Remembering a Legend: James Garner and The Rockford Files
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- James Garner and Rockford Files - the locations. His 56 year marriage. He did HIS OWN STUNTS.
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James Garner seemed less affected by stardom than anybody .Very down to earth.
I met him once at a college football game. He was very nice. He shook my hand and asked my name and chatted with me for about fifteen minutes. He was such a gentleman.
I watch Rockford Files reruns almost everyday!! I miss the 70’s television shows. Thank you for sharing 😊
I do too, in 86 when I visited my Grandmother shed spend the day watching black & white movies from the 40-50s. I always thought that was curious,now I get it..
Those shows 100X SUPERIOR to what you get nowadays in almost every department - writing, characters, acting, plot etc.....
James Garner was a very handsome man. I respect him for his talents and his activism. May he continue to rest in peace.
Notice how every video Scott does is loaded with facts and information while delivered in a graceful relaxed authentic way. This is my favorite UA-cam channel by far.
I appreciate that! Thank you Scotty!
@@DearlyDepartedTours Do you know what happened to the trailer? I don't suppose they really filmed the inside of it, it was done in a studio, but someone had the imagination to put this grimy looking thing together.
It is a pity they did not keep it for tourism purposes. Folks do go their to visit and locate where the trailer was, so imagine if it was actually there! Great tourist attraction.
Thank you Scott! The Rockford Files was one of my favorite shows! Yes indeed James, you are remembered with a smile :)
Despite his sad childhood, he sounded very grounded.
I drove cross country during the height of the pandemic. I made sure to visit the James Garner memorial in Norman, Oklahoma during my travels. Watching Rockford Files with my dad is one of my fondest childhood memories.
If I remember, right, Sally Field said her favorite on screen kiss was not from Burt Reynolds, but from James Garner.
I met him while they were filming and I was walking past. He was so nice. He actually talked to me. This was pre popuratzi days. Early 80s Burbank.
Wow, very nice tribute to James Garner. Our family always enjoyed watching everything he did, and we still watch many of them. Including support your local sheriff, support your local gunfighter, and of course the Rockford files. Thank you for this endearing video. 😊🦋
Maverick, OG.
James Garner was the best looking actor to ever hit Hollywood. His movies were great, from the films co-starring Doris Day to the numerous war films. My favorite is The Thrill Of It All but Move Over Darling is a close second. I never missed an episode of the Rockford Files and still watch the re-runs. Thanks for this, I really enjoyed watching.
James Garner is a survivor & incredible human being & actor without an ego
I absolutely adored James Garner from the time I was a young girl. He would have been my dad's age, but I thought he was so handsome and funny! My favourite movie of his was The Great Escape. His part was so good, and he was so young and handsome. He looked darn good in that uniform too! Thank you for this Scott.
I love James Garner, and "The Rockford Files" was my favorite work of his. Back when the Rockford Files were in fairly early production, I got my first car. This would have been in the fall of 1975. I wanted a Firebird like Jim's, but could only afford a Ford Pinto - that was about half the price ! Fast forward to 1993 and I found a one owner, low mileage 1976 Firebird Formula for sale, and it came with all the work orders/ documents etc. to confirm that 'low mileage'. Close enough - I bought it ! It was a silver grey with a black vinyl interior, and I had it restored /painted in about 2003. Yep - went with Jim's original light gold colour, as a tribute to him. I still have it, and would never sell it - God knows people have asked me ! :) The interior is near mint (I use those 'sun shades' to help protect it), but he needs another paint job. Saving for that now ! :)
Thanks for another great video, Scott !
Man do you drive it around??!!! And don't tell me you live in California!!❤.....
met him once when he was on set for Rockford files in 1975-6 in South Pasadena. I was 13. he was so nice. Got his autograph and still have it.
Great video. Garner is way underrated today. He was a Man’s man and a joy to watch in whatever he was in.
And he usually never swore either he said in his book that he felt bad language was unnecessary in movies and he didn't like it...
How tickled I was to see this - he's a huge favorite of mine since childhood. Thank you! He was the coolest.
I'm old as dirt now. Rockford Files is at the top of the entertainment mountain. The casting, writing and music was top notch. Garner was so, so cool.
