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The Rockford Files - Season Three

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Description

Private detective and ex-con Jim Rockford solves cases and confronts corrupt officials in Los Angeles.
Much like his trusty Pontiac Firebird, The Rockford Files was a particularly well-oiled machine by the third year. Everything was clicking into situate, from the writing to the acting (writer/producer David Chase went on to make The Sopranos). Despite a terrific supporting cast, James Garner was always the main illustrate, and he received an Emmy for the series during year three (1976-1977). Considering this the show was carefully pitched between drama and comedy, it was well deserved as Garner excelled at together. Notable episodes contain "Feeding Frenzy," in which Rockford returns stolen loot for a customer; "Drought at Indian Head River," in which informant Angel (Stuart Margolin) reinvents himself as a real estate developer; and "Rattler's Class of '63," in which Angel ties the knot. Among the guest stars are such hip cats as Blazing Saddles's Cleavon Little ("Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones...") and Cool Hand Luke's Strother Martin ("The Trees, the Bees, and T.T. Flowers"). Ned Beatty in addition drops by as a buddy from Korea ("Return to the 38th Parallel"), while R&B legend Isaac Hayes returns as prison pal Gandy Fitch ("Just Another Polish Wedding").

As usual, there are plenty of good lines, like Robert Loggia's "I expect him to inform me the truth. If he doesn't, he's gonna end up in the flower business--as a soil additive" ("Drought at Indian Head River") and Garner's "Stop batting your eyes like this or you're gonna get a muscle spasm" ("Return to the 38th Parallel"). The excellent part concerning season three is just this it adds depth to Rockford's relationships together with the four people much important to him: Angel, dad Rocky (Noah Beery Jr.), detective Becker (Joe Santos), and attorney Beth (Gretchen Corbett). The only more aspect is "Quickie Nirvana," an episode from the fourth season. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews

Customer rating is 3 of 5  Starting to show they are dated.   2010-06-12
By Lincoln County MT (Extreme NW Montana)
Am I the only one who finds these a bit out of date? Mash holds up to time as do other series but I'm having trouble with this one. Yes we own all the episodes as it was a gift last year to my husband on his birthday. About half through on the set. Wild Wild West also had the same effect on me. My husband not so jaded so it comes down to each his own:))) And I do love some classics that do not loose their appeal over time. So it's not all about the tech improvement. Love James Garner even in his 60's romantic comedy just not this series perse.
Customer rating is 5 of 5  Great TV Watching!!!!   2010-06-07
By Lee Sams
This is one of those great TV shows. I think anything with James Garner is really fun and great to watch. His shows are always full of side trips, distrusting friends and life's little turns no matter how hard you try.
Customer rating is 5 of 5  Great stuff for looking back!   2009-12-13
By Bob K. (Northern Illinois)
Haven't, yet, looked at season three. I am watching one or two programs a week starting with the very first show. These "crime fighting by an average guy" shows are the best. There are signs of patchwork writing to make them fit an hour. But, they are the best of what television had to offer over the years. It was a neat series while it lasted. Garner has aged very badly and is now a hospital case. This series is worth keeping as a reminder of how well hour crime shows can be made. I am waiting for the 8, two hour Rockford shows to complete the set. He was one of a kind. Many of his early full scale films were good too.
Customer rating is 5 of 5  A real man's Detective.   2009-10-13
By Adam Roller (Springfield, NJ USA)
Never before had a Private Investigator really truly been accurately portrayed.
He has clients stiff him, he gets worked over by thugs, has trouble with his rent.
Yet lives in a trailer on the Pacific Coast highway right on the beach.
Well, truth be told, in a parking lot right on the beach.
Always with a great host of co-stars, and interesting story lines.
James Garner did all his own stunts and paid the price as you watch him limp more and more season after season.
Magnum P.I. was fantasy island in comparison.
Customer rating is 5 of 5  rockford files 3   2009-02-04
By Jeff Raymond (porterville ca usa)
The Rockford Files - Season Three this was a great series. one of the best. of all tv shows...outstanding also fast delivery from amazon...



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