'The Rockford Files' as a TV Crime Drama featuring James Garner (2011)

In this clip from 'Pioneers of Television: Crime Dramas' (2011) James Garner's TV series 'The Rockford Files' is looked at. It features an interview with Garner himself (he hasn't done many in recent years) and also with the late, great Stephen J. Cannell who created the show. Rita Moreno is interviewed briefly as well.

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• Rockford
• Files
• James
• Garner
• Stephen
• J.
• Cannell
• Rita
• Moreno
• interviews
• tv
• series
• television
• Firebird
• Espirit

[Onlymusical]

This mini-documentary about "The Rockford Files" is weird in that it doesn't mention that Rockford was basically an update of the Bret Maverick character from Garner's earlier series. At least, though, unlike with their Maverick clip, they didn't completely ignore the creator of both series, Roy Huggins, and showed a picture of him this time, although they soft-pedaled his contribution. I highly recommend the online "Archive of American Television" interviews for Huggins, Cannell, and Garner.

[cochranexyz]

Outstanding post! Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[StukInBuf]

Stephen Cannell... RIP. Your genius is much missed.

[URturn2njoy]

Thank for posting, I have been looking for this clip! There is my car (@4:23). I love his positive testimonial of the Firebird Espirit. I have had mine for about 25 years & love how it handles. Loved to watch Rockford Files - great to get a behind the scenes look & see how the magic was made. James Garner rules! Moreno is a gem! Cannell is a genius!

[Stereo4102]

At 3:50 - Los que esperaban ver a una vieja "enjiyía"...lamento decirles que se quedaron con las ganas, pues la siempre increíble RIta Moreno luce muy regia y fabulosa en este año que va a cumplir 80!!!!!! (si Dios quiere).

All of who were expecting to see a creepy old woman...I'm so sorry to say they will be keeping on waiting. The ever-amazing Rita Moreno looks astonishingly fabulous this year in which she'll turn 80!!!!! (God's willing).