The Rockford Files
“This is Jim Rockford. At the tone leave your name and message, I'll get back to you.”
1974•TV-PG•6 Seasons•122 Episodes•7.6•Ended
CrimeDramaMystery
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
Creator
Stephen J. Cannell, Roy Huggins
Network
NBC
Origin
US
Cast
James Garner
Jim Rockford
Noah Beery Jr.
Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford
Episodes
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