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RIP, James Garner

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by PCLoadLetter, Jul 20, 2014.

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  1. Della9250

    Della9250 Well-Known Member

    Thirded. Their back-and-forth is awesome.
     
    Della9250, Jul 20, 2014
    #25
  2. Rainman

    Rainman Well-Known Member

    R.I.P. Mr. Garner. Two of my favorite shows of all time was Maverick and The Rockford Files. He was a true legend.
     
    Rainman, Jul 20, 2014
    #26
  3. steveu

    steveu Well-Known Member

    My fellow Americans!

    You son of a...

    Classic. RIP.
     
    steveu, Jul 20, 2014
    #27
  4. expendable

    expendable Well-Known Member

    He could deliver a great throwaway line.
     
    expendable, Jul 20, 2014
    #28
  5. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    Barbarians at the Gate (language)
     
    DanOregon, Jul 20, 2014
    #29
  6. NDJournalist

    NDJournalist Active Member

    I only knew him from 8 Simple Rules, but he was a magnificent actor on that show. May he rest in peace.
     
    NDJournalist, Jul 20, 2014
    #30
  7. KJIM

    KJIM Well-Known Member

    Perhaps the fact I mentioned them in the fourth post jogged your memory.
     
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    KJIM, Jul 20, 2014
    #31
  8. Football_Bat

    Football_Bat Well-Known Member

    Native Oklahoman.
     
    Football_Bat, Jul 20, 2014
    #32
  9. Joe Williams

    Joe Williams Well-Known Member

    Hence the license plate on his Rockford Firebirds, 853 OKG. The OKG was said to stand for OKlahoma Garner. (*For some reason, this photo has 835 OKG but most later versions went with 853 OKG. No idea why the change.)

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    A witty, charming and self-effacing actor, successful in both films and TV. Rockford Files was as good as it gets, and Maverick had writers suited to Garner's portrayal. Big fan of his film work in Tank, Murphy's Romance and Victor/Victoria. Oh, and can't overlook the Support Your Local... films (Sheriff, then Gunfighter). Hilarious.
     
    Joe Williams, Jul 20, 2014
    #33
  10. LanceyHoward

    LanceyHoward Well-Known Member

    Don't forget "The Notebook". I went to that film because he was one of my favorite actors. Turned in a fine performance.

    And if you are a fan his autobiography is worth the price.
     
    LanceyHoward, Jul 20, 2014
    #34
  11. BitterYoungMatador2

    BitterYoungMatador2 Well-Known Member

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cLOqkmNuI4k
     
    BitterYoungMatador2, Jul 20, 2014
    #35
  12. Bubbler

    Bubbler Well-Known Member

    Garner was beloved among race fans for his portrayal of Pete Aron in Grand Prix.

    Did all of his own driving in the movie -- no mean feat considering that mid-to-late 60s F1 was about as dangerous as it got.

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    "The Scrounger", Pete Aron, Maverick and Jim Rockford? Play any one of those the way he did and you'd be remembered. To do all four? Wow.

    RIP to one of the coolest.

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    Bubbler, Jul 21, 2014
    #36
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