My husband watches Rockford Files every night after work and dinner ... ❤
YOU CAN DO IT!!! - I started the whole series from S1 Ep1 in 2020, 1 episode a sitting, during the pandemic, and STILL only near the end of season 4 (now as of June 2024) there are that many episodes!! (Although now I only seem to watch episodes every now and again)❤❤❤....
@@colinluckens9591 119 in total. I have a break, watch other programmes from the same time: Quincy, Starsy and Hutch, Hart to Hart, Charlies Angels, Barnaby Jones, Ironside, Streets of San Francisco, then go back and do it all again! This keeps it fresh, and by this time you have forgotten the story lines, so it is like watching them new again.
This was the time when you would wait a week to watch the next episode and could not rewind, pause or binge watch. Somehow, TV was much better then. I ❤ this programme. ❤ from London UK.
I am in London, too. Was a teen in the 70s and love watching these old programmes. We are all half a century older, but who knew in the 70s, when we watched these, we would all have computers and be able to watch them again in our own living room as and when we want to.
I never read anything bad about him. Seemed like a down to earth guy. Love that beach. Scott, thanks for using your turn signal.
Thank you for posting this, he was a great actor! I feel bad when I see him limping in scenes of Rockford Files where he’s running, you definitely know he had to be hurting. RIP “Jimmy”!
Working my way through every season of The Rockford Files. I’m on Season Three right now. Used to watch it with my dad. I have such a fondness for Garner and that show!
Doing same thing, though I'm near end of Season 4!!😉 In fact last night (26.6.24) watched ep17 "Dwarf in a Helium Hat" (didn't like that one so much actually - just found antagonist a bit annoying)....
That was fun, Scott! Brought back many fond memories. Thinking of my years working on THE ROCKFORD FILES (summer 1974 until the end of 1976), I can say that Garner treated support staff with courtesy and respect, just as he did with the stage crews, stunt people and stand-ins, and fellow actors. I never heard anyone say they disliked him or found him overly difficult, although he did have a bad temper on occasion. But because he worked hard, with long hours put in, most people ignored the likely justified outbursts. His older brother, Jack, was a golf pro and told me that Jim got the maddest when he was playing golf. He didn't mind if he lost to a better player; but he minded a lot if he defeated himself by poor execution. Jack didn't say that critically but with brotherly humor because they loved each other.
I do have to say that Garner's pot smoking was definitely a new one on me, though, since recreational marijuana use was illegal until 2016 in California. It obviously was something kept under wraps by the execs in the Universal Black Tower, and trust me, they knew everything...or liked people to believe they did. Putting monetary investments in jeopardy was something they wished to avoid at all costs. So if they, indeed, did know, they covered it up.
Thank you - that must have been a great experience. He always seemed like a decent man.
What was your job on the support staff, Monique?
@@bobjohnson1587 A casting coordinator...the person who did all the paperwork for the cast in each series episode, seeing that they got their scripts, script changes, work calls, lots of other necessary items without which that segment of making a film or episode would be much more difficult. Fun but also stressful on occasion since everything had to be finished before you went home for the day. Nothing could be left for the next day.
Pot smoking isn't surprising, especially given his debilitating arthritis.
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Hi Monique. Hopefully all is well with you. You worked Rockford Files the first two years which were in my opinion the best in the series.
I was curious did you move on to greener pastures or because of contract issues?
It seems that "Beth" had to leave the show and missed the last two seasons because of contract issues and was sorely missed because of the closeness of her and Rockford.
When Garner was having serious health issues and had to take a break with doctors orders the producers quickly killed the show then cheated him out of royalties later.
Were they generally difficult to deal with?
One last thing. How often did they tow "Rockfords" trailer back and forth Paradise Cove?
Thank you!
Have adored James Garner forever!
Brilliant actor, a really nice man.
Thank you Scott! 💪❤️
i love it , i was hoping someone was going to Rockford files locations or talk about it the show. last year i bought the whole dvd collection and have been binge watching it . i love this show my favorite . alot of great guest stars in it .thank you Scott Michaels an Troy . Rip Stuart Margolin
Yes Stuart Margolin was such a fun addition to the show! His character was such a weasel, lol!
I restored a 1978 Pontiac Firebird and painted it the same color as the Firebird that Jim Garner drove
I didn’t know that Stuart Margolin had passed. He was perfect in Death Wish. That film was Jeff Goldblum’s first appearance in film. He played one of the three thugs that terrorized Bronson’s character’s wife and daughter.
