James was so organic and authentic and the camera loved him. His humor and genuine portrayals made the public love him more and more..he was a REAL MAN.
gosh, Jim was one of the handsomest men God ever gave life, wasn't he? just a perfect looking man, and also a genuinely nice guy... what a combination. RIP Mr. James Garner.
James Garner was my first crush - I was 12. I sent him a letter and got a picture back. Brett Maverick!! He was funny, charming and just plain great. My first born son is handsome in the same way. Does wishing make it so?
Who didn’t love James Garner ? I think one of the biggest testaments is the fact that 99% of his co-stars adored him and raved about him, that he was caring and kind. Quite a few of them also said he was funny as hell too !
I have always heard this and this show indicates that he was the same kind, thoughtful and loved man from then all the way to his passing several years ago. Something extremely rare in any business, let alone show business. RIP.
My late sister used to work in the support staff (usher/security) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in the 70s and 80s. She encountered several stars when awards shows were held there. She rarely spoke ill of any celebrity unless if they were truly rude or off the rails. However, 2 individuals stood out for their kindness and graciousness: Ed Asner and James Garner. Perhaps for Mr. Garner, growing up in Oklahoma had something to do with staying grounded and being nice to everybody. Fine actor, too!
@@Hossak Every man wanted to be like him every woman wanted to be with him. James Garner was truly one of a kind. Any guy who does impressions is funny even if his impressions aren't very good. James' impression of Jonathon Winters was pretty darned good
Tony Randall was one of the best and funniest panel members. He was witty, charming and possessed a wonderful sense of humour. Tony was a gentleman and a model of politeness and courtesy.
One of the sweetest personalities to ever grace a screen big or small. James Garner will be remembered with so much love for the quintessential gentleman he truly was.
Dee, you are so right. I have never heard a bad word about him. My mother was his age, and boy did she like him. And I think a lot of it was because of what you said. He was a true gentlemen. He was great at playing pranks with his fellow stars, but treated everyone with respect. Our children need someone like him to look up to.
Yes Dee Kluetz, and James Garner was genuine while performing and in real life I hear. Totally down-to-earth and sincere. I have watched pretty much all of his movies and all episodes of Rockford Files with my kids. Have not watched "The Americanization of Emily" with Julie Andrews. I'll make a point to watch it soon.
Tom Selleck played a character on Rockford in the 70's and he was so impressed with the way that James treated his crew and cast. He later modeled himself after that and went out of his way to replicate the same treatment for his Magnum PI franchise. Tom admitted in an interview that he really admired James' class, integrity and "man's man" persona.
Every man I knew and grew up with watching The Rockford Files wanted to be James Garner, and he was married 58 years to the same woman. Unbelievable in throw-away Hollywood. He was delicious!!
What a wonderful, affectionately friendly gentleman and actor, James Garner was. Thank heaven for film! How I miss him…it’s safe to say I always will. ♥️
James Garner was great in both Maverick shows, the Rockford Files, and the under rated Nichols series. He just finished the Great Escape the year before, and The Americazation of Emily as this show was broadcast. He also took on Warner Brothers over the original Maverick, and later the producers of Rockford when they tried to cheat him. A true gentleman who was faithful to his wife and family all his life.
As the host , Daly is SO slick when an adjudication has to happen. Just a master with threading words without giving away to much. Can't think of a tougher position on any game show ever made.
Thank you for posting this out of order. RIP, Jimmy. You were a rare combination of looks, talent, and most important, integrity. One of the last of the class acts.
@@m.e.d.7997 I just rewatched the entire Rockford Files series. James Garner was a natural. I am surprised he wasn't listed among the top leading men of his time. All that talent, handsome, and a gentleman!
@@dennistucker9081 My late husband looked like James Garner. When I meet him I didn't know who James Garner was. It wasn't until later when a friend of ours saw a photo of us on our wedding day and commented on the closeness of him to James Garner that I noticed it. He was also a gentleman like Mr.Garner. I was a lucky woman to share his life for 52 years.
I fell in love with James Garner with the Rockford Files in the '70's....then I started watching some of his old films. Definitely a wonderfully talented, HANDSOME man!
@@ilzamaria6424 oh wow! I had never heard that. I couldn't imagine becoming a parent at that age. At least he was able to enjoy those precious moments of an infant child. I'm going to search up his history. Thank you for sending me on an investigation.
@@jamesdavison2927 I was the luckiest girl in the world to be married to my husband who not only looked like James Garner, but was a gentleman just like him. We were dated for 3 months before he proposed, hid that from my family for 3 months then it took 3 months of convincing my father I was going to marry my then fiancé whether or not he approved. Happily married for 51 years 3 months and 21 days before he went to Heaven. I can’t wait to be reunited with him and be with him for eternity,
I was standing in the urinal next to him in OKC , he was in town for the Cowboy Hall of Fame opening I believe. - waited until we were out in the hall before talking to him... (o: Really was a very nice person to fans(got his autograph).
