The Tragic & Sudden Death of David Janssen

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David Janssen was an iconic television actor best known for his role as Richard Kimble in the beloved television series The Fugitive. That wasn't his only time playing a starring role, however. Throughout his career, Janssen would play the title role in three other television series, and appear in countless other shows and films. He began his career in 1945, when he was just thirteen years old, and would continue acting right up until his tragic and unexpected death in 1980.
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David Janssen was born on March 27th, 1931, to Harold and Berniece Meyer in a small village in southern Nebraska. When he was only five, however, his parents divorced, and Janssen's mother took him to Los Angeles. She remarried a man named Eugene Janssen, whose name David Janssen used when beginning his career.
David Janssen appeared in his first film when he was only thirteen years old. By the time he was 25, he had already acted in a total of 20 films. Of course, the height of his career wouldn't arrive until he was in his early thirties, after landing the starring role in the hit television film The Fugitive.
David Jenssen would go on to act in many more films and television shows, inspiring people all over the world with his winning personality and impressive acting skills. His millions of adoring fans counted on him to act in many more films and shows, and his tragic death in 1980 left the whole nation shocked. While he accomplished a great deal throughout his life, we can only imagine what else David Janssen could have done had he not died so young. Many of his fellow stars expressed a great deal of sadness at his passing, and remembered him as a kind and talented man.
In today's video, we're going to take a look at the long life and legacy of David Janssen, who will always be remembered for his amazing contributions to film and television. Make sure you stick around, because we're also going to reveal what caused his sudden and tragic death. We hope you like this video, and don't forget to subscribe to Facts Verse for more!
The Tragic & Sudden Death of David Janssen
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  • @genevievel5309
    @genevievel53092 жыл бұрын

    I have just acquired The Fugitive box set and am enjoying it immensely. He had the most beautiful, sad and expressive brown eyes, a lovely speaking voice and he also had class. An adorable gentleman.💖💖

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Chella328

    @Chella328

    13 күн бұрын

    Where did you Find it ? Thank you so much !

  • @garydavidson922
    @garydavidson9223 жыл бұрын

    I discovered The Fugitive in the late '80s when I worked until 3 a.m. and it was the only thing on when I got home. It instantly became my favorite show of all time, and to this day I still think it's one of the best shows ever created. I had never heard of David Janssen prior to this, but it is so apparent when you watch The Fugitive that the man was an outstanding actor.

  • @davidcastelli7893

    @davidcastelli7893

    Жыл бұрын

    better late than never. Can you imagine, this is the list of actors that starred in this series in the late 1960's. it reads like the top 10 TV seriers of the 1970's... First, the great movie actor Robert Duvall in one episode. Bruce Dern.......then we have , William Shatner, Jack Lord, Telly Savalas, Carroll O'Connor,Ed Asner, Angie Dickenson, Jack Klugman, and of course, Scottie and Bones of Star Trek

  • @franrubin8123
    @franrubin81233 жыл бұрын

    David Janssen’s subtle strength & believability resonated in his every performance. He was a rare gem: a handsome yet modest & unassuming actor who gave 100% to every role he undertook. Incomparable as the wrongly-accused Dr. Richard Kimble in The Fugitive, he warmed our hearts in every episode. Sadly, his own tender heart gave out at 48, but he will live within ours forever.

  • @kerryrotroff2672

    @kerryrotroff2672

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, a rare gem and modest!😁😁

  • @joeysanguine3596

    @joeysanguine3596

    Жыл бұрын

    A true Legendary Performer❤

  • @karenharris722

    @karenharris722

    6 ай бұрын

    Couldn't have said it better!

  • @JuneLynn
    @JuneLynn3 жыл бұрын

    I adored David Janssen and was so happy to know he was a kind hearted man besides being a brilliant actor and so handsome...LOVED him as the fugitive and in the films I remember....so awful to lose him at only 48....you can see how his lifestyle took a toll on him in later photos...REST IN PEACE beautiful David 💜🌹

  • @vonnadias6237
    @vonnadias62373 жыл бұрын

    I met David Janssen when I was a little girl. My parents were looking at property in Nevada City / Grass Valley area of California. It was a scorching hot summer day and they decided to visit the historic National Hotel in downtown Nevada City for a cool drink. My mother, who was a big fan looked over towards the bar and said to my Father, "Isn't that David Janssen?" He said, "It sure is". He was dressed in a beautiful black tuxedo and even at a young age I thought he was very handsome. My mother reached inside her purse and pulled out a pen and note pad and handed it to me to ask for an autograph. I bashfully went over to him and politely asked for his autograph. He was so nice! He said, "He'd be honored to". He then asked my name and began to write. I still have his autograph in my scrapbook from 1973. It reads, "My pleasure, Vonna.. Thank you, David Janssen."

  • @chelseagirl278

    @chelseagirl278

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story, thank you for sharing!

  • @danielboone72

    @danielboone72

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know he was on an episode of Cannon in the fall of 1973. The episode, “He Who Digs a Grave” was shot in Grass Valley! It’s on KZread right now!

  • @vonnadias6237

    @vonnadias6237

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chelseagirl278 Thank you.. Seems almost like yesterday.

  • @vonnadias6237

    @vonnadias6237

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@danielboone72 I'll have to look for that movie. Thanks for the info.

  • @chelseagirl278

    @chelseagirl278

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vonnadias6237 ❤️🤗❤️

  • @bonnieharris8112
    @bonnieharris81123 жыл бұрын

    I loved David Janssen, he was awesome. I loved watching him in The Fugative. The fact that he was against the Viet Nam war and that he had a kind heart, doesn't surprise me. You can see it all over his face!

