RIP JAMES GARNER

JAMES GARNER

 

James Garner passed away on Saturday. He was 86. Mr. Garner was known for a variety of movies including "The Great Escape" with Steve McQueen, "Victor/Victoria", and most recently "The Notebook".

 

Garner was known for playing really cool, tough, guys who were reluctant heroes such as Bret Maverick on "Maverick" (1957-1962)  and Jim Rockford on "The Rockford Files"(1974-1980). Mr. Garner won an Emmy for the Rockford Files during its run.

 

James Garner represented the everyman on television because he was just a regular guy doing a great job. Mr. Garner was a reluctant hero.

The NY TIMES has a beautiful piece on his career and life. You can read it here.
 

Rest In Peace, Mr. Garner. You will never be forgotten.

 

THE PROFESSOR