Those who waste their lives dreaming may hope for thousands of fans screaming their name. However, those who truly understand what matters know that no amount of public affection can match the love you receive from people who truly understand you.

Martin Milner had enjoyed the adoration of the public from an early age. The actor starred in the hit television crime series, Route 66, for four years.

In 1968, Milner's success continued, as he began starring in Adam-12. The police series was created by Jack Webb, the director responsible for previously successful programs like Dragnet. Paired with Kent McCord, Milner triumphed on the series.

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Though the show ran for seven years, Milner's sole focus was never truly performing. Instead, his true passion was his wife, Judy Jones, who he had married in 1957.

"We had four children in five and a half years," said Milner during an interview with The Washington Post News Service.

The couple later decided to leave Hollywood, moving to a California ranch to raise their children. Away from Hollywood, Milner had to commute to film Adam-12. "It isn't bad," said the actor. "It is only about two hours, each way."

It seemed that when asked to choose between his career and his family, Milner had no issue making the decision. Before he was an actor, he was a husband and a father, and he was proud of that fact.

"This show is about as hard as I want to work," said Milner.