  • @mariaevans7811

    @mariaevans7811

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true!!!! 😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @gardensofthegods

    @gardensofthegods

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes and he was very generous ... his friend actor Peter Phelps talks about how a woman who had six kids lost her home and everything in a fire and I think she did not have any insurance . Phelps says David Janssen replaced her house and many of the possessions and he did this anonymously .

  • @johnwilson7609

    @johnwilson7609

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gardensofthegods anonymously, then how come it’s plastered all over utube???

  • @michaelares4240

    @michaelares4240

    2 жыл бұрын

    @john wilson you jerk not by himm

  • @suzycreamcheesez4371

    @suzycreamcheesez4371

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fugitive

  • @ericacooper336
    @ericacooper3363 жыл бұрын

    He always looked so sad to me.He looked like he had a troubled soul.He looked like he cared about people.I loved the Fugitive.He was borned to play that part.

  • @crystalbush5273
    @crystalbush52733 жыл бұрын

    Love, Love, Love the Fugitive. He had such a presence on screen. Excellent Actor!

  • @billbirney5859
    @billbirney58592 жыл бұрын

    I have always been a huge fan of David Janssen. He made it look so easy. It’s nice to learn he and Clint Eastwood were good friends. They share that coolness and calm in their acting style

  • @celestialnavigator3116
    @celestialnavigator31162 жыл бұрын

    As a young teenager at the time in the West-Indies, I watched the Fugitive every Wednesday at eight o'clock with the entire family. This was a weekly EVENT that could not be missed. It was very exciting and suspenseful and caused so much anxiety to viewers. Most people could not wait for that one-armed man to be caught and brought to justice. When the final episode was to be aired, the public was well notified in advance so everyone who had a TV was glued to it. For those who didn't have a TV, they went to a neighbor or a friend to watch. It had that kind of effect on people. My mother always said that playing the part of the Fugitive made David Janssen a very solemn and sad person. He literally was always looking over his shoulder. He had a presence but it wasn't the kind of presence of say a Gregory Peck or John Wayne. Janssen's presence was one of sadness and sorrow but I guess that reflected how good of an actor he was.

  • @gracemarion499
    @gracemarion4993 жыл бұрын

    Kindness in a man is so attractive. Something that can't be disguised. It shows in his face.

  • @murph3001
    @murph30013 жыл бұрын

    He was a wonderful actor and always displayed great empathy.

  • @mariaevans7811

    @mariaevans7811

    3 жыл бұрын

    You have summed him up!!! 😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @karenmazur3019

    @karenmazur3019

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh. He. Was. So. Very. Sexy. And. So. Very. Good. Looking.

  • @gracecheri997

    @gracecheri997

    3 жыл бұрын

    So Handsome. A childhood Crush.

  • @chappydeb
    @chappydeb3 жыл бұрын

    RIP my love. Still grieving after 40 years. You touched my heart and soul. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Love Deb.

  • @AsWeSpeak154

    @AsWeSpeak154

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you know him or were you a fan like the rest of us?

  • @steveasher630
    @steveasher6303 жыл бұрын

    I knew David Janssen and Henry Darrow while in the Navy, I had a friend that was his driver and met David on the set of Harry O at the boat on the Coronado Island and after getting to know him I was a stand-in on 3 of the episodes but my favorite scene was on the Farris Wheel in San Diego. David Janssen was one of the nicest people that you would ever meet. David would have to take a nap around 12 noon or so every day because of the drinking while on set. We had some great times and went to many parties at Henry Darrow's house during the years I was around him and the crew on set. One of the best memories was a scene at the San Diego University where there was supposed to be a Lincoln Continental that went over the hill and crashed, it was supposed to be a different location. While waiting for the scene to begin, myself, my wife at the time, and Ron, David Janssen's driver were at the car and I jumped on the front of the Lincoln to sit for a bit and the hood ornament went through my right butt cheek and the doctor on-site had to sew me up. When the Lincoln was sent over the hill it went about 20 feet and stopped sideways so the crew and I went down to the car and we had to lift the passenger side of the car and roll it down the hill 20 to 30 feet at a time. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life knowing David Janssen and the crew with Henry Darrow, another saint of a person.

  • @eenavid

    @eenavid

    2 жыл бұрын

    wot a great memory ,my bro and i watched an old black n white episode of fugitive on hols,,recently ,,so when i got home i sent my bro the last 2 episodes of that series ,,by todays standards the fight scenes were a bit lame ,,but we both enjoyed rewatching the episodes ,we could hardly remember as teens ,,ha ,,my old mum loved david too ,,different times ,,,

  • @ellenthorne8222
    @ellenthorne82223 жыл бұрын

    For me it's not so much a person's looks but their voice, such as James Mason and Richard Burton etc you can hear their voices on the radio and exactly who they are. David had that kind of voice. Loved him in Harry O in which another two favourite actors appeared Henry Darrow and Anthony Zerbe.

  • @tijuanabrassman
    @tijuanabrassman2 жыл бұрын

    I was a bit surprised to hear he was so compassionate ! He awesome acting on the Fugitive makes you think he’s a quiet brooding man but I’m pleased to hear it was only his great acting that made him seem that way! He’s one of my favorite actors!

  • @terrijensen349
    @terrijensen3492 жыл бұрын

    I GREW UP WATCHING THE FUGITIVE AND ALWAYS LOVED DAVID JANSSEN. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO WATCH HIM FILMING A BIT OF THE FUGITIVE SHOW DOWN IN SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA. I WAS SO TAKEN WITH HIS HUMOR AND GENTLE WAYS WITH HIS FANS AND WAS SO GRACIOUS AS A HUMAN BEING. I HAVE MISSED HIM.

