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Hirschfeld caricature of David Janssen in the Fugitive era.
Ronald Searle caricature of Janssen from TV Guide

1930 -

Chapter I:
ORIGINS: part stickweed, part tumbleweed

1940 -

Chapter II:
I'M FROM EVERYWHERE:
an early childhood always on the move

1950 -

Chapter III:
PLANTED: less nomadic in grades 6 to 12- acting roots take hold-sports dreams wane
Chapter IV:
FOX SCREEN TESTS - EAST COAST SUMMER STOCK: spreading wings
Chapter V:
A UNIVERSAL CONTRACT: 'The best friend's best friend'
Chapter VI:
ARMY YEARS: fighting the battle of Pebble Beach-a broken engagement
Chapter VII:
UNIVERSAL REINSTATEMENT: end of the "agreer" era
Chapter VIII:
WARNER BROTHERS FREELANCING: supporting roles in Tab Hunter pix

1960 -

Chapter IX:
STARRING DAVID JANSSEN: a Diamond role, a diamond ring, and a new agent
Chapter X:
TRYING MOVIE STARDOM: more silver-plate than silver on the screen
Chapter XI:
THE FUGITIVE: a career pinnacle
Chapter XII:
MOVIE STARDOM REDUX: roles that still lack luster

1970 -

Chapter XIII:
TABLOID FODDER: a messy divorce-a blond correspondent
Chapter XIV:
O'HARA, US TREASURY: a show for 'Joe Friday'-an old friendship changes
Chapter XV:
SETTING UP HOUSE WITH DANI: a hi-rise condo-MOW's to pay the bills
Chapter XVI:
HARRY O: gorilla lovemaking & marriage-one last time

1980 -

Chapter XVII:
THE FINAL YEARS: a career and life sadly pre-empted
Chapter XVIII:
EPILOG: the postscript

NOTE - THIS SECTION IS A WORK-IN-PROGRESS

This section of the website will detail as much as can be reconstructed about David Janssen's daily activities. It will be supported by a great many pictures and rare visual items. At the moment, these pages are in various stages of readiness. As you might imagine, the time needed to organize and publish the already-researched findings is substantial. Please be patient!

Though there will be more information on David Janssen here than has ever been assembled, there are many gaps where data is sketchy at best. If you knew Mr. Janssen or can confirm any activity, personal appearance, or work date, we'd appreciate hearing from you. Even a small addition to this life and career database would be appreciated.

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