I have waited forever to hear James Garner admit that he hit real life tough guy, scary ex convict Leo Gorden back in a scene I don't admire James Garner. I want to BE James Garner, especially with any scene with Julie Andrews in the Americanization of Emily.
James Garner certainly one of my favorites. From Maverick to Support your local Sheriff to Murphy's Romance you could always count on good entertainment. Always saw Rockford as the private eye version of Columbo. Just the average guy trying to make a living as a Private Eye. Always seemed like a nice guy that made it in Hollywood but was still a nice guy "not big headed" ... might be wrong but thats how he always came across..
James Garner certainly one of my favorites. From Maverick to Support your local Sheriff to Murphy's Romance you could always count on good entertainment. Always saw Rockford as the private eye version of Columbo. Just the average guy trying to make a living as a Private Eye. Always seemed like a nice guy that made it in Hollywood but was still a nice guy "not big headed" ... might be wrong but thats how he alwas came across..
Jimmy Rockford FOREVER!...Yet another iteration of freakin' "Law & Order" NEVER! Hey Dick Wolf, here's an idea: "Law & Order (insert goofy sound effect HERE) Animal Control"
Jim Rockford was/is the best character on television...from his crappy trailer to his bad credit to his choice of friends, most of us can relate to Rockford. Jim always said "I'm not looking for any trouble" but he always found it...and generally his friends had only one redeeming quality in them - Angel was a good con-man apprentice, Gandolph was good with his hands...what a cast of characters. And Becker seemed to always weasel Jim's Laker tickets...usually as a condition for helping Jim.
@SuperBagshot I think we would all like to see him come off as THE Jim Rockford we know from the series, but that is unreasonable. He's a human, and it sounds like he had some gripes. I saw one where he went off even worse on his relationship between him and NBC toward the end, the whole thing about him owing them 4 more episodes or something - thus the reason we got those reDux in the 90s.
I must say though, the Rockford files are my all-time favorite TV Program -- Go Jimbo!
@SuperBagshot Give the bloke a break for being honest because he certainly wasn't "whining" as you call it. There were many scenes that show him hobbling/limping rather than running throughout most of the series. These days they would have a multiple of stunt actors just to walk across the road at pedestrian lights.
@SuperBagshot I work in film. He is not lying. It is BRUTAL. And Universal are a bunch of scammers. The creative bean counters could find a way to show no profits at all from shows. That he stood up to them and said.. "Not so fast" Good on him. I respect him.
I am a huge Rockford Files fan.I grew up in the70s and that show just takes me back.Not to mention it's good tv and they don;t make them like that anymore.
Rockford Files is brilliant-the theme tune, the character and the stories. Brilliant- just like Hawaii 5 0
johnnycheck99 1 month ago
beautiful bravery gets you nothing
drquack 1 month ago
What a bad ass.
worthlessprotoplasm 2 months ago
A class act all the way. I miss the Rockford Files.
Drewtazy 2 months ago
James Garner is my cousin lol
V12xSHIFT 2 months ago
I think he's one smart guy. Nice guy , but dont mess with him:)
bossyboots55 2 months ago
i just loved this programme. it was a real family kind of show. enjoyable...James garner funny
bossyboots55 2 months ago
I have waited forever to hear James Garner admit that he hit real life tough guy, scary ex convict Leo Gorden back in a scene I don't admire James Garner. I want to BE James Garner, especially with any scene with Julie Andrews in the Americanization of Emily.
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deriter64 4 months ago
James Garner certainly one of my favorites. From Maverick to Support your local Sheriff to Murphy's Romance you could always count on good entertainment. Always saw Rockford as the private eye version of Columbo. Just the average guy trying to make a living as a Private Eye. Always seemed like a nice guy that made it in Hollywood but was still a nice guy "not big headed" ... might be wrong but thats how he always came across..
fitz3511 5 months ago
James Garner certainly one of my favorites. From Maverick to Support your local Sheriff to Murphy's Romance you could always count on good entertainment. Always saw Rockford as the private eye version of Columbo. Just the average guy trying to make a living as a Private Eye. Always seemed like a nice guy that made it in Hollywood but was still a nice guy "not big headed" ... might be wrong but thats how he alwas came across..
fitz3511 5 months ago
How sad religious American networks are, cutting out him saying bejesus
joeypesci 5 months ago
ROCKFORD FILES WAS THE BEST SHOW TO GRACE TELEVISION!!
grabbber 6 months ago 2
The last of the leading men of his era...James Garner!!!
bayern4316 6 months ago
James Garner is by far the best actor ever! I would love to meet this guy and have him autograph my firebird.
collecttas 6 months ago
So where's the rest of the interview?
