It was Rockford’s one-liners and dry sense of humor that kept the audience watching. Another problem Rockford had was even after he solved a case, he would sometimes discover his client had no money to pay. When it did not work, he usually was on the receiving end of a beating or would be shot at. However he hated confrontation, his style was using his wits to talk his way out of trouble which would sometimes work and sometimes not. Rockford was a bulldog in the sense he would work a case until it was solved. Rockford in contrast did not have two nickels to rub together he lived in a trailer located in a parking lot near the beach. Frank Cannon wore expensive clothes, lived in a posh condo, and drove a new Lincoln. And it was not just that he was an ex-con but he was a working stiff unlike most TV private investigators who were more like Frank Cannon – the lead character on the popular TV show Cannon (1971-1976). What made Rockford different from prior detective shows was that Rockford was not the typical TV private investigator. Rockford, a crusty and opinionated ex-con who took on cases only to keep the bill collectors at bay, always seemed to get in over his head. The cases he agreed to work on, usually seemed straightforward on the surface but soon turned into hornet nests very quickly. His performance as Rockford was par excellence. Garner was perfect for the role as private investigator Jim Rockford. From the start the magic was there – a well selected cast with James Garner playing the lead role as Jim Rockford, a Mike Post written and performed catchy hit theme song, good storylines, and plenty of action. Cannell and Roy Huggins, originally aired in Fall of 1974. With the plethora of shows catering to this genre the one that stands out as top of the heap is The Rockford Files, which was the brain child of Stephen J. The most popular of these shows were police and private detective themed. The 1970s had its share of great TV shows. Some shows immediately flop, others start off strong and soon fizzle, and then there are those that strike a chord with the audience and become mega hits and later classics. More than happy to show the car in person.There’s no telling when a new TV show is first aired what the audience reception will be. Don't need to sell it but figure someone else might enjoy it more than I do. I'm setting the price at what I truly believe it to be worth based on condition. If interested, please send me a message on ebay. 350 Olds doesn't produce the rumble of the 400, but this is an Esprit and will appeal to a different clientele. Driver's seat is torn and driver's interior door latch plate has fallen off (still have it). All lights and gauges (besides clock) work perfectly, please see pictures for condition as they are more accurate than written description. Paint is slightly faded with a few spiderwebs on the hood but only noticeable within about 5 feet. I've taken it on several ~130 mile round-trips this summer and it continues to run flawlessly. ![]() I'll let the pictures speak for themselves as far as condition goes. Has pretty much every option available for this model year - power windows, power locks, t-tops, cassette player which are all working. Was originally a southern California car (I have all documentation, bill of sale, original manuals, etc.). 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Additional Info:ĭeciding to put my 1977 Firebird up for sale.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |