Now in his eighties, Selleck speaks of Garner not only as a mentor, but as a moral compass whose influence never faded. He honors that legacy by offering the same generosity to younger actors, believing mentorship is how values survive in a changing industry. In remembering James Garner, Selleck isn’t just paying tribute to a friend. He is acknowledging the quiet power of guidance, and how one man’s integrity helped shape another man’s life, career, and enduring reputation.
