I confess I’ve never seen The Rockford Files, though I loved James Garner. I’m glad you had such a positive role model, and chose this one instead of some of the others presented to you.
Though my father was born in 1918 into a very different world than the one I entered in 1961, he insisted all his children, including his 4 daughters were well-educated and could make their own way without a man. I never witnessed him denigrating a woman, or speaking of them in sexist or misogynistic terms, though he hated “women’s lib”, so who knows. Now, I feel I need to go watch Rockford…..
I confess I’ve never seen The Rockford Files, though I loved James Garner. I’m glad you had such a positive role model, and chose this one instead of some of the others presented to you.
Though my father was born in 1918 into a very different world than the one I entered in 1961, he insisted all his children, including his 4 daughters were well-educated and could make their own way without a man. I never witnessed him denigrating a woman, or speaking of them in sexist or misogynistic terms, though he hated “women’s lib”, so who knows. Now, I feel I need to go watch Rockford…..
Loved the Rockford Files. It was on every afternoon when I lived in Plattsburgh in the early 80s and I’d watch it while making dinner.
He reminds me a lot of John MacDonald’s recurring hero Travis Magee.
I’m right there with you. The cool theme song was what hooked me, but the stories kept me coming back week after week.
James Garner was a wonderful screen presence. I highly recommend the Americanization of Emily.
Loved getting to know you more through this piece.
Yeah! Such a great show.