Not only a great actor but a great individual. RIP

One of my favorite actors. Always welcome Jim into my living room for an evening of quality entertainment. He will be sorely missed. Thank you for bringing us a laugh, a cheer, and a tear Jim! One of the true real greats. RIP Jim! :(

His book, his more than interesting life story, was so typical of him. Not once did he bullshit anyone, he was under no illusions about himself, and he loved every day of his life appreciating how lucky he was. What a great guy, and a fine example to some of the "stars" of today.R.I.P. Jim.

I think for me and probably others that James Garner should have lived forever, and he will because of film. He was one of those people who never let stardom go to his head. I'm sure if you met him on the street he would say hello! Be at Peace James. Gone but never forgotten..

I always enjoyed Garner's work.

Of all the great work James Garner has done Rockford Files was my favorite. RIP Jimmy.

He is truly a great man. I loved him on Rockford.

We miss you Jim , what a brilliant actor

l met him in 1998, in Toronto, on a film set, in a park, sam smith pk, his autograph will be cherished forever, thy james RIP, it was a thrill to meet him, big hands and matching personality.

One of the greatest actors, and a real human being to boot. RIP James.

You are one of all time greats as an actor and as a person. R.I.P. James.

Such a remarkable voice, a joy to listen to.

I like the way he answers questions openly.

Peacock streaming service just launched, and The Rockford Files is on it--all of the episodes. I just started rewatching it. Reminds me what a fine actor James Garner was. Not a false note in that series, or all of his work, really. Murphy's Romance reminded us that he was a leading man, and so handsome, regardless of his age.

R.I.P. James Garner....I am thrilled I got to meet you in person right here in North Hollywood while you were filming Rockford Files in 1978. I always had a crush on you too. You will live in my heart forever.

I go back to the Bret Maverick days. Loved him in everything that he did. RIP Mr. Garner...you were a class act!

I wish I could met the man I have so much respect for him and I watch him everyday on the Rockford Files. Truly a great man !!

I have been a fan of James Garner since Maverick. He was very handsome man and from everything I've read or heard a VERY NICE person. I will miss him very much!!!

James Garner was an excellent driver, he did all the driving in The Rockford Files. Stunt drivers were hired but Garner was much better, so he did it all.

He made some of the best movies and TV hows ever filmed and such a solid actor AND family man.

You are loved worldwide and will be remembered and missed always.

From us limeys in England thanks for the memories, you were a true gentleman.

Been a fan of his since the movie Darby's Rangers! A unique, exceptional, down-to-earth, individual in a profession not known to care for their fellow man.

A thoughtful, like able man. Endlessly watchable.

I miss him and his kind ♥️

At Walmart, they have that one dollar DVD pile. In the jumble I came across one with a selection of old television westerns, and it had two episodes of Maverick on it. My 8-year old son sat down with me and we watched the one where they spoof Gunsmoke. My son has never seen Gunsmoke or any other episode of Maverick. He had to keep picking himself off the floor laughing. I had forgotten how funny, whimsical the show Maverick was. My son actually had me write James Garner a fan letter. In it, I mentioned that in many ways, James Garner, for having created entertainment that could bridge decades and still connect, made him an immortal. Rest in Peace, James Garner. You will not be forgotten.

He left us too young, I really appreciated his acting..

My mom and I would set down an watch the Rockford files every Friday night ! Great memories with her and yes I still have her with me and my dad ! Do I see her not everyday but I do talk to or text her every day ! Love you mom and dad more then you’ll ever know ! Rip to JAMES garner !

RIP James Garner. What a star!

Love that voice🎶💕. He is a class act for sure!!

Such a nice honest man

Always loved James Garner, sad to say good bye ... Thanks to annasumner for uploading this.

What a shame; couldn't believe it. Read his memoir in '12, what a wonderful life! God Bless you, James Garner. You brought a lot of people joy.

Such an underated actor...RIP...

I fell in love with him in the '60's. It's official: All the great men are gone! Great sympathies to his wife and family.

Loved the Rockford Files, great memories watching it as a child....what a shame, always a gentleman in his movies and tv shows....RIP champion

The Every-man American actor of the Cool Generation -- Brando, Newman, McQueen, Coburn, RIP James Garner! You'll be missed.

Greetings Mr Garner from Greece! My father taught me to enjoy Hollywood golden era movies and ethics and I will do the same to my kids too.

In the last month, they have been playing Grand Prix from 1966 with Mr. Gardner at least 6 times and I've seen it every time! WHat a treat that movie is and what a treat to watch his fine acting. The entire cast is excellent. I don't know why that movie just got lost in the shuffle for Oscar night. They deserved much more attention than what they got. What a shame but at least James Gardner gave us his best again. He is sorely missed by his family and his fans.

he got so old looking, he looks like my dad, great guy ,great actor and great movies

I loved these old actors,we will never see great actors like this again,This interview was in 2002,he looks alot older and frail now in 2014,damm I hate time,its cruel..

