James Garner Movie Tribute on TCM - Monday, July 28, 2014

Actor James Garner, who passed away on July 19th,

will be honored in an all day Movie Tribute on TCM.

Please see the complete schedule below, via TCM:

James Garner Movie Tribute - Monday, July 28, 2014:


Toward The Unknown (1956) ... 6:00 AM

A dishonored pilot who is no longer allowed to fly attempts to clear his name.

Dir: Mervyn LeRoy Cast: William Holden , Lloyd Nolan , Virginia Leith .

C-115 mins,

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Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957) ... 8:00 AM

Army veterans are on a mission to find out who sold faulty ammunition to a cavalry troop.

Dir: Richard L. Bare Cast: Randolph Scott , James Craig , Angie Dickinson .

BW-87 mins, CC,

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Grand Prix (1966) ... 9:30 AM

Auto racers find danger and romance at the legendary European road race.

Dir: John Frankenheimer Cast: James Garner , Eva Marie Saint , Yves Montand .

C-176 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

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Cash McCall (1960) ... 12:30 PM

A corporate spoiler makes a play for a failing company and the owner's daughter.

Dir: Joseph Pevney Cast: James Garner , Natalie Wood , Nina Foch .

C-102 mins, Letterbox Format

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Wheeler Dealers, The (1963) ... 2:15 PM

Texas tycoons try to mix love with finance on a trip to New York.

Dir: Arthur Hiller Cast: James Garner , Lee Remick , Phil Harris .

C-106 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

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Darby's Rangers (1958) ... 4:00 PM

An Army Major leads his men behind enemy lines during World War II.

Dir: William A. Wellman Cast: James Garner , Etchika Choureau , Jack Warden .

C-121 mins, Letterbox Format

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Mister Buddwing (1966) ... 6:15 PM

A man suffering from amnesia confronts a series of women in his search for his memory.

Dir: Delbert Mann Cast: James Garner , Jean Simmons , Suzanne Pleshette .

BW-99 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

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Thrill Of It All, The (1963) ... 8:00 PM

A doctor tries to cope with his wife's newfound stardom as an advertising pitch woman.

Dir: Norman Jewison Cast: Doris Day , James Garner , Arlene Francis .

C-108 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

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Americanization of Emily, The (1964) ... 10:00 PM

A British war widow falls for an opportunistic American sailor during World War II.

Dir: Arthur Hiller Cast: James Garner , Julie Andrews , Melvyn Douglas .

BW-115 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

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Children's Hour, The (1961) ... 12:00 AM

A malicious student tries to destroy the teachers at a girls' school.

Dir: William Wyler Cast: Audrey Hepburn , Shirley MacLaine , James Garner .

BW-108 mins, CC,

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Victor Victoria (1982) ... 2:00 AM

An unemployed female singer poses as a female impersonator and becomes a star.

Dir: Blake Edwards Cast: Julie Andrews , James Garner , Robert Preston .

C-134 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

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Marlowe (1969) ... 4:30 AM

Detective Philip Marlowe probes the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles in search of a woman's missing sister.

Dir: Paul Bogart Cast: James Garner , Gayle Hunnicutt , Carroll O'Connor .

C-96 mins, CC, Letterbox Format



*schedule above is excerpted from TCM.com

It's nice to see they will be including one of my favorite James Garner movies, The Thrill of it All, in the memorial tribute. I hope one of your favorites is included, too.

My prayers are with his dear family and friends.You can see my original tribute to James Garner, here.

Remembering Legendary Actor James Garner

My fondness for actor James Garner began as he was one of Doris Day's leading men. He was handsome, charming, and debonair - a great opposite for Doris. On screen, they shined bright. Off screen, I know they were great friends. In the two films they made, Move Over Darling and The Thrill of it All, (both made in 1963) they portrayed husband and wife. Together, they were a fantastic romantic and comedy duo!

 

James Garner was the epitome of "cool"

as Jim Rockford in the Rockford Files

and Bret Maverick in the Maverick western series.

 

Both were before my time, but thanks to re-runs and DVD,

James amazing work lives on forever!

 

 

 

James Garner was born on April 7, 1928. His mother passed away when he was only 5, and he was sent to live with relatives until his father re-married. His step-mother was abusive to all three boys, especially Jim. He joined the United States Merchant Marine near the end of World War II, at the age of 16. However, he suffered from seasickness and returned to high school at 17. According to Wikipedia: he left high school again and joined the National Guard, serving seven months in the United States. He then went to Korea for 14 months in the Regular Army, serving in the 5th Regimental Combat Team in the Korean War. He was wounded twice, first in the face and hand from shrapnel fire from a mortar round, and second on April 23, 1951, from friendly fire from U.S. fighter jets as he dove headfirst into a foxhole. He received two purple hearts.

