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by Michael Phelps (Author), Ellie Janssen (Author)
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 Televison's 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 Ellie's 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 Ellie's intimate memoir of her life with and her undying love for the beloved Hollywood legend.
Author Biography
Ellie Janssen had been a top model in New York City, an accomplished Interior Designer and then she married DAVID JANSSEN and became a "Hollywood Wife". Michael Phelps served in the United States Air Force in the Military Police-Combat Defense Forces. He retired as Chief Investigator for a prominent Miami (FL) Law firm, specializing in criminal defense. After Co-authoring 'DAVID JANSSEN-MY FUGITIVE', he chose to embark on the challenging career of being an Author. He created the 'Mike Walsh Detective Novels' series. He is the Author of 'THE EXECUTION of JUSTICE', based on the murder of his close friend and one-time mentor, Det. Sgt. J. R. Ohrberg of the Robbery & Homicide Unit of the Indianapolis Police Department. His second 'Mike Walsh' novel is 'THE JOCKEY'S JUSTICE', based on a murder case he investigated for the law firm. He recently released 'DAVID JANSSEN-Our Conversations: Volume One-The Early Years (1965-1972) and Volume Two-The Final Years (1973-1980). He is currently working on the third 'Mike Walsh Detective Novels', 'INSANE JUSTICE', based on a double-homicide case he worked on for the law firm. He splits his time between New York City and his home in Miami Shores, Florida with his faithful German Shepherd, Baron der Hunter III.
