Special thanks to friend and listener Rich for submitting “The Fugitive” as his Fan Favorite topic and providing audio for the new introduction. 

Part 1: (Originally aired 11/5/2024)

Accused of brutally murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble, played by megastar Harrison Ford, is relentlessly pursued by the shrewd and witty U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard, played by Tommy Lee Jones. 

This is the simple but engaging premise behind the 1993 blockbuster “The Fugitive.” 

But what’s the story behind the making of this smash hit? That’s the question we track down in this episode– the first of a two-part feature on everyone’s favorite ‘wrongly-accused’ film, “The Fugitive.”

On what true crime case was the original TV series “The Fugitive” allegedly based? How did the movie’s plot evolve as it moved through the various screenwriters who worked on it? What impact did Harrison Ford have on the film, and why was he initially reluctant to bring in Tommy Lee Jones? And just how much of the dialogue actually was improvised? 

Part 2: (Originally aired 11/12/2024)

U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard may not care, but we certainly do!

A box office hit and critical success when it was released 41 years ago, ”The Fugitive” is still highly regarded today, with many ranking the lead actors’ performances among their very best. 

But what, exactly, is it about this movie that makes it SO good? 

That’s what Ashley and Candy discuss as they break down one of Ashley’s favorite films, “The Fugitive.”  Join the fun as they weigh in on everything from the cast, to the special effects, to the last-minute script changes, and so much more. 

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