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The Rockford Files

Plot: The hit 1974 series pilot aired on NBC March 27, 1974, as a 90-minute made-for-television movie. In the pilot, Lindsay Wagner also starred and later made a return appearance
Release Date: Wednesday, March 27 1974
50 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of James GarnerJames Garner
James Garner was
45 in The Rockford Files
as 'Jim Rockford'.
Sat, Apr 07 1928 –
Sat, Jul 19 2014
Portrait of Lindsay WagnerLindsay Wagner
Lindsay Wagner was
24 in The Rockford Files
as 'Sara Butler'.
Wed, Jun 22 1949
Portrait of William SmithWilliam Smith
William Smith was
41 in The Rockford Files
as 'Jerry Grimes'.
Fri, Mar 24 1933 –
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Portrait of Nita TalbotNita Talbot
Nita Talbot was
43 in The Rockford Files
as 'Mildred Elias'.
Fri, Aug 08 1930
Portrait of Joe SantosJoe Santos
Joe Santos was
42 in The Rockford Files
as 'Dennis Becker'.
Tue, Jun 09 1931 –
Fri, Mar 18 2016
Portrait of Robert DonleyRobert Donley
Robert Donley was
62 in The Rockford Files
as 'Joseph 'Rocky' Rockford'.
Sun, Nov 26 1911 –
Tue, Jan 20 2004
Portrait of Stuart MargolinStuart Margolin
Stuart Margolin was
34 in The Rockford Files
as 'Angel Martin'.
Wed, Jan 31 1940 –
Mon, Dec 12 2022
Portrait of Bill MumyBill Mumy
Bill Mumy was
20 in The Rockford Files
as 'Nick Butler'.
Mon, Feb 01 1954
Portrait of Pat RenellaPat Renella
Pat Renella was
45 in The Rockford Files
as 'Morrie Talbot'.
Sun, Mar 24 1929 –
Fri, Nov 09 2012
Portrait of Michael LernerMichael Lerner
Michael Lerner was
32 in The Rockford Files
as 'Dr. Ruben Seelman'.
Sun, Jun 22 1941 –
Sat, Apr 08 2023
Portrait of Ted GehringTed Gehring
Ted Gehring was
44 in The Rockford Files
as 'Norm Mitchell'.
Sat, Apr 06 1929 –
Thu, Sep 28 2000
Portrait of Joshua BryantJoshua Bryant
Joshua Bryant was
33 in The Rockford Files
as 'Capt. Harry Dell'.
Tue, Jul 02 1940
Portrait of Bill QuinnBill Quinn
Bill Quinn was
61 in The Rockford Files
as 'Harry Butler'.
Mon, May 06 1912 –
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Portrait of Robert B. WilliamsRobert B. Williams
Robert B. Williams was
69 in The Rockford Files
as 'Arnold Demura'.
Fri, Sep 23 1904 –
Sat, Jun 17 1978
Portrait of Claude JohnsonClaude Johnson
Claude Johnson was
35 in The Rockford Files
as 'Officer'.
Tue, May 17 1938 –
Mon, May 18 2009
Portrait of Mike SteeleMike Steele
Mike Steele was
55 in The Rockford Files
as 'Danford Baker'.
Sun, Mar 23 1919 –
Sun, May 12 2013
Portrait of Luis DelgadoLuis Delgado
Luis Delgado was
48 in The Rockford Files
as 'Luis Delgado (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 22 1925 –
Mon, Mar 24 1997
Portrait of Nick DimitriNick Dimitri
Nick Dimitri was
41 in The Rockford Files
as '(uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 22 1932 –
Wed, Oct 20 2021
Portrait of Richard ElmoreRichard Elmore
Richard Elmore was
>> in The Rockford Files
as 'Detective (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack GarnerJack Garner
Jack Garner was
47 in The Rockford Files
as 'Man in Washroom (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 19 1926 –
Tue, Sep 13 2011
Portrait of Robert HitchcockRobert Hitchcock
Robert Hitchcock was
>> in The Rockford Files
as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ed ParkerEd Parker
Ed Parker was
43 in The Rockford Files
as 'Karate School Telephone Clerk (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 19 1931 –
Sat, Dec 15 1990
Portrait of Tony ReganTony Regan
Tony Regan was
65 in The Rockford Files
as 'Maitre d' (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 11 1908 –
Mon, Aug 01 1988
Portrait of Leoda RichardsLeoda Richards
Leoda Richards was
67 in The Rockford Files
as 'Bus Passenger (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 15 1907 –
Sat, Feb 07 1998
Portrait of June SmaneyJune Smaney
June Smaney was
51 in The Rockford Files
as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 24 1922 –
Mon, May 24 1993
Portrait of Victor ToyotaVictor Toyota
Victor Toyota was
>> in The Rockford Files
as 'Store Clerk (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James TurleyJames Turley
James Turley was
44 in The Rockford Files
as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 11 1929 –
Fri, Mar 04 2016

Crew

Portrait of Richard T. HeffronRichard T. Heffron
Richard T. Heffron was
43 in The Rockford Files
as 'Director'
Mon, Oct 06 1930 –
Mon, Aug 27 2007
Portrait of Lamar BorenLamar Boren
Lamar Boren was
>> in The Rockford Files
as 'Director of Photography'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephen J. CannellStephen J. Cannell
Stephen J. Cannell was
33 in The Rockford Files
as 'Teleplay, Producer'
Wed, Feb 05 1941 –
Thu, Sep 30 2010
Portrait of Meta RosenbergMeta Rosenberg
Meta Rosenberg was
>> in The Rockford Files
as 'Executive Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John J. DumasJohn J. Dumas
John J. Dumas was
>> in The Rockford Files
as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pete CarpenterPete Carpenter
Pete Carpenter was
59 in The Rockford Files
as 'Music'
Wed, Apr 01 1914 –
Thu, Oct 15 1987
Portrait of Mike PostMike Post
Mike Post was
>> in The Rockford Files
as 'Music'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hal MooneyHal Mooney
Hal Mooney was
>> in The Rockford Files
as 'Music Supervisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roy HugginsRoy Huggins
Roy Huggins was
59 in The Rockford Files
as 'Story'
Sat, Jul 18 1914 –
Wed, Apr 03 2002
Portrait of John K. KeanJohn K. Kean
John K. Kean was
55 in The Rockford Files
as 'Sound'
Sun, Sep 29 1918 –
Thu, Jan 27 2000
Portrait of Donald J. SullivanDonald J. Sullivan
Donald J. Sullivan was
>> in The Rockford Files
as 'Set Decoration'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert LuthardtRobert Luthardt
Robert Luthardt was
57 in The Rockford Files
as 'Art Direction'
Sat, Mar 03 1917 –
Sat, Oct 01 1977
Portrait of Charles WaldoCharles Waldo
Charles Waldo was
>> in The Rockford Files
as 'Costume Coordinator'
Unknown Birthday