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James Garner is gone now.
And like most people of my generation, I grew up with him on TV via The Rockford Files in prime time and Maverick in reruns, though I watched more of the former than the latter.
Other people have said it, but The Rockford Files was one of the best detective TV shows of its time primarily because it was so character-driven. James Rockford went against the grain of every other TV detective out there – an ex-con barely getting by as a PI who’d rather talk than fight. And Garner was perfect for it. (Okay, so the show was basically created with him in mind. Still.)
However, I thought I’d take the time to highlight Garner’s film work. A lot of people have brought up titles like The Great Escape, Murphy’s Romance, and Victor Victoria.
But one of my favorite Garner films that doesn't get mentioned is Support Your Local Sheriff.
On account of its that goofy 60s humor I tend to like. Granted, it’s sort of Garner playing Maverick with a loonier sense of humor. But it’s still a lot of fun.
My other favorite Garner film is Tank.
That one is a little harder to justify, perhaps. But I was in the Army when I saw it, and while it’s not exactly an accurate portrayal of military life, the spirit is there, so I kind of identified with it somewhat.
And of course, Garner is great as CSM Carey. Also, I’m a sucker for “corrupt small-town sheriff in the South abuses his authority and gets his comeuppance” stories. Anyway, I find it entertaining.
So, yeah, respect.
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And like most people of my generation, I grew up with him on TV via The Rockford Files in prime time and Maverick in reruns, though I watched more of the former than the latter.
Other people have said it, but The Rockford Files was one of the best detective TV shows of its time primarily because it was so character-driven. James Rockford went against the grain of every other TV detective out there – an ex-con barely getting by as a PI who’d rather talk than fight. And Garner was perfect for it. (Okay, so the show was basically created with him in mind. Still.)
However, I thought I’d take the time to highlight Garner’s film work. A lot of people have brought up titles like The Great Escape, Murphy’s Romance, and Victor Victoria.
But one of my favorite Garner films that doesn't get mentioned is Support Your Local Sheriff.
On account of its that goofy 60s humor I tend to like. Granted, it’s sort of Garner playing Maverick with a loonier sense of humor. But it’s still a lot of fun.
My other favorite Garner film is Tank.
That one is a little harder to justify, perhaps. But I was in the Army when I saw it, and while it’s not exactly an accurate portrayal of military life, the spirit is there, so I kind of identified with it somewhat.
And of course, Garner is great as CSM Carey. Also, I’m a sucker for “corrupt small-town sheriff in the South abuses his authority and gets his comeuppance” stories. Anyway, I find it entertaining.
So, yeah, respect.
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