. Richard Kimble in the Quinn Martin Productions, ABC Televisons new, ground breaking series, "THE FUGITIVE". The series became an instant hit and his career skyrocketed. Ellie was the perfect Hollywood Wife. Then, without warning, at a small dinner party hosted by Dani and Buddy Greco to celebrate David and Ellies Tenth Wedding Anniversary, David took Ellie out onto the balcony, presented her with a diamond encrusted bracelet and a Cartier watch and told her their marriage was over. A bitter divorce ensued, lasting two years. DAVID JANSSEN-MY FUGITIVE is Ellies intimate memoir of her life with and her undying love for the beloved Hollywood legend.