  • @michaelares4240
    @michaelares42402 жыл бұрын

    David Jansen had a good impact on my life. I wanted to be like him. I knew he was good. I was only eight when the fugitive started it is my favorite tv program of all time. It’s my favorite because I felt like I was in the room with him , I was only 8 years old , but it’s hard to put into words how watching someone like he was in the fugitive can make you want to be good. Some of the episodes still make me cry today. I wish he was still alive today.

  • @cathylarkin6436

    @cathylarkin6436

    2 жыл бұрын

    Michael, I know exactly what u mean!

  • @michaelares4240

    @michaelares4240

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Cathy Larkin thank you. A great comfort to me

  • @rozchristopherson648
    @rozchristopherson6483 жыл бұрын

    Great actor. Loved him in the movie "A Sensitive, Passionate Man" with Angie Dickinson. And I was born on March 27th, too. RIP David. 🙏🧡

  • @brantheavner9770
    @brantheavner97703 жыл бұрын

    I'm thankful that he was a wonderful actor and I'm even more impressed that he was a fine human being. With Respect Brant Heavner😊😊

  • @juansantiago3296
    @juansantiago32963 жыл бұрын

    I had the pleasure meeting him while playing hookey from school..he was filming “Generations” on the lower East Side of Manhattan. He was my number 2 hero, my dad was number 1. Got his autograph and lost it over the years...what I would give to have a autograph picture of him...a gallant, decent man and wonderful actor...

  • @llewellynharrell9162
    @llewellynharrell91623 жыл бұрын

    I watch the reruns of The Fugitive now I really like it I remembered watching it when I was a kid with my mom

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough8553 жыл бұрын

    He had a lot of depth as an actor. Good looking, nice manly voice, what can you say? Good thing we can go back and watch his old movies, and of course, the great Fugitive episodes. You are missed, Mr. Janssen!

  • @mariaevans7811
    @mariaevans78113 жыл бұрын

    A very attractive man, always worked to hard, smoked to much, but what a great actor, came across as someone you would want on your side in any bad situation, kind, understanding,, great and kind person!!!!!! 😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @432b86ed
    @432b86ed3 жыл бұрын

    Great actor. Great presence. I never once noticed his ears.

  • @esands36
    @esands363 жыл бұрын

    David Janssen is my mom's favourite actor.

  • @woodychadick5905

    @woodychadick5905

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @johnmaki3046
    @johnmaki30462 жыл бұрын

    David Janssen, ONE OF THE ALL-TIME GREATS! A TRUE TALENT AND NICE GUY!

  • @antoinettewitt2098
    @antoinettewitt20983 жыл бұрын

    I am glad to hear that he was a very kind & gentle man. RIP

  • @lyndafayesmusic

    @lyndafayesmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    We ALL loved David Jenssen's persona as an actor; But I wonder if there are any x-wives or girlfriends who would agree with me that David had a very nasty-rude side after a few drinks when he wasn't getting enough attention? Yep-I saw the very tall, well-built handsome man come in to BJ's Lobster house, one Sunday night-didn't see a lady with him, now I don't wonder why not? I was singing an old standard around closing , propped up with my guitar and amp behind the piano, singing a request at about One AM. The man, who had been sitting at the bar drinking alone, "ran" up behind me, and tapped me on the shoulder, and said in MY mike' "Let's not have any more of that crap, let's do Melancholy Baby for the crowd !" What the heck?My answer , "But of course!" And there wasn't much left of "a crowd" either ? I wasn't going to argue with a drunk, and then, I also finally recognized him as he turned around!I could have simply taken a "break" and let him have his show, but thought it best to try to "work with him" as best I could. (I believe he might have been offended that I hadn't asked him for an autograph?) Thank God I knew the chords, and was not bombed at the time, myself, having had a glass of wine four hours prior! I tried to harmonize with him as best I could to cover how aggressive he was acting, but his solo was simply all over the place ! BJ's was a great hang-out for employees from the Pierpont Inn, down the 101, and the Ventura Cadillac car dealership lot to the North; and the tips were better and the output less demanding, so I' d refused a Sat. night gig and chose to sing on Sundays and Mondays instead. I kept wondering " What's this guy doing, driving around drunk at one AM ? Perhaps he didn't have to punch the clock like allot of us have to on a Monday morning, right ? True Story, BJ's was located a block away from the California St. exit , Ventura, California and has since been redesigned into a Mexican Restaurant. Bet he would'a liked my rendition of "I Fall to Pieces," done classical-style, and when he said "none of this crap," he was referring to a country song? Anyone ?

  • @cathylarkin6436

    @cathylarkin6436

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lyndafayesmusic It is sad how drink can turn a basically kind person into a monster. U were correct in ur way of handling the situation. Under the influence, I suspect David could be a really nasty person. I've known a lot of people who turned into Godzilla after a couple of shots.

  • @richardlong8014

    @richardlong8014

    Жыл бұрын

    @Linda Faye so true. Most drunks are one or the other. Nice guys become assholes. Assholes start crying. Alcohol brings out the best or the beast in us.

  • @brendaleverick3655
    @brendaleverick36553 жыл бұрын

    Bravo for having the volume UP in your video. So many interesting KZread sites are, unfortunately, practically inaudible. I always liked Jansen.

