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
Great Escape (The Rifles album) the album was "The Pavement's Diaries". The album was released in North America on 15 September 2009 through Nettwerk Music Group. "The Great Escape" was used on the soundtrack of the 2011 video game "Test Drive Unlimited 2. "Winter Calls" was used on a "Dasani" water commercial, and in several episodes of the third series of BBC comedy "Gavin & Stacey". Great Escape (The Rifles album) Great Escape is the second studio album from The Rifles, released on 26 January 2009 after the initial release date of 13 October was delayed. The album delay was somewhat attributed to the length