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Late in his life when Robert Mitchum was finally receiving accolades for his career work, a reporter asked him why it took so long for such recognition. Mitchum replied, "Because there's nobody else left." The same might be said for James Garner, as people increasingly acknowledge his skill. Like Henry Fonda, Garner makes it look so easy and effortless that one tends to take his work for granted.In "Decoration Day" his character is similar to his laid-back hero in "Murphy's Romance." Garner can play wide emotional ranges as the script may call for, yet smoothly blend nuances to achieve a finely tuned product.Here the entire cast works in fine ensemble fashion, with Bill Cobbs being particularly strong as Gee. Perhaps real-life Purple Heart-winner Garner felt a special connection to this touching story about the aftermath of war.This was another worthy Hallmark production made especially for television.
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