James Garner Dies At 86
Click here for reuse options!Garner was one of the first actors to amass success in both television and film … and he starred in a long list of classic films — as well as a co-starring role in the ’94 big screen version of “Maverick” starring Mel Gibson. Garner was the original Bret Maverick from 1957-1960 … as well as the same character in a short lived ’80s remake.
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By: Cheston Catalano
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granpa.usthai July 20th, 2014 at 11:51
one of the all time greats.
will be missed by all fans and many others.
Thanks for living
and RIP.
mariano965 July 20th, 2014 at 12:34
Ditto to all you said…Always enjoyed him in any film or series he was in….RIP….
granpa.usthai July 20th, 2014 at 11:51
one of the all time greats.
will be missed by all fans and many others.
Thanks for living
and RIP.
mariano965 July 20th, 2014 at 12:34
Ditto to all you said…Always enjoyed him in any film or series he was in….RIP….
crc3 July 20th, 2014 at 12:38
“Maverick” and “The Rockford Files” were both great shows. R.I.P. James….
crc3 July 20th, 2014 at 12:38
“Maverick” and “The Rockford Files” were both great shows. R.I.P. James….
edmeyer_able July 20th, 2014 at 12:51
A class act if ever there was one…….Peace
edmeyer_able July 20th, 2014 at 12:51
A class act if ever there was one…….Peace
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Prof B in LA July 20th, 2014 at 12:59
Garner, who never graduated high school, was a veteran of the Korean War, fighting with the 5th Regimental Combat Team of the 24th Infantry Division during the first Chinese intervention. His unit suffered 80% casualties and he was wounded twice.
edmeyer_able July 20th, 2014 at 13:17
Dang never knew that, so much about some of our heros on the screen or playing field they just didn’t brag about. Yogi Berra was a coxswain on a ‘rocket boat’ on the D-Day Invasion.
Prof B in LA July 20th, 2014 at 12:59
Garner, who never graduated high school, was a veteran of the Korean War, fighting with the 5th Regimental Combat Team of the 24th Infantry Division during the first Chinese intervention. His unit suffered 80% casualties and he was wounded twice.
edmeyer_able July 20th, 2014 at 13:17
Dang never knew that, so much about some of our heros on the screen or playing field they just didn’t brag about. Yogi Berra was a coxswain on a ‘rocket boat’ on the D-Day Invasion.
William July 20th, 2014 at 13:07
RIP Mr. Garner
http://youtu.be/EGbrdUzHsa8
William July 20th, 2014 at 13:07
RIP Mr. Garner
http://youtu.be/EGbrdUzHsa8
Shades July 20th, 2014 at 13:10
He was one of our favorites. Rest in peace, sir.
Shades July 20th, 2014 at 13:10
He was one of our favorites. Rest in peace, sir.
arc99 July 20th, 2014 at 16:03
As much as I enjoyed the old show Maverick on Sunday night, there was a personal downside. When the closing credits started to roll, it was a sign that my weekend was over, and there were no more excuses for avoiding my grandmother’s instructions to get my bath, get ready for bed and be ready for school the next morning.
RIP Mr. Garner.
arc99 July 20th, 2014 at 16:03
As much as I enjoyed the old show Maverick on Sunday night, there was a personal downside. When the closing credits started to roll, it was a sign that my weekend was over, and there were no more excuses for avoiding my grandmother’s instructions to get my bath, get ready for bed and be ready for school the next morning.
RIP Mr. Garner.
ChrisVosburg July 20th, 2014 at 16:48
Gonna be missed; I still like to catch the occasional Rockford Files ep over lunch, on the local Me-TV station.
RIP Jimbo (Sgt Dennis Becker), Jimmy (Angel Martin), Jim (Beth Davenport), Rockfish (Gandy Fitch), Sonny (Joseph “Rocky” Rockford). Let me know if I missed any others.
A last Answering Machine gag to see you off: Hey Jimbo. Dennis. Really appreciate the help on the income tax. You wanna help on the audit now?
ChrisVosburg July 20th, 2014 at 16:48
Gonna be missed; I still like to catch the occasional Rockford Files ep over lunch, on the local Me-TV station.
RIP Jimbo (Sgt Dennis Becker), Jimmy (Angel Martin), Jim (Beth Davenport), Rockfish (Gandy Fitch), Sonny (Joseph “Rocky” Rockford). Let me know if I missed any others.
A last Answering Machine gag to see you off: Hey Jimbo. Dennis. Really appreciate the help on the income tax. You wanna help on the audit now?
Robert Merrill Taylor July 20th, 2014 at 22:03
He will always be Brett Maverick to me.
Robert Merrill Taylor July 20th, 2014 at 22:03
He will always be Brett Maverick to me.