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The Business

James Garner’s Legal Legacy

Last month James Garner, the much-loved star of the TV shows Maverick and The Rockford Files, died at the age of 86. Attorney Neville Johnson remembers Garner not just as an actor, but for his impact on the business. Garner one of the first who had the guts to fight for what he believed he was owed, and take on the big studios in court.

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By Kim Masters • Aug 8, 2014 • 1 min read

Last month James Garner, the much-loved star of the TV shows Maverick and The Rockford Files, died at the age of 86.

Attorney Neville Johnson remembers Garner not just as an actor, but for his impact on the business. Garner one of the first who had the guts to fight for what he believed he was owed, and take on the big studios in court.

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    Kim Masters

    partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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    Kaitlin Parker

    Producer, 'The Business' and 'Hollywood Breakdown'

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    Neville Johnson

    attorney

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