James Garner (The Rockford Files)

[@nacholibre1962]

James Garner is possibly the classiest guy every to come out of Hollywood! I recall realy liking him in The Great Escape as a kid and later in the Rockford Files. I also like the fact that he has stayed married to the same lady for so many years. That is a rarity in his business. A good man!

[@riodejaneiro664]

He was called the last real man. S'truth.

[@DanielSiciliano-uw3zr]

I like him too.

[@vincenzomarsden9259]

Absolute CLASS!

[@bradburks696]

Jim Garner was cooool. Would show up every year for the month of May for the Indy 500 in the 80's and 90's RIP.

[@GOLDENFLYWARRIOR]

They just don't make men or great actors like James Garner, he was a born star. Watched him as a child growing up and there will never be a man like Jim. One in a trillion. We loved you then and will love you forever. RIP Jimbo. Thank wisdom for TV and technology with ghost in the machine.

[@justinemadalynncrenshaw5972]

Amen!! Bravooo could not have described him better:))

[@theonemodifier]

crazy how he became an actor.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZCTZKGVhd6Jp6M If a lady had not pulled out of a parking place in front of him, he would have never been an actor. He pulled into the parking place and saw a sign with a name on the business of an old high school buddy. He went in to see if it was him and it was, he offered him work, he was a talent agent and producer. Jim was looking for work, he never thought to be an actor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnEe2N3bbKce80

[@M.E.McCamishJR]

Jim was always cool dude. BTW Golden who is woman in profile pic?

[@Dougplays6strings]

I am a huge Rockford Files fan.I grew up in the70s and that show just takes me back.Not to mention it's good tv and they don;t make them like that anymore.

[@DizGuys]

They honestly don't. Those days are long gone I'm afraid. Sad to say

[@paulcooper5748]

❤❤👍🙌

[@VerticallyUp]

Nicest guy in Hollywood, a class act. god bless ya jimmy..!

[@KirkSH52]

"Thank you James for entertaining us for all those years. We love you brother."

[@thefurrybastard1964]

KirkSH52 He was awesome. Loved him when he played Wyatt Earp alongside Bruce Willis' Tom Mix in Sunset 1988.

[@scvandy3129]

But he had NO love for Bruce, all due to his on-set behavior and attitude.

[@theearl1477]

One of my favorite actors. He was so smooth, yet tough. RIP James Garner. Thanks for the memories!

[@theequalizer9154]

I will second that!

[@TheCBCronin]

I can still watch Hawaii Five O, Kojak, Barnaby Jones, Cannon, etc.... but Rockford is the only one I can honestly say I still enjoy watching.

[@rockzulla]

I LOVED THE ROCKFORD FILES.

[@coalminergroupie]

Rockford and Barney Miller

[@lamonthunley8198]

Me too

[@bomat761]

Same

[@gatorcc70]

One of my all time favorite actors. He had a genuine folksy way about him that was very likeable.

[@MrKenny777]

I loved his interaction with Stuart Margolin as Angel. They were brilliant.

[@TheSpogNYC]

My favorite Rockford episodes were always the ones where Angel was in the episode. They were great.

[@paulcooper5748]

Yeah angel could be funny.

[@Javelinjoe73]

I loved this show, but couldn’t stand the character Angel

[@Dav123xyz]

Favourite actor of mine always made me smile. RIP Mr Garner.

[@TheAsyrian]

Truely one of the last Americans.... Served in two wars, a wounded veteran, lived through The Depression. He's the MAN......

[@davidoconnell4100]

Garner is a superb interview. Smart, tough and likable.

[@Moondra3]

RIP you will be missed. I still enjoy this show to this day. Where else can you have a kick ass detective, driving an awesome car, smoking a cig. Sure don't see that now! And the stories I used to hear about the filming of this show always made my eyes light up. And that VOICE of yours made me melt....... A true legend is gone.

[@dave_yeg8596]

What a terrific guy, met him a couple of times, a real decent person. When you talk with him it's like he's known you forever. Miss him, an Original.

[@paulcooper5748]

I would of loved to have met james garner you were very lucky.

[@grabbber]

ROCKFORD FILES WAS THE BEST SHOW TO GRACE TELEVISION!!

[@tremayne3]

Absolutely ! ! !

[@sharkdeepwater8]

A bit of a stretch. But definitely an iconic show.

[@Drewtazy]

A class act all the way. I miss the Rockford Files.

[@fredpeterson7173]

What a great actor loved the Rockford files

[@frank20002]

James Garner is one of the good guys. Loved him as Rockford!

[@TerryDowne]

He's damn right about how tough a grind a TV series can be. I knew a guy who was a regular on one, and when I visited him on location he was literally falling asleep in his breakfast because he was so exhausted from working until the small hours the night before.