 

James Garner married Lois Fleishman Clarke in 1956. Lois had a daughter from a previous marriage, Kim, and they had a daughter, Greta "GiGi", together. They were married almost 58 years when James passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2014.

 

 

 

 

Many of us now, will look back and cherish a favorite memory, TV Show, or Movie... we remember James Garner from. You can see his full list of his film credits at imdb. Please share your memory or favorite movie of James Garner below, in the comments...

 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of James Garner's dear family and friends.

 

"The Ultimate Life" on the Hallmark Movie Channel

DVD

MOVIE REVIEW

The Ultimate Life

Network: Hallmark Movie Channel

Original Air Date: August 2, 2014

The sequel (and prequel) to: the award-winning The Ultimate Gift

Rated: PG

From Director: Michael Landon Jr.

*The Ultimate Life is available on DVD.

CAST:

James Garner ... Howard 'Red' Stevens
Logan Bartholomew ... Jason Stevens
Ali Hillis ... Alexia Drummond
Lee Meriwether ... Miss Hastings
Bill Cobbs ... Mr. Theophilus Hamilton
Austin James ... Young Red Stevens
Jack DePew ... Young Gus
Peter Fonda ... Jacob Early
Abigail Mavity ... Young Hanna
Drew Waters ... Red Stevens
Bechir Sylvain ... Young Hamilton
Elizabeth Ann Bennett ... Hanna Stevens
Dane Northcutt ... Gus Caldwell
James Adduci ... Roughneck
Joshua Brady ... Jay Stevens
Linda Britt ... Executive Secretary
David Carpenter ... Farmer
Christian Casper ... Maitre'd
Tyler Chase ... Prepster
Luray Cooper ... Haitian Minister
Abigale Corrigan ... Gigi
Jason Alexander Davis ... Bill Stevens
Fred Griffith ... Myron Dudley
Randell Haynes ... Farmer's Attorney
Myke Holmes ... Geologist
Ben Jensen ... Tramp on Train
Allison Lamb ... Teacher
Jason Scott Looney ... Young Bill
Sarah Maine ... Video Director
Ivan Mallon ... Teenage Bill
Jennifer Mann ... Red's Mom
David Mann ... Hobo Joe
Tanya J. McClellan ... Emily's Home Nurse
Chandler Murphy McIntyre ... Anna's Mom
Scott Miles ... Sarge
Matt Mitchell ... Jack
Lane Morris ... Diner Waitress
Jon Mozes ... Make-Up Man
Katherine Murdoch ... Ruth Stevens
Kevin P. Murphy ... Summons Server
Tina Murphy ... Counter Lady
Craig Nannos ... Captain
Cody Allen Newton ... Soldier #1
Angela Oh ... Jason's Assistant
John Price ... Singing Janitor
Brett Rice ... Uncle Bill
Jeff Sandor ... Wescott / Wildcatter
Jason Saucier ... Lead Roughneck
Rodney Scot ... Emcee
Peter Smeal ... Fat Man
Lee Spencer ... Principal
Daniel Austin Starbuck ... Lieutenant
Banu Valladares ... Haitian Lady Doctor
Stephen Ware ... Judge Fithian
Riley Watson ... Anna
Mark Withers ... Strang

 

PLOT:

via theultimatelife.com:

The sequel (and prequel) to the award-winning The Ultimate Gift
Between the pressure of running a foundation started by his late grandfather, being sued by his greedy extended family, and seeing his beloved Alexia leave on an extended mission trip to Haiti, Jason Stevens' world is unraveling. But when Jason discovers the lifelong journal his grandfather began as a Depression-era lad, Red Stevens' writings transport Jason to a front-row seat on an incredible rags-to-riches ride. With everything he loves hanging in the balance, Jason hopes he can discover THE ULTIMATE LIFE. THE ULTIMATE LIFE reminds us some things are worth more than money!

Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...


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*The Ultimate Life is available on DVD.

*Images via: theultimatelife.com and Facebook

Happy Birthday, Doris Day! ( April 3rd! )

Doris Day is one of my absolute favorite Movie Actresses of all time and I just wanted to wish her a belated April 3rd ~ Happy Birthday! I love how TCM (Turner Classic Movies) honors stars on their Birthday and I was definitely glued to Doris Day and Jimmy Stewart (one of my favorite actors, by the way!) yesterday in The Man Who Knew too Much! What a wonderful movie that is.... its one of those ones I absolutely love watching over and over, again and again!

Doris is also delightful in Move Over Darling and The Thrill of it all with the handsome, James Garner. I loved those two together. Their movies are rather fast-paced, witty, and intriguely fun! Doris, is the beautifully sweet girl-next-door type! I guess that's why she's so welled loved by many... for her endearing innocence and pure sweetness!

God bless you, Doris, on your Birthday and Everyday! Thank you for your Precious Movies and Lovely Music!

My Favorite Doris Day Movies: