The 56 year long love story of James Garner. Beautiful tribute.

[madfloridian]

[merrily]

1. It's like The Notebook!

[smirkymonkey]

2. What a sweet couple!

[monmouth3]

3. Did I hear wrong???? "That's her job." I think I did...n/t

[madfloridian]

4. He grinned when he said it.

I do not think he was serious. I don't think he meant it in any way unkindly.

[monmouth3]

5. You're probably right and it was a lovely tribute. The music was perfect..n/t

[MerryBlooms]

6. Very touching and sweet.

[U4ikLefty]

7. I always like JG , he's one of the best.

It's feels good to know he is a good man on top of all his talent.

[navarth]

8. Interesting coincidence, her looking like Susan Strasberg so much.

Not suggesting anything lurid mind you, I just remembered when Susan Strasberg was on the Rockford Files when I saw Lois' face.

One of the rare Hollywood types that stays married to the same spouse for the entire life. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I like seeing that.

Thanks for sharing the video. We need so, so many more Jimmy Garners in this world.

[madfloridian]

12. Wow, there really is a resemblance.

I knew his wife looked familiar.

Susan Strausberg

[japple]

9. Thanks for this. He was a wonderful man and it's interesting to know

that they met at a party for Adlai Stevenson! I knew they were solid democrats. I've never seen pictures of her--she is one of those women who keep getting more beautiful with age. I adore almost everything James Garner has ever done. His sense of humor seemed to touch almost everything he did.

[madfloridian]

15. And married 2 weeks later. Video tribute made in 2012...so it's closer to 58 years.

[Elwood P Dowd]

10. K&R - He led quite a life.

Wounded twice in the Korean War and received the Purple Heart.

Was a big, strong kid in high school and played various sports but then dropped out before graduating.

Smoke pot for 50 years and swore it was a tremendous help for his arthritic pains (multiple knee operations).

One of the few in Hollywood who married the love of his life and kept the marriage strong the rest of his life.

Once said marriage was like the Army. "Everyone complains about it, but they keep re-enlisting".

A poor kid from Oklahoma that became a star but never let it go to his head.

A loyal Democrat and liberal 'til the day he died.

[Mnemosyne]

11. I'm 56, wow. Longevity in a relationship seems such a rarity in Hollywood. nt

[MoonRiver]

13. So beautiful! Reminds me of my beloved parents, both deceased.

They were also a love at first sight couple, whose happy marriage lasted almost 60 years.

[Mnemosyne]

16. What lovely memories to have, MoonRiver. Did you choose your name from the song?

I remember listening to Andy Williams sing it when young.. Beautiful song.

[MoonRiver]

19. Yes, Mnemosyne I chose my name from the song.

After the brutal 2008 primaries I felt I needed a peaceful and soothing DU name.

[Mnemosyne]

20. Andy Williams could sure sing it. Mom was a fan and a fan of the Beatles too. nt

[MoonRiver]

21. My mom loved Moon River, but never got into my music, including the Beatles.

She liked classical music a lot. My dad had NO interest in music or dancing! He tended to be a couch potato until diabetes turned him into an exercise nut.

[Uncle Joe]

14. Well done.

Thanks for the thread, madfloridian.

[freshwest]

17. Thanks for finding this. Loved him in all his roles. A truly good man. Sympathy to his family.

[Eleanors38]

18. Beautiful tribute, thanks madfloridian. Another long marriage:

Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward.

[William769]

22. Kick & recommended.