The Rockford Files Gag Reel 

Absolutely.

Instant classic too!

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Hell yeah

Except the theme which grates IMO

I used to have Jim's answering machine message on my machine in the old days when they had microcassettes!

Like the people who called into Frasier's radio program on that show the voices in the answering machine at the beginning of each Rockford Files episode were almost always celebrities, the few times they weren't it'd be someone from the production crew but it was typically other famous actors they'd get to read the lines, unfortunately unlike Frasier they were never credited and a list wasn't kept for posterity.

Yes. Truly.

Oh, no, you can't be the biggest fan of James Garner! That would be me!!! The Rockford Files, but I started back with Maverick back on Sundays! Gosh, I miss him!

You've indicated that you're the "biggest" fan of the "Rockford Files." You must be a GIANT!! No?? 😉

@@alessandromoon4650 LOL! Sometimes it feels like it!

We are all fans always shall be

Absolutely! Well said. What a treat! Gem. 💎

Don't call him Rockfish!

Rockfish! Who don't like Ike?

I completely agree ! !

Adam-12 was great for that, too !! Total time & place.... 🚬😎

THE place everyone wanted to be back then

I totally agree, James Garner Was like a Bucket of Chicken & a Key Lime Pie 😉 My Kinda 😍 Guy ! 🔥💓♥️💖♥️💓🔥

Yep, all the things you mention.......

Steady….

As I said before, "Rockford" keeps on entertaining. 'Glad you like it.

You can watch it over and over and it comforts you like a warm blanket.

Same! This was an enormous pleasure to watch after having seen every episode 3-4 times.

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I never knew that our show had so many other countries that played it, but that's why Universal Studios syndicated it, I guess.

Me too, watching in Dublin late seventies.

california always seemed so sunny and beautiful

Thanks for your excellent summation.

Yep, we feel the same, golden!

Man I hear you on that it was super great times no Aids, Coronavirus, less crime fantastic tv shows and nice caring people.

Born in 85 here. Seemed like the 70’s were pretty dang cool. I love the Rockford files

I agree. I lived through the 70’s, from 1970 to 1979 I was 7 thru 16 and I loved that times. Even though the 80’s were my prime, the 70’s were a great time for TV, The Rockford Files, All in the Family, Sandford & Son, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and of course, Sinatra at the Garden! I’d love to go through it all again. Also, The Name of the Game and McCloud. James Garner was a great guy!

And the MUSIC!!!!

Yes, it was the best gig I had in my career. It's a pleasure to share some of the fun through the reel.

Those were the days my friend.. TV's glory days....all junk now.

Rockford was the beginning of a quality wave lead by Cannell and Bochco that is the reason for the second and third golden ages of drama continuing today.

Wow, good video to meditate with. Huh

@@MTVCOPS and most of those 2nd and 3rd golden age dramas have definitely taken a lot of inspiration from Rockford.

Yeah, Angel is a great character. The show wouldn’t be the same without him.

@@marleypumpkin4917 or without Rocky, Becker or Beth. Just a perfect cast all around.

Yeah, Cleo, I was a teen when the show ran, and didn't really watch much TV. I 'discovered' the Files later on and consider it one best shows ever, regardless of genre. Rockford as Jimmy Joe Meeker the loud Texas oil tycoon in the Egyptian curse 2-part con scheme payback episode is a personal fave. 🔎

@@carlsaganlives4036 My DAD LOVED ROCKY! He felt very akin to him.

John, I just Google searched for her, and this is one that I found that is more personal: jimsuva.typepad.com/blog/2012/05/rockford-files-the-juanita-bartlett-story.html

since then, something has gone very wrong. I'd never live there these days .... used to be all and more you could ask for, but poor management can ruin even the best of the best (case in point).

@@clapolla yea

It won't be seen from here.. But another Stephen J Cannell character. The guy was a master at writing and character development. {Stephen that is)🥰😍

The Avocado King of Calif...or was that Sausage King of Chicago ?

My mom’s favorite actor.

It's a pleasure to share these funny (mostly) moments; we had a ball!

Yep, we've gotten quite a few comments on his iconic Firebirds (they had to have a garage full to keep up with the shooting schedules!). I found this on the web: "The show bought three Firebirds each season. James Garner didn't like the styling of the 1979 Firebird, so '78s were used until the show ended its run in 1980."

I'm lucky to have saved this and be able to share it; we did the show for our viewers who "tuned in". It's been gratifying even now!

Yes, we miss them all. Life is too short! But, through the wonders of motion pictures, they live on as fresh and vibrant as when they shot them originally, thank goodness.

Yeah, and I think his lines were written by Steve Cannell, although David Chase and Juanita Bartlett did some of the other lines and "story". This gag reel is probably one of the few overproduced bits of fun film clips out of the TV genre of the time. We even had music cues by Mike Post at our disposal to tie it all together, so it became a "production" with all hands onboard!

Another good actor, from another good show, "McCloud".

It was so nice to see Mariette Hartley too. Her and Garner always had a good, working chemistry. Imho.

I'm afraid most of the cast and crew have on occasion have used "language". Even I in the privacy of my cutting room have said something that my mother would washed my mouth out about. When Jack Klugman and Stuart Margolin spout off, it seems less of a surprise.

'Glad you enjoyed it.

Don't we all! Thanks for your comment.

It is a pleasure to share these clips and moments from the show as a tribute to Jim and his crew and staff.

It was released as a complete show box set plus the films on dvd. I have it. It’s expensive but worth having for fans.

Doesn't make any sense. Brando never could remember any of his lines for the godfather so much so they had to make cue cards for him.

Jim? Marlin? YOu ever stood side-by-side with these guys at a urinal that you can call them by their first names/?

Yep, those seem like warm golden days with happiness seemingly radiating out of our TVs.

Great

Mash wowBoring!

I found this on the web: Will there be a Rockford Files reboot? 'Rockford Files' Remake Canceled The Rockford Files remake has been canceled. The pilot for the rebooted detective series was considered a disaster - and the show will not be picked up by NBC.

Ivan Dixon directed nine episodes of "Rockford", so it's likely that you're right about this being his voice. He only directed one of the episodes that I edited ("Kill the messenger"), and this clip isn't from that, so it had to come from one of the other eight. You'd have to play them all to find that clip, I guess.

aww dont fart all over our pristine past!

I always called Sellick the "White Knight", his character's name being Lance White. He could do no wrong in solving cases, and in the process drove Rockford crazy, because he was always right.

Thank you for your comment. You might like another "classic" I edited while at Universal prior to Rockford, Holmes & Yoyo. ru-vid.com/show-UComIiQJcDZauZMllDpuh-fg

There's quite a bit on Gigi if you Google.

And all the voices on the answering machine gags at the beginning of each episode were celebrities of that era, unfortunately unlike Frasier where they did the same thing with the people who called into his radio show the celebrity answering machine voices weren't credited and no one thought to keep a list back then for posterity so the identities of some of them have spun off into the universe.

Ab so loutley

We thank Ron for his total service!

I think we were so busy each season until the final end, that this is a collection of clips from a couple of seasons. So, no we didn't have gag reels each season. As far as Combat, we were so down to business that I don't remember much except how Vic Morrow was so good in his abilities as an actor. If he had to come on the looping stage to re-record his lines, he'd always get them in one take!

@@rodericstephens Thanks for the reply. Vic Morrow was great in everything he did. Such a sad exit too. Thanks for sharing and stay healthy.

Yep, in the cutting room is where we made it all one from the bits and pieces that they shot from the "roadmap" of the shooting script. Even in this digital era, the techniques are the same that have been used as in the first edited silent films.

Your thanks is also a tribute to Jim Garner and his loving crew; he made our times together creating, a one time only experience that I hope comes out in these moments.

@@rodericstephens There is a channel on RU-vid called OldCarMemories who has a piece on someone who caught up with you guys filming the Rattler's episode that you show quite a few clips of.He snapped a photo of Jim and Laurie Jefferson in a Firebird with camera equipment up on the hood while Jim was parked in a gas station getting ready to go back out on PCH to film.The car had a different license plate than the usual 853 -OKG so I am guessing it was the stunt car not the hero car. Any memories of it?The guy supposedly snapped a photo of the front of the car while Jim and Laurie were in it.Supposedly Jim gunned the engine and swerved around the guy at the last minute.Doesn't sound like something Jim would do as everything I have ever heard was he was gracious to his fan's at all times .

Thanks for your very interesting comment. The RU-vid video you mentioned is this one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VewlY1Dqk20.html "Ted's Adventure: The Rockford Files Filming in Malibu" Stephen Cannell, one of the main writers on the show (later to form his own company) tried to get Jim to stop doing his own stunt driving, but then Steve realized that nobody was good enough at driving the way Jim was; everybody considered Jim Garner to be one of the best stunt drivers in Hollywood. So, Jim continued doing his own stunts with a special Firebird. As far as Ted was concerned, he shouldn't have been allowed by the crew to be in front of the car and that close. Garner being owner and head of Cherokee Productions was very aware of the costs of filming, so if they were beginning a take, he would be antsy to get rolling, and with his skill, Ted would have been in no danger, but he shouldn't have been there in the first place. One additional note: As you can see in the gag reel, Jim was so tired that he was flubbing his lines as was the lady, so I know he was near to ending the series and he was showing it in frustration.

@@rodericstephens Thanks Rod for the reply. Filming on location seems like it would be doubly hard.Trying to do the job and trying to deal with fans also.I had saw Ted's Adventure video a while ago and it just hit me this morning when it showed up in my recommended list that it was the same episode that you had a few clips of in the gag reel.There is also a video with Rob Howe on here also.I am sure you are familiar with him too. Wish you good health and happiness in the New Year and thanks again for sharing your Gag reel with the world.

@@emeyer6963 My only caveat in editing the show was that particular episode, since it was very dark having been written by Steve Cannell who usually had a light touch. It lacked any of the normal underlying Rockford humor. It was well written, but as you can see in the gag reel how Jim was laboring, it hurt me to show him getting badly beaten up and the rest of the unpleasantness; not fun. He was my hero both on and off screen.

Yep. I had the pleasure of meeing him when I was editing "Rockford" and the gag reel.

Thanks, it was fun making it with all the talents adding to it.

You've made mine, since I keep getting such great responses from fans. For me, it keeps on giving!