[@jaydogtitan-ok3vw]

I just finished the entire DVD series of The Rockford Files, James Garner was such a fine man, actor and serviceman.

[@jscottrockford]

My all time favorite actor and show. RIP to a legend. Gone, but will never be forgotten :)

[@william121852]

A NATURAL actor , he did not have to "act" , just say the lines ! So great !!

[@MaryBeth1965]

Love him. He's part Cherokee. Superb actor. You're missed, Jim!

[@jjseandxcefree]

well thank god he was not full cherokee or he'd never leave the teepee to do any work like acting lol.

[@noniway8013]

Always loved Jim Garner. Binged on Rockford Files this weekend. Best weekend ever! 📺☎

[@calvada1]

I am sorry to say I didn’t watch The Rockford Files when it first aired. Through the ‘miracle’ of reruns though, I had discovered this gem. The show has a reality to it of a guy using his talents to eke out a living at $200 a day (plus expenses). He wasn’t’ high-flutin’ or in the gutter, just a regular joe. That is why it endeared itself to many viewers. Have the whole series on DVD now so I can watch them all. Over and over. R.I.P. Mr. Garner. The world misses you.

[@marioarguello6989]

$200/day, 1974 dollars.

[@COLETHORN10]

I met Mr. Garner in August of 1985 at Pine Valley G.C. in New Jersey. I purposely sliced my ball on #15 to hit in into his fairway so I could say hello. I was nervous and called him Mr. Rockford. He loved it...CLASS ACT

[@jscottrockford]

Cole Thornton Great story 😂😂

[@tremayne3]

Love the anecdote ...by the way HE WAS Mr Rockford.

[@kentclark6420]

My Friend met Jim at a parade in Jim's home town of Norman, Oklahoma at the 2007 Centennial parade. Mr. Garner was the Grand Marshall. My friend, Scott, said he was really nice, and called Scott 'son'. I'm a big fan of R.F., RIP James.

[@vickimcburney8977]

The face, the voice, the smile, the charm!!

[@jackflash5659]

Rockford Files, one of my favorite tv shows of all time. RIP Mr. Garner.

[@LenHummelChannel]

James was a truly great, sardonic, saavy character actor. one of the best EVER. he sure paid a price in injuries tho. nice interview clip. thanks.

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

James Garner was always my favorite on TV whether it was Maverick, Rockford, He had that unique personality and lines that was truly his.

[@johnfazio30]

James Garner A class actor and wonderful man we all lose today on his passing RIP jim.

[@StukInBuf]

We're all the poorer for his loss; he was one of the more decent ones.

[@RaisingHellAgain]

we sure did he was an awesome actor

[@RaisingHellAgain]

Craig Seamus go pull a robin williams you damn idiot

[@StukInBuf]

Craig Seamus As was said in GRUMPY OLD MEN, pull your bottom lip over your head... and swallow!

[@craigseamus4335]

SuperPat88 does that make you a grumpy old man?

[@DizGuys]

Loved The Rockford files and Magnum P.I...Starskey and Hutch was pretty good. The Incredible Hulk. Wonderful.

[@marleypumpkin4917]

2021 television is junk compared to that stuff.

[@happyinlift4881]

ROCKFORD was a great show. Jim Garner was a great actor, and a likeable person.

[@kenseabury1067]

That was *the* thing I looked forward to, seeing an episode of The Rockford Files on NBC every Friday night. The character Garner played always had that sarcastic wit, and was so good at BSing his way out of trouble!

[@Slipmahoney21]

Ken Seabury That’s right! It was Friday nights, thanks for reminding me, I looked forward to the show knowing I had a whole weekend of no school and could stay up to watch it!,, Great memories, and it seemed like he never got old until the 1990’s.

[@hotwheel6663]

One of my Favorite shows in the 70's!

[@susanlester1]

James Garner, we love you! We. Is you too.

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

A very genuine guy. It's hard not to like the fella.

[@michaelr4063]

James Garner was a true badass. One of a kind, thx....

[@RioBow]

One of biggest wishes was to see Jim Rockford turn up in Magnum PI God that was a dream of mine. From a kid from England UK God bless you Rockfish

[@bufnyfan1]

I remember what a huge fan James Garner was of the Oakland Raiders. He was such a fan that the team gave him a sideline pass to watch the home games whenever he came up from Los Angeles to watch a game.

[@gregorythacher9861]

this guy REALLY had class.

[@richardjbueche]

I remember he was ageless for such a long time. The Great Escape, Maverick, others. Sorry he got hurt on the job so much. Miss him.

[@Dav123xyz]

Gave me a lot of pleasure back in the 70's and if anything even more just now. TVM Mr Garner (if you read this), nice one.