MyyyClips2 8 months ago
Not one of the themes was correct.
dwdrumz1 8 months ago
I LOVE IT!!
MidwayCastaway 10 months ago
One of the coolest guys on the planet. Smooth, classy, and sharp as a tack! Rockford Files was one of a kind, as is James Garner.
governorgilf 10 months ago 3
Best show on TV ever! Love the Rockford Files-James Garner is a solid guy.
footcar 10 months ago 2
I know he played God in God, the Devil, and Bob (thanks right wing christians for killing that show), anyway, why does everyone love this guy?
mygaffer 11 months ago
Who dislikes James Garner? Rockford's gonna get you!
mothersfreakout 1 year ago
Looooove Jimmy Garner!!
He 's my idol. The quintessential hard-luck hero!!
purplestuff 1 year ago
Greed affected him then, greed affects us all now
mrbigkell 1 year ago
Jimmy Rockford FOREVER!...Yet another iteration of freakin' "Law & Order" NEVER! Hey Dick Wolf, here's an idea: "Law & Order (insert goofy sound effect HERE) Animal Control"
exposurejd 1 year ago 2
@exposurejd DOINK DOINK! there's your goofy sound effect!
Scottthewolf 1 year ago
Jim Rockford was/is the best character on television...from his crappy trailer to his bad credit to his choice of friends, most of us can relate to Rockford. Jim always said "I'm not looking for any trouble" but he always found it...and generally his friends had only one redeeming quality in them - Angel was a good con-man apprentice, Gandolph was good with his hands...what a cast of characters. And Becker seemed to always weasel Jim's Laker tickets...usually as a condition for helping Jim.
TruthJockey 1 year ago
James Garner + Family Guy = Crappy Movie On TNT
RuneScapeNetwork1 1 year ago
i love this show
kuriaki71 1 year ago
good interview. Costas is usallu good.
thefoppa1000 1 year ago
He was well paid for it was'nt he? Stop sticking up for ppl who don't need it.
SuperBagshot 1 year ago
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SuperBagshot 1 year ago
he comes across as a bit of whiner. standing on a pavement is hard, knee operation, universal done me wrong etc
SuperBagshot 1 year ago
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briandp22269 1 year ago
@SuperBagshot I think we would all like to see him come off as THE Jim Rockford we know from the series, but that is unreasonable. He's a human, and it sounds like he had some gripes. I saw one where he went off even worse on his relationship between him and NBC toward the end, the whole thing about him owing them 4 more episodes or something - thus the reason we got those reDux in the 90s.
I must say though, the Rockford files are my all-time favorite TV Program -- Go Jimbo!
-BrianDP
briandp22269 1 year ago 2
@SuperBagshot
I don't think it was whinning. It just stated what caused his health problems.
janice94304 1 year ago
@SuperBagshot Give the bloke a break for being honest because he certainly wasn't "whining" as you call it. There were many scenes that show him hobbling/limping rather than running throughout most of the series. These days they would have a multiple of stunt actors just to walk across the road at pedestrian lights.
LeGrandeBanane 1 year ago
@SuperBagshot I work in film. He is not lying. It is BRUTAL. And Universal are a bunch of scammers. The creative bean counters could find a way to show no profits at all from shows. That he stood up to them and said.. "Not so fast" Good on him. I respect him.
roquefortfiles 1 year ago 2
What year was this interview?
tedm1975 1 year ago
Best opening titles ever and possibly the best ever theme tune. Oh yeah, Gretchen Corbett best looking woman on planet Earth?
planetrockford 1 year ago
James Garner is one of the good guys. Loved him as Rockford!
frank20002 1 year ago
James Garner plays James Garner usually and thats good enough for me! one of the good guys (my ring tone is The Rockford Files) Russ in th UK
MrRfillingham 1 year ago
Jim is great. He did so much work just until recently. Be strong Jimbo!
morrismeister 1 year ago
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thefoppa1000 1 year ago
Great Interview!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
adamaussie1 1 year ago
I am a huge Rockford Files fan.I grew up in the70s and that show just takes me back.Not to mention it's good tv and they don;t make them like that anymore.
Dougplays6strings 1 year ago
Great interview from the past .
garlee 1 year ago
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mikeluvrs 1 year ago
James Garner is the best totally love the guy!!!
RoughRider757 1 year ago 24
100% CORRECT. THERE WILL NEVER BE AN EQUAL TO JAMES GARNER!!!
A TRUE MAN.
MRBASSETS3 1 month ago
James Garner, always the greatest. Thanks for posting.
FAS1582 1 year ago 19