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Posted on 25 June 2008 - 02:51 PM                                    
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Harry Jackson

MacGyver's grandfather became a father-figure to MacGyver after his father and grandmother were killed in a car accident December 14, 1962 (see the episode "Phoenix Under Siege"). Harry taught the young MacGyver much about life, including the value of fair play (see "Harry's Will").

Seven years after the death of MacGyver’s father Harry left the MacGyver household without saying goodbye. He took a job in Alaska, sending regular payments back to MacGyver’s mother, thinking a steady income would be more beneficial than having him around the house.

Another sixteen years passed before he and MacGyver reconciled, and Harry would show up in town occasionally for holidays and Mac's birthday. In the fifth-season episode "Passages," he shared one final adventure with his grandson before succumbing to complications from a heart attack.




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Posted on 25 June 2008 - 03:44 PM                                    
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Harry is one of my top three favorite recurring characters. I have seen John Anderson in quite a few other roles-including a car salesman in Psycho, and guest starring roles on TV, such as playing a recluse on Little House on the Prairie. Just amazing character actor.

Harry as a character is amazing for several reasons one being the actor, two being the impact Harry has on Mac's life.

Favorite Harry moments which number many:
Target MacGyver--Mac calls Harry "still as mean as a dirty boot" that whole scene where Mac tries to talk to Harry
Phoenix Under Seige--if I had to pick one--maybe the scene where Harry confesses the senior moment where he couldn't find his way back to his own barn the month before
Friends--the advice scene, and the part where Mac quotes Harry before blowing out the candles on the cake
Passages--Mac saying goodbye to Harry "Goodbye Grandpa",also where as Harry is passing out from the heart attack he clutches Mac's picture
Harry's Will--the ice scene in Mac's childhood

I vote excellent for this character--incredible





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I think he is OK.. not much more to say about that. He is very average kind.



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He is a believable character with his faults and foibles, and despite his mistakes, he seems to be a steadying presence in MacGyver's life, being a moral compass and a source of wisdom.



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I've always liked Harry. A bit gruff, but ultimately kinda lovable.

Although I really disliked the "Target MacGyver" episode, John Anderson was a familiar and welcome surprise.

I would have liked to see him in more episodes, but "Passages" was a fitting tribute. (Also one of my favorite episodes.)

...think I'll go watch that. hmm.bmp



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I watched that (Passages) last night. So I understand. As for Harry being gruff, I think he reminds all of us at times of someone we know. For me personally, my dad was really gruff at times, so I identified with that.



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Exactly--he's a very human, and therefore realistic, character. He reminds me of relatives of mine as well. There's a familiarity that makes me feel comfortable and accepting of his character.



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So what is everyone's favorite Harry Jackson episode?

Mine would be Phoenix Under Seige, although Passages is close.



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Passages all the way--it is a fitting tribute to Harry.



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My 8 year old daughter agrees with you that Passages is the best.



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Passages! happy.gif



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I do not think there is one episode of Harry Jackson the I could pin point as my faverite.I loved them all.I liked Harry being in MacGyer. Harry added something special to the show . the actor was real.I love actors who can pull off realness.Even RDA can do that.He said in an interview one time the his strongest ability as an actor was that he listen to what was being said in a scene with the outher actors.I think John Anderson was the same way. So when you see Mac and Harry acting togather you can tell they both listened instead of waiting for each outher to finish there lines.



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Absolutely. The dialogue is much more realistic and authentic when an actor listens instead of simply waiting for the other actor to finish his lines. It's much less mechanical and flows more smoothly that way.



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I love Harry! The character is awesome as well as the actor who made him!



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Passages is the one episode that I cry from begining to end. How many people would love to say good bye to people who have passed on that we love. Harry made Mac who he was. A tough but caring man. In a topsy turvy world. So to MacGyver and Harry Jackson. I say thank you and God bless you. sak.gif MacG.gif



 
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i cryed too when Passages first aired, thought it was a fiting ending to the char and to finally see his family.