Been looking through the comments. Haven't found one negative thing said about James, and I know why. He was a great actor, but a better person.

Been married 62 years

James garner was my favorite actor the rockford files and the great escape

Always loved you, Mr. Garner - since I was a baby seeing the Rockford Files.

One of The All Time Greats , he will sadly missed so long Jim Garner Robert Kincaid

This guy is a legend love james garner R.I.P brother.

James Garner God bless him. Great guy.

finest actor (Brasil)

and now they both have passed good actors

RIP James Garner! 2018

I'm so damn lucky to have grown up watching The Rockford Files...

although here its gravel, Garner had one of the best sounding voices ever

RIP Jim Rockford !!

He was the best!!!

Forget George Clooney. Garner is the real thing.

The Great Escape all the way!!

much respect rip

Miss you Jim. And miss you too, Charlie Rose.

RIP James Garner

RIP JAMES

he got nominated for an Oscar for Murphy's Romance? i thought it was Victor/Victoria?

I know, I love The Rockford Files.

Support your local sheriff was hilarious!

RIP JG

Like Spencer Tracy and James Stewart, Garner was a fine natural actor.

One word sums it all up ROCKFORD, my man, loved him as a actor and personality, one of the people on my list of whom I'd like to sit down and talk to for an hr

Commander Rourke! (For those of you who do not know, he voiced the character in Atlantis the lost empire).

RIP Jimbo

T Bear: Korea was Mr. Truman. Ike got us out of there.

Hey, James considered Steve McQueen a little brother and Charles Bronson a bully. There was an incident where Charles and James almost or actually came to blows. Charles wasn't a very public person. I think Charles was misunderstood and thought to be rougher than he was because of his upbringing. Lee Marvin would pick on Earnest Borgnine while Telly Savalas and Raymond Burr had lots of friends. Just thought I'd add my two cents worth lol.

I loved him in Heartsounds

Going to miss the rockfish.

Low volume on this video, almost missed the great conversation. Garner's best role was suing the studio.

Though a liberal...I still love your characters. Always a Rockford fan. Rest In Peace James....Jimbo.

Great guy. ✌️

Garner was asked after Lee Marvin turned it down.

Miss you Mr Garner

Cool fella, much missed..

It is a shame that PBS hasn't found a replacement for this show. Charlie's problems aside, the one on one format across the table could still work today...

Fight scenes might've cost him his vision. Loved James Garner he was my first crush :( rip.

i wonder how he's doing now :(

Can't hear hardly anything. This is not a good 'upload' to YT.

he's on Me TV everyday at 11:00

Down-Home Honesty and Practicality "Personified". R.I.P.

He’s right that the First Blood book has a lot of killing. They cleaned it up for the movie and there is at most 1 death (the car that crashes and explodes).

What is with the audio in this interview, it is so unbelievably low. Unwatchable

Korean War vet.

RIP

You can't be a real fan if you didn't know he was a liberal-- his choice of work tells a lot, as do his interviews

Interesting comments on Supreme Court considering today's political environment.

I just finished JG's book. It is one of the most honest written by a celebrity. He definitely has a temper and use to punch guys for not agreeing with him-according to what he wrote in his book.

Like his shows. I met and hung out with many, many stars. Let's relax. "He should live forever." People, do you know what he did for a living? He played other people. His income comes from play acting and putting makeup on. Sure he sounds like a nice man, but there a millions, no probably a billion, nice men out there. My wife works with a doctor that, now don't quote me because I'm not exactly sure, that in the 70's came up with a way, in the cancer field, to save children's lives. That technique is still saving lives and he is still working. Starting working in the 1960's. Must have saved millions of children and is still saving these kids. By the way he is sort of a raconteur also and as down to earth as anyone. But you talk non stop about a card carry liberal instead of men that could safe the life of your child, grandchild or great grandchildren. Just tired of putting actors on top and every one else on the bottom because they are on t.v. Thanks for your time James

Left hand quick slap.

Charlie Rose always wants to highlight Charlie Rose so everybody can see how erudite he is. The person he “interviews” is just there to give him an excuse to show off himself.

. . . looks a bit like Jack Nicolson

I wonder why he was a NO-SHOW at the Sidney Poitier AFI awards? Could it be that he insisted on top billing over Mr. Poitier (a Best Actor Academy Award Winner) over his (Garner's greatest claim to fame as being a TV actor) meager credentials? Other actors went out of their way to give Mr. Poitier his credit (Tony Curtis INSISTED that Mr. Poitier get co-billing on the "Defiant Ones").

James Garner was a lifelong pot smoker... No wonder he was so chill.....

Garner Rules. Rose bores me. So stuffy.

Whatsamattuh Will224000? Get cold feet?