James Garner and Lois Clarke: a true love story 

He was a class act from start to finish, RIP Jim.

Always loved James Garner! So happy to find out that he was a loving husband and father! So rare in Hollywood!

One of Hollywood's great love stories THAT LASTED. James was a real gentleman. the real deal.

He has his hand or arm on her in every photo, that's a man who truly loves his wife.

They even look happy together. Ahhhhh the good old days. When people actually had feelings, were sincere and down to earth.

James is so amazingly handsome in these photos, and she seems SO RIGHT for him. a very feminine woman; reminds me of Audry Hepburn.

Such a handsome man, a gentleman - and in all his years in "the business," never the tiniest breath of a scandal. Prayers for his loved ones and fans.

First I’d ever seen or heard of his wife - she better looking on his arm than 75% of the divas on screen. Wonderful to know he was REAL.

James Garner had a humbleness that made him good at what he did.

I think James was a wonderful actor! Not only was he amazingly handsome, but he always came off totally authentic. I will miss his great smile and wonderful face. XXXOOO Goodbye, James.

I don't think James gave himself credit for being the man he was. He let men know that you can be a bit humble, fumble at times, and still be a man's man. I see him as a husband, father and a true hero. RIP

God Bless, the world needs more good men like him.

When you put each other first the marriage lasts.

A great man with a fairy tale love story. Rest in peace.

Talk about a "girl next door" beauty, Lois was a real doll.

He had a really tough childhood, I’m so happy his life with her was good.

I was lucky enough to meet the fabulous Mr. Garner at a talent/modelling convention in L.A. back in the mid-90s. As I taught classes in Media Acting I asked Mr. Garner if he might sign a photo to my class that I could display on my studio's "Hall of Fame." No sooner said than done. A beautiful inscription: TO ALL THE STUDENTS. BEST OF LUCK AND BEST WISHES (signed). I will treasure that photo forever. James Garner. Simply put: A class act. RIP Sir and God bless.

I ADORE HIM AND I WATCHED ROCKFORD FILES EVERY DAY SINCE 1993 AND I MISSED HIM. RIP MR. JAMES GARNER

Garner was a very good actor. Kind of a people's actor, like John Wayne, not so much critically acclaimed but anything he was in you knew it was gonna be interesting and worth watching.

I've always liked James Garner as an actor very impressed that they have made their marriage last what ever it took and perfect song with Karen Carpenter her voice is magnificent !!

John Wayne called James Garner the best actor of our time.

This brought a great to my eye. Their love shone out of each photo. He looked so proud of her, so pleased she was his wife, even after all the years. And she looked at him adoringly. He was a handsome guy, and she was good looking too and could have given Hollywood a run for it’s money. She had great legs in those photos of them at the beach. He could have had anyone in Hollywood and he chose the one he fell in love with at first sight. What a wonderful story.

She looks like Audrey Hepburn! Loved James Garner.

Such a sweet and handsome man. A beautiful wife and daughters. Thank you for sharing!

Lois was blessed to have such a good man and so was James with her.

a very humble man who was very lucky to find one to walk through life with.time is short. I liked James garner very much

That was so beautiful. Still a bit teary eyed. I have been a fan for more years than I can count and still am. I am so sorry he is not still with us. I miss him still. May God continue to watch over his family.

Very nice guy James Garner, beautiful, ironic, sympathetic. He did well in comedies and westerns as well or other roles

RIP James. You will be missed.

What a wonderful life they had together not many people in Hollywood could share that. RIP jim

A wonderful tribute to a wonderful couple. I had the good fortune of meeting Mr. Garner on several different occasions. Never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. Always gracious, friendly and a true gentleman.

Well done, thank you. It was said James Garner was the most honrable man in Hollywood.

