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  Tough The Rockford Files Trivia   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A little quiz to see how much you remember about the TV series 'The Rockford Files'.
Tough, 25 Qns, tps092056, Feb 26 09
Tough
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  'Rockford Files' - Other PIs    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The classic series "The Rockford Files" was, obviously, about Jim Rockford. However, throughout its run, several other PIs appeared from time to time. This quiz is about them. Challenging except for the most dedicated fan.
Tough, 15 Qns, Pookiepay, Oct 10 16
Tough
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  The Rockford Files Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See how much you remember about the "Rockford Files". Not all questions can be answered by watching the show.
Average, 10 Qns, socialheir, Dec 27 04
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  "Rockford Files" -- First Season Guest Stars    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
"The Rockford Files" first season featured a number of well-known, or soon to be well-known, actors and actresses. This quiz tests your knowledge of some of them.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Pookiepay, Jul 19 10
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trivia question Quick Question
What Oscar winner played Marcus Hayes in the episode "Foul on the First Play?"

From Quiz "'Rockford Files' - Other PIs"





Rockford Files Trivia Questions
1. What was the first name of the attorney/girl friend Rockford always used when he got into trouble?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Beth

Elizabeth "Beth" Davenport aided Rockford many times when he was in a tight spot. Usually pro bono.

2. What was the full given name of the title character?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: James Scott Rockford

Although most often called Jim, Jimmy or Jimbo this was his given name. His father also referred to him as 'Sonny'.

3. In the Kirkoff Case, Rockford believes that a hitman did one of the killings on a free lance basis and goes to tell the mob boss that the hitman worked for. Who played the mob boss, Al Dancer?

From Quiz "Rockford Files" -- First Season Guest Stars

Answer: Vigoda

His first of two appearances in the series.

4. What Oscar winner played Marcus Hayes in the episode "Foul on the First Play?"

From Quiz 'Rockford Files' - Other PIs

Answer: Lou Gossett, Jr.

Lou Gossett also joined with James Garner in the Comedy/Western, "The Skin Game," in which the two played con men.

5. Jim's T.V. dad in real life was related to an old time movie star. Who was that person?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery was truly and old time classic actor. Probably best remembered for his role as the original "Champ".

6. Can you name the actor who portrayed the title character?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: James Garner

Jack Lord played 'Steve McGarett', Robert Blake was 'Baretta' and Mike Connors played 'Mannix'.

7. Someone is blackmailing Deborah Ryder in "The Countess", and after the extortionist is murdered, Rockford becomes the prime suspect. Who played Deborah Ryder?

From Quiz "Rockford Files" -- First Season Guest Stars

Answer: Susan Strasberg

Ms. Strasberg was the daughter of renowned acting coach Lee Strasberg. Ms. Strasberg died in 1999 from breast cancer.

8. Name the police sgt. Rockford used for help on cases.

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Dennis

Joe Santos was great as Sgt. Dennis Becker. Even though most of the police department hated Rockford, Becker was there to help him when he needed it most.

9. What was 'Rockford's' profession according to his Yellow Pages ad?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Private Investigator

'Rockford' was a private investigator who specialized in cases that were closed.

10. In "This Case is Closed", Rockford tries to investigate someone about to marry a very rich man's daughter, but organized crime and the feds both want to know what he's up to. Who played the rich client, Warren Jameson?

From Quiz "Rockford Files" -- First Season Guest Stars

Answer: Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten once said, "Orson Welles lists 'Citizen Kane' as his best film, Alfred Hitchcock opts for 'Shadow of a Doubt' and Sir Carol Reed chose 'The Third Man' - and I'm in all of them."

11. The number of Emmys James Garner won portraying Jim Rockford.

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: 1

His only Emmy came in 1977.

12. In which California city did 'Rockford' live at the end of the series run?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Malibu

Though he started out near the PCH in LA, he moved to Malibu (Paradise Cove) during the series run.