Loved him in Maverick & all his movies, the epitome of a gentleman!!! Plus the package: Handsome, tall & smart from the heart of America, Oklahoma💙💙💙💙💙💙
That was great fun, I couldn't help but giggle every time they said Mr. Hyney. I loved James Garner, and I know he was in a movie with Tony Randall. James Garner was so extremely handsome and talented. RIP Mr. Garner.
I kept thinking, why oh why didn't someone change that family name? And it reminded me of an anecdote. Many years ago I worked with a German-born man. His given name was Heinrich, but in this country he was known as Peter. At some point his father found out and was quite upset. He explained to his son that he put a lot of thought into naming his children and wasn't happy that the name would be discarded. Peter explained to his father that people named Heinrich were usually called "Heinie" for short. Then he explained the meaning of that word in the American vernacular. Peter then told his audience that his father was mollified by his son's explanation. Then after a dramatic pause, Peter would add that he didn't have the heart to tell his father the colloquial meaning of "peter" in America!
17:56 was very sweet. It's clear that they all really love the wonderfully talented, manly and humorous man. I'm just very much broken up over losing him. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Jim Garner starred in "The Thrill of it All" with Arlene Francis, Doris Day and Jimmy Cagney. He served in the Korean war and was awarded the Purple Heart. An amazing guy and a true family man.
@What's My Line?: I've been watching (most of) The Rockford Files these past few weeks, as - even though I loved the series - I stopped watching it after it's 2nd year (I was a kid, and other things began to occupy my time rather than TV), so, many of the episodes are new 2 me. I love James Garner's work, and you get such a good feeling from him,so, it was such a pleasure watching him here as the Mystery Guest, and hear Ms. Francis say how universally well liked he is. Thanks for posting this.
You're very welcome. And forgive me if you've commented before and I've said this before (because I probably would have), but I love your user name. From "And Then There Were None". :)
I just realized how much Jim reminds me of my late Dad. If Dad knew, he'd be highly complemented. He looks & behaves much like my dear Dad. Funny too! Never heard a bad thing about him. Lovely man. May he R.I.P
Our last name is Garner and for years, when asked his name, my husband would say Garner, like James. Now no one knows who he’s talking about. Such a handsome man.
Craig Breedlove is an absolute boss. Even though Art Arfons broke his landspeed record two days after this episode aired, Breedlove took back the title a week later, which stood for the next five years. Also, his crash during his October 15th run referenced here set a record that still stands for longest tire skidmarks (6 miles). Upon exiting his crashed car, he said "For my next trick, I'll set myself on fire."
At 16:29, Arlene asks James Garner if they have worked together. I just noticed that the film they appeared in together ("The Thrill Of It All") is now here on TH-cam -- a fairly recent addition: The Thrill Of It All! (1963) - James Garner & Doris Day
Yes, and James and Tony worked together in "Boys' Night Out." Those two films are good examples of what happens when a good cast is given a not very good script: a mediocre movie. In "The Thrill of It All," I think the most preposterous scene is Garner driving his car into a swimming pool at a fairly high speed, a speed to high even if the driveway had been there, and as if he wouldn't know something was amiss from that distance with lights on. And Arlene playing a pregnant woman at 56. A waste of talent in a silly movie.
I wish, like on many other shows, they would acknowledge the existence of the announcer. As a radio guy, I paid particular attention to the announcers when I was growing up, and it would, I think, have been quite proper for the first panelist to say "thanks Johnny" or whoever might be announcing that night. The announcer is like the guy who opens the bombardier doors on an aircraft. Without him to kick things off, nothing gets done. Plus, almost always, it was the announcer who would "warm up" the audience before the show and get them in the mood for the night's entertainment. On most shows the announcer is indispensable.
James Garner was one of a very few actors who were loved by women and truly admired by men as a "man's man)...along with Cary Grant and maybe Tom Selleck...his loss is truly our loss.
I agree! I watched "The Rockford Files" religiously while growing up. I loved his movie roles as well. Notably, "The Children's Hour" and "The Happy Housewife". He was very versatile in his portrayals.
I've always been trying to find old Maverick shows. Sadly not many on youtube or other sites. It's odd that "wild wild west" with Robert Conrad is here in great number--But Maverick seems to be hard to find.
Tedybear315 Encore Western channel plays them everyday. Along with Cheyenne ,Wanted Dead Or Alive , Death Valley Days ,Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson amd of course Gun Smoke.
"The Happy Housewife"? I believe that you mean "The Thrill of It All," in which he co-stars with Doris Day, Arlene Francis, Edward Andrews, and Reginald Owen.
James birth surname was Bumgarner. So it was no wonder he changed it to just Garner. In 1964, he was known mostly for his character Bret Maverick on "Maverick" (1957-60), when he quit in a contract dispute. Then he starred in movies, before he starred in "The Rockford Files."
