The Rockford Files – Series 1-6 Complete 2018

DVD Wholesale Quick Overview:

No fan of the wonderful James Garner series would want to be without this first set of movies, made 14 years after the series was canceled. These 90-minute movies are first-rate and have all the spirit and humor of the original series.

They are a follow-up to the original 6 seasons of the TV show. Garner’s knee and back problems, which resulted from his insistence on performing most of his own stunts, especially those involving fist fights and car chases, caused him excruciating physical pain, and he opted not to continue with the show, and NBC canceled the program in mid-season.

It took 14 years for the ill will between his production company and the network to subside, during which time a decade-long lawsuit over profits was finally settled in his favor.

So beginning in the mid-1990s eight movies were produced. Its great to see Lt. Becker and Angel again in these movies.

Video quality is very high. The image is clean, colors are true. It looks better than we all saw when broadcast.

Note for fans: Not many actual location sets from 70s shows still exist, but the Sandcastle restaurant is still there on the beach in Malibu (and the food is high quality). Rockford’s trailer no longer sits at the end of the parking lot, but its really cool to walk over and stand where it was! As a big Rockford fan, its a treat for me to visit the “set” whenever I’m in Southern California. 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Paradise Cove, Malibu, CA.

Here is a brief synopsis of the four movies in this first collection:

“I Still Love L.A.” (1994) – Jim is trying to leave California behind him when a series of natural disasters, the L. A. riots and the murder of a wealthy mother make it impossible for him to go. Joanna Cassidy guest stars. Dedicated to Noah “Rocky Rockford” Berry, who passed away 3 weeks before it aired. He was too ill to be in the movie.

“A Blessing In Disguise” (1995) – an old friend is up to a dangerous new trick when Jim catches Angel preaching from the pulpit of the Temple of Holy Light church, whose members have put the life of a young actress at risk.

“If The Frame Fits” (1996) – It’s up to Jim to clear his own name when he becomes the primary suspect in the death of a rival P.I. and the police, FBI and a Latino gang all want to get their hands on him. Rocky’s death is addressed. The giant mural seen in this episode is still there: Victor Clothing Company, 242 South Broadway. Guest star: Dyan Cannon.

“Godfather Knows Best” (1996) – Family duty calls when Jim must come to the aid of his troubled godson, who is accused of murdering a high-profile fashion designer. Dan Lauria guest stars.

-Robert L. Edwards

If you are a “true” fan of “The Rockford Files’,this twin dvd disc set is a must buy.I own all six seasons of “Rockford’ on dvd,and believe it is one of the best programs ever produced for television.This dvd set includes 4 “Rockford” movies produced after the series ended.The dvd transfer for picture and audio quality is first rate.Very crisp,clear and colorful.Many made for tv movies transfered to dvd are not top notch,but this set has an amazing picture and sound quality.Many of the “Rockford Files” original actors are reunited in these movies.Thanks very much Universal for making available this top notch set.I am really looking forward to volumn 2 of this set.Long overdue for true “Rockford” fans.You won’t regret purchasing this dvd set.

-Robert Smith

DVD Wholesale Main Features:

Actors: James Garner, Jr. Noah Beery, Stuart Margolin, Dyan Cannon
Format: Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, NTSC
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Subtitles: Spanish
Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 34
Studio: Universal Studios
DVD Release Date: May 26, 2015
Run Time: 6871 minutes