Vault of Coolness: Young David Janssen

Let's kick back a bit this summer Saturday afternoon and enjoy a nice picture of David Janssen smiling--not that pained, forced quarter-smile he became known for, but more of a--well, it's still a little tight, maybe, but doesn't he actually look happy? Let's face it, he is one of the premier performers in television history, but he ain't exactly liable to be confused with Mr. Sunshine, which is why it's cool to spot a little pic like this one.

This little blurb from an old TV yearbook in the Cultureshark Archives promotes "Call Mister D," which was apparently the syndication title for "Richard Diamond." I haven't seen too many episodes of that show yet, but my limited viewing experience does give me enough confidence to confirm that, yep, Richard Diamond does smile. The TV R.D. may not be as perky as the radio R.D., but he does smile.