I think Jim Garner was the handsomest man in TV history and probably the sweetest too. He was a wonderful actor and obviously a wonderful person. Rest is Peace

this is so great - My Jimmy (an AR boy) and I met and also married in 2 weeks and were together until it was time to leave me from cancer right before our 50th anniversary. I will never remarry - Lois and I were indeed blessed women

What a good looking couple who looked so in love with each other. I wish that they had shown them together from the beginning, but perhaps that's how they preserved their marriage & family life.... by keeping it all private. God bless them both. May James Garner rest in peace . He was one of my best loved American actors.

what a beautiful couple, pictures don't lie, you can see and feel the love.

What a nice family man and husband. You never, ever read where he was chasing skirts.

lovely couple..great guy, James Garner,, handsome and a good actor.. and lovely amazing Lois Clarke. wonderful 56 years together..a true love story xo

James Garner was one of my favorite actors. He seemed like a fun person to be around. That came across on screen.

Hard to find love like this with ordinary people let alone in Hollywood! Truly a loving couple to the very end. Wonderful video and perfect song to go with it.

True love does exist; they proved it!

In every photo , he is holding her orputting his arm around her. Lovely couple.

Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for creating this.

Such a nice story. It's not often do we find love like this.

Wonderful....So incredible when Hollywood actors marry for life. He was a great actor and a great man. They were a beautiful couple. Smart man to stay with his wife!!

I AM CRYING WATCHING THIS ..JAMES GARNER HAS JUST DIED....WHAT A WONDER FULL ACTOR AND MAN...THANK YOU FOR ALL THE JOY YOU HAVE GIVEN ME IN MY LIFE....GOD BLESS YOU...AND ALL YOUR FAMILY...I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU...ANOTHER GREAT ACTOR GONE....R.I.P....

I recommend reading Mr Garner’s autobiography, “The Garner Files”. Fascinating, and a joy to read.

Down to Earth, beautiful couple❤️

I’ve always loved him and I’m glad they were so happy together.

One of my all time favorite actors. Very much underrated. He made it look easy. RIP Mr. Garner. My condolences to his wife Lois and daughters Kim & Gigi.

Absolutely had the biggest crush on James garner for years to me he was the ideal man I am so happy to hear they had a great marriage

What a wonderfully gifted man he was. Absolutely irreplaceable !!!!! And on top of all that talent he was breathtakingly handsome !! Thank you Lord for making James Garner.

A match made in heaven. It's very rare for actors to stay married their whole life with one spouse.

Rest in peace Jimmy ! Thanks for the memories !

Great love story. Beautiful couple and family. Loved everything James Garner was in. Such a handsome man.

R.I.P. James Garner and condolences to your wonderful family

So sad to hear of James Garner's death last night. He was a fantastic actor and man. RIP James Garner '

Wonderful video to a great man. Rest in peace James.

James Garner is a Classy guy. So down to earth.

How heartwarming to see that even in Holywood, it is possible for a couple to have a real loving marriage, not one that is only meant to last until the next actor or actress he or she falls in love with during filming.

Thanks for uploading. What a wonderful couple.

R.I.P. Mr Garner. You will not be forgotten. April 7th born people do fall in love at first sight. Glad this marriage lasted as long as it did. Peace wherever you are now.

He was a class act, and a joy to watch on TV

Thanks for dong this. I hadn't seen much of his wife in pictures. Love how you showed them from the early days all the way to about 2012. Definitely brought on that melancholy feeling. I would venture to say that James probably treated her like a gentleman should. May he rest in peace.

Really awesome compilation. I miss James Garner--aka Rockford Files. Had no idea about his family until watching this. Thank you annasumner for connecting all of this.

This was sweet, thanks for posting. I loved James Garner since I was a little girl. His passing broke my heart. I have just finished his memoir, "The Garner Files". If you are a fan, I highly recommend it! I know much more about him now and I love him even more. He would have made a great friend. (And yes, Mr. Garner, when I think about you, it is with a smile.).

Can't even come close to a love like that today.

Love James Garner a true legend . watch his shows all the time.Brilliant

Priceless presentation and Perfect accompaniment of music. Another Angel Heaven gains and we lose but keep in golden memories. I know the inner pain his family may experience for I too lost my husband. Much positive Energy and Prayers to them.

