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James Garner dies at 86
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Nose' Feliciano
#1 - 2014-07-20 17:04:45 UTC  |  Edited by: Nose' Feliciano
Award-winning actor and Hollywood staple, James Garner, famous for his work on both the big and small screen, died Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86 years old.

This generation doesnt know this but once upon a time TV was pretty cool.

We had 13 FREE VHF channels. They all competed for your viewing attention so programming and commericals were top-notch. Not a reality show to be seen. Not a talk show with BS talk. Not a News broadcast with a politcal agenda. Not a comedy show that the whole family couldnt watch together. Everything was entertaining or informative.

I remember James Garner from the "Rockford Files" mostly. And his passing is just a reminder that all good things come to an end.

Thanks for the memories.

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Although he was highly decorated throughout his career, which spanned more than five decades, Garner said he never sought fame as an actor.

“I got into the business to put a roof over my head,” he said. “I wasn’t looking for star status. I just wanted to keep working.”


Those who loved the art of acting and couldnt care less about the "fame" made the best actors. Something in short supply today.

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Ian Morbius
Robby Altair Corporation
#2 - 2014-07-20 19:12:33 UTC  |  Edited by: Ian Morbius
Garner was a consummate actor: comedy, drama, action, suspense, and stunt driver. His body of work is great.

James Garner at his best!
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Erica Dusette
Division 13
#3 - 2014-07-20 19:17:29 UTC
RIP Sad

My mum used to love the Rockford Files, I grew up watching quite a bit of it.

Sad to hear of another classic talent passing.

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Angelique Duchemin
Team Evil
#4 - 2014-07-21 04:00:20 UTC
Nose' Feliciano wrote:
Not a comedy show that the whole family couldnt watch together.


Snarl.


Anyway I am going to miss him. I loved Space Cowboys.

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Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
#5 - 2014-07-22 14:35:54 UTC
He was a great one, especially in "The Rockford Files." My roommate in college watched the reruns religiously everyday, and I was surprised out how great the writing was. I found out later the writer/creator of "The Sopranos" was a Rockford writer. That series is worth checking out, recommended.

Also, James Garner was one of the few well-known actors from Oklahoma. Along with Chuck Norris.

R.I.P. Jim!
RAIN Arthie
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#6 - 2014-07-22 15:06:02 UTC
He played in the movie Tank too. great movie.
Ranzabar
Doomheim
#7 - 2014-07-22 21:33:55 UTC
One of the best.

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Ranzabar
Doomheim
#8 - 2014-07-22 21:57:20 UTC
Angelique Duchemin wrote:
Nose' Feliciano wrote:
Not a comedy show that the whole family couldnt watch together.


Snarl.


Anyway I am going to miss him. I loved Space Cowboys.



Dunno, 'Love American Style' was pretty racy Blink

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Ranzabar
Doomheim
#9 - 2014-07-22 22:01:02 UTC
Khergit Deserters wrote:
He was a great one, especially in "The Rockford Files." My roommate in college watched the reruns religiously everyday, and I was surprised out how great the writing was. I found out later the writer/creator of "The Sopranos" was a Rockford writer. That series is worth checking out, recommended.

Also, James Garner was one of the few well-known actors from Oklahoma. Along with Chuck Norris.

R.I.P. Jim!


Rockford had the character 'Anthony Boy' Gagglio and The Soprano's had Pauly 'Walnuts' Gualtieri. Cool eh?

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Nose' Feliciano
#10 - 2014-07-22 22:11:12 UTC  |  Edited by: Nose' Feliciano
Ranzabar wrote:
Angelique Duchemin wrote:
Nose' Feliciano wrote:
Not a comedy show that the whole family couldnt watch together.


Snarl.


Anyway I am going to miss him. I loved Space Cowboys.



Dunno, 'Love American Style' was pretty racy Blink


Which is why it played so late at night. Just like Three's Company and Soap.

All of which are PG-13 by today's standards.

At this rate "Game of Thrones" will be grade school material in about 40 years.

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Lido Seahawk
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
#11 - 2014-07-22 22:28:35 UTC  |  Edited by: Lido Seahawk
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Everything was entertaining or informative.


This sentence is factually incorrect. I know, I was there!

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Ranzabar
Doomheim
#12 - 2014-07-22 23:06:24 UTC
Lido Seahawk wrote:
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Everything was entertaining or informative.


This sentence is factually incorrect. I know, I was there!


The Gong Show wasn't very informative

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