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19. Rockford Files web quest

Use the link below to answer the questions:

1. What was Roy Huggins gosl when he cfrated the 'The Rockford Files' and why was James Garner chosen for the lead role?

2. Who played Jim Rockford?

3. In what ways was the Rockford character a significant departure from other shows of the time period?

4. Where does he live? What does this tell us about his lifestyle?

5. How come Rockford rarely carried a gun?

6. What was Rockford's daily rate?

7. Deseribe Sgt. Becker:

8. Who is Rocky?

9. Why does Rockford employ Angel from time to time?

10. Whos is Rockford's attorney? 

11. What kind of car did Rockford drive on the show?

12. What kind of car maneuver did Rockford become known for?

13. Why was the care altered for the TV show?

14. What award did the theme song win in 1975?

15. How did each show open?

16. In what ways were the messages that people left on his machine used as humor?

17. How many messages were left over the course of the series?

18. Why did the show go into hiatus in 1979 and why did Garner opt not to continue?

19. Why did Garner get into a long legal dispute with Universal Studios?

20. In syndication/reruns The 'Rockford Files' become popular with what age group?

Author: Patrick Olson
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