Tony Randall proved to be a very astute, observant player, reading between the lines, picking up hints from ordinarily innocuous sources. With the speed record race car driver, he perceived a congratulatory tone in the _applause_ he received. When the question was posed if Mrs. Thomas was a newscaster, and she and Daly, hesitated before saying no, he immediately picked up on something and brought it back to newscasts in general, maybe it's another facet of the nightly news. And with the last contestant, he sensed from the audience reaction to every question, a certain "risibility" in their attitude towards his vocation. I think that with Mr. Randall in the fourth seat, this was the strongest panel lineup in the history of What's My Line.
James Garner always reminded me of my Dad. black hair black eyes and from Oklahoma both born in 1928. They had so much in common. Of course my Dad was never on TV or was never famous.
TheDcgj45 Mine too. Very tall, dark, handsome and funny. Sport wrecked his knees. Still wears his trousers too high. My Dad is 83. I wish he could have James Garner's sense of inner peace.
They were trying a revival of this show in 2014...I wonder what became of that pilot? You watch this and it's clear that any host today would have to study John Charles Daly first. I just don't see any other host, really of this show besides him, which is why the other versions suffered, I think. But then, I could say the same thing about not having an Arlene, Bennett, or Dorothy, either. Just a great show...so glad so many are online.
+Philacav I thank god they didnt. I wouldnt mind "washed up" stars and B-listers but it bet the show will be filled with reality TV personalities. TBH all of them arent bad and can be entertaining but I'd pass. Ill stick to the British panels shows and these classic american ones for now.
I have given much thought about how to produce a present day WML. It would be a tremendous challenge, especially the panelists. John Daly of course is singular, and my thought would be to handle things very much how he would. It would take a special talent. I would actually provide a partial verbatim repertoire of some of his opening patter and standard intro lines, and let the talent fill in the rest. I really have given this a lot of thought. There is a very defined structure and etiquette and attitude of grace and wit - also practical smarts - that combines to create the panel’s range of necessary talents. Mark Steyn would be very good. I think Gwenyth Paltrow could pull it off (maybe not every week). You would want to keep it far away from the grubby hands of the likes of The View. No crude or uncivilized types. Drew Barrymore might be fun. As a fill-in panelist I know Norm MacDonald is very much smart enough and up to the task. Seinfeld and Jason Alexander, yes, Julia Louis Dreyfus has the class and wit and charm. Wouldn’t that be a panel! Conan O’Brien, definitely. Geena Davis can be very elegant and is also smart, and of course Jeff Goldblum is born for it. I’d love to hear everyone’s opinions on this. Do you like my choices, or have some of your own?
@@LoudCitizen I liked Jeff and Geena for sure; Jason, and Gwyneth as maybes. I believe those are excellent choices. I could see Seinfeld and Drew as weekly fill ins. I'm stumped for who would be the Mr. Daly of the show. Good job thinking up these personalities.
Everybody sing! "The Bonneville Salt Flats have seen some strange things / But the strangest thing yet was a jet without wings / The man who would drive her, Craig Breedlove by name, / A daring young man plays a dangerous game" -- "Spirit of America", the Beach Boys
James Garner was one of my late father’s favorites. He never missed an episode of Maverick, then later the Rockford Files. I loved Garner in Support Your Local Sheriff, the Great Escape, and Victor/Victoria. His chemistry with Julie Andrews was off the charts. I think he was her favorite leading man. RIP.
Didn't know Bennett was a baseball fan( referring to the Milwaukee Braves moving to Atlanta). Tony Randall, great as usual, and James Garner, superb episode. Tony was from Oklahoma?! Learn something new every day.
I wouldn't want to have the last contestants name.....I've always loved James Garner and he was so handsome. I loved the movie he was in with Doris Day.
Such a good show...and Jim Garner truly never took himself seriously. Even his humility was probably so understated that folks misunderstood him. God, he was good at everything he did and wasn't ever really sure he even wanted to do such means of work. What a guy...wish I could put out of my mind the incident at Ventura Freeway offramp...as the Valley began turning sickening!
At 8:30 is Mrs. Jane Thomas, known professionally as Jane Chastain after she married Roger Chastain in 1968. She was the first woman sportscaster on the local and national level in the United States. She made football score predictions. I saw her when she moved to Miami, FL in 1969 at 26, and was on WTVJ-4 (CBS), as a sports reporter. She was only 21 when on WML? here. She had her 77th birthday in Mar. 2020.
I had such a crush on James Gardner in the 1970’s/1980’s. I was born in 1970 but at age 8 I knew he was gorgeous. I loved everything he did in tv and movies.
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James was one class act. I never saw anything, TV or movies, that he wasn't great in. One of my absolute favorites is Support Your Local Sheriff.
I absolutely LOVE that movie! I never get tired of watching it. It's hilarious. James Garner, such a talent!
He always said he was embarrassed by his part in The Children's Hour. He thought the character was a wimp and should have just married Audrey.
King Marchand
James was so organic and authentic and the camera loved him. His humor and genuine portrayals made the public love him more and more..he was a REAL MAN.
