Aw now that is sad news. I grew up in the Seventies and have very fond memories of watching The Rockford Files with my dad and loving it. Got the DVD's and still loved it. Wonderful series and James had such charm and intelligence as Jim Rockford.
I understand when his series Nicholls got cancelled (I would love to see that. Sounds interesting) he was very upset, but made sure he got most of the crew back for Rockford. He came across as a very loyal and principled man, as well as being a superb actor. Also seemed very intelligent, funny and not at all ego driven in interviews.
I remember him as Maverick in the old black and white TV series........and he's always been good value in everything he's been in..........including the remake of Maverick some 20 years later
I particularly liked 'Move Over, Darling' with Doris Day when he was a romantic leading man and played it perfectly.........and 'Support Your Local Sheriff' and 'Support Your Local Gunfighter' - terrific comedy westerns
I remember him as Maverick in the old black and white TV series........and he's always been good value in everything he's been in..........including the remake of Maverick some 20 years later
I particularly liked 'Move Over, Darling' with Doris Day when he was a romantic leading man and played it perfectly.........and 'Support Your Local Sheriff' and 'Support Your Local Gunfighter' - terrific comedy westerns
Yes, I loved that film with him and Doris.
Met and married his wife in a fortnight back in 1956 and were together up until his death.
In his 86 years he seemingly combined a successful career with a happy marriage - good for him!
Met and married his wife in a fortnight back in 1956 and were together up until his death.
In his 86 years he seemingly combined a successful career with a happy marriage - good for him!
R.I.P Mr Garner.
Very sad news !
Doris always said that he was her favourite leading man, she must be feeling sad she has outlived almost every one of them, Jack Carson, Gordon MacRea, James Cagney, Cary Grant, Howard Keel, Rex Harrison, Stephen Boyd, James Stewart, Gene Nelson, Frank Sinatra, Richard Widmark, David Niven, Jack Lemmon, Danny Thomas, and Richard Harris. I think that the only names still around are Kirk Douglas, Rod Taylor, and Louis Jourdan.
Doris always said that he was her favourite leading man, she must be feeling sad she has outlived almost every one of them, Jack Carson, Gordon MacRea, James Cagney, Cary Grant, Howard Keel, Rex Harrison, Stephen Boyd, James Stewart, Gene Nelson, Frank Sinatra, Richard Widmark, David Niven, Jack Lemmon, Danny Thomas, and Richard Harris. I think that the only names still around are Kirk Douglas, Rod Taylor, and Louis Jourdan.
And Rock Hudson of course. James accidentally cracked two of her ribs during the massage scene of Move Over Darling. She never said anything to him until the next day when he put his arms around her and felt the bandages round her waist. They were very close friends.
And Rock Hudson of course. James accidentally cracked two of her ribs during the massage scene of Move Over Darling. She never said anything to him until the next day when he put his arms around her and felt the bandages round her waist. They were very close friends.
I can't believe that I missed Rock Hudson off that list, I guess because I was never a fan, although the films that he did with Doris were great.
I remember him as Maverick in the old black and white TV series........and he's always been good value in everything he's been in..........including the remake of Maverick some 20 years later
I particularly liked 'Move Over, Darling' with Doris Day when he was a romantic leading
man and played it perfectly.........and 'Support Your Local Sheriff' and 'Support Your Local Gunfighter' - terrific comedy westerns
He was a wonderful light comedian. The look ifcomplete
Met and married his wife in a fortnight back in 1956 and were together up until his death.
In his 86 years he seemingly combined a successful career with a happy marriage - good for him!
R.I.P Mr Garner.
There is the similarity with the story in "The Notebook". I'd always thought that the scenes with the older couple were more touching than in their younger days.
Aw now that is sad news. I grew up in the Seventies and have very fond memories of watching The Rockford Files with my dad and loving it. Got the DVD's and still loved it. Wonderful series and James had such charm and intelligence as Jim Rockford.
I understand when his series Nicholls got cancelled (I would love to see that. Sounds interesting) he was very upset, but made sure he got most of the crew back for Rockford. He came across as a very loyal and principled man, as well as being a superb actor. Also seemed very intelligent, funny and not at all ego driven in interviews.
Always loved the 'Support....'films too.
RIP Jimbo. Legend.
He was also great in comic roles and serious roles. I, too, always liked him, and a James Garner film was never a disappointment.
Doris always said that he was her favourite leading man, she must be feeling sad she has outlived almost every one of them, Jack Carson, Gordon MacRea, James Cagney, Cary Grant, Howard Keel, Rex Harrison, Stephen Boyd, James Stewart, Gene Nelson, Frank Sinatra, Richard Widmark, David Niven, Jack Lemmon, Danny Thomas, and Richard Harris. I think that the only names still around are Kirk Douglas, Rod Taylor, and Louis Jourdan.
As well as Rock Hudson, there was Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
RIP James. And thanks to all of the old-timers for the memories.
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I understand when his series Nicholls got cancelled (I would love to see that. Sounds interesting) he was very upset, but made sure he got most of the crew back for Rockford. He came across as a very loyal and principled man, as well as being a superb actor. Also seemed very intelligent, funny and not at all ego driven in interviews.
Always loved the 'Support....'films too.
RIP Jimbo. Legend.
I remember him as Maverick in the old black and white TV series........and he's always been good value in everything he's been in..........including the remake of Maverick some 20 years later
I particularly liked 'Move Over, Darling' with Doris Day when he was a romantic leading man and played it perfectly.........and 'Support Your Local Sheriff' and 'Support Your Local Gunfighter' - terrific comedy westerns
Met and married his wife in a fortnight back in 1956 and were together up until his death.
In his 86 years he seemingly combined a successful career with a happy marriage - good for him!
R.I.P Mr Garner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg1Cx26-928
RIP Jim
Very sad news !
Doris always said that he was her favourite leading man, she must be feeling sad she has outlived almost every one of them, Jack Carson, Gordon MacRea, James Cagney, Cary Grant, Howard Keel, Rex Harrison, Stephen Boyd, James Stewart, Gene Nelson, Frank Sinatra, Richard Widmark, David Niven, Jack Lemmon, Danny Thomas, and Richard Harris. I think that the only names still around are Kirk Douglas, Rod Taylor, and Louis Jourdan.
And Rock Hudson of course. James accidentally cracked two of her ribs during the massage scene of Move Over Darling. She never said anything to him until the next day when he put his arms around her and felt the bandages round her waist. They were very close friends.
I can't believe that I missed Rock Hudson off that list, I guess because I was never a fan, although the films that he did with Doris were great.
He was a wonderful light comedian. The look ifcomplete
There is the similarity with the story in "The Notebook". I'd always thought that the scenes with the older couple were more touching than in their younger days.
Just watched The Notebook the other day. He never fails to make me bawl my eyes out. Rip.
I believe he and his wife were married for many years and had a daughter, plus he had a very successful career - his was a long life well-lived. RIP.
He was also great in comic roles and serious roles. I, too, always liked him, and a James Garner film was never a disappointment.
As well as Rock Hudson, there was Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
RIP James. And thanks to all of the old-timers for the memories.
RIP.
He didn't.
He was captured after the plane crash. But he wasn't shot. Just sent back to the camp.