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Suspension of disbelief


Mind you, I think this is one of the greatest shows ever produced. Still, a few things come to mind, some have actually been addressed in episodes.

Richard can get away without producing a driver's license with picture or description of himself in jobs requiring him to drive (a relative once said California used to use only thumbprints no pictures way back when, so perhaps we can excuse a picture), but the physical description should match. Where is he getting them, or how is his getting by without ID?

Is he always paid in cash? How can he cash a check made out to his false name with no ID to back it up?

The subject of a Social Security Number does come up in one ep, but why not more often? Easier to work with HR departments then?

He often has to run with no suitcase, clothes, etc. He probably still has no ID, but is able to eventually land another suitcase (and his clothes are often pretty clean for a man with no change or money to launder them).

Without personal effects, what about the hair dye? It wouldn't take long for gray roots to sprout, and he would be more noticeable.

Without going into detail for anybody that has never seen the finale, would Gerard have acted the way he did in the amusement park?

And would Gerard, a local policeman, have been traveling the country for Kimble? As an interstate fugitive wouldn't that fall to the hands of the FBI or other national law enforcement?

Oh well...just some fun thoughts; I still think this show was unbeatable. Would have been nice to see Janssen be able to do Season Five....

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When I got my drivers license in 1969, it had no photo or thumbprint on it.

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It's all pretty stupid that they think we are stupid not to notice little things like that. I've been watching some episodes and it's laughable most of them.

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