@@bradbell3744 Stuart died on December 12th 2022 . he had a long acting career .i agree he was a great actor
I'll always watch the re-runs.
Games Garner what a class act he was. Hollywood doesn't seem to have many of them around these days. Great actor and he appeared to have a lot of respect for his fans. RIP James!
I have great memories of my dad & brother watching The Rockford Files❤️
Janes Garner, such a cool cat 😊✨
Thanks for sharing this Scott! Always good 😊
I loved James Garner. Growing up in Oakland, we had season tickets for the Raiders. I used to look for Jimmy on the Raiders sidelines. If it was my mom and I at a game, we fought over the binoculars! Lol. She also loved Jimmy. Great video Scott. He will always be a treasure in my world.
I've always liked Jim Garner.
He was a natural actor without an inflated ego.
The Rockford Files was one of the best Private Eye shows.
Mannix is another one.
I appreciate your program and unique style.
I loved the "Rockford Files" With Jim Rockford and the man who played hid Dad. 😊 James Garner a great actor and so down to earth. ❤
🎶 They paved paradise, put up a parking lot.
It was a parking lot then. Where do you think Jim's trailer was????
I own an independent investigations agency in Northwest Florida. Rockford Files and Garner were inspirational to me as a kid!
No s*** you're LIVING THE ROLE how cool is that!!!😃😃😃....
Hands down my favorite TV show of all time. Thanks for doing this video - really enjoyed it!
Worked at Noah beery house in Malibu 1982 he was a very very very nice guy
Thanks very much, the Rockford Files was a block buster TV show, still watching it!
Loved James Garner my dad used to look just like him really enjoyed this Scott thanks for sharing ❤
One of my favourite shows from the '70's. Great to see where it was filmed.
James Garner/Jimmy, the show, the car and the cast hold so many good times and memories, its amazing to think a TV show made before I was born that I watched on A&E with my mates at uni daily holds so much sway all these years later. Miss ya Rockfish.
Scott you are a cesspool of fantastic off the wall information. I love every bit of it. Thank you 😊
best description ever! Thank you
Met him when he drove the Pace Car at the Indy 500 and he was a bit more complex. He could be an "every day kind of guy," but he didn't suffer fools and could get pretty hot pretty quickly.
I grew up going to Paradise Cove 3x/wk in the summers in the 70's. This brings back so many memories. My mom loved the show. And we loved this beach (I remember when it cost $2 to park). One day the trailer was there and they were going to film. James Garner was there, IN the trailer. It was the end of the beach day for us (typically 3pm). My mom sent me up the stairs (I was about 8 or 9?) and we knocked. He answered and was so kind. We asked for an autograph, my mom had a spare piece of paper - he made it out to me and I still have it. My mom was probably dying inside. He was very nice and personable - I was just a kid with sand in my pants, but I still remember that moment! That was one of several shows we saw taped there, beautiful beach. These days, not so much but it's still a special spot to me.
James Garner was really good as Rockford. Noah berry played his dad. They had great scenes together. Rockford files was a great tv series to watch in 1980s re runs. He was very modest about being an actor. May he and lois rest in peace.
As a teenager I loved The Rockford Files. Hey I still do!
I drive by the statue of James Garner on James Garner Avenue several times a week here in Norman.
What state ?
@@brucemcintosh7466Oklahoma
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my all time favorite show! re-watching it yet again now. anything james garner for the win.
I’d rather the $35.00 for an all day paradise (with lots of FUN!) James Garner was quite an all around good guy. Thank you Scott for this super cool video! Much appreciated❤️
Jim looked a lot like my Dad. Thanks a lot for posting this!
He resembled my father, as well, except my dad had blue eyes.
Loved watching The Rockford Files with my grandpa. Thank you for this. I really appreciate it.😊
Respectfully and Well Done. I Loved him, he was really one of the Cool Actors of my childhood. Thank You.
The shoreline area is also where K.A.R.R. was “unearthed” in the Knight Rider episode “K.I.T.T. Vs. K.A.R.R.”
The world is a poorer place without him 🙏🏻
I loved him. His voice was so calm! He lived a long life, but hate it that he was so isolated. I know that feeling! He was so handsome but of coarse, I was very young. RIP good man. Sorry he had such a bad step mother. He didn't deserve that!
Thanks. I loved the Rockford Files; Jim, Rocky, Dennis, Beth, Angel, and all the other great characters.
