James Garner discusses the end of "The Rockford Files" - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG

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[@MrRagingRanter]

James Garner was such a fantastic actor. It was, by far, my favourite show as a kid. And I still enjoy watching it on Netflix 33 years later. It leaves a bitter taste in my mouth to this day to hear how it was cancelled; cancelled despite Garner's commitment to the show. Because they wouldn't give his knee time to heal! Unreal how some people just know how to destroy a good thing.

[@faffaflunkie]

Garner was the One Guy in Hollywood who wasn't afraid to tell it like it was. Everyone else was to afraid of being Shit Canned by the studios. RIP Jimbo.

[@john0419]

Rockford files is still one of the best shows on t.v

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

I can't think of a thing with James Garner that I don't love. The Rockford Files was such a great show with Garner perfect for the lead part.

[@COLETHORN10]

I loved Rockford when he showed up presenting his business card pretending to be someone and the recipient would say, "This ink is wet."

[@cidspimms]

RIP James you will be sorely missed; Thank-You for all the wonderful years you gave us.

[@grabbber]

The Rockford files had much more Patience, thinking, better camera shots.... and a hell of better writing crew than todays Detective shows.... Rockford files was the best and James Garner

[@RubicantX]

Where else would you get characters like Dennis Becker, his dad Rocky, Evelyn "Angel" Martin, Captain Towne, and police buff Lee Ann Sweeney? Nowhere. The show is the gem of the 70's!

[@jerichothedrifter60]

Garner said that when you see Rockford or Bret Maverick, it's not really acting..it's just James Garner being James Garner

[@wwickedsunnyy]

Great actor. May God rest his soul in peace. Thank you Mr. Garner for all the joy you brought us through the Rockford Files and other shows and movies.

[@dwdrumz1]

The movie studio people really are the dregs of the earth! The Rockford Files was a great show and the star should have been treated with alot more respect and payed acourdingly.

[@TheKalamazoo]

The Rockford Files were great, Loved him with Doris Day, and his part as the Cadger in the Great Escape was brilliant.........Loved this guy. One of the greats.

[@n8mobiles]

Support your local sheriff hands down one of the funniest westerns ever. "I was on my way to australia...." He knew what he did that people loved, and he kept doing it!

[@blainedavis9547]

I grew up watching the show. James Garner was a wonderful man and Actor..

[@LenHummelChannel]

A very classy guy and a truly great character-actor. rest in peace, Mav.

[@arttrombley7385]

Now we can discuss the end of Jim Garner himself, may he rest in peace. He was one of my favorite actors of all time, from his old movies right through the Rockford Files. Jim always gave his parts his all, Thank You James Garner for a thousand great memories. Art T., hernando fl.

[@frank4579]

That interview is the reason why i almost ever try to avoid to look behind the "stage". How can these people do such a great show, where justice and humanity is such a big player and sue and blackmail James Garner? It's just sad.

[@Useaname]

So glad that he recorded these archives for posterity......

[@7707stephen]

The Rockford Files was my favorite T.V. detective show, followed closely by Cannon. Together they ruled the 70's. Rest in Peace, Jimbo. You were the greatest!

[@RogerDDog]

How different James Garner was to the crop of current young actors who are so caught up in their own glamour and ego. James Garner was just a normal man with barely a hint of ego but lurking there a great sense of humour and a philosophical attitude to what life threw at him. A brilliant actor you just knew you would enjoy in his every scene. Greatly missed.

[@jimodonnelly7762]

I remember seeing James Garner limping in several episodes, and had read about his bad knee, but didn't know it was his health that lead to the show's cancellation. That's how things were when there were only 3 networks; now it would probably be put on hiatus for a few months, and then back on the air. Of course, there aren't any James Garners or "Rockford Files" on TV any more.

[@ringbolt9]

i watch this show in reruns and its still as good or better than anything on tv

[@faffaflunkie]

Just compare the Eastwoods and the Garners (and maybe even Schwarzenegger or Stallone) to what we have in Hollywood today- and you will understand why all they make now is "Reality Shows" or crap that they (or anyone) can generate on a computer.