13. Who played the daughter of the rich client in "This Case is Closed"?

From Quiz "Rockford Files" -- First Season Guest Stars

Answer: Gless

Best known for her role as Chris Cagney, Sharon Gless also co-starred in a marvelous series in the mid 70s called "Switch", with Robert Wagner and Eddie Albert.

14. In "Just Another Polish Wedding," Rockford tries to help a buddy from prison get into the PI business. It was this actor's second of three appearances in the series as Gandolf Fitch. Name him.

From Quiz 'Rockford Files' - Other PIs

Answer: Isaac Hayes & Hayes

Isaac Hayes was the first African American to win an Oscar for Best Original Score with the theme song from "Shaft." Curiously, he was not credited for this song in the 2000 remake starring Samuel L. Jackson.

15. Rockford loved to drive around this automobile the majority of the time.

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Firebird

Rarely did this automobile make it through the show without some type of mishap.

16. In what type of dwelling did 'Rockford' live?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Trailer

'Rockford' lived in a somewhat 'run-down' trailer on the beach.

17. In "The Big Ripoff", Rockford gets a line on a supposedly dead man whose "widow" collected big time on his death and, in the course of the investigation, meets Marilyn Polonski, a quirky young model in a small town. Who played Marilyn?

From Quiz "Rockford Files" -- First Season Guest Stars

Answer: Jill Clayburgh

The opening scene to this episode featured Suzanne Somers in a non-speaking part.

18. In "Beamer's Last Case," a wannabe assumes Rockford's identity while he's out of town. What was Beamer's first name?

From Quiz 'Rockford Files' - Other PIs

Answer: Fred

Beamer was fascinated by "true crime" magazines.

19. The character "Rocky", who played Jim's dad, was a retired what?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Truck driver

Noah Beery did a marvelous job as "Rocky".

20. What was the the name of the usually quiet community in which he lived after season one?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Paradise Cove

The homeowners was always trying to get him to leave due to the nature of his profession and the danger involved with it.

21. In, "The House on Willis Avenue," a former child star makes his second appearance, this time as Garth McGregor, the head of an international detective agency, whom Rockford brings to justice. Who was the actor?

From Quiz 'Rockford Files' - Other PIs

Answer: Jackie Cooper

Jackie Cooper also directed several episodes.

22. Rockford's main residence was what?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Trailer

It was a lousy trailor, but what a great location.

23. What make and model car did 'Rockford' drive?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Pontiac Firebird

24. In "Find Me If You Can", name the actor who played Ralph Correll, the mobster Barbara Kelbaker was running from.

From Quiz "Rockford Files" -- First Season Guest Stars

Answer: Paul Michael Glaser

Watch for his cameo in "Starsky & Hutch", the theatrical release based on his series from the 70s.

25. Rockford served time in prison for what crime?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: Armed robbery

In the show he was later pardoned for that crime.

26. What was the license plate number?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: 853-OKG

27. How many years did Rockford spend in prison?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: 5

Many of Rockford"s past aquaintences from prison visit from time to time.

28. In what year did 'Rockford' first come into our lives?

From Quiz The Rockford Files

Answer: 1974

The pilot movie debuted on March 27, 1974.

29. In "Profit and Loss", Rockford tries to clear himself after reporting a kidnapping that the victim says never happened. He runs up against a huge conglomerate, murder and stock fraud. Who played Leon Fielder, head of Fiscal Dynamics?

From Quiz "Rockford Files" -- First Season Guest Stars

Answer: Ned Beatty

If you watch closely during this episode, every time someone says the name of the conglomerate, Fiscal Dynamics, it doesn't look like their mouth corresponds to their voice. If my lip reading is accurate enough, I suspect when the episode was filmed, they were saying Fielder Dynamics. If anyone can tell me why it was apparently changed in post production, I'd be most curious.

30. What actor, who went on to star in his own successful PI series, played Lance White?

From Quiz 'Rockford Files' - Other PIs

Answer: Tom Selleck & Selleck

Lance first appeared in the episode, "White on White and Nearly Perfect."

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