The Robert Urich Story - An Extraordinary Life

<p>Urich starred in a record 16 television series including Vega$ Spenser: For Hire and the popular CBS mini-series Lonesome Dove.<br />However Bob's greatest role as the author describes was<br />spokesperson for the American Cancer Society and his six-year<br />battle with cancer. Traveling across America preaching the gospel of<br />survival Robert Urich served as an inspiration to thousands dealing with their own<br />disease and urging them never to quit or give up hope for a cure.<br />Previously unreleased family photo's capture touching moments of the<br />actor's life including those taken during his final years.</p><p><br />Robert Urich's handsome face complete with his boyish grin was<br />familiar to television viewers for well over 30 years but until now little<br />was known about his off-screen life because of his intense privacy. His<br />personal life remained in the shadows. This in-depth biography reveals<br />everything you ever wanted to know about the actor's life and career.<br />A consummate professional Urich shunned the Hollywood spotlight but was<br />tenacious in his attempt to be the very best in everything he undertook. As<br />Martelle points out "Bob was a really good guy who loved acting but loved<br />his family more." As you will read Robert Urich did lead an extraordinary life<br />and his story told here will remain the definitive biography.</p>