Guide Note

The Rockford Files is a private investigator television drama that originally aired on NBC in the late 1970s.

Fast Facts

Network: NBC
Aired: September 13, 1974 - January 10, 1980
Total Episodes: 123
Theme music: Mike Post, Peter Carpenter

Cast Information

Answering Machine Calls

During the title sequence of each episode, viewers heard a message left on Jim Rockford's answering machine. The messages were unrelated to the plot of the episode.

"It's Norma at the market. It bounced. You want to tear it up, send it back, or put it with the others?"—Backlash of the Hunter¹

"It's Laurie at the trailer park. A space opened up. Do you want me to save it or are the cops going to let stay where you are?"—Tall Woman in Red Wagon²

"Mr. Rockford? This is the Thomas Crown School of Dance and Contemporary Etiquette. We aren't going to call again. Now, you want these free lessons, or what?"—Counter Gambit³

"It's Shirley at the Plant and Pot. There's just no easy way to tell you this, Jim. We did everything we could. Your fern died."—Coulter City Wildcat⁴

"This is Mrs. Owens with the Association For A Better Malibu. Thanks for your contributions. We've made real strides, but it would help, dear, if you could move your trailer."—The Paper Palace⁵

Categories

Entertainment | Television | Dramas

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The Rockford Files

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