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The Fugitive (1963–1967)

TV Series   |    |  Adventure, Crime, Drama

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A doctor, wrongly convicted for a murder he didn't commit, escapes custody and must stay ahead of the police to find the real killer.

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Cast & Crew

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Creator:

Roy Huggins

Awards

Won 1 Golden Globe.

Another 4 wins & 10 nominations.

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28 January 2005 | cutterccbaxter
Best Use Of Black Hair Dye In The History Of Television
I read a Roy Huggins novel called "Too Late For Tears" that was turned into a solid film noir movie. Huggins also is responsible for the western series "Maverick." With "The Fugitive" Huggins combines elements of noir (a man trapped in circumstances beyond his control) and the western (a loner wandering across the American landscape) for one of the best dramas in the history of television. David Janssen is perfectly cast as Doctor Richard Kimble -- fugitive. There's an aura of sadness that seems to cling to Janssen that feels just right for the situations the fugitive is always finding himself in. Despite his predicament Kimble is always putting the needs of others above his own. In the wrong hands such lofty morale aspirations might feel a bit forced, but The Fugitive manages to keep it well grounded.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Bill Raisch (Fred Johnson, the One-Armed Man) and George Kennedy (Elevator Operator) appeared in Lonely Are the Brave (1962).

Quotes

Narrator: The Fugitive, a QM Production, starring David Janssen as Dr. Richard Kimble, an innocent victim of blind justice, falsely convicted for the murder of his wife, reprieved by fate when a train wreck freed him en route to the death house; freed him to ...

Alternate Versions

The final episode of the series aired on a different date in Canada (September 5 as opposed to Aug. 29 in the US). For Canadian prints of the final episode, the ending narration was changed to mention September 5. Some VHS releases of "The Judgement" released in the US retain the Canadian narration.

Soundtracks

Theme from The Fugitive
Music by Pete Rugolo

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Adventure | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

17 September 1963

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA

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