The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
This is Jim Rockford. At the tone leave your name and message, I'll get back to you.
1974–1980 · TV-PG · 6 seasons · 122 episodes · Crime, Drama, Mystery

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.
Created by Stephen J. Cannell, Roy Huggins
Network: NBC
Rated 7.6/10 by 129 viewers
Cast
James Garner as Jim RockfordNoah Beery Jr. as Joseph 'Rocky' RockfordJoe Santos as Dennis BeckerGretchen Corbett as Beth DavenportStuart Margolin as Angel MartinJames Luisi as Doug ChapmanJoe E. Tata as Solly MarshallTom Atkins as Alex DielBruce Tuthill as Murray GainesPat Finley as Peggy BeckerKen Swofford as P.I. Floyd RossScott Brady as HammelMore like this
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