A great inspirational actor. Still miss this great iconic actor. Still love watching reruns of The Rockford Files. May he RIP. The whole supporting cast was great also.
I couldn't stand the angel Martin character he talked way too much and was always telling lies and getting our jimmy in trouble ...I had a feeling jimmy didn't really like him either...
@@ernestinemaloy8680 I thought Stuart Margolin was great. That was part of his character. May he RIP. Passed away 12/12/2022 at age 82.
@@jim6820 I liked him better in westworld...but that's just mho
@@jim6820 I thought garner was hilarious in victor Victoria...freaking LOVE THAT MOVIE...Robert Preston very convincing as a gay man...in real life he'd been married to the same woman for YEARS...just like Mr. Garner...may they both RIP...
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@@ernestinemaloy8680 How could you possibly not love Angel Martin?! That show never would've become as iconic and beloved without him.
Loved James Garner in the 60s Grand Prix movie. That's still one of thee best racing films ever made!
That's why McQueen got pissy with Garner, over that film. Don't remember the specifics but McQueen was supposed to have done it.
Very Great Comments, I am Jim's Nephew. He taught me how to be a Man, he taught me how to be a Gentleman
I love James Garner ❤ How cool that you have his autograph ❤️ I loved The Rockford files, I used to watch it with my dad. I miss the old days. Thank you Scott for the wonderful card. I received it today, and I'm so glad you are enjoying the Watkins book 😍 that makes me happy 😊 I want to go there sometime, last weekend we went driving down the coast because I wanted to watch the sunset, but Venice and Santa Monica were so crowded. So we drove all the way to Zuma Beach, and there was hardly anyone there. It was beautiful!
Love James Garner & The Rockford Files was one of my favorite shows growing up. Thanks Scott 😊
Hello Scott i am so happy that you did a video on James garner..my favorite actor and i can't get enough of the Rockford files..i watch them every night..God bless James garner..🙏🙏🎥🎥🎥❤❤
Binge watching Rockford Files due to this video. Appreciate the location photos, giving an entirely different prospective to the show. Googling co-star names in the process. Scott Michaels, appreciate all the history that you are recording. ❤
Great video Scott! I love the Rockford Files, I was at Paradise Cove back in 2007, really a beautiful place. If you watch the episode of Happy Days where Fonzie jumps the shark, after he jumps, him and Ritchie are either on a boat or walking on a pier talking, , and you can see the huge cliff and Paradise Cove in the far background. As soon as I saw the cliff I knew where they were. I'm guessing but I'd say that episode was probably filmed in 1977-78.
James Garner such a good looking man. I loved him as Maverick and in Murphy's Romance. Seemed very genuine. thanks for sharing Scott
I loved Murphy’s Romance!!
@@stacykeller3812 Me too! That movie was down to earth and fantastic!
I agree the chemistry between him and Sally was amazing.
Great video. I enjoyed reading all the comments. Rockford Files is my all time favorite show, since I was a little feller. I have all six seasons on DVD, and watch every night on get TV. Paradise Cove is on my short list off things to see and visit in real life. I want to enjoy a meal in the restaurant ,and see the exact spot his trailer was setting. That trailer was really weathered looking on the outside, the inside really looked nice.
Watching Jim Rockford right now,one of the best shows of all time.
Watching them you realise TV series now don't hold candle to them in terms of sheer QUALITY.....
Thank you for this Scott. James Garner was one of my favorite actors. And he was my first of many crushes.
Would you ever consider interviewing George Hamilton ? He is a really suave man, who is one of the last of that generation with so many fabulous stories. I think you would have some great knowledge to really get the most out of an interview with him. Who knows how long we have him and it would be great to archive some of his stories about the rat pack, and so many other greats, including some fabulous ladies. They all loved him. ❤
Yes!!
Great story, great actor and a great location for filming.
Thank you for making such a nice tribute to James Garner. A couple of things,I liked it when Mr. Garner said that Jim Rockford had to drive a Firebird instead of the Trans am as Rockford couldn't afford the higher performance model. And Brett ( not jet) Maverick was such a great character who was able to poke fun at some of the great Westerns that were a staple of late 1950s and early 1960s television. Indeed,whenever I think of Mr. Garner I do remember him with a smile.
Best P.I. television show Period.
Really well done, Scott!