Have long, long loved the years the public audience was blessed with James Garner!!! What a lucky Lady and beautiful family. He is much missed by this fan and viewer! He Was sooo gorgeous and unassuming.........

I lOVED James Garner.. My Husband really looks a lot like him, too!! What a handsome man!!

What a beautiful family, I'm glad they had a happy life.

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you!

You did a great job on this. Congratulations. Lois must miss him more than words can say.

A beautiful and respectful married couple.

Great video. I have had a crush on James Garner since first saw him in Maverick TV show back in 1957 and I told him that in person when I met him back in 1978 while he was filming Rockford Files on Lankershim Blvd. In North Hollywood I was so thrilled to meet him. I have his autograph too and I am not even even an autograph person.... R.I.P. Mr. Garner You will be missed.

The real life "NOTEBOOK" What a great soulmate couple

Now I'm going to watch Murphy's Romance for about the 15th time. RIP, James Garner. Thankfully we have enough movies and TV shows to not miss you too terribly much. :(

Isn't it wonderful to find your soul mate that you love so much, that there is no one else to fill that special place in your heart. It appears that they made their marriage work and that they truly loved one another. I always thought James Garner was a class act from the beginning and if they were together for 56 years, that was a love made in heaven. I will miss his acting and many roles in films. May God Bless him in Heaven and he will be remembered by all of his fans as a great actor and a kind, decent man.

What a beautiful love story - knew there was a reason that I liked James Garner so much- a truly lovely family man

How "coincidental" that, right after I had finished reading James Garner's autobiography, "The Garner Files," I should find this on my You Tube page!! In his marvelous book, he spoke so adoringly about his wife Lois, but rarely showed any of her photos. She's just a beautiful as he said she was. Thanks for sharing :)

I still try to catch any and all movies / series where he stars! What a man of class and dignity in a ruthless profession. They dont make them like him anymore. My hero!

Thank you! wow, I'm very happy to hear that! No doubt he deserves it! I love Jim, a great actor and a wonderful person. And this couple is amazing. Thanks for the lovely comment!

I always loved James and whatever show he was in.

Tip for every girl - she took care of him .

One of my favorite actors and love this video post. thanks for putting the music and this together.

That has to be one of truest loves ever.

In earlier years Lois resembles Neile McQueen. Ironically Steve and Neile lived next door to the Garners. Very nice tribute and song/music. Cheers

This was really special to watch and quite a tribute not only to the marriage but to the man. RIP You will be greatly missed.

I have always been a big fan of James Garner. He was a good actor and good husband. Such a gentleman !

Love how he had his arm around her in nearly every photo of the two of them together.

They're together again now. RIP James Garner and the love of his life, Lois Garner. It was a beautiful union. I've been with the same husband for 39 years. Like most married couples, some of the time we don't get along that well. But after all these years, what are you going to do? Leave? Nah. I guess he's worth keeping around.

A very beautiful family! Great video! Thank you. James will be missed. Perfect song choice!

I always loved watching Jim Garner in Maverick and Rockford Files back in the 70's. Great actor and good man. Loved the Carpenters and it was a shame when Karen Carpenter died in the early 80's. My how the world has changed and I wish to go back in time.

There are some Hollywood stars who know a good thing and NOT interested in the devil's playground.

True Love❤Love the pictures thank you!

What a lovely man!! Loved the Rockford Files years ago. So great to know about his happy marriage!

Thanks so much for posting their story. Extremely happy to know he lived his personal life in a manner I would wish for him. He never disappointed me in any. TV or movie, and sure enough in real life, he was true to the character I have loved since Maverick TV days. loving memories from a hugh movie fan. RIP dear James Garner.

James Garner was my first TV hero and I couldn't have chosen a better man, husband, father or humanitarian. God Bless you Jimbo...and peace to your family who will clearly miss you soooo much.

I love James Garner. He was a great actor and had such personality!!! Thank you for this compilation!