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Some regard the car ’70s TV private eye Jim Rockford (The Rockford Files) drove as another character of the show. A gold Pontiac Firebird, the car was chosen personally by Rockford portrayer James Garner for its ability to do cool tricks, like the reverse-180 “J turn” maneuver (called a “Rockford” by some). But, it turns …
In this special Richard Piet Show episode, Gigi Garner talks about her dad James, the animal rescue non-profit she named for him, and how undiscovered talents can emerge from difficult times. Show notes: James Garner’s listing on IMDB Gigi Garner’s listing on IMDB Gigi’s virtual gallery James Garner Animal Rescue Fund James and Gigi’s Mazda Commercial, circa 1986 James Garner …
Ed Robertson’s first book about The Rockford Files was released in 1995. Its episode-by-episode approach quickly became the go-to resource for Rockford fans. The book’s first revision ten years later brought even more info on James Garner’s iconic PI role. Now, the third update brings sixty new pages of information – garnered (see what I did there?!) …
You may have seen the segment on Jay Leno’s Garage (see the promo here) featuring the 1978 Pontiac Firebird originally driven by James Garner on-screen on The Rockford Files TV show. Mike Rowe joins him for his own “Roweford Files” drive around Malibu in this fully restored, great looking original screen-used Firebird. We wanted to know the …
How cool would it be to have an awesome momento from your favorite movie or TV show? Pat McKinney has three BIG ones from his favorite ’70s TV show The Rockford Files: THREE gold Pontiac Firebirds used on the show and driven by the late actor James Garner! Listen to the Podcast