  • @brianhill5009
    @brianhill50093 жыл бұрын

    "The Fugitive" is one of those few series that stand the passage of time. Videos of its episodes are as entertaining now as when they first aired.

  • @stellavillalobos5922
    @stellavillalobos59223 жыл бұрын

    Never noticed his ears, was a very handsome man and a good actor. Thank you for sharing your info.

  • @josephscopacasa9343
    @josephscopacasa93433 жыл бұрын

    You know I never noticed his ears I only recognise the man's beauty charm his ears were never a highlight until you mention them god bless his Soul

  • @jaybrown1828

    @jaybrown1828

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rumors were around that Clark Gable was his father

  • @GlennaVan

    @GlennaVan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jaybrown1828 People are absurd! Clark Gable was working on a play in New York while David Jansen's mother lived in southern Nebraska. They were both good looking men, but they really don't look the much alike and certainly had entirely different personalities. Believe the gossip and you'll identify many other "children" of Clark Gable.

  • @DH-ve5bl

    @DH-ve5bl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @gienna rose Don’t get bent out of shape. Clark Gable was known for his large ears. @jay brown was only making a silly joke.

  • @davegreene8588

    @davegreene8588

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GlennaVan Janssen once mentioned that some fans considered him to resemble both Clark Gable and Cary Grant. That was true!

  • @GlennaVan

    @GlennaVan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@davegreene8588 Undoubtedly as many stars resemble each other. Resembling someone doesn't make them related. My youngest son has portfolio photos that greatly resemble both Mel Gibson and Tom Cruise but absolutely no relationship other than also being an actor. Like my eldest son said, "He had that look" meaning this is what they are seeking in the movie industry. I had not really considered it before, but if we look at any particular time period, many of the leading actors heavily resembled each other. It doesn't stop at actors, however. There is a man in Australia, actually a not-nice guy, that I ran across a video of that I would swear is my father when he was in his 40s! He not only looks like him, he sounds and moves like him - they could literally be identical twins born decades apart, but not even distantly related. I send a clip to my sister and she saw it as well. It was eerie. Everyone has at least one "double" out there which is not surprising since there are only so many ways the same features can be assembled to make a face. In 1978, a dear friend came into my office and was furious I had snubbed her at a night club previously on Saturday night. I was home with my family, but to this day she does not believe it was not me!

  • @chelseagirl278
    @chelseagirl2783 жыл бұрын

    As a kid watching the Fugitive, I always felt sorry for him 😢

  • @gardensofthegods

    @gardensofthegods

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep me too I was just a little kid and he always looks so sad and beaten down

  • @graciesaccardo9363
    @graciesaccardo93633 жыл бұрын

    He was great in Harry O..God 🙏 Bless his sweet soul

  • @Kimblemusic206
    @Kimblemusic2063 жыл бұрын

    I've wanted to know about David Janssen like this since I was young. His dedication to all the time he worked explains why a lot of his performances were ahead of his time. Very great video. Liked and subscribed.

  • @cherylwyatt909
    @cherylwyatt9093 жыл бұрын

    I remember David Janssen very well. I was just a kid, but I knew he was good looking. I loved his TV show. I was upset when word was put out of his passing.

  • @eddierobles2137
    @eddierobles21372 жыл бұрын

    I grew up watching the reruns of the fugitive back in Perú . We loved this show, with great content . It always had valuable lessons about human nature. 👏👏🙏🙏 RIP fugitive

  • @joeblack9421
    @joeblack94213 жыл бұрын

    I always felt that he was down to earth and when he pass away was very sadden by it. I used to look forward to what he was in. And always thought of him as being a stand up guy. He would be 80 if he was still alive.

  • @patrickpellerin5144

    @patrickpellerin5144

    2 жыл бұрын

    90

  • @chriswarmack1786
    @chriswarmack17862 жыл бұрын

    A class act in every sense of the word. A rare breed of entertainer

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @lydiag6245
    @lydiag62453 жыл бұрын

    I always thought he was very nice looking the way he was, and one of the best actors.

  • @NappyChile
    @NappyChile3 жыл бұрын

    ❤ David Janssen ❤ Favorite movies of his Once Is Not Enough (1975), High Ice (1980), and series The Fugitive (1963 - 1967).

  • @WizardOfHumor1989
    @WizardOfHumor1989 Жыл бұрын

    If Jansen were alive he would have made an excellent cameo appearance in the 1993 Harrison ford The Fugitive film.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @tonnymusante1669
    @tonnymusante16693 жыл бұрын

    He was one of my best favourite actor on television. God bless him 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹

  • @ohwhatelse
    @ohwhatelse3 жыл бұрын

    well, how many of you never ever noticed jansen's ears! i, for 1, never did. i always liked his voice & his mannerisms. oh, i watched the fugitive reruns just last year.

  • @greeley55
    @greeley552 жыл бұрын

    I could tell he was a kind man during his films. The way he talked and shyish ways .always loved him

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney65773 жыл бұрын

    He was a very good actor may God bless his soul rest in peace 🙏 my friend 🙏

  • @hardwaygat1354
    @hardwaygat13543 жыл бұрын

    God, I loved this man ; my only problem with his character was that he was the worst fighter for someone who seemed to constantly be involved in fisticuffs due to his position. Also, whenever I see Mr Janssen I'm always reminded of my father who has been gone from this earth for 39 years. My father wasn't that big on tv, except when " THE FUGITIVE " came on .

  • @jockob1671

    @jockob1671

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought he did ok in his fight scenes. I loved the show, but what bothered me was that the stunt men who stood in for him on occasion didn't resemble him very much at all.

  • @anllc7290
    @anllc72902 жыл бұрын

    I recently watched the fugitive and I wanted to find out more about Janssen. I’m in my 30’s and I think this show would be enjoyed by all who are lucky enough to see it. Janssen was most def a stellar actor.

  • @mikefournier2601
    @mikefournier26013 жыл бұрын

    Great he played the parts like he was the guy

  • @raymondcoote9555
    @raymondcoote95553 жыл бұрын

    David jannsen a terrific actor I think he is an inspiration to us all .

  • @lyndafayesmusic

    @lyndafayesmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good One Facts Verse; Always more interesting to read the comments when there "are" comments! We ALL loved David Jenssen's persona as an actor; But I wonder if there are any x-wives or girlfriends who would agree with me that David had a very nasty-rude side after a few drinks when he wasn't getting enough attention? Yep-I saw the very tall, well-built handsome man come in to BJ's Lobster house, one Sunday night-didn't see a lady with him, now I don't wonder why not? I was singing an old standard around closing , propped up with my guitar and amp behind the piano, singing a request at about One AM. The man, who had been sitting at the bar drinking alone, "ran" up behind me, and tapped me on the shoulder, and said in MY mike' "Let's not have any more of that crap, let's do Melancholy Baby for the crowd !" What the heck?My answer , "But of course!" And there wasn't much left of "a crowd" either ? I wasn't going to argue with a drunk, and then, I also finally recognized him as he turned around!I could have simply taken a "break" and let him have his show, but thought it best to try to "work with him" as best I could. (I believe he might have been offended that I hadn't asked him for an autograph?) Thank God I knew the chords, and was not bombed at the time, myself, having had a glass of wine four hours prior! I tried to harmonize with him as best I could to cover how aggressive he was acting, but his solo was simply all over the place ! BJ's was a great hang-out for employees from the Pierpont Inn, down the 101, and the Ventura Cadillac car dealership lot to the North; and the tips were better and the output less demanding, so I' d refused a Sat. night gig and chose to sing on Sundays and Mondays instead. I kept wondering " What's this guy doing, driving around drunk at one AM ? Perhaps he didn't have to punch the clock like allot of us have to on a Monday morning, right ? True Story, BJ's was located a block away from the California St. exit , Ventura, California and has since been redesigned into a Mexican Restaurant. Bet he would'a liked my rendition of "I Fall to Pieces," done classical-style, and when he said "none of this crap," he was referring to a country song? Anyone ?

  • @lucky2knight
    @lucky2knight3 жыл бұрын

    I remember him in many of his staring roles. It didn't surprise me to hear he was a kind person.

  • @frankdenardo8684
    @frankdenardo86843 жыл бұрын

    I love watching The Fugitive on DVD 📀. Saw that show in syndicated reruns growing up in the 1970's. Every day a new name ie Harry Conners, Don Sinclair and a new city ie San Diego, Philadelphia, Chicago etc. He played a newspaper reporter in The Green Berets with John Wayne and Shoes of a Fisherman.

  • @thisisme3238
    @thisisme32382 жыл бұрын

    The Fugitive with David Janssen, a favorite I still watch even today. Remember this series in my younger days...always thought he was so good looking! Rip David Janssen ❤️

  • @thomasparrish429
    @thomasparrish4293 жыл бұрын

    He was a class act!

  • @trinab9612
    @trinab96122 жыл бұрын

    I somehow don’t think I knew he passed. I knew I just suddenly stopped seeing him in shows. I always like him and his characters.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @1998babybear
    @1998babybear3 жыл бұрын

    You mentioned some things I didn't know. TY🌹

  • @titledrandum

    @titledrandum

    3 жыл бұрын

    How dis comment be posted a month ago?????????

  • @floofshibainuxd7738

    @floofshibainuxd7738

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@titledrandum probably was private to other people and they were chosen to see it when private and commented then after a month after posted public

  • @titledrandum

    @titledrandum

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@floofshibainuxd7738 ohhhh okie thx anyways

  • @gardensofthegods

    @gardensofthegods

    3 жыл бұрын

    He didn't seem to really mention the illustrious famous people who were his pallbearers

  • @robertchesnosky5427
    @robertchesnosky54273 жыл бұрын

    A BRILLIANT ACTOR. HE WAS FASCINATING TO WATCH.

  • @MsBackstager
    @MsBackstager3 жыл бұрын

    We will always love you.

  • @tommylane8878
    @tommylane88783 жыл бұрын

    I was surprised just learning about the guy. Because I never heard of him before. And I'll be 50 this year. Lol

  • @dianahemmingsdh

    @dianahemmingsdh

    3 жыл бұрын

    you were 10 when he died

  • @patriciatulloch4252
    @patriciatulloch42523 жыл бұрын

    When I watched the fugitive as a child I would ask my mom why he looked so sad he's on the run my mom replied no not Dr Kimble David Janssen something in his eyes I loved him so 😢😢❤️❤️

  • @tonyfinoro340
    @tonyfinoro3403 жыл бұрын

    Smoking and drinking will have signifcant effects to anyone's life. David Janseen had a great acting talent but in the end he was only human.

  • @scotts4259
    @scotts42592 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite actors

  • @garebalgareb6370
    @garebalgareb6370 Жыл бұрын

    I am very sad for him by accident and I remember the days when it occurred to me to mention today how much I hurt for him. This is life, how insignificant, unfortunately, we are all gone, we are only memories, God have mercy on you, Mr. David Jensen

  • @bullwinkle2380
    @bullwinkle23803 жыл бұрын

    Loved David Janssen as the narrator and as rancher Paul Garret in Centennial!!!