[@StevieB1362]

One of my favorite shows. Always wanted a gold Firebird like his. Fellow Okie, James Baumgarner shortened his name to Garner for stage name. Small world, I met his sis at the University of Oklahoma. She'd called me into her office to tell me I was on academic probation. I saw a photo of him on her desk & she explained. Otherwise I'd've never known. Too much partyin' ! ! Didn't graduate, but had A LOT of fun. Go Sooners ! ! Long live Jimmy Garner, Noah Berry & Angel "This is bad Jimmy." (Stuart Margolin) ! !

[@victoriaindigo]

Garner had the right to sue. Without him there would be no Rockford Files and no money for the studio.

[@Topper954]

ABSOLUTELY TOP BLOKE WHO NEVER CAN BE REPLACED

[@dunskie]

Garner was a stud as Rockford. Cool as all hell.

[@skeefoopanama]

I like it also,I grew up watching late 70s and 80s shows,I love the older cars and trucks,and just the way it was made,Nothing will ever compare to these shows we grew up watching.Now days,its garbage.

[@PortlandsTransport]

One of the great actors of all time, his Rockford Character was classic

[@tabletalk33]

I have to agree. I watch an episode just last night. It was the first time that I had seen the show since the mid 1970's! It was fantastic, so well made! The greatest detective show ever. You are spot on.

[@Sdjpow]

In this year (2012) they are showing The Rockford Files on Danish TV. Gosh I love it. Watch one episode each night. Totally cool and relaxing 1970´s style.

[@YesYou123333]

I loved The Rockford Files. No one could BS the way Jim Rockford could. I still remember one episode where he introduces himself to be a road boss for some trucking company and the guy he's trying to BS asks, "Where's Matt?". Jim with his quick thinking answers, "Matt? Oh, ha, Assistant road boss I should have said". What makes it even funnier is when he's about to leave, Jim tells the guy, "I'll say hi to Matt for you." Jim wouldn't know who Matt is from Adam.....so funny.

[@TXGTR]

Another gret actor who made acting look so easy, but behind the scenes James shows the hard businesslike and the more serious side of him, which to be successful in one's career one has to be. As a person, he still maintains that sense of humour that seems to keep one alive and that helps him to become a great prsonality and legend in his old age that serves as a lesson for the younger generation.

[@promerops]

"Maverick is a legend of the West" and so is the great James Garner.

[@leonplynn]

Poor Jimmy couldn't catch a break - Rockford or Garner. There are a handful of episodes where Jimmy gets a windfall at the end - notably the two-parter where he's working for the Clapton-esque rocker. I just loved it when Jimmy got paid. Thanks to Netflix I can watch any episode at any time. They really hold up well.

[@boricua11601]

much respect to you mr garner, great show. I couldn't imagine any one else playing jim rockford....

[@mrspivvy]

such a class act, a real gent. RIP James Garner. one of the greats.

[@michaelgarner5418]

BEST DETECTIVE SHOW

[@strattuner]

some men can't,won't, live a simple life,they just gotta live,this man has done it all,acted with the great STEVE MCQUEEN,the best england had to offer,in the great escape,raced cars,played in the dirt with mcqueen and bronson,hell he's done it all,and besides that my mom loved him from afar,yeah he has it all

[@narrengold]

I really like James Garner, because he reminds me of my dad. I told my dad that one day, back when I was a young boy, but I think he didn't understand that this was my way to tell him that he is my hero and that I love him.Now he is 79, we live in the same house and he is still my hero. Thank you dad for beeing my "pabba"

[@smashupdriver]

It was such a great show

[@senseijosesuave]

The Rockford Files was the best.

[@todlindley8101]

Thank you Mr Garner- Respect, I cant find the words to thank you enough, if only I could achieve so much myself, Affable and humourous, James Rockford ROCKS. Good Luck Mr James Garner.

[@davealexander554]

I hope those people who lie and cheat people in show biz. Get what's coming to them sooner than later.its just plain wrong.mr Gardner your the beat!!!!

[@ANGUSYOUNGISMYGOD]

JG is a class act.

[@rowanw1131]

the story of my favorite show is so painful.

[@olikat8]

One of the few celebrities I would like to meet from my childhood 'shows.' Martin Milner, Kent McCord, Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe round out the list. Don't care about most other celebrities then or today.

