James Garner R.I.P

[HardyGirl]

RIP Maverick and Jim Rockford. You will be missed.

[Goblin19]

RIP, Mr. Garner. He had a great low key, casual charm that few could match.

[alex]

Always loved his work and acting style, RIP !

[fallensaviour]

Wow one of my all time favourites R.I.P. Mr Garner.

[TomStrong]

We've been watching The Rockford Files on netflix for weeks now and in fact I had mentioned it to one of my golfing buddies who watched some last night. Said he hadn't seen it in twenty years. He texted me this morning with the news. Sad to see him go.

[Mikey]

This is a very under-rated must see movie

It's basically the Odd Couple with US Presidents

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[Mikey]

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[EMCE Hammer]

I've enjoyed everything I've ever seen him in. RIP Mr. Garner.

[Bionicfanboy66]

His portrayal of Kate Hennessy's dad on '8 Simple Rules' reminded me of my dad. Great actor. RIP, Jim Rockford.

[Mongoose1983]

Can't believe it. What a loss! Jim was the best. May he rest in Peace (and keep rolling that golden firebird in heaven).

[Toystasher]

I was just humming the theme song to The Rockford Files last night for no apparent reason. How weird! I'll never forget his role in Barbarians at The Gate. Great actor. RIP Jim.

[K]

I'm still so sad about this. One of the newscasts said an actor who's "been around your whole life" has passed. So true.

Funny thing: about a year ago, I stumbled upon his daughter's site and she'd found my Jim Rockford figure in cyberspace and posted it there. I emailed and told her it was mine and what a fan I am of her Dad.

Well.....here's a wee tribute from me:


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[FETT1]

Another MASTER of FILM has left...RIP

[megocrazy]

Loved The Rockford Files. RIP.

[EmergencyIan]

Just an FYI, on Monday, July 28, beginning at 6am EDT (though, I believe there is a TCM West, as well), TCM will show James Garner films for 24 hours.

Here is the schedule of movies:

6 a.m. – Toward the Unknown (1956) – with William Holden, Lloyd Nolan and Virginia Leith

8 a.m. – Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957) – with Randolph Scott, James Craig and Angie Dickinson

9:30 a.m. – Grand Prix (1966) – With Eva Marie Saint, Brian Bedford and Yves Montand

12:30 p.m. – Cash McCall (1960) – With Natalie Wood, Nina Foch and Dean Jagger

2:15 p.m. – The Wheeler Dealers (1963) – With Lee Remick, Phil Harris and Chill Wills

4 p.m. – Darby's Rangers (1958) – With Etchika Choureau and Jack Warden

6:15 p.m. – Mister Buddwing (1966) – With Jean Simmons, Angela Lansbury and Suzanne Pleshette

8 p.m. – The Thrill of It All (1963) – With Doris Day and Arlene Francis

10 p.m. – The Americanization of Emily (1964) – With Julie Andrews, Melvyn Douglas and James Coburn

12 a.m. – The Children's Hour (1961) – With Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine and Miriam Hopkins

2 a.m. – Victor/Victoria (1982) – With Julie Andrews, Robert Preston and Lesley-Ann Warren

4:30 a.m. – Marlowe (1969) – With Rita Moreno, Sharon Farrell and Bruce Lee

Of course, The Great Escape, Support Your Local Sherriff, Support Your Local Gunfighter, Murphy's Romance and Space Cowboys, etc. aren't in the line-up, but this marathon should be good nonetheless.


- Ian