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was a standout among the shoot- ’em-ups because of its irreverent approach to clichés and archetypes associated with the genre. Even during face-offs and showdowns, the show’s underlying impudence was deftly underscored by James Garner’s sly and subtly dry-witted performance as, ). But he fared better with critics and audiences when he reinserted his tongue into his cheek for , a shrewdly clever spoof that the late, great actor (and most of his fans) always ranked among his best movies.
