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In Memory of James Garner

Posted by jepatton 10 years, 9 months ago to Movies
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One of my favorite movies where the business man is actually a good guy!

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  • Posted by katrinam41 10 years, 9 months ago
    Amazing actor, married to the same woman for nearly 58 years. "The Notebook" is one of my favorite movies, partly because my hubby has Alzheimer's and is headed down that road, too, but mostly because Mr. Garner did such a believable portrayal of caring and sorrow.
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  • Posted by Herb7734 10 years, 9 months ago
    Garner appeared to be the guy you'd like to have as your big brother (not the 1984 one). Macho guy with a sense of humor and an unflappable demeanor. I miss him already.
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  • Posted by $ jbrenner 10 years, 9 months ago
    One of the first TV shows I ever watched was The Rockford Files.
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  • Posted by wiggys 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    the movie was as I recall banned from all US military bases because of his statement. I don't recall if it came out while I was in the army or reserves. it was a great movie.
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  • Posted by $ allosaur 10 years, 9 months ago
    Loved James Garner's Maverick character when I was a kid sitting on the floor and watching that weekly Western in black and white. TV Westerns abounded back then.
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  • Posted by Hiraghm 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Yeah, who knew that Gandalf Fitch would go on to become a famous Chef in Colorado?

    James Woods is tweeting quite a bit about Garner's passing. I guess they became close friends at some point.

    You can find reruns of the Rockford Files (I think on ME TV).

    Funny nobody mentioned Maverick (the tv series, not just the movie)... The Wheeler Dealers, Support Your Local Sheriff/Gunfighter... He even played Philip Marlowe.

    Tank, Victor Victoria, Sunset... movies of his that I liked keep popping into my memory.
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  • Posted by Temlakos 10 years, 9 months ago
    I remember him as Charlie Madison in "The Americanisation of Emily." I remember him telling Miss Barham what's wrong with Europe.
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  • Posted by freedomforall 10 years, 9 months ago
    James Garner was indeed a good man who apparently retained that quality for life.
    He did enjoy the fruits of life including driving race cars and playing golf.
    My only contact with him was at a Pro-Am golf tournament leading up to the Houston Open some years ago.
    Garner had finished his round and was heading for the clubnouse when he heard that accounting employees at the course had no opportunity to get out and see the action of the ProAm. He made arrangements to be taken to the administration offices to visit with the hard working people there. His visit was a highlight for everyone present.
    Garner was a real "Maverick" and he will be missed by many.
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  • Posted by Hiraghm 10 years, 9 months ago
    He was good in 36 Hours, which was on the other day.

    He always seemed to play anti-heroes.
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  • Posted by Hiraghm 10 years, 9 months ago in reply to this comment.
    The Americanization of Emily I believe it was called. With Julie Andrews. One of his stinkers.
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  • Posted by $ MikeMarotta 10 years, 9 months ago
    NPR played a clip in which one of his characters said that wars are not caused by generals and statesmen but by you and me when we build statues of the generals and name streets after the statesmen.

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  • Posted by lrbeggs 10 years, 9 months ago
    Outstanding actor and perhaps the handsomest man ever.
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