David Janssen - Our Conversations: The Final Years: 1973-1980

by Michael Phelps

"What impresses me is the flavor and cadence of the writing. They were all David. It was a joy to read and brought back so many memories of my own." - Les Lannom, actor "I didn't feel like I was reading a book; instead, it felt like I was listening to actual conversations taking place. It was an honor to see the friendship between Phelps and Janssen grow throughout the years." - author, Norma Budden Please this story is told in two volumes. Be sure to check out the first part of the story, David Janssen – Our The Early Years. Despite their on-again, off-again courtship and his desire not to get married, David allowed Dani Greco to take control of his finances. In his professional life, he becomes Harry O - interjecting a lot of his own real-life eccentricities, endearing him to his fans even more. He went on to assume various roles in 12 Made-for-Television films and 6 Feature films between 1974-1979. We are introduced to Carol Connors, a singer and songwriter David met while collaborating on the song, 'My Sensitive, Passionate Man,' during a lengthy separation from Dani. He seemed to have found true happiness and had no interest in hiding his relationship with Carol. However, Dani controlled his finances, causing him to feel trapped. Living alone in his Malibu Beach home, David quietly explored the cost of a divorce and learned he would not lose everything. At a time when he likely felt the greatest sense of inner peace, the huge hand of fate brought everything to an end. “DAVID JANSSEN ~ Our Conversations is a heartfelt tribute to a beloved Star, still adored by millions of fans around the world today.” ~ Norma Budden, author Please visit David Our Conversations page on

298 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 26, 2014

About the author

My name is Michael Phelps. NO (sorry to disappoint), I am NOT the young, good-looking, talented, Olympic Champion. I am the (NOT so) young, (NOT at all) good-looking, (YES) talented, (NOT) an Olympic Champion. I am an Author.

While engaged as Chief Investigator for a prominent Miami (FL) Law firm which specialized in criminal defense I Co-authored "DAVID JANSSEN-MY FUGITIVE" with the iconic actor's first wife, Ellie Janssen. Published in December, 1994 in Hardcover, with Paperback Editions following in 1995, 1996 & 1997 the book sold in excess of 1.2 Million copies world-wide. Upon retiring from the law firm, I chose to embark on the challenging career of becoming an Author. I promised myself never to co-author a book with anyone, especially the ex-wife of a celebrity. I chose to write about something I know well; Police & Detective novels and Court room trials, murder and mayhem.

My debut novel, "THE EXECUTION OF JUSTICE" is based on the murder of a close friend and one time mentor of mine, Detective Sergeant Jack Orhberg, Robbery & Homicide Unit of the Indianapolis Police Department. Jack was brutally murdered on December 11, 1980. Published in Hardcover by Blue Line Publishing House, Inc. on January 30, 2009 and E-book format in July of 2010. In this novel I created the "Mike Walsh Detective Novels" series. In July of 2012 I released "THE JOCKEY'S JUSTICE", the second in the "Mike Walsh Detective Novels" series. It is based on the murder of a winning horse racing Jockey, a case I worked on for the law firm.
I have just completed a long journey into the past with my friend DAVID JANSSEN. My Memoir, "DAVID JANSSEN-Our Conversations, VOLUME ONE-The Early Years (1965-1972) and VOLUME TWO, The Final Years (1973-1980) are now available exclusively on Amazon Kindle. Softcover Editions are in the print process now. A Hardcover Edition is available by Special Order.

Please visit my website to examine all my works.
Thank you for your time and interest.

Reviews

[Harry Krebs · Rating 5 out of 5]

In DAVID JANSSEN: OUR CONVERSATIONS, VOLUME TWO, author Michael Phelps continues the memoir-type account of his personal interactions with the famed actor from 1973 to the time of Janssen’s untimely death in early 1980. During this time, Janssen’s career continued to grow until he became the king of made-for-TV movies. But Janssen’s personal relationships with the women of his life were filled with roller coaster emotions. It is sad that the actor could only feel comfortable when he was working and playing the role of someone other than himself. But Janssen was blessed to have Michael Phelps as a trustworthy friend of whom the actor could confide his innermost feelings.
Given the time span of the material, the detail of Phelps’ recollection of these conversations are without equal. Thank you, Mr. Phelps, for giving us this intimate portrayal of the off-screen persona of the man millions idolized for more than three decades.

[Denise Fletcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting Read

Amazing how DJ had a dominant Mother and then those two dominant women who made him so unhappy.
Being an animal lover, I kept thinking did the author leave his dogs alone whilst he worked 12+ hours a day?

[Juan B Santiago · Rating 5 out of 5]

Conversations

If your a David Janssen fan than this is the book you must read. David Janssen was my favorite actor. I was fortunate to meet him when he was filming “Generations” in Manhattan Lower East Side.