I watched "The Fugitive" last nite on the groove tube*-the one with Harrison Ford. I remember seeing it at the Bijou when it first came out. The opening sequences involving the train smashing into the prison bus was worth the price of admission. In fact, I clearly remember saying to my family-which included liberal sis, Olga, from San Fran:
"Wow. That [ crash ] is worth the price of admission."
As most people know, Dr. Sam Sheppard [ pictured above ] was the inspiration for the 60's tv show.
This much is certain: Marilyn Sheppard was brutally beaten to death. Sam Sheppard served 10 years in the Ohio Penitentiary for her murder, only to be freed by a landmark Supreme Court ruling. And, 35 years after the murder, young Sam Sheppard began a crusade to clear his father's name and bring to justice the man he believed killed his mother
P.S. *Apologies to Chevy Chase
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