Where was Jim Rockford introduced?
Besides Garner, what's the biggest thing “Rockford” and “Maverick” have in common?
What does every episode begin with?
Where does Rockford live?
What car does Rockford drive?
Where did Rockford meet Angel?
Who did Tom Selleck play on “The Rockford Files”?
What's Rockford’s nickname?
Rival detective Lance White
Jim's younger brother Jay
"This is Jim Rockford..."
Rockford was introduced in a pilot film in March, 1974. The series debuted 6 months later.
Please call again!
Rockford was introduced in a pilot film in March, 1974. The series debuted 6 months later.
Same creator!
Roy Huggins created “Maverick” and co-created “Rockford” with Stephen J. Cannell. “Rockford was Maverick as a private eye,” Huggins said in 2016.
What's in a name?
Roy Huggins created “Maverick” and co-created “Rockford” with Stephen J. Cannell. “Rockford was Maverick as a private eye,” Huggins said in 2016.
Leave a message!
Each episode begins with a unique (usually funny) message on Rockford’s answering machine, completely unrelated to the plot!
You're disconnected!
Each episode begins with a unique (usually funny) message on Rockford’s answering machine, totally unrelated to the plot!
His address is 29 Cove Rd
Rockford lives (and works) in a trailer in Malibu, California. Exteriors were filmed on location, interiors on a soundstage.
Return to sender!
Rockford lives (and works) in a trailer in Malibu, California. Exteriors were filmed on location, interiors on a soundstage.
You're on track!
Rockford drove a Pontiac Firebird Espirit (actually a Formula 400 made to look like an Espirit for greater performance). Garner did his own driving!
You're stalled!
Rockford drove a Pontiac Firebird Espirit (actually a Formula 400 made to look like an Espirit for greater performance). Garner did his own driving!
Good job, Sonny!
Joseph “Rocky” Rockford is Jim’s father, a semi-retired truck driver. Veteran actor Noah Beery Jr. was a three-time Emmy nominee as Rocky!
Try again, Sonny!
Joseph “Rocky” Rockford is Jim’s father, a semi-retired truck driver. Veteran actor Noah Beery Jr. was a three-time Emmy nominee as Rocky!
Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy!
Evelyn “Angel” Martin was Jim’s cellmate at San Quentin, where he served time for a crime he did not commit. Stuart Margolin won two Emmys as Angel.
Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy!
Evelyn “Angel” Martin was Jim’s cellmate at San Quentin, where he served time for a crime he did not commit. Stuart Margolin won two Emmys as Angel.
Friend with benefits?
Beth is Rockford’s lawyer, former client, and paramour. She was played by Gretchen Corbett until a contract dispute led to her departure in 1978.
Refile that brief!
Beth is Rockford’s lawyer, former client, and paramour. She was played by Gretchen Corbett until a contract dispute led to her departure in 1978.
"Lance White, P.I."?
Selleck plays Lance White (a year before “Magnum P.I.”) "Rockford" theme composers Mike Post and Pete Carpenter also did the "Magnum" theme!
Cold case!
Selleck plays Lance White (a year before “Magnum P.I.”) "Rockford" theme composers Mike Post and Pete Carpenter also did the "Magnum" theme!
What's in a name?
Rocky calls him “Sonny,” Angel calls him "Jimmy," Sgt. Dennis Becker (Joe Santos) calls him “Jimbo” and Gandy (Isaac Hayes) calls him “Rockfish.”
Improve your name game!
Rocky calls him “Sonny,” Angel calls him "Jimmy," Sgt. Dennis Becker (Joe Santos) calls him “Jimbo” and Gandy (Isaac Hayes) calls him “Rockfish.”