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance18733 жыл бұрын

    He was Real, and it made him shine. like the Star ⭐ he was. R.I.P.

  • @gertudeadams59
    @gertudeadams592 жыл бұрын

    I Loved him from the first time I saw him I could see that he was a humble and kind man a good actor genuine not like these cocky ones today.

  • @jamesmurray8558
    @jamesmurray85583 жыл бұрын

    I meet him when he was filming his last film.High Ice in Darlington,Washington. We are the crew in the last shot.

  • @anewactor
    @anewactor3 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoyed him onscreen, including what I thought was one of the best tv cop shows around, "Harry O!" Great actor who'd have definitely made even more of an impact on the big and silver screen had he lived.

  • @michaelgillispie8974
    @michaelgillispie89743 жыл бұрын

    I was not surprised to hear that he smoked 4 packs of cigarettes a day and drank heavily. Wow! Four packs a day? That is enough to make anyone sick as a dog.

  • @TheBlindDyslexic
    @TheBlindDyslexic3 жыл бұрын

    He was great in Harry 0.

  • @nancyholcombe8030

    @nancyholcombe8030

    3 жыл бұрын

    I remember that better too. I loved Harry O! My mom wouldn't let me stay up to watch The Fugitive when I was younger but I hid in a part of the hall that she couldn't see and caught it a few times. Caught the reruns later. It's a great show too.

  • @moray4776
    @moray47762 жыл бұрын

    Man he had big ears . I noticed that in Fugitives . Iconic ears

  • @flower24587
    @flower245873 жыл бұрын

    He was so very handsome, he looked like Clark Gable.

  • @dianahemmingsdh

    @dianahemmingsdh

    2 жыл бұрын

    better looking than Clark Gable

  • @sharonayers5650
    @sharonayers56503 жыл бұрын

    I always loved him in The Fugitive and was so sorry when he died

  • @ericjensen9091
    @ericjensen9091 Жыл бұрын

    He was the coolest actor ever. We love and miss you Mr.Janssen. RIP.

  • @ericjensen9091

    @ericjensen9091

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, even cooler than Bob Mitchum.

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to know that you're a fan of David! Thanks for sharing. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @ericjensen9091

    @ericjensen9091

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FactsVerse I just discovered this channel. David Carradine's life might be interesting. Thank you.

  • @patriciatulloch4252
    @patriciatulloch42523 жыл бұрын

    The name David means "beloved" could he have been given a more fitting name wonderful man wonderful actor so loved so missed ❤️❤️❤️

  • @TheCrazyGrapes
    @TheCrazyGrapes3 жыл бұрын

    I watched The Fugitive as a child and liked it, but I watch reruns now and he is so hot! I didn’t realize that as a child. Probably a good thing😁

  • @frankdenardo8684

    @frankdenardo8684

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saw that show in reruns and I have the DVD 📀 collection

  • @davidjames666

    @davidjames666

    2 жыл бұрын

    @2:05 he looks like a 68 year old man, never would I think he was 48 (or younger) in this picture. in the 70’s everyone did recreational cocaine, and it made everyone older.

  • @ritathomson9764
    @ritathomson97643 жыл бұрын

    My brother and I used to watch The fugitive Every Sunday when we used to go and visit our nanny . we sit there and watch it ...then we go home and tell are dad that we’ve just seen him on the telly! They was the image of each other! And it didn’t matter how much he denied it we knew he was the fugitive ! We thought it was a secret actor . We told everybody . It was a much nicer era then .

  • @conradeddie3776
    @conradeddie37763 жыл бұрын

    My wife always loved David Janssen in The Fugitive. Interesting, until you mentioned "his ears," the thought never even occurred to me to EVEN look at them.

  • @patdoyle3686
    @patdoyle36863 жыл бұрын

    A True Superstar⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's your favorite memory of him, Pat?

  • @lyndafayesmusic

    @lyndafayesmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FactsVerse Good One Facts Verse; Always more interesting to read the comments when there "are" comments! We ALL loved David Jenssen's persona as an actor; But I wonder if there are any x-wives or girlfriends who would agree with me that David had a very nasty-rude side after a few drinks when he wasn't getting enough attention? Yep-I saw the very tall, well-built handsome man come in to BJ's Lobster house, one Sunday night-didn't see a lady with him, now I don't wonder why not? I was singing an old standard around closing , propped up with my guitar and amp behind the piano, singing a request at about One AM. The man, who had been sitting at the bar drinking alone, "ran" up behind me, and tapped me on the shoulder, and said in MY mike' "Let's not have any more of that crap, let's do Melancholy Baby for the crowd !" What the heck?My answer , "But of course!" And there wasn't much left of "a crowd" either ? I wasn't going to argue with a drunk, and then, I also finally recognized him as he turned around!I could have simply taken a "break" and let him have his show, but thought it best to try to "work with him" as best I could. (I believe he might have been offended that I hadn't asked him for an autograph?) Thank God I knew the chords, and was not bombed at the time, myself, having had a glass of wine four hours prior! I tried to harmonize with him as best I could to cover how aggressive he was acting, but his solo was simply all over the place ! BJ's was a great hang-out for employees from the Pierpont Inn, down the 101, and the Ventura Cadillac car dealership lot to the North; and the tips were better and the output less demanding, so I' d refused a Sat. night gig and chose to sing on Sundays and Mondays instead. I kept wondering " What's this guy doing, driving around drunk at one AM ? Perhaps he didn't have to punch the clock like allot of us have to on a Monday morning, right ? True Story, BJ's was located a block away from the California St. exit , Ventura, California and has since been redesigned into a Mexican Restaurant. Bet he would'a liked my rendition of "I Fall to Pieces," done classical-style, and when he said "none of this crap," he was referring to a country song? Anyone ?

