The Fugitive is an American action drama television series that aired on CBS from October 6, 2000, to May 25, 2001. The series featured Tim Daly as Richard Kimble, Mykelti Williamson as Gerard, and Stephen Lang as the one-armed man. The show serves as a remake of the 1963 series of the same name and is the fourth release from The Fugitive franchise.
Plot Dr. Richard Kimble (Tim Daly) was wrongly convicted for the murder of his wife. He escapes from custody and changes his identity and toils at many jobs to search for a one-armed man (Stephen Lang) he saw leave the scene of the crime. He is relentlessly pursued by Lieutenant Gerard (Mykelti Williamson) obsessed with his capture.
Cast Main Tim Daly as Dr. Richard Kimble Mykelti Williamson as Lt. Philip Gerard
Recurring Stephen Lang as Ben Charnquist Kelly Rutherford as Helen Ross-Kimble Connie Britton as Maggie Kimble Hume Lia Johnson as Lenore Gerard Rex Linn as Karl Vasick John Aylward as Matthew Ross Janet Gunn as Becca Ross Bob Morrisey as Captain McLaren Lauren Tewes as Linda Westershulte
Production Development The long-lasting success of the original series of The Fugitive combined with the huge success of 1993 film led to the development of this series. The influence of the movie is evident, particularly in some scenes of the pilot episode. The series was produced by Arnold Kopelson and Warner Bros., the producers of the 1993 film.
The pilot was directed by Mikael Salomon, and cost an estimated $6 million to film.TV Preview: Tim Daly takes a run at playing new 'Fugitive' According to Tim Daly, there were 3,500 affiliates at the CBS Affiliates Dinner in Las Vegas in 2000, they were shown the entire pilot of The Fugitive, and it got a seven-minute standing ovation.Catching up with ‘The Fugitive’ Tim Daly recalls short stay in Everett
Filming
The series was primarily filmed in areas around Seattle and neighboring Everett, Washington, with production based out of a warehouse in Mukilteo, Washington.
Connections to the original series
Each episode of the new series includes a credit "Created by Roy Huggins". Tim Daly's father James Daly made two guest appearances on the original series. Writer Arthur Weiss is credited with one episode of the new series and three of the old series. Lou Antonio, who appeared as an actor in three episodes of the original series, directed an episode of the new series. William Graham directed two episodes of the new series, and seven of the old series.
Cancellation CBS cancelled the series after one season, leaving a cliffhanger unresolved.
Episodes
Broadcast The show was the first lead-in to CSI: Crime Scene Investigation on Friday nights, which became a hit when it debuted the same year.
Reruns of the series have previously aired on HDNet and AOL's streaming service, In2TV.
In Italy it aired on Rete 4 with reruns on Italia 1 and Duel TV.
Reception Critical reception The Fugitive received praise for Tim Daly's performance as doctor Richard Kimble. The pilot also received praise for its sound editing.
Awards
Year Association Category Nominated artist/work Result 2001 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series Michael E. Lawshe (supervising sound editor), Timothy A. Cleveland (sound effects editor), Rick Camera (sound effects editor), Otis Van Osten (sound effects editor), David M. Horton (sound effects editor), Bruce M. Honda (dialogue editor), Jessica Goodwin (dialogue editor), Eric Hertsguaard (dialogue editor), Nancie Araki (dialogue editor), Chris McGeary (music editor), Casey J. Crabtree (Foley artist), Michael Crabtree (Foley artist). For the pilot. 7th Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Tim Daly Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA Best Sound Editing - Television Episodic - Effects & Foley Michael E. Lawshe (supervising sound editor), Rick Camera (sound editor), Timothy A. Cleveland (sound editor), David M. Horton (sound editor), David Werntz (sound editor), Darren Wright (sound editor), Otis Van Osten (sound editor). For the pilot. 5th Golden Satellite Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Drama Tim Daly Best Television Series, Drama The Fugitive TV Guide Award Actor of the Year in a New Series Tim Daly
References
External links
Homepage of The Hunted: Unofficial Fugitive Site