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

This guy and this show among the all-time best. God bless all from Patrick

[@timk8079]

Best TV actor and arguably the best TV series - so much so that my ringtone is The Rockford File theme and my voice mail plays the recording from Rockford's answering machine. Lots of people leave messages for me that begin with "Hey Jimmy, this is Angel..."

[@beyondspace3736]

nobody will replace him , another gone for ever

[@janetleishman3776]

Wonderful man…loved every movie, television series he starred in

[@Sir-Vivor]

Great show, great car, excellent actor, I still love the Rockford Files

[@alimohammedabd]

He seems like a very genuine and down to earth type of dude. Love the fact that he was thinking of other actors and not just himself.

[@RoughRider757]

James Garner is the best totally love the guy!!!

[@DIDCOTTWIST]

Rip James garner.one of my favourite tv shows ever was the Rockford files.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Hell yes same here when I was growing up. Better Days back then........

[@hellomikebarton]

You're a Class Act Jimmy!!! Miss ya!

[@bipedallifeform3990]

I miss both shows. Rockford was great. Bob Costas did wonderful interviews. You can tell he did his homework,

[@timthompson8297]

I’ve watched the Rockford files series numerous times.

[@jgionti3]

He was the very best. I watch the reruns to this day and I still love the show to the moon. I got my wife watching it and she loves him and the show. We watch it all the time

[@amandamiller304]

happy memories watching the rockford files in the 70's with my mum she just loved james garner

[@krisone5253]

A Hard Life Jim Garner. Open HEART ❤️ surgery, knee surgery. Then he Finally Had a Fatal Heart Attack 💔😭. His Children Want To Keep His Memory Alive. Thanks to KZbin, You're Memory and Catalog of Work Will Live on Forever Jim Garner 💔❤️✝️🌐

[@timthompson8297]

He was 80 something when he died so he did pretty good.

[@collecttas]

James Garner is by far the best actor ever! I would love to meet this guy and have him autograph my firebird.

[@DA90027]

super nice guy in person...funny and just overall a nice guy

[@garlee]

Great interview from the past .

[@kato64]

My favourite show of all time.

[@victormartin6608]

I still watch Rockford Files every night. 😊

[@theequalizer9154]

As do I.

[@Sole-tx9cx]

Best TV show ever, and Garner was amazing, Class act all of the way!

[@MercuryQueenCa]

I was about 3 or 4 when Rockford files came out. I always remembered the theme song. My husband and I started watching it together when it was on Netflix and we’re bummed when it was taken off. I just found it is on IMD and I think on Hulu. He was so handsome

[@marleypumpkin4917]

Why don’t you buy the complete dvd box set and treasure it forever?

[@MercuryQueenCa]

@@marleypumpkin4917 I actually bought it for my dad 2 years ago. It’s on the IMBD channel now

[@Johnny5]

Man one of the best movies ever was Space Cowboys.. loved it!

[@lesleyleith4440]

Johnny 5 It was great, we got to see his bare bum. A statuesque rear end, what a treat.💕💕💕💕💕😂

[@Torrente70]

RIP! One of the best US actors..

[@rockzulla]

AGREED. THEY DON'T COME ANY BETTER.

[@purplestuff]

Looooove Jimmy Garner!! He 's my idol. The quintessential hard-luck hero!!

[@FRANKENTWO]

I'm now in the process of reading his auto biography called ''The Garner Files''. I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying this book. I've been a big fan of his for years. But this book has so much humor and truth and honesty, that I can't put it down. His facility for describing situations is so candid, and so well written. I recommend it to everyone. Frank

[@RobbCorless]

A true great man and actor..For me started with Maverick..And ending for me performing for Mr. Garner at the Palomino Club in California..I was up next and saw that his long table were of folks he brought with him and they were leaving..Yeah it was Talent Night..I walked up to Mr Garner and told him i would love it if he could hear one of my songs..Playing with the house band that were my friends..He said when are you on..I said I'm up next..He looked at me with his big black cowboy hat smiled and said CERTAINLY..He called over to someone at the door and said tell them all to come back in..They did and there were 20 sitting in his row ..AMAZING..I did my song and Mr. Garner came over as his friends were leaving..Shook my hand and said great job.... The song was..Just Making A List on my YT page..Love ya Mr. Garner..My friend Jim

[@ericwsmith7722]

Toward the end the discussion about the Universal Studios, show what a stand up guy he was, not just for his money, but every other actor who worked on the show. You look at many of the episodes and you can see him limping around But he stayed working on the show because he did not want the 150 or so people working on the show to be out of work

[@DeeEllEff]

And also being such a great actor, he knew that a guy who appeared to be a bit broken down and ran with a limp-well, that *was* Jim Rockford, right?