  • @patdoyle3686

    @patdoyle3686

    3 жыл бұрын

    Facts Verse ' i really liked David Janssen in tv series Richard Diamond ' a well made series also his O Hara US Treasury series Was very good ' and his series Harry O ' was Excellent ' of course his portrayal of Doctor Richard Kimble in tv series the Fugitive Was outstanding ' everyone loved it ' anything I've seen David in was always worth watching' he gave us so many happy times with his lifes work in the TV n movies '

  • @teresaferrer4748
    @teresaferrer47483 жыл бұрын

    I read that he loved the fine things.for example, eating everyday had to be with the best dishes and napkins. He took the time to live everyday and love himself.Not in the narcissistic way but to treat himself and everyone good . Why save it for a special ocassion.

  • @zovalentine7305
    @zovalentine73052 жыл бұрын

    I watched The Fugitive faithfully as a kid. David was born a couple years after my stepfather & lived a couple hours from him in Nebraska.

  • @farzadbavarsad6364
    @farzadbavarsad63643 жыл бұрын

    Rest in eternal peace David 🌹🌹

  • @dextec49
    @dextec492 жыл бұрын

    He’s a once in a lifetime actor. The smoking, drinking took it toll on him and the cause of his passing. He had a real passion for the roles he played during his career. Everyone in Hollywood had high respect for him and he was accessible to his fans, peers. He is truly missed in Hollywood and in life. When will they get it that smoking, drinking will be the death of you you don’t stop to see the damage to the organs in the body. The body only has so much to bear, tolerate! Sad, celebrating video of him. Thanks Mr. Janessen, RIH

  • @ianbentley7276
    @ianbentley72763 жыл бұрын

    I'm easily old enough to remember this in the UK in the 60s. It was hugely popular.

  • @ianbentley7276

    @ianbentley7276

    3 жыл бұрын

    to remember the fugitive that is.

  • @zovalentine7305
    @zovalentine73052 жыл бұрын

    Rest in powerful peace David Janssen🙏 27 March 1931 ~ 13 February 1980⚘

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your message to David! What is your favorite role of him?

  • @danielcorreard3746
    @danielcorreard37462 жыл бұрын

    the fugitive is one of my favorite shows even though I didn't start watching it till I was in my 30s I watch the reruns every monday morning. on me tv

  • @kikionthetrailoflove7036
    @kikionthetrailoflove70363 жыл бұрын

    Loved the fugitive He had incredible screen presence. He always reminded me of Clark Gable.

  • @franmac2966

    @franmac2966

    Жыл бұрын

    In Debbie Reynold’s bio she stated it was strongly rumoured that Gable was his father. His mother was a Zigfield girl and moved in those circles at the time. He’s very like him, I agree.

  • @kikionthetrailoflove7036

    @kikionthetrailoflove7036

    Жыл бұрын

    @@franmac2966 Never actually heard that before, the resemblance is definitely there, amazing. Thanks for your info 👍

  • @travelinman617
    @travelinman6173 жыл бұрын

    Yes he GREAT ONE OF THE BEST

  • @foilpainterfantasyartist1711
    @foilpainterfantasyartist17112 ай бұрын

    I never noticed his ears until you mentioned it. I watched the fugitive when it first aired back in the 60s when I was a kid and it was mom and dad’s favorite show.

  • @cynthiaamitrano8915
    @cynthiaamitrano89153 жыл бұрын

    Not unexpected. He was working in his last series and you could easily notice his labored breathing. My husband mentioned how bad he sounded and shortly thereafter he died of a massive heart attack. He also looked far older than his 48 years. Telltale signs of heavy smoking and drinking. I was a big fan of David Janssen .

  • @lyndafayesmusic

    @lyndafayesmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Says allot that viewers are looking him up again in 2021!Good One Facts Verse; Always more interesting to read the comments when there "are" comments! We ALL loved David Jenssen's persona as an actor; But I wonder if there are any x-wives or girlfriends who would agree with me that David had a very nasty-rude side after a few drinks when he wasn't getting enough attention? Yep-I saw the very tall, well-built handsome man come in to BJ's Lobster house, one Sunday night-didn't see a lady with him, now I don't wonder why not? I was singing an old standard around closing , propped up with my guitar and amp behind the piano, singing a request at about One AM. The man, who had been sitting at the bar drinking alone, "ran" up behind me, and tapped me on the shoulder, and said in MY mike' "Let's not have any more of that crap, let's do Melancholy Baby for the crowd !" What the heck?My answer , "But of course!" And there wasn't much left of "a crowd" either ? I wasn't going to argue with a drunk, and then, I also finally recognized him as he turned around!I could have simply taken a "break" and let him have his show, but thought it best to try to "work with him" as best I could. (I believe he might have been offended that I hadn't asked him for an autograph?) Thank God I knew the chords, and was not bombed at the time, myself, having had a glass of wine four hours prior! I tried to harmonize with him as best I could to cover how aggressive he was acting, but his solo was simply all over the place ! BJ's was a great hang-out for employees from the Pierpont Inn, down the 101, and the Ventura Cadillac car dealership lot to the North; and the tips were better and the output less demanding, so I' d refused a Sat. night gig and chose to sing on Sundays and Mondays instead. I kept wondering " What's this guy doing, driving around drunk at one AM ? Perhaps he didn't have to punch the clock like allot of us have to on a Monday morning, right ? True Story, BJ's was located a block away from the California St. exit , Ventura, California and has since been redesigned into a Mexican Restaurant.Regardless, the man died far before his years. He still had more films to star in as far as I coud see; Bet he would'a liked my rendition of "I Fall to Pieces," done classical-style, and when he said "none of this crap," he was referring to a country song? Anyone ?