He did commercials for Polaroid in fact.😀
James fue muy guapo tambien😘
He was a left-wing POS.
Never ever did I ever hear one bad thing about this true Gentleman. RIP
Garner admired Stalin.
Garner was a vile Communist who hated the United States.
He was a nonce.
James Gardner abused his wife Lois. She left him 3 times. She always came back.
And yes it was reported.
Read his life story.
gosh, Jim was one of the handsomest men God ever gave life, wasn't he? just a perfect looking man, and also a genuinely nice guy... what a combination. RIP Mr. James Garner.
James Garner was my first crush - I was 12. I sent him a letter and got a picture back. Brett Maverick!! He was funny, charming and just plain great. My first born son is handsome in the same way. Does wishing make it so?
He was gorgeous he reminds me of Canadian singer Roch Voisine
When God made James Garner, I think He broke the mold. Just a great talent and human being!
@@marycaputo2238 He was my first crush, too! I was 11 or 12, also, I think. He's still the role model, in my head, for the man I dream of marrying.
Who didn’t love James Garner ?
I think one of the biggest testaments is the fact that 99% of his co-stars adored him and raved about him, that he was caring and kind. Quite a few of them also said he was funny as hell too !
I have always heard this and this show indicates that he was the same kind, thoughtful and loved man from then all the way to his passing several years ago. Something extremely rare in any business, let alone show business. RIP.
My late sister used to work in the support staff (usher/security) at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in the 70s and 80s. She encountered several stars when awards shows were held there. She rarely spoke ill of any celebrity unless if they were truly rude or off the rails. However, 2 individuals stood out for their kindness and graciousness: Ed Asner and James Garner. Perhaps for Mr. Garner, growing up in Oklahoma had something to do with staying grounded and being nice to everybody. Fine actor, too!
He was a vile Stalinist Communist.
@@shoegeezr Garner and Asner were both vile Communists who hated the United States.
@@Hossak Every man wanted to be like him every woman wanted to be with him. James Garner was truly one of a kind. Any guy who does impressions is funny even if his impressions aren't very good. James' impression of Jonathon Winters was pretty darned good
Tony Randall was one of the best and funniest panel members. He was witty, charming and possessed a wonderful sense of humour. Tony was a gentleman and a model of politeness and courtesy.
He was one of my favorite celebrities.
I completely agree.
I always look forward to anything Tony was in, including this show.
Randall was a terrorist supporter and an unfunny closet case.
Rosenberg was a self-hating closet case.
One of the sweetest personalities to ever grace a screen big or small. James Garner will be remembered with so much love for the quintessential gentleman he truly was.
Dee Kluetz Very well said!
Dee, you are so right. I have never heard a bad word about him. My mother was his age, and boy did she like him. And I think a lot of it was because of what you said. He was a true gentlemen. He was great at playing pranks with his fellow stars, but treated everyone with respect. Our children need someone like him to look up to.
Yes Dee Kluetz, and James Garner was genuine while performing and in real life I hear. Totally down-to-earth and sincere. I have watched pretty much all of his movies and all episodes of Rockford Files with my kids. Have not watched "The Americanization of Emily" with Julie Andrews. I'll make a point to watch it soon.
@@essile_1938 It's an impressive film and Garner, Julie Andrews and James Coburn are all terrific in it.
Tom Selleck played a character on Rockford in the 70's and he was so impressed with the way that James treated his crew and cast. He later modeled himself after that and went out of his way to replicate the same treatment for his Magnum PI franchise. Tom admitted in an interview that he really admired James' class, integrity and "man's man" persona.
Every man I knew and grew up with watching The Rockford Files wanted to be James Garner, and he was married 58 years to the same woman. Unbelievable in throw-away Hollywood. He was delicious!!
He was married to a Jewish anti-Semite.
He had multiple affairs.
He was married to a Jewish Communist.
But his wife Lous left him 3 times. He abused her. She'd come back.
Yes it was reported.
Read his life story.
"You're heaven, anyway, I do know that." - You got that right sister. James Garner is so gorgeous!
Dorothy looked a trifle green when James planted some sugar on Arlene. A great episode of a great show
What a wonderful, affectionately friendly gentleman and actor, James Garner was. Thank heaven for film! How I miss him…it’s safe to say I always will. ♥️
Probably one of the most REAL and AUTHENTIC actors of any generation. He was a Man's MAN! ♥♥♥♥
Love this episode.. Tony Randall is awesome on the panel, never saw a young James Garner
so sweet..
These are addictive. Help!
I agree. Four years later!
@@Lizby109 right?
Haha why?
I agree here in 2020!
Liz N been watching almost every night since 2013
James Garner was great in both Maverick shows, the Rockford Files, and the under rated Nichols series. He just finished the Great Escape the year before, and The Americazation of Emily as this show was broadcast. He also took on Warner Brothers over the original Maverick, and later the producers of Rockford when they tried to cheat him. A true gentleman who was faithful to his wife and family all his life.
They really tried to screw him.
Exactly right! Well said.
He had affairs.
