James Garner (The Rockford Files)

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@nacholibre1962 11 жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@DanielSiciliano-uw3zr 2 ай бұрын

I like him too.

@VerticallyUp 11 жыл бұрын

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

@TheCBCronin 11 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVED THE ROCKFORD FILES.

@coalminergroupie 3 жыл бұрын

Rockford and Barney Miller

@theearl1477 6 ай бұрын

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

@Dougplays6strings 14 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@paulcooper5748 3 жыл бұрын

❤❤👍🙌

@KirkSH52 9 жыл бұрын

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

@thefurrybastard1964 9 жыл бұрын

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

@scvandy3129 5 жыл бұрын

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

@MrKenny777 8 жыл бұрын

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

@TheSpogNYC 5 жыл бұрын

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

@paulcooper5748 Жыл бұрын

Yeah angel could be funny.

@Javelinjoe73 3 ай бұрын

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

@GOLDENFLYWARRIOR 8 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@theonemodifier 2 жыл бұрын

crazy how he became an actor.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rcVgZtGQtd-6oXU.html 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. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fK6RfZNynbPNdZ8.html

@M.E.McCamishJR 11 ай бұрын

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

@grabbber 13 жыл бұрын

ROCKFORD FILES WAS THE BEST SHOW TO GRACE TELEVISION!!

@tremayne3 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ! ! !

@sharkdeepwater8 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TerryDowne 12 жыл бұрын

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.

@davidoconnell4100 6 жыл бұрын

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

@fredpeterson7173 11 жыл бұрын

What a great actor loved the Rockford files

@gatorcc70 8 жыл бұрын

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

@dave_yeg8596 5 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheAsyrian 12 жыл бұрын

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

@Drewtazy 12 жыл бұрын

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

@Dav123xyz 10 жыл бұрын

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

@LenHummelChannel 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@frank20002 14 жыл бұрын

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

@vickimcburney8977 2 жыл бұрын

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

@calvada1 5 жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

$200/day, 1974 dollars.

@COLETHORN10 5 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Cole Thornton Great story 😂😂

@tremayne3 4 жыл бұрын

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

@william121852 4 жыл бұрын

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

@MaryBeth1965 10 ай бұрын

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

@jjseandxcefree 2 ай бұрын

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

@gregorythacher9861 8 жыл бұрын

this guy REALLY had class.

@jaydogtitan-ok3vw Жыл бұрын

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

@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC 12 жыл бұрын

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

@Moondra3 10 жыл бұрын

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.

@kentclark6420 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@michaelr4063 5 жыл бұрын

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

@kenseabury1067 9 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@DizGuys 3 жыл бұрын

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

@marleypumpkin4917 2 жыл бұрын

2021 television is junk compared to that stuff.

@BecomeConsciousNow 3 жыл бұрын

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

@hellomikebarton 3 жыл бұрын

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

@richardjbueche 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@noniway8013 5 жыл бұрын

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

@hotwheel6663 8 жыл бұрын

One of my Favorite shows in the 70's!

@timk8079 3 жыл бұрын

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..."

@jackflash5659 2 жыл бұрын

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

@susanlester1 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jscottrockford 10 жыл бұрын

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

@happyinlift4881 8 жыл бұрын

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

@DA90027 8 жыл бұрын

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

@RoughRider757 14 жыл бұрын

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

@alimohammedabd 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnfazio30 10 жыл бұрын

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

@StukInBuf 10 жыл бұрын

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

@KountryStateOfMind 10 жыл бұрын

we sure did he was an awesome actor

@KountryStateOfMind 10 жыл бұрын

Craig Seamus go pull a robin williams you damn idiot

@StukInBuf 10 жыл бұрын

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

@craigseamus4335 9 жыл бұрын

SuperPat88 does that make you a grumpy old man?

@Johnny5 12 жыл бұрын

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

@lesleyleith4440 5 жыл бұрын

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

@beyondspace3736 10 жыл бұрын

nobody will replace him , another gone for ever

@Sir-Vivor Жыл бұрын

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

@krisone5253 2 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq, You're Memory and Catalog of Work Will Live on Forever Jim Garner 💔❤️✝️🌐

@timthompson8297 3 ай бұрын

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

@bufnyfan1 Жыл бұрын

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.

@monicacubberly-early1901 3 жыл бұрын

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

@garlee 14 жыл бұрын

Great interview from the past .

@Dav123xyz 10 жыл бұрын

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.

@collecttas 13 жыл бұрын

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

@bbdupon 12 жыл бұрын

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

@DIDCOTTWIST 10 жыл бұрын

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

@HighSpeedNoDrag 7 жыл бұрын

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

@kato64 4 жыл бұрын

My favourite show of all time.

@Raeb222 11 жыл бұрын

Great Actor..

@kuriaki71 13 жыл бұрын

i love this show

@TubenIt83 4 жыл бұрын

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

@emaclynch 12 жыл бұрын

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

@RioBow 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Torrente70 10 жыл бұрын

RIP! One of the best US actors..

@rockzulla 4 жыл бұрын

AGREED. THEY DON'T COME ANY BETTER.

@deanguando1335 5 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

The great late Stephen Cannell.

@purplestuff 13 жыл бұрын

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

@ZenGrammy 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video of a wonderful man. Rockford Files is my all-time very favorite tv program. Thanks for this.

@bradburks696 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mellotronage7073 5 жыл бұрын

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

@MercuryQueenCa 4 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MercuryQueenCa 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Fucknuts4u 11 жыл бұрын

RIP James Garner

@ricochetey 5 жыл бұрын

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

@victormartin6608 18 күн бұрын

I still watch Rockford Files every night. 😊

@amandamiller304 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ericwsmith7722 5 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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?

@rockfordjr4 11 жыл бұрын

a great actor

@lilorbielilorbie2496 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@harveymushman2219 8 жыл бұрын

sadly missed forever...

@jgionti3 Жыл бұрын

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

@mrmeerkat1096 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Rockford files. Real entertainment.

@janetleishman3776 3 ай бұрын

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

@laurieuebbing3500 2 жыл бұрын

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

@FRANKENTWO 11 жыл бұрын

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

@tommyd.743 4 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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?

@worthlessprotoplasm1230 12 жыл бұрын

What a bad ass.

@normanperez9096 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@Dreamskater100 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely James Garner.

@keithbyrd-MysticRuby0117 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mazdaboy7 8 жыл бұрын

so fuckin cool i grew up with this fella RIP JIM

@mikcall54 4 жыл бұрын

I love those glasses

@planetrockford 14 жыл бұрын

Best opening titles ever and possibly the best ever theme tune. Oh yeah, Gretchen Corbett best looking woman on planet Earth?

@tremayne3 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Beth Davenport....Rockford was a lucky man....

@darrensmith6999 2 жыл бұрын

" We had a Talk! " Classic.

@tootsiejoon 12 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@tootsiejoon 12 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more with you.

@YOGI-yl4ff 5 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Both Leo and Lynn were stunning looking stars.

@jscottrockford Жыл бұрын

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

@rext8949 5 жыл бұрын

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 .