  • @d.chavis8975
    @d.chavis89753 жыл бұрын

    Hi ive allways loved DAVID JANSEEN FROM A CHILD TOO NOW ! HE WAS VERY VERY SPECIAL AND THE FUGITIVE SERIES IS THE SHOW THAT DEPICTS THE 1960'S THE MOST TOO ME WHEN THE THEME MUSIC PLAYED AT THE END OF EACH EPISODE IT GAVE MEETING you HOPE JUST AS JFK DID ON 1 20 61 RICHARD DIAMOND ohara us treasury harry o i love them all david janseen will allways remain paramount and an integral part of my life and history Thanks for the opportunity too express my feelings for this very very special person D chavis

  • @d.chavis8975

    @d.chavis8975

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me hope

  • @lyndafayesmusic

    @lyndafayesmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Says allot that viewers are looking him up again in 2021!Good One Facts Verse; Always more interesting to read the comments when there "are" comments! We ALL loved David Jenssen's persona as an actor; But I wonder if there are any x-wives or girlfriends who would agree with me that David had a very nasty-rude side after a few drinks when he wasn't getting enough attention? Yep-I saw the very tall, well-built handsome man come in to BJ's Lobster house, one Sunday night-didn't see a lady with him, now I don't wonder why not? I was singing an old standard around closing , propped up with my guitar and amp behind the piano, singing a request at about One AM. The man, who had been sitting at the bar drinking alone, "ran" up behind me, and tapped me on the shoulder, and said in MY mike' "Let's not have any more of that crap, let's do Melancholy Baby for the crowd !" What the heck?My answer , "But of course!" And there wasn't much left of "a crowd" either ? I wasn't going to argue with a drunk, and then, I also finally recognized him as he turned around!I could have simply taken a "break" and let him have his show, but thought it best to try to "work with him" as best I could. (I believe he might have been offended that I hadn't asked him for an autograph?) Thank God I knew the chords, and was not bombed at the time, myself, having had a glass of wine four hours prior! I tried to harmonize with him as best I could to cover how aggressive he was acting, but his solo was simply all over the place ! BJ's was a great hang-out for employees from the Pierpont Inn, down the 101, and the Ventura Cadillac car dealership lot to the North; and the tips were better and the output less demanding, so I' d refused a Sat. night gig and chose to sing on Sundays and Mondays instead. I kept wondering " What's this guy doing, driving around drunk at one AM ? Perhaps he didn't have to punch the clock like allot of us have to on a Monday morning, right ? True Story, BJ's was located a block away from the California St. exit , Ventura, California and has since been redesigned into a Mexican Restaurant.Regardless, the man died far before his years. He still had more films to star in as far as I coud see; Bet he would'a liked my rendition of "I Fall to Pieces," done classical-style, and when he said "none of this crap," he was referring to a country song? Anyone ?

  • @michaelpavia7964
    @michaelpavia79643 жыл бұрын

    A bit of trivia. As a little kid I remember Janssen starring in a TV show in the 50s where he played a private detective named Richard Diamond. One of the pictures in your collage of him in a car with a hat on is from that show. When he would call his office, his assistant would respond, but only her legs would be seen on the screen. The assistant was played by Mary Tyler Moore. Enjoy...

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this, Michael!

  • @Nixter1974007
    @Nixter19740073 жыл бұрын

    Quality actor sadly missed.

  • @mattp.3949
    @mattp.39492 жыл бұрын

    That screenshot of David Janssen at 1:40 is from one of his last films, a made-for-TV drama/thriller called City in Fear (1980) that is posted in the Internet Movie Database. You can tell just from looking at it that at age 48 he was clearly tiring. Although he was well known for having a naturally rugged exterior, issues with excessive smoking, drinking and overwork caused Janssen to age prematurely starting in his early 40s. If you get a chance to see any of his movies, between 1975 and 1980, you will notice that David Janssen aged terribly in those last five years of his life; his hair turning grey and his face becoming prematurely lined.

  • @ruffknight9549
    @ruffknight95493 жыл бұрын

    The Fugitive was always suspenseful. Each episode was like a short movie. They tried harder to please the public in the 60's David was in the same graduating class at Fairfax High as Darla Hood.

  • @mariefinley8435
    @mariefinley84353 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous actor loved watching him in movies !❤️

  • @expressivepets1
    @expressivepets12 жыл бұрын

    The quintessential Real-Man. Hot as hell!

  • @garebalgareb6370
    @garebalgareb6370 Жыл бұрын

    David Jansen was great, I respected him a lot, I was young and I watched episodes of the fugitive, God have mercy on him, I loved him a lot, he was great in his representation of the character of Dr. Richard Campbell

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful words, thank you for your message for David. May he find peace 🙏

  • @garebalgareb6370

    @garebalgareb6370

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FactsVerse Welcome..Greetings and respect

  • @mariefortunato4737
    @mariefortunato4737 Жыл бұрын

    Just loved him!

  • @FactsVerse

    @FactsVerse

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to know that you're a fan of David! What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

  • @CesarClouds
    @CesarClouds3 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P.

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