@@MarkHarrison733 Don't pop off if you aren't prepared to back it up. Name his affairs
@@rtflone He have multiple affairs, as his Israeli wife confirmed.
Paul Newman also had affairs.
As the host , Daly is SO slick when an adjudication has to happen. Just a master with threading words without giving away to much. Can't think of a tougher position on any game show ever made.
Thank you for posting this out of order. RIP, Jimmy. You were a rare combination of looks, talent, and most important, integrity. One of the last of the class acts.
Todd Brandt - I loved him. I thought he was probably a good person just from the character he projected on tv.
Mr. Garner, not only one of the best looking men EVER in showbiz but such a gentlemen!
For sure and add to that his deep sexy voice. Arlene was right, he was Heaven! RIP, James.
@@TahoeSnowbird And great on The Rockford Files
@@m.e.d.7997 I just rewatched the entire Rockford Files series. James Garner was a natural. I am surprised he wasn't listed among the top leading men of his time. All that talent, handsome, and a gentleman!
@@TahoeSnowbirdThanks for the post. I’m thinking he must have been so listed somewhere. It’s a big world. 🙂
@@dennistucker9081 My late husband looked like James Garner. When I meet him I didn't know who James Garner was. It wasn't until later when a friend of ours saw a photo of us on our wedding day and commented on the closeness of him to James Garner that I noticed it. He was also a gentleman like Mr.Garner. I was a lucky woman to share his life for 52 years.
I fell in love with James Garner with the Rockford Files in the '70's....then I started watching some of his old films. Definitely a wonderfully talented, HANDSOME man!
And how about The Great Escape??!!!! Swoon.......!
When there was taste and refinement.
Tony Randall added immensely to anything he ever appeared in.
True, he is missed
He was adorable and had the smile of a child. I am glad he became a father at 77.
Truth! Even the recurring bits he occasionally took on Dave Letterman's show...so funny!
@@ilzamaria6424 oh wow! I had never heard that. I couldn't imagine becoming a parent at that age. At least he was able to enjoy those precious moments of an infant child. I'm going to search up his history. Thank you for sending me on an investigation.
On this show he was like the female Dorothy Kilgallen
This has become one of my favorite channels.
Arlene and James were in the Movie "The Thrill of It All" with Doris Day. The wonderful thing about Mr. Garner, he was as kind as he was attractive.
Geez! James Garner is a hunk of a good looking man!😍
James Garner married his wife just 16 days after meeting her and they stayed together until his death, 58 years.
Many I've talked to say "most attractive actor I've ever seen"
@@jamesdavison2927 I was the luckiest girl in the world to be married to my husband who not only looked like James Garner, but was a gentleman just like him. We were dated for 3 months before he proposed, hid that from my family for 3 months then it took 3 months of convincing my father I was going to marry my then fiancé whether or not he approved. Happily married for 51 years 3 months and 21 days before he went to Heaven. I can’t wait to be reunited with him and be with him for eternity,
@@TahoeSnowbird ♥️wow♥️ thank you so much for sharing that..
...YOU were lucky and I know so was he
Much love
Such a handsome man, with tons of charisma and integrity through & through.
Thanks!
Yes. Indeed. James Garner was a great looking guy and very funny and warm and kind. His memoir is a great read
I liked him. Heard much praise of the man and never a bad word about him.
James Garner a true gentleman !!!!
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No one like him in show business now. No one!
James Garner, the nicest man in show business. So sorry to hear of his passing.
I was standing in the urinal next to him in OKC , he was in town for the Cowboy Hall of Fame opening I believe. - waited until we were out in the hall before talking to him... (o: Really was a very nice person to fans(got his autograph).
When he was on TV, I always watch his show. What a wonderful human being.
When I was a kid I really enjoyed watching the Rockford Files.
Me and my kids too!
me and my son too!
My buddy hates technology (no cell phone) and I always tease him about this Rockford Files answering machine.
And the movie "The Great Escape"
I go further back: Maverick
James Garner was a wonderful actor, and incredibly handsome as well.
Boy do I miss James Garner...what a lovely person he was..
James Garner is in one of my favorite movies, The Great Escape, and one of my favorite TV shows, Maverick.
I forgot that he was in The Great Escape.
He was a big star, but he deserved to be WAAAAAY BIGGER!!!
Loved him in Maverick & all his movies, the epitome of a gentleman!!! Plus the package: Handsome, tall & smart from the heart of America, Oklahoma💙💙💙💙💙💙
Thanks for this one early. James Garner was a great actor. I always enjoyed anything he was in.
What a nice looking guy and a nice person too. I always enjoyed his performances in anything he was in. He was a doll.
Thanks for putting this up in tribute to one of the greatest actors ever! RIP Maverick!
Golly Gumptious, what a lovely gorgeous man James Garner was.
Men do not look like this anymore.
One of my favorite actors of all time.
What a handsome charming man James Gardner was! He will be missed!
