description The Rockford Files Overview
The Rockford Files followed the cases of Los Angeles private investigator Jim Rockford, played by James Garner. Noah Beery Jr. appeared as his father, Joseph “Rocky” Rockford, in this NBC series which ran from 1974 to 1980. Created by Roy Huggins and Stephen J.
Cannell, the show centered on Rockford’s investigations.
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info The Rockford Files Specifications
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What is Jim Rockford's job in The Rockford Files?
Jim Rockford, played by James Garner, is a Los Angeles private investigator who usually takes messy, low-glamour cases. His advertised rate was famously 200 dollars a day plus expenses.
When did The Rockford Files air?
The NBC series ran from 1974 to 1980. It became one of the defining American private-eye shows of the 1970s.
Who created The Rockford Files?
The show was created by Roy Huggins and Stephen J. Cannell. Cannell later became associated with many TV crime and action shows, including The A-Team.
Why do people remember the answering machine openings?
Episodes often began with a message left on Rockford's answering machine, usually funny or awkward. That small device gave the show a distinct rhythm before the case even started.
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