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Tough Television Trivia: The Rockford Files | 25 Questions

A little quiz to see how much you remember about the TV series 'The Rockford Files'.

A multiple-choice quiz by tps092056. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
tps092056

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
887

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
15 / 25

Plays
2666

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 25

1. What was the full given name of the title character? Hint

James Scott Rockford

Rockford Paul James

Jeffery James Rockford

Brian Rockford James

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Question 2 of 25

2. Can you name the actor who portrayed the title character? Hint

Mike Connors

Jack Lord

James Garner

Robert Blake

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Question 3 of 25

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

Lawyer

Policeman

Doctor

Private Investigator

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Question 4 of 25

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

Los Angeles

Malibu

San Francisco

San Diego

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Question 5 of 25

5. In what type of dwelling did 'Rockford' live? Hint

Trailer

Apartment

House

Condominium

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Question 6 of 25

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

Keelhorn Beach

Paradise Cove

Mariner's Grove

Willow Bend

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Question 7 of 25

7. What make and model car did 'Rockford' drive? Hint

Pontiac Firebird

Ford Mustang

Chevrolet Camaro

Plymouth Baracuda

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Question 8 of 25

8. What was the license plate number? Hint

583-OMG

39-CALI

3945-KI

853-OKG

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Question 9 of 25

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

1970

1969

1978

1974

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Question 10 of 25

10. When the pilot movie first debuted it was simply titled 'The Rockford Files'. What is this episode known as in syndication? Hint

Angel's Predicament

Felony Beach

Jimmy Comes Home

Backlash of the Hunter

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Question 11 of 25

11. How many seasons did the show run? Hint

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Question 12 of 25

12. How many episodes were filmed? Hint

119

110

113

116

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Question 13 of 25

13. Before entering his present profession 'Rockford' was convicted of what crime? Hint

Forgery

Murder

Armed Robbery

Embezzlement

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Question 14 of 25

14. Where did 'Rockford' keep his gun hidden? Hint

In his toolbox

In his golf bag

In his cookie jar

In his raincoat

15. 'The Rockford Files' presented us with some very memorable characters. The next few questions deal with them. See how well you can do. Who portrayed 'Rockford's' father in all but one episode? Hint

Jonah Barry

Clint Eastwood

Sean Connery

Noah Beery Jr.

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Question 16 of 25

16. 'Rockford's' father went by a nickname. Do you remember what it was? Hint

Rocky

Jimmy

Tricky

Chainsaw

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Question 17 of 25

17. What was 'Rockford's' fathers' given name? Hint

Joseph

Richard

Scott

James

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Question 18 of 25

18. 'Rockford' had a good friend on the LAPD. Do you remember his name when the series first debuted? Hint

Sgt. Frank Gilliam

Sgt. Joe Friday

Sgt. Dennis Becker

Sgt. Vince Carter

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Question 19 of 25

19. The previous character was married. What was his wifes name? Hint

Peggy

Pat

Sue

Beth

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Question 20 of 25

20. 'Rockford' had a very good attorney who was also an occasional love interest. What was her name? Hint

Linda Peters

Julie Fischer

Beth Davenport

Mary Buckingham

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Question 21 of 25

21. After his first attorney left the series 'Rockford' turned to dis-barred attorney 'John Cooper'. Who portrayed 'Coop'? Hint

Dabney Coleman

Joe Don Baker

Mac Davis

Bo Hopkins

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Question 22 of 25

22. One of 'Rockford's' quirkiest and most troublesome 'friends' was his former cellmate. He went by the nickname of 'Angel'. What was his given name? Hint

Evelyn

Marion

Percy

Wilford

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Question 23 of 25

23. Rita Moreno portrayed 'Rita Capkovic' who became a good friend of 'Rockford's'. What was her profession when we first met her? Hint

Prostitute

Policewoman

Con Artist

Hairdresser

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Question 24 of 25

24. At the start of the fifth season an episode titled 'Heartaches of a Fool' aired. What country music star provided the music for the episode? Hint

Willie Nelson

Lester Flatt

Buck Owens

Roy Clark

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Question 25 of 25

25. One of my favorite episodes kicked off the sixth season where a court appointed receiver was to determine what 'Rockford's' assets were due to the fact that a neighbor had won a judgment against him. The woman who played her went on later to star in commercials for 'Polaroid' with the series star. Can you name her? Hint

Susan Sullivan

Abby Dalton

Margaret Ladd

Mariette Hartley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

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'.

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

Answer: James Garner

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

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

Answer: Private Investigator

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

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

Answer: Malibu

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

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

Answer: Trailer

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

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

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.

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

Answer: Pontiac Firebird

8. What was the license plate number?

Answer: 853-OKG

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

Answer: 1974

The pilot movie debuted on March 27, 1974.

10. When the pilot movie first debuted it was simply titled 'The Rockford Files'. What is this episode known as in syndication?

Answer: Backlash of the Hunter

11. How many seasons did the show run?

Answer: 6

Though scheduled for six whole seasons, it actually ran for only five and one-half years due to Mr. Garners' failing health.

12. How many episodes were filmed?

Answer: 113

113 episodes totaling 122.5 hours including {5@2-parts;} 3@2-hours and 3@90-minutes.

13. Before entering his present profession 'Rockford' was convicted of what crime?

Answer: Armed Robbery

He was wrongly convicted of armed robbery and later granted a full pardon after new evidence surfaced.

14. Where did 'Rockford' keep his gun hidden?

Answer: In his cookie jar

Answer: Noah Beery Jr.

Noah Beery Jr. took over for Robert Donley who played Jims' father in the pilot movie only.

16. 'Rockford's' father went by a nickname. Do you remember what it was?

Answer: Rocky

17. What was 'Rockford's' fathers' given name?

Answer: Joseph

18. 'Rockford' had a good friend on the LAPD. Do you remember his name when the series first debuted?

Answer: Sgt. Dennis Becker

Joe Santos portrayed Dennis Becker for the entire run of the show. Though he was originally a sergeant he rose to the rank of lieutenant during the show's run.

19. The previous character was married. What was his wifes name?

Answer: Peggy

Pat Finlay portrayed Peggy Becker for the shows duration.

20. 'Rockford' had a very good attorney who was also an occasional love interest. What was her name?

Answer: Beth Davenport

Gretchen Corbett played 'Beth' for the first four seasons.

21. After his first attorney left the series 'Rockford' turned to dis-barred attorney 'John Cooper'. Who portrayed 'Coop'?

Answer: Bo Hopkins

22. One of 'Rockford's' quirkiest and most troublesome 'friends' was his former cellmate. He went by the nickname of 'Angel'. What was his given name?

Answer: Evelyn

Stuart Margolin portrayed 'Angel' for the shows entire run garnering two Emmy awards. He later directed some episodes.

23. Rita Moreno portrayed 'Rita Capkovic' who became a good friend of 'Rockford's'. What was her profession when we first met her?

Answer: Prostitute

Ms. Moreno won an Emmy for her portrayal of 'Rita Capkovic'.

24. At the start of the fifth season an episode titled 'Heartaches of a Fool' aired. What country music star provided the music for the episode?

Answer: Willie Nelson

Willie was the singing voice of 'Charlie Strayhorn' portrayed by Taylor Lacher.

Answer: Mariette Hartley

Mariette Hartley portrayed 'Althea Morgan' in the episode.

Source: Author tps092056

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