That was great fun, I couldn't help but giggle every time they said Mr. Hyney. I loved James Garner, and I know he was in a movie with Tony Randall. James Garner was so extremely handsome and talented. RIP Mr. Garner.
I kept thinking, why oh why didn't someone change that family name? And it reminded me of an anecdote.
Many years ago I worked with a German-born man. His given name was Heinrich, but in this country he was known as Peter. At some point his father found out and was quite upset. He explained to his son that he put a lot of thought into naming his children and wasn't happy that the name would be discarded.
Peter explained to his father that people named Heinrich were usually called "Heinie" for short. Then he explained the meaning of that word in the American vernacular.
Peter then told his audience that his father was mollified by his son's explanation. Then after a dramatic pause, Peter would add that he didn't have the heart to tell his father the colloquial meaning of "peter" in America!
James was one class act. A for real and charming gentleman.
17:56 was very sweet. It's clear that they all really love the wonderfully talented, manly and humorous man. I'm just very much broken up over losing him. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Jim Garner starred in "The Thrill of it All" with Arlene Francis, Doris Day and Jimmy Cagney. He served in the Korean war and was awarded the Purple Heart. An amazing guy and a true family man.
I WATCHED THAT MOVIE LAST NIGHT. LOVED ARLENE IN THE OPENING SCENE...
James Cagney was NOT in this movie!!
@@twinsonic You are correct.. Cagney was in "1, 2, 3! With Arlene Frances!
Thanks! I love James Garner and was upset to hear of his passing. I really like The Great Escape and 36 Hours.
So many women pointed out how handsome he was. I never seen so many praises of him.
My first Hollywood actor crush!
@What's My Line?: I've been watching (most of) The Rockford Files these past few weeks, as - even though I loved the series - I stopped watching it after it's 2nd year (I was a kid, and other things began to occupy my time rather than TV), so, many of the episodes are new 2 me.
I love James Garner's work, and you get such a good feeling from him,so, it was such a pleasure watching him here as the Mystery Guest, and hear Ms. Francis say how universally well liked he is.
Thanks for posting this.
You're very welcome. And forgive me if you've commented before and I've said this before (because I probably would have), but I love your user name. From "And Then There Were None". :)
Oh yeah! Good eye!
U.N. Owen - What a fine actor and human being.
The passing of James Garner....another little piece of my childhood has left this mortal coil.
John's "mortal coil" is very poetic and illustrative. You put that very well indeed.
Joe Postove
I wish I could take credit for the poetic turn of phrase....but I stole that from Shakespeare's Hamlet. :)
John Fuentes I should have known, John. Shakespeare got in there early and got all the good sayings:)
+Joe Postove
According to some historians, Shakespeare didn't say half the things he said.
My mom really loved watching his shows.
He was good looking in his older years but I forget how incredibly handsome he was when he was young.
DROP!! DEAD!! GORGEOUS!! And it never went to his head.
Katy Bauer - So damn handsome, James Garner & a gentleman throughout his life, they just don’t make them like that anymore 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️ RIP James -
Man, was he handsome...the epitome of Tall, Dark and Handsome.
Just like his friend Waylon Jennings, REAL, REAL, MEN & great husbands,
James Garner and Craig Breedlove were both very handsome in this episode. :)
Mia7189 true
but he wasn't stuck on himself...very down to earth.
he was 6 foot and another 2 inches and got his first acting job 10 years before this aired. climbed up the ranks very quickly. but wasn't paid enough.
Thanks for posting this. Outstanding.
We loved and respected Garner,no one like him❤️🇨🇦
Ah, the very wonderful James Garner. RIP Sir.
James was incredibly handsome in this clip.
I just realized how much Jim reminds me of my late Dad. If Dad knew, he'd be highly complemented. He looks & behaves much like my dear Dad. Funny too! Never heard a bad thing about him. Lovely man. May he R.I.P
Such a likeable and handsome actor
Our last name is Garner and for years, when asked his name, my husband would say Garner, like James. Now no one knows who he’s talking about.
Such a handsome man.
Pretty cool to share last name with a classy legend!
hansome& great actor we love him in Spain :-)
Craig Breedlove is an absolute boss. Even though Art Arfons broke his landspeed record two days after this episode aired, Breedlove took back the title a week later, which stood for the next five years. Also, his crash during his October 15th run referenced here set a record that still stands for longest tire skidmarks (6 miles).
Upon exiting his crashed car, he said "For my next trick, I'll set myself on fire."
Turns out it's harder to stop from 550+ mph than one might think..
Thank you so much. i hadn't even heard about his passing. He was one of the best!
James Garner was a fan favorite when ever he drove the pacecar for the Indianapolis 500.
At 16:29, Arlene asks James Garner if they have worked together. I just noticed that the film they appeared in together ("The Thrill Of It All") is now here on TH-cam -- a fairly recent addition: The Thrill Of It All! (1963) - James Garner & Doris Day
thank you for the link, looking forward to watching it!