My favorite James Garner movie is “Victor/Victoria” with Julie Andrews and Robert Preston. He had the greatest facial expressions when he was acting without talking. When I was in the Navy back in 1983, my friends saw James at the San Diego Zoo, and they took a picture of him. He was giving a hand gesture to keep quiet, so no one would notice him. I will never forget that photo.
Made my pilgrimage there in 2021. It so amazing that so much was filmed there. My favorite show.
I met James Garner in Hawaii in 1989, Ted Danson had a bunch of actors, athletes and even Patty Hearst was there. James Garner was golfing with Robert Stack. Thank you for your videos, I love them, and I learn a lot from you!
This is why I love your channel, Scott. Your attention to details, like getting the angles just right from the old photos, and the personal touches from your own memorabilia. It makes me feel like I'm on your tour again. Thank you for all your work.
Mr. Garner also bucked the Hollywood financial hegemony, as detailed in his autobio, which I highly recommend. Such an admirable person. Thank you, Scott!
He was/is a beautiful man inside and out. I really enjoyed the movie he made with Doris day. The thrill of it all. And support your local sheriff. Great actor. RIP James. 🙏😇❤️
Very nice video. I'm a big Rockford fan and this was fantastic.
A million thanks for this glorious installment. Love your vibe, lore, humor & great dispensing of facts. Learned a lot about Garner! ✌️♥️
James is one of my all time favs!! Thank you just another outstanding video!!!!
Wow! Tail O The Pup is back? Great news!
Met him in Parker, AZ at an off road race and he was every bit the gentleman and 'regular guy ' that he came across as. The Rockford Files is still an all time top 10 show.
To know James Garner, is know his LOVE FOR THE RAIDERS !! DIE HARD Raiders fan. He could be seen on the sidelines of many games back in the Raiders glory days !! I remember watching clips of James Garner giving Kenny Stabler a pat on the Shoulder Pads after a nice touch down pass !! I read the James Garner was very excited in 1982 when the Raiders moved from Oakland to LA. I am glad he did not live to see them move to Las Vegas
"The Rockford Files" is my all-time favorite TV show. I lived in Venice during the '80s-'90s and I used to make frequent trips to Paradise Cove, which (at the time) looked completely unchanged from when "Jim Rockford" had his trailer there. It's a shame that they've cluttered it all up sometime in the last 12 years -- and the parking used to be FREE!
Nice little nod to the Beach Boys! 🤙😎
Everytime I think of James Garner I hear the theme song to the "Rockford Files". That song is going to be in my head for days because of this video. 🤣😂
Scott I was a teen when the Rockford Files was on TV. I had a lot of good memories doing that because of the special time I got to spend time with my dad. We both liked Rockford Files and all the wild characters that was on the show. You know Stuart Margolin just died in December. He played Rockford's former cellmate in prison Angel. He could play different characters the serious actor or the great comedian. Jim died in July and my dad died in September on 2014. Jim was a year older than dad but when they were in their mid 40s their hairstyles were similar. I like your channel one of these days I will join. I would love to eventually get to LA and joined your one of your Dearly Departed tours. But unless I can regain my balance problems walking with a walker is just not a lot of fun for great distances. A big fan of the Tate-Labianca murders and all that entails. I have also followed the Wonderland Ave murders.
Thank you so very much sharing this video❣️My favorite one of all❣️
onen of my all time fav actors..
I loved James Garner. I still have all the dvd' s of the Rockford Files & Maverick.
I moved to LA because of the Rockford Files way back then. I would liked to have met Mr. Garner but in a way that was unobtrusive to him… well done and there’s a reason you got his autograph…
James Garner was my very first crush! I watched The Rockford Files with my grandparents religiously as a kid. He was macho but self deprecating and had a bit of wit and snark and that's still what I like in a man LMAO
Awww sad news, I sometimes forget how old all my favorites are getting. I think in my mind due to the movies he was in, the shows... I just still see him as young. RIP James and thanks for the memories x
Very cool. I always loved the show...doing a Rockford..classic
Thank You For This INCREDIBLE VLOG!!!❤learned so many things about This AMAZING MAN❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Scott, keep up the good work!
Awesome video...James garner was my favorite actor..
Watched every season n episode of The Rickford Files..just fantastic....
Good video. I'm glad to see the chemistry in those Polaroid commercials and his easy-going style just as I remember.