"The Rockford Files" Trivia
Question 1 of
Where was Jim Rockford introduced?
"This is Jim Rockford..."
Rockford was introduced in a pilot film in March, 1974. The series debuted 6 months later.
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Rockford was introduced in a pilot film in March, 1974. The series debuted 6 months later.
Question 1 of
Besides Garner, what's the biggest thing “Rockford” and “Maverick” have in common?
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.
Question 1 of
What does every episode begin with?
Leave a message!
Each episode begins with a unique (usually funny) message on Rockford’s answering machine, completely unrelated to the plot!
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Each episode begins with a unique (usually funny) message on Rockford’s answering machine, totally unrelated to the plot!
Question 1 of
Where does Rockford live?
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.
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Rockford lives (and works) in a trailer in Malibu, California. Exteriors were filmed on location, interiors on a soundstage.
Question 1 of
What car does Rockford drive?
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!
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Rockford drove a Pontiac Firebird Espirit (actually a Formula 400 made to look like an Espirit for greater performance). Garner did his own driving!
Question 1 of
Who’s Rocky?
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!
Question 1 of
Where did Rockford meet 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.
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.
Question 1 of
Who is Beth Davenport?
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.
Question 1 of
Who did Tom Selleck play on “The Rockford Files”?
"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!
Question 1 of
What's Rockford’s nickname?
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.”
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Rocky calls him “Sonny,” Angel calls him "Jimmy," Sgt. Dennis Becker (Joe Santos) calls him “Jimbo” and Gandy (Isaac Hayes) calls him “Rockfish.”
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