[@christosfragias592]

RIP James. We will sadly miss you.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1974 {September 13th} the detective series "The Rockford Files" debut on the NBC-TV network... The series ran until January 10th, 1980, with a grand total of 122 episodes... It won eight prime time Emmy Awards... In 1975 Mike Post took the series' theme song to #10 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart... The series's star, James Garner {born James Scott Bumgarner}, will celebrate his 86th birthday this coming April 7th...

[@metalonroad]

R.I.P. MISTER GARNER !!! :-(((

[@wouldntyaliktono]

We already miss you Jim.

[@otheozzy]

It's too bad. That was a great show.

[@rabbithog]

i still watch it now, brilliant

[@todlindley8101]

Hey Narrangold, yeh Jimmy reminds me of my father also, in looks and his affable, humorous and charming way that he gets what he wants in a cool cool laid back way- no stress, eh those were the days

[@brianlinville439]

loved that Rockford tv show growin up, helped me thru some tough times, the cooldistraction of it

[@iandennis1]

Rip james garner part of my childhood

[@Skycop51]

I own the entire series plus movies, why did you not buy? He was wonderful would not be without it and I do not have a lot of money for dvd sets.

[@lu845carpenter]

agree with rockyracoon1979 and diapertommy. im 42 yrs old female i tell my friends how great this show is.they bust on me and tell me i have to watch shows from this century if i want to continue to hang with them.when i was 17,i force my friends to watch move over darling.they started to complain when they realized it was an older movie.soon they became glued to the set eyes peeled.they thought is was great.rockford files he and the writers pure poetry.jimmy is brilliant.always on.i love him...

[@wiz9496]

The Skin Game is one of my favorites.

[@SupremeNerd]

My Faves are 1. The Rockford Files 2. Police Woman 3. 6 million dollar man 4. SWAT and 5. The streets of San Francisco

[@robertcass1273]

I always wondered what happened to the Rockford Files I like James Garner really didn't care too much for the episode with the dad in it. Sorry that you are hurt and had to quit the series I really enjoyed it thank you.

[@JamesSmith-sw3nk]

RIP James Garner

[@ali4330]

@rockyraccoon1979 I agreed with you rockyraccoon1979.Its the best PI series so far.I love Rockford as down to earth PI who always did his job well but at the end he dont get paid..

[@CameronEly]

R.I.P.

[@joan5230]

J.G. is a man in full!

[@robertbear1589]

Thanks Jimbo for the heads up. No matter what you do, there's gonna be politics and drama. I guess RF is no exception.

[@obrecht72]

RIP Mr. Garner

[@diapertommy]

@rockyraccoon1979 > I totally agree with you "The Rockford File's" was and is the best detective show....PERIOD!

[@jta1973]

RIP, Jim :(

[@dgresko]

RIP

[@jason75]

R.I.P JAMES GARNER

[@seand67]

Wow, what a legend

[@hardlines4]

RIP

[@Dougplays6strings]

I love me some Rockford Files.Great show.I have been ordering these.I am now on season 4.The shows today are about one thing"murder'too depressing.Thanks Jim for a great show.

[@dabble778]

R.I.P.

[@kevinjohnson2850]

The 6th and Final Season of the Rockford Files.

[@Mutlap]

@tokingbiker420 Had occasion to visit Malibu Beach where the trailer was parked. I forgot about Rockford because all of the woman were wearing string bikinis and little trianggles on their nipples! I was about 30 and I had to tie my shirt around my waist to hide something. I also went inside of the restaurant, and yeah the beach was nice. Vince was just up the road.

[@thunder4555]

@diapertommy i finally found somebody who likes this show as much as i do.

[@Atomicomet]

@rockyraccoon1979 amen

[@rockb3p]

4 sure

[@dixon97a]

No you didnt, the Rockford files finished at the latest in the early eighties unless there was a revamp in 94 which i missed, which is quite possible but it must have sunk without trace. . .

[@Bronco46tube]

Rockford was an excellent show, especially for the times; most of the programming in that decade was terrible. But it's far from the greatest detective show ever. I'm sure Garner would even say that. Mr Garner really added to what would have been an otherwise forgettable show.

[@tulllguy]

watching the Rockford Files on dvd, he did not age well over only a few years.

[@Drewtazy]

Who is the one idiot that disliked this?