https://www.metv.com/stories/fans-loved-bill-raischs-character-so-much-they-wanted-his-character-to-walk-free-in-the-fugitive

Raisch had a loyal fanbase.

The Fugitive's Barry Morse said that he dealt with ''abuse'' from fans when he was recognized in public (https://www.metv.com/stories/barry-morses-role-in-the-fugitive-said-that-he-dealt-with-abuse-from-fans-when-he-was-recognized-in-public)

Some fans took the series a bit too seriously.