THE OFFICIAL FAN'S GUIDE TO THE FUGITIVE Here we go again! After three decades, Dr. Richard Kimble is still on the run!
THE OFFICIAL FAN'S GUIDE TO THE FUGITIVE allows the reader to relive the magic that made The Fugitive one of the most popular television series in history. Each week millions of viewers tuned into to watch Dr. Richard Kimble attempt to locate the murderous one-armed man while still dodging the relentless pursuit of Lieutenant Gerard.
Mel Proctor's detailed account of the history of The Fugitive, takes the reader on a nostalgic trip. The book includes: Roy Huggins' original treatment for the show, script development of all 120 episodes, behind the scenes tales about the show and its cast, and many anecdotes, interviews and gossip. It is the only book to carry a full endorsement by Worldvision, the owners of the TV show, by providing great vintage photos of David Janssen, Barry Morse and familiar faces of guest stars.
"Few episodes in popular culture are as fascinating as the hold The Fugitive had on the American public. Mel Proctor's look back illuminates those days, and today."
-George F. Will, political columnist and television commentator
"Proctor writes with clarity and shows the importance of this program as more than just a weekly action tale. For Fugitive buffs & more...Enjoy, Enjoy!"
-Larry King, television and radio celebrity
"This rich and informative history of The Fugitive will be a matchless treasure to Fugitive fans and an enormous pleasure to people who just like to read a remarkably entertaining book."
-Roy Huggins, creator of The Fugitive
"The book's a cornucopia of first-time facts, gossip and colorful, behind-the-scenes details about The Fugitive and its remarkable place in television history. I loved it!"
-Alan A. Armer, producer of The Fugitive
"...If Lieutenant Gerard was half as thorough as Mr. Proctor, Richard Kimble would have been back behind bars years ago."
-Ken Levine, television writer of M*A*S*H* and Frasier
About the Author: Mel Proctor has been a television and radio sportscaster for 30 years, having worked for CBS, NBC, and TNT as well as serving as play-by-play announcer for the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres of the MLB and the Washington Wizards, New Jersey Nets and Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA.
Proctor has also worked as an actor in films and television, including a recurring part of Barry Levinson's "Homicide: Life on the Street" on NBC.
Proctor is currently writing "I love the work but I hate the business," a humorous memoir of his broadcasting career.
