Stephan J Cannell Dies- You've Watched Some Of His Stuff

[Zemo]

RIP! Rockford Files was the best there was!

[Johnny]

Very saddened by this news. I worked for Mr. Cannell many times over the years.
He was a great guy. Always very down to earth.
He really helped me out in L.A. years ago writing personal letters to set me up with meetings.
A very talented, kind and humble man. He will be greatly missed.

[HardyGirl]

This was a shock to me as well. I used to watch his shows all the time. RIP, Stephen. You were a trailblazer.

[babycyclops]

RIP Stephen J Cannell.
You knew how to wrap together a car chase, a couple of fist fights, as well as loveable characters and snappy dialogue.
Always topped with the greatest theme music!
Rockford Files was the tops for me.

[Van Hammersly]

What sad news. Mr. Cannell influenced generations through his work, and by all accounts was a gentleman through and through. All thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

I raise a glass to you, Mr. Cannell--thank you for making my childhood.

[david_b]

Wow.., that's a bit young. Thank you and sleep well, Mr. Cannell.

david_b

[LadyZod]

That is shocking to say the least.

I know this isn't the time or place, but I can't help but wonder about his creations. What kind of legal tangle they might be in with his passing. It's this man's legacy.

I wish him godspeed. And I wish his family my sincere condolences.

As a child he made me believe magic pajamas could make someone fly, that black GMC was a cool ride, that grown men could dress up like teenagers and go under cover in a school and not stick out, and that Fred Dryer could kick serious ***.

[batmanrocks]

Not sure I am right about this but did he do renegade with lorenzo lamas?

[vulcan2074]

I Loved the Rockford Files. RIP Stephen J Cannel.

[starsky]

mr cannell created some of my most favorite shows. thank you for the memories. rip sir.

[Meule]

RIP Stephen and thanks for all the great shows I was able to watch as a kid thanks to you

[Earth 2 Chris]

Wow, that's a shame. He was too young, and so talented. Lots of great shows under his belt. He was under-rated by Hollywood really. What a track record. GAH would be my obvious favorite, but I had a soft spot for just about all of his shows. And that memorable ending with him typing away!

Chris

[Goblin19]

He dominated my choldhood viewing. I was pretty sad when I heard this news.

[bobws]

So sorry to hear this, i have been a big fans for decades now. i lookedforward to seeing hiom on castle again, what a shame.

[UnderdogDJLSW]

This is a big shock for me too. His dialogue and his characters reactions were the best. RIP