James Garner Is 81

From the "where does time go" category of the files, our roundabout namesake turned 81 years old today.

'The Norman Files' is a take-off, namewise, to the 1970s television show 'The Rockford Files,' which starred famous Normanite actor James Garner. There is a James Garner Plaza in Norman, a James Garner Avenue here.

James' voice is used in the 'This is Oklahoma football' videos that play before Sooner games on Saturdays.

Norman's celebration of James Garner isn't one of those obligatory gestures cities pay to rich or powerful people. No, we actually like him. One of the coolest actors of his generation.

In fact, The Norman Transcript set up a form where you can wish James a happy birthday.