The Rockford Files The Rockford Files The Rockford Files is an American television drama series starring James Garner that aired on the NBC network between September 13, 1974, and January 10, 1980, and has remained in syndication to the present day. Garner portrays Los Angeles–based private investigator Jim Rockford, with Noah Beery Jr. in the supporting role of his father, a retired truck driver nicknamed "Rocky". The show was created by Roy Huggins and Stephen J. Cannell. Huggins created the television show "Maverick" (1957–1962), which starred Garner, and he wanted to recapture that magic in a "modern day" detective setting. He teamed with
The Rockford Files recurring roles were Gerry Gibson as Critch, the owner of the Sandcastle restaurant across from Jim's trailer; and Shirley Anthony as Sally, a friendly, cheerful grandmotherly type who frequented the precinct to (falsely) confess to crimes, and to knit sweaters while she waited. Golden Globe Awards Primetime Emmy Awards Writers Guild of America Awards Other Awards Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released all six seasons of "The Rockford Files" on DVD in Region 1. On November 3, 2009, they released "The Rockford Files- Movie Collection, Volume 1", featuring the first 4 post-series telefilms. On May 26, 2015, they released "The