Rockford in Grocery Store
striker
holding that frozen dinner...does anyone know what episode that belongs
to if any?
dw
"striker" <str...@groundgrapple.com> wrote in message
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> In the preamble to the RF that shot of Jimbo in the grocery store
> holding that frozen dinner...does anyone know what episode that belongs
> to if any?
>
>
>
Actually a lot of the clips from the theme are not from any episodes, at
least I think.
bcnmason
> In the preamble to the RF that shot of Jimbo in the grocery store
> holding that frozen dinner...does anyone know what episode that belongs
> to if any?
I wouldn't say that any of the scenes we see in the opening montage
are taken from any given episode, not to my knowledge anyhow. I could
be wrong. That did change though through the years when they started
showing clips of Beth, Dennis and Angel in the series of photos.
We're not going to rehash that debate whether or not Jim tossed it
back,...are we?
Brian
dw
"bcnmason" <bcnm...@ca.inter.net> wrote in message
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I hope not but then that subject seemed to get more of a response then just
about any other topic that has been posted.
Mark LoPresti
<< In the preamble to the RF that shot of Jimbo in the grocery store holding
that frozen dinner...does anyone know what episode that belongs to if any? >>
It's funny you should pick out that particular clip. It's always been my
favorite single frame from the open as it captures perfectly just what Jim
Rockford's life is like. The obvious dismay on his face as he looks at the the
overpriced cut of beef says it all. It's not from any episode, but I do believe
that he *did* indeed purchase the meat (no, he DIDN'T toss it back!). Yep, he
bought it only to have Angel or Rocky raid his refrigerator and consume it
before he could! Such is the life of Rockfish.
BTW, there *was* an episode in which someone took Jim's steak, wasn't there?
Mark LoPresti, Buffalo NY
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bcnmason
"Mark LoPresti" <sevg...@aol.com> wrote in message
> BTW, there *was* an episode in which someone took Jim's steak, wasn't
there?
I can't recall the episode, but I believe Rocky cooked up some nice prime
rib steak once. I think Jim went on to comment on how it would be cheaper
to hire a secretary than it would be for Rocky to tidy up his trailer. I
think Jim also asked Rocky if he knew how much the steak cost, and Rocky
replied,..."Hmm,..do I ever. I ain't no dummy". Funny scene.
Brian
RNeill22
>there?
>
>I can't recall the episode, but I believe Rocky cooked up some nice prime
>rib steak once. I think Jim went on to comment on how it would be cheaper
>to hire a secretary than it would be for Rocky to tidy up his trailer. I
>think Jim also asked Rocky if he knew how much the steak cost, and Rocky
>replied,..."Hmm,..do I ever. I ain't no dummy". Funny scene.
Yes, that happened in "This Case Is Closed."
RNeill22
><< In the preamble to the RF that shot of Jimbo in the grocery store holding
>that frozen dinner...does anyone know what episode that belongs to if any? >>
>
>It's funny you should pick out that particular clip. It's always been my
>favorite single frame from the open as it captures perfectly just what Jim
>Rockford's life is like. The obvious dismay on his face as he looks at the
>the
>overpriced cut of beef says it all. I
I agree that that shot does not come from any of the episodes. There seems to
be some disagreement in the above posts, however, as to whether the package in
question was a frozen dinner or a cut of beef. To me it looks like a frozen
dinner.
Mark LoPresti
<< I agree that that shot does not come from any of the episodes. There seems
to be some disagreement in the above posts, however, as to whether the package
in question was a frozen dinner or a cut of beef. To me it looks like a frozen
dinner.>>
Could very well be a frozen dinner. Like I said though, it's the look on Jim's
face more than anything that made me think "overpriced meat". As far as what it
really is, it is hard to tell. In any case, that picture really does say a lot.
And I've always considered the Rockford show open to be among TV's best ever. I
love the use of still photos along with the way some are sequenced to give it a
kind of limited animation look. Much better than other series that use actual
scenes. And of course there's the added plus of different funny phone message
every episode as well as great theme music.
Two other favorite shots are the blurry pic of the Firebird, and right after
"the meat shot", that terrific portrait of Jim looking upward with Rocky in
the background smiling with pipe firmly clenched in his teeth. Someday I'm
going to make a print of that and have it framed. All it would need then is
James Garner's autograph.
BTW, upon further review, it does appear that Jim is indeed holding a TV dinner
in his *right* hand. In his left hand appears to be some packaged cut of meat.
The color and shape suggest that, so I guess we're both right. Perhaps that
"look" is his frustration over knowing he can afford the TV dinner but not the
steak. Oh well, please forgive my over analysis. I guess I really am a Rockford
Files Fanatic!
Anyway, thank the good lord for this newsgroup. It'll help get me through my
Rockford withdrawal once the show leaves TV Land. :-(
So, just WHEN is Universal releasing those DVD's?!
dw
>Oh well, please forgive my over analysis. I guess I really am a Rockford
> Files Fanatic!