Yes, and James and Tony worked together in "Boys' Night Out." Those two films are good examples of what happens when a good cast is given a not very good script: a mediocre movie. In "The Thrill of It All," I think the most preposterous scene is Garner driving his car into a swimming pool at a fairly high speed, a speed to high even if the driveway had been there, and as if he wouldn't know something was amiss from that distance with lights on. And Arlene playing a pregnant woman at 56. A waste of talent in a silly movie.
I miss James Garner so much ❤️
Ditto! Thank goodness for TH-cam
RIP James Garner. Long overdue condolences to the family :-(
James Garner in The Rockford Files came out 1974 in the T V and Tony Randall in The Odd Couple came out 1970 in the T V
Tony pays attention and sharp observations almost gets Mr. X quickly.
The panels for this show are G/T's best.
Tony Randall was always very bright and was a great guest panelist on WML. I love his remark at 23:07!
"G/T" ?
@@JohnEllisLearningConsultant G/T.
Goodson/Todman. Mark Goodson and Bill Todman produced the show.
A lot of shows were/are Goodson/Todman Productions.
@@echoecho3108 Thanks!
@@JohnEllisLearningConsultant 😊👍
He has beautiful handwriting. And everything else about him is pretty gorgeous too!
I wish, like on many other shows, they would acknowledge the existence of the announcer. As a radio guy, I paid particular attention to the announcers when I was growing up, and it would, I think, have been quite proper for the first panelist to say "thanks Johnny" or whoever might be announcing that night. The announcer is like the guy who opens the bombardier doors on an aircraft. Without him to kick things off, nothing gets done. Plus, almost always, it was the announcer who would "warm up" the audience before the show and get them in the mood for the night's entertainment. On most shows the announcer is indispensable.
James Garner was one of a very few actors who were loved by women and truly admired by men as a "man's man)...along with Cary Grant and maybe Tom Selleck...his loss is truly our loss.
I agree! I watched "The Rockford Files" religiously while growing up. I loved his movie roles as well. Notably, "The Children's Hour" and "The Happy Housewife". He was very versatile in his portrayals.
I've always been trying to find old Maverick shows. Sadly not many on youtube or other sites. It's odd that "wild wild west" with Robert Conrad is here in great number--But Maverick seems to be hard to find.
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Encore Western channel plays them everyday. Along with Cheyenne ,Wanted Dead Or Alive , Death Valley Days ,Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson amd of course Gun Smoke.
"The Happy Housewife"? I believe that you mean "The Thrill of It All," in which he co-stars with Doris Day, Arlene Francis, Edward Andrews, and Reginald Owen.
The football score prognosticator probably was pleased that her city of Atlanta would have an NFL team inaugurated two years from this broadcast!
James birth surname was Bumgarner. So it was no wonder he changed it to just Garner. In 1964, he was known mostly for his character Bret Maverick on "Maverick" (1957-60), when he quit in a contract dispute. Then he starred in movies, before he starred in "The Rockford Files."
He really was heaven, wasn't he? May he R.I.P.
Jane Thomas was definitely ahead of her time in that field of predicting football scores.
The panel seemed stunned that a woman could be connected with TV sports. They guessed everything BUT that
Easy on the eyes, too.
Tony Randall proved to be a very astute, observant player, reading between the lines, picking up hints from ordinarily innocuous sources. With the speed record race car driver, he perceived a congratulatory tone in the _applause_ he received. When the question was posed if Mrs. Thomas was a newscaster, and she and Daly, hesitated before saying no, he immediately picked up on something and brought it back to newscasts in general, maybe it's another facet of the nightly news. And with the last contestant, he sensed from the audience reaction to every question, a certain "risibility" in their attitude towards his vocation. I think that with Mr. Randall in the fourth seat, this was the strongest panel lineup in the history of What's My Line.
James Gardner seems like a genuine nice man. Very comfortable with himself.
Who is that?
Amazing signature...dignified
From the moment I Saw James Garner on the television screen he had such appeal. I remember him from years ago when I was a little watching Maverick
James entertained so many for so long. RIP
I think that James Garner's sign in must have been the tiniest written signature of any mystery guest ever
Look at Arlene light up with the good looking young man :-)
James Garner always reminded me of my Dad. black hair black eyes and from Oklahoma both born in 1928. They had so much in common. Of course my Dad was never on TV or was never famous.
TheDcgj45 Mine too. Very tall, dark, handsome and funny. Sport wrecked his knees. Still wears his trousers too high. My Dad is 83. I wish he could have James Garner's sense of inner peace.
My Dad could be a smart ass at times. But James Garner always reminds me of my dear old Dad. Shame their both gone. Peace.
+Mandy Rah high trousers is partially an old style (pre 1965), and partially because old mens mens bodies dont support wearing lower trousers.
+TheDcgj45 My dad pretty much had the same wardrobe as James Rockford, drove a huge, fast car, and had the same sideburns.
I’ve heard through the years that James Garner is a universally acknowledged good kisser. Woohoo for all those lucky ladies.
