Fun Trivia : Rockford Files

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What was the full given name of the title character?

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James Scott Rockford. Although most often called Jim, Jimmy or Jimbo this was his given name. His father also referred to him as 'Sonny'.



Can you name the actor who portrayed the title character?

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James Garner. Jack Lord played 'Steve McGarett', Robert Blake was 'Baretta' and Mike Connors played 'Mannix'.



What was 'Rockford's' profession according to his Yellow Pages ad?

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Private Investigator. 'Rockford' was a private investigator who specialized in cases that were closed.



In which California city did 'Rockford' live at the end of the series run?

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Malibu. Though he started out near the PCH in LA, he moved to Malibu (Paradise Cove) during the series run.



In what type of dwelling did 'Rockford' live?

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Trailer. 'Rockford' lived in a somewhat 'run-down' trailer on the beach.



What was the the name of the usually quiet community in which he lived after season one?

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Paradise Cove. The homeowners was always trying to get him to leave due to the nature of his profession and the danger involved with it.



What make and model car did 'Rockford' drive?

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Pontiac Firebird.



What was the license plate number?

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853-OKG.



In what year did 'Rockford' first come into our lives?

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1974. The pilot movie debuted on March 27, 1974.



When the pilot movie first debuted it was simply titled 'The Rockford Files'. What is this episode known as in syndication?

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Backlash of the Hunter.



How many seasons did the show run?

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6. Though scheduled for six whole seasons, it actually ran for only five and one-half years due to Mr. Garners' failing health.



How many episodes were filmed?

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113. 113 episodes totaling 122.5 hours including {5@2-parts;} 3@2-hours and 3@90-minutes.



Before entering his present profession 'Rockford' was convicted of what crime?

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Armed Robbery. He was wrongly convicted of armed robbery and later granted a full pardon after new evidence surfaced.



Where did 'Rockford' keep his gun hidden?

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In his cookie jar.



'Rockford's' father went by a nickname. Do you remember what it was?

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Rocky.



What was 'Rockford's' fathers' given name?

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Joseph.



'Rockford' had a good friend on the LAPD. Do you remember his name when the series first debuted?

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Sgt. Dennis Becker. Joe Santos portrayed Dennis Becker for the entire run of the show. Though he was originally a sergeant he rose to the rank of lieutenant during the show's run.



The previous character was married. What was his wifes name?

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Peggy. Pat Finlay portrayed Peggy Becker for the shows duration.



'Rockford' had a very good attorney who was also an occasional love interest. What was her name?

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Beth Davenport. Gretchen Corbett played 'Beth' for the first four seasons.



After his first attorney left the series 'Rockford' turned to dis-barred attorney 'John Cooper'. Who portrayed 'Coop'?

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Bo Hopkins.



One of 'Rockford's' quirkiest and most troublesome 'friends' was his former cellmate. He went by the nickname of 'Angel'. What was his given name?

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Evelyn. Stuart Margolin portrayed 'Angel' for the shows entire run garnering two Emmy awards. He later directed some episodes.



Rita Moreno portrayed 'Rita Capkovic' who became a good friend of 'Rockford's'. What was her profession when we first met her?

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Prostitute. Ms. Moreno won an Emmy for her portrayal of 'Rita Capkovic'.



At the start of the fifth season an episode titled 'Heartaches of a Fool' aired. What country music star provided the music for the episode?

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Willie Nelson. Willie was the singing voice of 'Charlie Strayhorn' portrayed by Taylor Lacher.



One of my favorite episodes kicked off the sixth season where a court appointed receiver was to determine what 'Rockford's' assets were due to the fact that a neighbor had won a judgment against him. The woman who played her went on later to star in commercials for 'Polaroid' with the series star. Can you name her?

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Mariette Hartley. Mariette Hartley portrayed 'Althea Morgan' in the episode.



What was the first name of the attorney/girl friend Rockford always used when he got into trouble?

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Beth. Elizabeth "Beth" Davenport aided Rockford many times when he was in a tight spot. Usually pro bono.



Jim's T.V. dad in real life was related to an old time movie star. Who was that person?

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Wallace Beery. Wallace Beery was truly and old time classic actor. Probably best remembered for his role as the original "Champ".



The character "Rocky", who played Jim's dad, was a retired what?

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Truck driver. Noah Beery did a marvelous job as "Rocky".



Rockford's main residence was what?

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Trailer. It was a lousy trailor, but what a great location.



Rockford served time in prison for what crime?

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Armed robbery. In the show he was later pardoned for that crime.



How many years did Rockford spend in prison?

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5. Many of Rockford"s past aquaintences from prison visit from time to time.



On the show what was Angel Martin's given first name?

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Evelyn. Besides Rockford, the most memorable character in the series was Angel Martin, played by Stuart Margolin.