[@ziggy72170]

Absolutely Love RockFord Files👏👏..Love the Brown Firebird he drove..👍

[@hansoll5126]

Watched him as a teen and now keep streaming the show on Roku with my wife. Best written TV show and much better than todays garbage.

[@theequalizer9154]

Still my favorite TV show of all times, The Rockford Files!

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

imo. all of the Rockford Files are great.however the ones with Angel Martin are some of the best/funniest ones ever. to bad that there are no actors like James Garner anymore. one of a kind.

[@deanguando1335]

Now I know why the shows were well written. They had 3 top notch writers. I didn't realize the pounding he took. The long hours and all the operations. No doubt he gave 100%.

[@tremayne3]

The great late Stephen Cannell.

[@tommyd.743]

My two favorite Rockford lines: "You better be reaching for a sandwich, cause I'm gonna make you eat what you pull outa your pocket." (While going nose-to-nose with a young wanna be gangster reaching in the jacket of his three piece suit.) "Now you know the sound of one hand clapping." (After his obnoxious hippy female acquaintance gets punched in the face by a gangster.) My favorite Rockford episodes: All that had Isaak Hayes co-star in..... "Hey, Rockfish"

[@juliansmith4295]

I was sure I knew every line from Rockford Files, but you've got me stumped with the sandwich line. Which episode is that from?

[@keithbyrd-MysticRuby0117]

James Garner was a great actor...Loved The Rockford Files...and Maverick... Did great job in the Great Escape

[@bbdupon]

People who haven't read "The Garner Files" and like James Garner should get that book!

[@Raeb222]

Great Actor..

[@emaclynch]

you could put this show on right now and it would get ratings

[@brettweaver9608]

Proud that my parents named me after him ... BRET ... but my parents added the extra T. Thanks Mr. Garner and Mr. BRET Maverick! RIP.

[@normanperez9096]

Love James garner, I used to watch him as a kid and loved it now both my kids watch it and know how he was. R.I.P. Jim!

[@mellotronage7073]

Mr. Garner stated in his autobiography that he never would have made it through Rockford without cannabis & Vicodin. He was usually always in pain.

[@ricochetey]

I felt bad everytime Jimmy got beat up. But he definitely stood his ground.

[@kuriaki71]

i love this show

[@laurieuebbing3500]

I love Rockford Files! I loved the Trailer! I want one just like it!

[@mrmeerkat1096]

Love the Rockford files. Real entertainment.

[@theoak64]

The Rockford Files one of the few connecting points for my dad and I. We would watch it for the hour that it was on and not speak, but there was a connection. what's that Richie Brockelman?

[@TubenIt83]

When he said there was this big guy on Maverick, I just knew he was going to say Leo Gordon!

[@harveymushman2219]

sadly missed forever...

[@rext8949]

James Garner reminds me of Burt Reynolds - both action stars with that cool sardonic sense of humour .Also both ended up in a lot of pain with the roles that they essayed ; Reynolds lost his good looks in the end with a reconstructed face .Whoever said movie making was glamorous obviously didn't try his luck in front of the camera . RIP to both of them .

[@buckyc.9069]

"Gran Prix" was a good one nobody seems to remember.

[@mazdaboy7]

so fuckin cool i grew up with this fella RIP JIM

[@YOGI-yl4ff]

I remember Leo Gordon. Wonderful bad guy, 6'2" looked so mean. Married to Lynn Cartwright ( she played the older version of Geena Davis' character in "A League of Their Own". They were married from 1950-2000, amazing when a marriage can survive Hollywood. Las Vegas, NV May 29, 2019

[@tremayne3]

Both Leo and Lynn were stunning looking stars.

[@jscottrockford]

He actually played Rockford’s buddy “Charlie” in an episode…….and got beat up, of course lol

[@sammysouth8372]

Bob Costas truly peerless. One of the very best in his profession

[@mdwc9291]

greatest actor of all time

[@Mutlap]

I lived in LA when the series was being filmed. Made it to Malibu. The beach area now is full of tourist crap, lounge chairs you name it. Rebuilt the peer somewhere around 2017.

[@theequalizer9154]

Yet, still, you still see folks taking pictures where Rockford's trailer was! LEGENDARY!😂😂

[@garyowen9044]

Leo Gordon was one tough hombre in real life. Garner used him in at least one episode of Rockford Files, as an “aging hired muscle” type guy. I never knew their connection, and mutual respect, until now.

[@theequalizer9154]

Leo Gordon & James Garner went back to the days of Maverick. In fact, Leo Gordon played a recurring character on Maverick. James Garner had a reputation of staying loyal to people, and making friends easily. He was friends with Steve McQueen too. If James Garner did not like someone, it was for very good reasons.

[@devnull73]

Rockford Files is my #2 show of all time, #1 of course being MASH.