I think that describes about 99% of the regulars here
> So, just WHEN is Universal releasing those DVD's?!
I am not sure I would be holding my breath on that one, at least for the
whole series. I am hoping as well but have this feeling they will do a few
to see what the response is and if there is enough response may make the
whole series available which would be great.
RNeill22
>From: sevg...@aol.com (Mark LoPresti)
>BTW, upon further review, it does appear that Jim is indeed holding a TV
>dinner
>in his *right* hand. In his left hand appears to be some packaged cut of
>meat.
>The color and shape suggest that, so I guess we're both right.
Hey, you're right. I never spotted that second item in his left hand before.
All I ever noticed was the frozen dinner in his right hand. The item in his
left hand could be a packaged cut of meat or another frozen dinner. I can't
tell from the brief, blurry glimpse we get of it. Another reason we need the
clarity of DVD for The Rockford Files: we need to find out what's in Jim's left
hand!
> Like I said though, it's the look on Jim's
>face more than anything that made me think "overpriced meat". As far as what
>it
>really is, it is hard to tell. In any case, that picture really does say a
>lot.
Absolutely! The point is Jim's humorous reaction to the items. (If that
supermarket is anything like the ones in my 'hood, he could also be reacting to
noticing the "expired-by" freshness date on the item has long since passed.)
> Oh well, please forgive my over analysis. I guess I really am a Rockford
>Files Fanatic!
This kind of detailed analysis of Rockford minutiae is lots of fun, IMHO. So
many other popular classic TV series have been so thoroughly analyzed to death,
it kind of wrings the life out of them. With some shows like Star Trek ,
hordes of fans have performed a detailed exegesis on every scene, frame, line
of dialogue, background prop, sound effect, etc etc to the point where there is
nothing new left to find and enjoy in the episodes...Decades of Trekkers have
written detailed books, fanzines and websites to ponder and share that
information.
With TRF there's plenty of unmined territory and lots of interesting details
that have never been discussed. When one of us finds something interesting we
never noticed before, chances are it hasn't already been discussed to death
somewhere previously and it'll make for an interesting discussion topic. This
is a good place to post it, because someone else will probably find it
interesting, too!
striker
front or some sort of frozen dinner, but not steak or ground beef.
Who knows why he had that facial expression, but like with many still photos they
tell
story and this one may never be answered.
I think that the shot of the 70's grocery store is particularly interesting, again
it's a shot--frozen moment in time and that's what makes it so interesting.
Besides, what other show would dare to have a grocery shot in the premable,
especially for
a P.I.? This again contributes to the humanly identifiable character that
Rockford is. Doesn't
everyone need to hit the grocery once in awhile?
P.S. I still say it's a package of Bacon.
Strike
Jfcollins0302
>holding that frozen dinner...does anyone know what episode that belongs
>to if any?
I have two questions about the opening credits.
1. Who is the lady giving Jim directions and where is she directing him.?
2. Who is the babe in the bikini on the beach and why do they have to cut away
so quickly?
OK, so that's 4 questions. So sue me.
Mark LoPresti
<<With TRF there's plenty of unmined territory and >lots of interesting details
that have never been >discussed. When one of us finds something >interesting
we never noticed before, chances are it >hasn't already been discussed to death
somewhere >previously and it'll make for an interesting >discussion topic.
This is a good place to post it, >because someone else will probably find it
>interesting, too!>>
Glad you agree! As silly as it would sound to someone outside the ng, I really
do enjoy discussions like this. And it's great that we can do so without
suffering rude comments like "get a life". Everyone has to have an all-time
favorite show and being able to talk to others that share the same thing is
kinda fun. Now if only there was a way of putting together a Rockford Files
convention some day so we all could actually meet face to face.
Jfcollins0302
>convention some day so we all could actually meet face to face.
I was once in a supermarket line behind a group of people wearing Star Fleet
Command uniforms or dressed as Klingons. Just to make conversation, I
complimented the woman in front of me on the "costumes." I got an icy stare
and I was curtly told that these were not costumes. Since I didn't know if she
had a real phaser, I apologized.
I've never been to a Star Trek convention but I'll bet it's not a fun crowd.
On the other hand, a Rockford convention would be a great group of people and
no "costumes" would be required.
By the way... I've read that the expression "Get a life" was first used by
William Shatner on Saturday Night Live. He played himself at a Star Trek
convention and he became dismayed by the Trekkies. His line when something
like this... "You... don't you have a job? And you... have you ever had a
girlfriend? What's the matter with you people? I mean, get a life!"
bcnmason
"Jfcollins0302" <jfcoll...@cs.com> wrote in message
> I have two questions about the opening credits.
> 1. Who is the lady giving Jim directions and where is she directing him.?
Don't know who the lady is, but perhaps she's giving Jim directions to the
grocery store.
> 2. Who is the babe in the bikini on the beach and why do they have to cut
away
> so quickly?
If I only had the answer to that one. How about the babe Jim laughs it up
with in the car? She always reminded me of Julie Sommars from "The Kirkoff
Case".
