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James Garner has passed away, in addition to Rockford he was also Maverick. article
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He also had a pretty good movie career, and which was rather tough doing at the time he began making a name for himself as an actor, as during that time there were few "TV stars" who would be able to successfully transition to the big screen.
(...RIP, Jim)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Saddle Sore
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Big Jim, always enjoyed his work.
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One of my favorite actors and television shows. Yes Dwight he was quite the dapper movie star also in his early years. RIP Rockfish! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg1Cx26-928
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Loquacious
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He always made me think that he really enjoyed his roles all the way back to Bret Maverick. RIP
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He was one of the few to do both TV and movies with success and jump back and forth.
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Although it wasn't a super big hit, I always liked his role in the move Grand Prix. Gonna miss him.
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Loved his work.He always seemed like he'd be a genuine likeable guy in real life.Played a good part in "The Great Escape"
"Rockfish" as Isaac Hayes called him in "The Rockford files"
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Always liked the roles he played, and he seemed like a real good guy. RIP James.
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Quote:
He also had a pretty good movie career, and which was rather tough doing at the time he began making a name for himself as an actor, as during that time there were few "TV stars" who would be able to successfully transition to the big screen.
(...RIP, Jim)
It was even more impressive than that, he transitioned back and forth between TV and film. Never made a bad film or series.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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I never heard any bad press about him either, probably a good guy in real life.
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He once decked a fan who pissed him off, and a photog another time. Seems like a regular guy 
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From everything I've read he was pretty much like what you saw on screen. He got two purple hearts in Korea. While in the military he was a "scrounger" same as he was in the "Great Escape" and "The Americanisation of Emily"(my favorite). He was a pacifist, but had a sense of duty and served. From all accounts a great guy, it came across on screen.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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