The Rockford Files

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

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 HunterIMDb: Episode 101

"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 WagonIMDb: Episode 105

"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 GambitIMDb: Episode 117

"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 WildcatIMDb: Episode 306

"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 PalaceIMDb: Episode 416