 
                                                                     
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I loved Harry he was exactly like my grand father. Passages was the best and saddest one with Harry. sad.gif
I wonder, are they related in real life (Harry and RDA)? hmm.bmp



 
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QUOTE (macsgirl1 @ 6 May 2009 - 05:16 PM)
I wonder, are they related in real life (Harry and RDA)? hmm.bmp

No. They're not related at all in real life.



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You all know that I'm a nurse with experience with the elderly, and my favorites are the one that are gruff. Because under all that gruffness is experience and love. I know I'm the biggest sap in the world. blush.gif



 
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QUOTE (SMeeceymouse @ 16 December 2008 - 06:19 AM)
Passages is the one episode that I cry from begining to end. How many people would love to say good bye to people who have passed on that we love. Harry made Mac who he was. A tough but caring man. In a topsy turvy world. So to MacGyver and Harry Jackson. I say thank you and God bless you. sak.gif MacG.gif

I totally agree.



 
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I love Harry. smile.gif He reminds me of my dad a lot of times and he's how I picture my grandpa, had I been able to have met him. Sadly, both he and my grandma (on my dad's side) passed away before I was born.
But, yeah, I really enjoy the character of Harry.



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sak.gif Harry was the early guide in Mac's life. He was the grouch at times, kind of like my grandfather who passed on, still miss him.



 
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Ya Harry reminds me of my grandpa too (dads side). He would let you work out a solution before he would help you. He is gone now too. Dearly missed!



 
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Actually, now that you mention it I can kinda relate my pop to him... he passed away in 2011. MacG.gif



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I always loved the character Harry.

As far as my favorite Harry episode? I'd have to say all of them, as there was something in each that struck a cord with me.

In "Phoenix Under Siege" after Mac has dis-armed the bomb and Harry takes the second ticket out of Mac's pocket then hurry's out the door to catch what's left of the game, leaving Mac behind, it cracks me up.

In "Harry's Will" when Harry calls young MacGyver out on his tripping of the other hockey player and says, "You're no winner bud" it gives me pause. For a grandpa to employ tough love like that, to be able to say that to his grandson, in order to teach him a lesson, is powerful.

With regard to "Passages" it just occurred to me, the similarities between Mac saying, "Goodbye Grandpa" after having only ever called him Harry and Henry Jones Sr. saying, "Indiana. Indiana. Let it go." after having made fun of him and refusing to call him Indiana and instead always calling him Jr.



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I loved Harry's character and every single episode he was in.

I remember getting a bit emotinal the first time I watched "Passages".

"Target MacGyver" and "Phoenix Under Siege" are my two personal favorite and top Harry Jackson episodes.

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Harry was a great character. John Anderson really took this role and made it his own. He was the perfect stubborn grandparent with a heart of gold.

The steady progression of Mac & Harry's relationship was a nice rendition of overcoming the past and building a stronger bond.



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I love Harry's character. Makes me wish I'd had a grandpa like Harry. It's a pity he appeared in so few episodes. And I love it how much Mac appreciates him always remembering what grandpa Harry taught him and how clear it is they love eacothers. I think Harry really made MacGyver the person he is, being a tough role model to young Mac and also showing him that all people make mistakes and with all those lessons he gave Mac. My favorite Harry episode... well I love them all but probably.. I'd say Target MacGyver. The troubled relationship Mac and Harry had in this episode reminds me about the troubled relationship I had with my late grandfather but with alternative ending: actually having a possibility to forgive one another and fix their relationship before the grandfather passed away. Makes me wonder what would I have said to my grandfather if I'd met him one last time. For me Harry is like an example of loving grandparent I always wished for and never had and it's so great to see those episodes Harry's in and imagine how it would feel like to have one love.jpg



 
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I snapped the following picture last year of an older fellow heading into the back country for a little trout fishing. Looked just like Harry to me .... in fact, I wouldn't have been at all surprised if a younger fellow in a Calgary Flames hat jumped into the scene and joined him biggrin.gif ......

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The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination.

Whether you think you can or you can't .... you're probably right!

"Nature often addressed our problems much better than the doctor." - Henry Miller

"So shut up, live, travel, adventure, bless and don't be sorry." - Jack Kerouac

"No one is remembered for being normal" -- Albert Einstein

 
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