| | | Universal Studios' Classic Television.
Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Aspect Ratio 1.33:1, Dolby Digital Mono, English, Spanish Subtitled, 3 Discs
The world's most unlikely detective comes to DVD for the first time ever in all 23 thrilling Season One episodes of The Rockford Files. Emmy' winner James Garner stars as the offbeat Jim Rockford, an ex-con-turned-private-investigator who would rather fish than fight, but whose instinct on closed cases is more golden than his classic Pontiac Firebird. From his mobile home in Malibu, this wisecracking private eye takes on the cases of the lost and the dispossessed, chasing down seemingly long-dead clues in the sun-baked streets and seamy alleys of Los Angeles. Including an interview with James Garner himself, this phenomenal DVD set contains 23 TV hours of classic Rockford action and includes such stellar guest stars as Lindsay Wagner, James Woods, Abe Vigoda, Suzanne Somers and Ned Beatty. The Rockford Files are now open and declassified for mystery fans everywhere!
"...in Jim Rockford, [Garner] found his perfect niche... " Gary W. Tooze, DVD Beaver
"...one of those classic 70's cop-shows...a lot of amusing humour in this action/drama series." Vince D'Amato, Hollywood North Report
Editor's Note
Starring James Garner as quirky ex-con turned detective Jim Rockford, THE ROCKFORD FILES became a favorite of mystery lovers when it debuted in 1974. Living in a mobile home in Malibu, Jim would rather just relax than solve crimes, but his undeniable knack for uncovering the truth keeps him busy with casework in Los Angeles. Available for the first time, all 23 episodes from the show's debut season are gathered here. THE ROCKFORD FILES: SEASON ONE features guest stars that include James Woods, Suzanne Somers, and Abe Vigoda.
| Features | Full Screen Presentation | | Audio: English Dolby Digital Mono | | Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video Interview - James Garner - Actor |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 12/6/2005 |
| Original Release Date: 1974 | | Catalog ID: 28482 | | UPC: 00025192848223 | | Number of Discs: 3 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Nominee (1980) | | | Golden Globe, The Rockford Files, Best TV-Series - Drama | |
Winner (1979) | | | Emmy, Stuart Margolin, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | |
Winner (1978) | | | Emmy, Meta Rosenberg, et. al., Outstanding Drama Series | | | Emmy, Rita Moreno, Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series | |
Nominee (1977) | | | Emmy, Noah Beery, Jr., Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | |
Winner (1977) | | | Emmy, James Garner, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | DVD Verdict 9 of 10
The 1970's were the undisputed golden age of small screen sleuthing, an era that saw the primetime airwaves teeming with quirky, one name private investigators, loose cannon homicide detectives and fey insurance agents. Between Colombo, Quincy, McCloud, Banacek, Kojak, McMillan, Cannon and Baretta, there were barely enough unsolved mysteries to go around, but that didn't stop falsely accused ex-con Jim Rockford from becoming one of the most fondly remembered TV dicks of the decade...What really set Rockford apart from the other small screen crime fighters was a consistently fine performance from Garner, coupled with an emphasis on action and comedy. - Paul Corupe
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