One of my all-time favorite actors has passed away---reminds me of great memories of James as Bret Maverick. Even though he's probably more widely known as Jim Rockford his entire body of work is pretty amazing. Long lost on so many Hollywood "celebrities" is he seemed to have lived a life without scandal, bouts of re-hab and generally showing what azzhats a person can be---he rose above that and acted like a man.

I hope he's resting comfortably now, a link to an article I found interesting, seems to sum up the person we thought we saw on the screen: Appreciating the relaxed genius of the late James Garner: Maverick, The Rockford Files & much more

 

I liked the movie "Grand Prix" it (among other things) is what got me interested in racing.
Recently watched the entire "Rockford Files" during a Netflix binge session you could see David Chase's genius and darkness coming through 35+ years ago.

 

One of the good guys. Married since 1956, (to the same gal!) proposed two weeks after they met.

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He was a good guy...

Very versatile actor.. I enjoyed watching him...

To bad all the actors with talent are dying off...

RIP Jim...

 

I remember him as Bret Maverick in "Maverick".

I'm glad he got to play Bret Maverick's Dad in the big screen version, opposite Mel Gibson, James Coburn, and Jody Foster.

I thought he was great in "The Great Escape".

Great actor, and one heck of a nice guy, I hear.


Rest in Peace, Sir. You've earned it.

 

He was one of my favorites. I like his TV work but I think The Great Escape was his best. RIP James Garner.

 

Little known fact: Garner did all his stunt work, no double. The fight scenes and all driving was his own, by the time Rockford ended you could see the toll it took on him bad knees and all.

 

Jim was definitely a driving enthusiast, believe he once owned and drove an Oldsmobile in an off-road race.

Met him briefly at a sprint car event, about 1985 or so Indian State Fairgrounds in the VIP area. He was a bit drunk, very funny and still had quite the eye for the ladies. Given the pulchritude in that area that night can't say I blamed him for at least looking around.

 

he was also into endurance racing,,,he owned a team for few years,,,,and the rest of the story,,,,, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Garner

 

Firstly: Thank you JWA for providing an opportunity to expand my vocabulary. It's not that I am a word nerd or anything approaching one. I just had to look up the definition of "pulchritude." Given the context, my guess was close. But, I had to look it up to be sure.

Second: I apologize for replying to an old thread.

Wishing everybody a Happy Holiday season.

 

Glad to help illuminate those not so well versed as I am (or think I am anyway. )

I also wish everyone "happy holidays" but being American I prefer "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"---none of this "politically correct, non-offensive celebrations..." that might offend others.

BTW its Christmas, not "xmas".

 

You might be surprised as the history of "Xmas":

The "X" in "Xmas" Doesn't Take the "Christ" Out of "Christmas"

Jason

 

I ain't buyin' that Jason---not even for a minute!

Sounds like a modern-day re-interpretation of something in order to redefine and soften its otherwise pejorative meaning.

Merry Christmas anyway!

 

That's just one link of many--search it out for yourself. I grew up believing it was an insult to Christianity, too.

And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours, too! (I don't mind typing it out...)

Jason

 

Eschew obfuscation, people!!