Wow, Garnerphiles - check this out! Jim is going to make a live appearance here playing Dickens in a production of A Christmas Carol. So much for for The National Enquirer!

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December 8 7:30 pm

December 9 7:30 pm

December 10 7:30 pm

December 11 7:30 pm

December 12 2pm

December 12 7:30 pm

December 13 1pm

December 13 6:30 pm

A Christmas Carol

Tuesday-Friday, December 8 -11 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 12 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, December 13 at 1:00pm and 6:30pm
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", is one of the most popular holiday traditions. Starring F. Murray Abraham, Timothy Hutton, Stockard Channing, James Garner, Wayne Knight, and George Wendt, this classic story comes to life at the Lyric Opera House for eight performances only, December 8-13.
"A Christmas Carol" affords the audience the opportunity to see six beloved and well-known actors on stage in a production faithful to the original Dickens story. The dramatic arc of the story--beginning with Scrooge's good early days, to becoming melancholy with his obsession of money, and finally his transition leading to a second shot at life--is one of the most satisfying in all literature. With a supporting cast of twenty-eight... lavish scenery, props and costumes....and special effects....this production of the Dickens' classic will thrill kids...and kids at heart!"


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The National Enquirer Strikes (Out) Again!

This is for those who may have seen or heard about the latest fiction about Jim published in the esteemed National Enquirer. Something like "James Garner's Fight for Life" of some similar sleazy headline. Fear not, fellow Garnerphiles - it's the Enquirer's usual clap trap.

Jim is fine. In fact, he just finished doing some voice work as The Wizard in a half hour Captain Marvel show. Here is the real deal from Jim's long time assistant, Mary Ann Rea:

"There's not too much to say about the N.E. article. You can put it out on the web site - that Jim has not suffered any mini-strokes, no convulsions, none of that stuff since the stroke in May of '08. He also does not slur his words; his speech was not affected one iota by the stroke. He does use the wheelchair, if he has to walk far - his arthritis is very painful and using the wheelchair eases some of the pain."

M.A.

I guess that says it all - with many thanks to Mary Ann for providing us with the truth. Again.
 

James Garner as Maverick - Nicole Hamilton

A few days ago I got an email from another Garnerphile named Nicole Hamilton. She told me about what a great fan of Jim's she was and how much she enjoyed this blog.

She is an artist, and she invited me to her site where she had done this wonderful piece called James Garner as Maverick.

If you like this, please follow the link to her site yourself and see how it really looks in High Definition! You will be amazed just like I was.It's always super to meet another longtime Garnerphile, but one as talented as Nicole is a special treat.

Suspect Wins Over Detectives With 'Rockford Files' Reference

April 23, 2009 | Issue 45•17

Ed note: I guess I'll have to try this if I ever get arrested myself!


PASCO, WA—Having just arrested him on suspicion of aggravated assault and robbery, Pasco police officials dropped all charges against Carl Bradley, 46, after the man made multiple amusing references to The Rockford Files, a 1970s detective series starring James Garner. Just moments after Bradley asked whether the interrogating officer was working for "$200 a day, plus expenses," a roomful of officers began joyously exchanging plotlines and quotes from their favorite episodes. "It's just nice to meet a guy who appreciates The Files like we do," officer Brad Nuter said. "How could anyone who can recite every single answering-machine gag possibly have beaten two newlyweds with the butt of his gun over $30? This man has a code, just like Jimbo Rockford." Following Bradley's release, investigators detained a vagrant who was overheard misquoting the radio banter from the opening credit sequence of Adam-12.

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Happy Birthday, Jim!

I ran across this post in the Cartoon Cave by Pete Emslie. What a nice birthday greeting for Jim, huh? Not to mention that wonderful sketch! I have Pete's birthday page for Jim from last year on this blog, but you can just follow Pete's link below. Well worth a click!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Happy Birthday James Garner!

Here's a guy I never get tired of sketching, and I've done quite a few of him over the years. As I've mentioned before, James Garner is my all-time favourite actor. Last year on his 80th birthday I wrote a more detailed tribute to the man, which can be found here. When I'm looking to just relax in front of the TV and put on an old series from my youth, nothing beats watching an episode of "The Rockford Files". Garner was just so great as Jim Rockford, the LA private detective who lived in a beat up mobile home permanently parked on the beach, never quite sure whether he'd get enough work to cover that month's expenses.

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