They were trying a revival of this show in 2014...I wonder what became of that pilot? You watch this and it's clear that any host today would have to study John Charles Daly first. I just don't see any other host, really of this show besides him, which is why the other versions suffered, I think. But then, I could say the same thing about not having an Arlene, Bennett, or Dorothy, either. Just a great show...so glad so many are online.
+Philacav I thank god they didnt. I wouldnt mind "washed up" stars and B-listers but it bet the show will be filled with reality TV personalities. TBH all of them arent bad and can be entertaining but I'd pass.
Ill stick to the British panels shows and these classic american ones for now.
I have given much thought about how to produce a present day WML. It would be a tremendous challenge, especially the panelists. John Daly of course is singular, and my thought would be to handle things very much how he would. It would take a special talent. I would actually provide a partial verbatim repertoire of some of his opening patter and standard intro lines, and let the talent fill in the rest. I really have given this a lot of thought. There is a very defined structure and etiquette and attitude of grace and wit - also practical smarts - that combines to create the panel’s range of necessary talents. Mark Steyn would be very good. I think Gwenyth Paltrow could pull it off (maybe not every week). You would want to keep it far away from the grubby hands of the likes of The View. No crude or uncivilized types. Drew Barrymore might be fun. As a fill-in panelist I know Norm MacDonald is very much smart enough and up to the task. Seinfeld and Jason Alexander, yes, Julia Louis Dreyfus has the class and wit and charm. Wouldn’t that be a panel! Conan O’Brien, definitely. Geena Davis can be very elegant and is also smart, and of course Jeff Goldblum is born for it. I’d love to hear everyone’s opinions on this. Do you like my choices, or have some of your own?
@@LoudCitizen I liked Jeff and Geena for sure; Jason, and Gwyneth as maybes. I believe those are excellent choices. I could see Seinfeld and Drew as weekly fill ins. I'm stumped for who would be the Mr. Daly of the show. Good job thinking up these personalities.
Thank you! Live this show!@@angelcuttill4300
Everybody sing! "The Bonneville Salt Flats have seen some strange things / But the strangest thing yet was a jet without wings / The man who would drive her, Craig Breedlove by name, / A daring young man plays a dangerous game" -- "Spirit of America", the Beach Boys
James Garner was one of my late father’s favorites. He never missed an episode of Maverick, then later the Rockford Files. I loved Garner in Support Your Local Sheriff, the Great Escape, and Victor/Victoria. His chemistry with Julie Andrews was off the charts. I think he was her favorite leading man. RIP.
James Garner was not only a fantastic actor but a truly good man. What a gift he gave us.
Amazing that Mr. Breedlove's speed record was smashed by over 200 mph.
Thanks for reposting this.
Arlene is so good-humoured and friendly.
Mr Daly always seemed so excited to meet every person...
sarita schwedes gf
Loved this show. It was entertaining and respectful
James Garner was a perfect man 😍
Didn't know Bennett was a baseball fan( referring to the Milwaukee Braves moving to Atlanta). Tony Randall, great as usual, and James Garner, superb episode. Tony was from Oklahoma?! Learn something new every day.
Tony Randall was so astute here
Tony played the game seriously just like Dorothy and Arlene. He could have been a regular.
Yes!
Brooke Hanley He could have been a contender, he could have been somebody
I wouldn't want to have the last contestants name.....I've always loved James Garner and he was so handsome. I loved the movie he was in with Doris Day.
I loved James he was so talented RIP
The first contestant Craig Breedlove, is still alive at the age of 77!
Joe Postove considering as of 2014 the life expectancy of males in the US is about 86 means he's not exactly outliving himself
83 now (Jan 2021)
So is the second contestant, Jane Thomas: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Chastain
He passed in 2023.
You can tell this was done in the 1950’s. The men all stood up to shake hands. The vocabulary was spot-on!
Herbert Hanlen actually it was in the 60’s.
The early-to-mid-60s were much the same.
You can tell it's the 60s by the flip hairdo Mrs. Thomas is wearing.
Rest in peace Mr. Garner.
Such a good show...and Jim Garner truly never took himself seriously. Even his humility was probably so understated that folks misunderstood him. God, he was good at everything he did and wasn't ever really sure he even wanted to do such means of work. What a guy...wish I could put out of my mind the incident at Ventura Freeway offramp...as the Valley began turning sickening!
At 8:30 is Mrs. Jane Thomas, known professionally as Jane Chastain after she married Roger Chastain in 1968. She was the first woman sportscaster on the local and national level in the United States. She made football score predictions. I saw her when she moved to Miami, FL in 1969 at 26, and was on WTVJ-4 (CBS), as a sports reporter. She was only 21 when on WML? here. She had her 77th birthday in Mar. 2020.
This aired on my 4th birthday! Cool...! I love James😍
*geez I'm old😳
I had such a crush on James Gardner in the 1970’s/1980’s. I was born in 1970 but at age 8 I knew he was gorgeous. I loved everything he did in tv and movies.
Who is that?