The Mentor Who Shaped a Legend Tom Selleck Honors James Garner

What stayed with Selleck most was Garner’s insistence on balance. In an industry driven by ego and urgency, Garner valued perspective, family, and laughter. He understood the long game and encouraged patience when careers felt fragile or overwhelming. Those conversations helped Selleck ground himself, allowing him to lead sets without intimidation and to weather fame without losing his sense of self. Decades later, those early lessons still guide how he works and how he treats others. Continue reading…