Brian
RNeill22
> Since I didn't know if she
>had a real phaser, I apologized.
LOL!
>By the way... I've read that the expression "Get a life" was first used by
>William Shatner on Saturday Night Live. He played himself at a Star Trek
>convention and he became dismayed by the Trekkies. His line when something
>like this... "You... don't you have a job? And you... have you ever had a
>girlfriend? What's the matter with you people? I mean, get a life!"
I saw that Saturday Night Live convention sketch when it first aired live and
it was the first time *I'd* ever heard the "Get A Life!" expression. It seemed
to slip very quickly into the national vocabulary shortly thereafter.
The quotes you invoked do pretty accurately convey the sense of what William
Shatner says to the trek-nerds in the crowd.
Another quote I really like from the same sketch is when Shatner tells them:
"You've taken a nice little show that I did as a lark for a couple of years in
the 60's...and turned it into a colossal waste of time!"
I hope Rockford fans never get so obsessive about that show, that James Garner
ends up feeling the same way about us. Since most of us seem to have a sense
of fun and humor about TRF, I suspect that won't happen the way it did with
Star Trek.
JosephLoya
>>convention some day so we all could actually meet face to face.
>
Were we to convene, it would be fun to have an "Awards Banquet" theme, with
voting and Goodhues (sp?) given out for dozens of categories.
This is my nomination list for "Best Supporting Character (Single Appearance
Only):
Colonel John "Howling Mad" Smith (Hawaiian Headache).
Masters (French Heel Back.....)
Eddie Lasalle (The Attractive Nuisance).
The handwriting expert in Irving the Explainer.
Who would be on your list?
bcnmason
> Were we to convene, it would be fun to have an "Awards Banquet" theme, with
> voting and Goodhues (sp?) given out for dozens of categories.
> This is my nomination list for "Best Supporting Character (Single Appearance
> Only):
>
> Colonel John "Howling Mad" Smith (Hawaiian Headache).
>
> Masters (French Heel Back.....)
>
> Eddie Lasalle (The Attractive Nuisance).
>
> The handwriting expert in Irving the Explainer.
>
> Who would be on your list?
Great question! Tough one to answer though. One time
appearance,...hmm. Okay, I'll go with someone who's relatively fresh
in my mind at the moment, as I just viewed this episode last night and
enjoyed it immensely.
Taylor Lacher (Charlie Strayhorn in "Heartaches of a Fool").
Brian
dw
That was an enjoyable episode.
How about Rob Reiner No-Cut Contract.
JosephLoya
Bill Anderson
Charlie Harris.
Larry Kirkoff.
Marcia Strassman.
Mariette Hartley.
I'm sure there's more...
Bill
CardsFan
news:20021231094245...@mb-fk.aol.com...
I think it was in "Irving the Explainer" - my favorite is the old
gray-haired guy who played the cinematographer. I remember Rockford finding
him being shot. Jim calls an ambulance and gets put on hold. Jim says
something like, "Try to rest." The guy replied, "No, it'd be a wrap."
This is the my favorite episode (I know I'll get flamed here). The best
line is Jim telling one of the Germans (who has him in a headlock), "Hey,
Willy, we know you're tough."
Happy New Year everyone!!! My wife and I are going to watch a TRF tape
now, unless/until the damned pager goes off. :-(
AJM
Someone
> Marcia Strassman.
MMMMMmmmmm. Marcia Strassman!
> Mariette Hartley.
MMMMMmmmmm. Mariette Hartley!
JosephLoya
>Date: 12/31/2002 6:25 PM Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <10413771...@nnrp1.phx1.gblx.net>
>
>JosephLoya wrote:
>> Now if only there was a way of putting together a Rockford Files
>> convention some day so we all could actually meet face to face.
>>
>>
>> Were we to convene, it would be fun to have an "Awards Banquet" theme, with
>> voting and Goodhues (sp?) given out for dozens of categories.
>> This is my nomination list for "Best Supporting Character (Single
>Appearance
>> Only):
>
>>
>>
>
>Charlie Harris.
>
>Larry Kirkoff.
>
>Marcia Strassman.
>
>Mariette Hartley.
>
>I'm sure there's more...
>
>Bill
>
Clearly, we each would have to rank our top five in order of preference then
give them to Johnny to work it all out on a points system.
All in all, the casting in the series was top notch.
Happy New Year!
Mark LoPresti
> Marcia Strassman.
MMMMMmmmmm. Marcia Strassman!
> Mariette Hartley.
MMMMMmmmmm. Mariette Hartley!>>
MMMMMmmmmm, how 'bout Linda Kelsey and Blair Brown?! Ya know, The Rockford
Files *never* disappointed when it came to female guest stars!
dw
participants in the group once it starts airing on WGN. I don't know how
many places get WGN that don't get TVLand or vice versa, but perhaps there
will be some new viewers and new group participants once it starts airing on
WGN. It will also start airing on Deja View in Canada on Jan 6 as well so
that may also bring in some new group members.
"Johnny Johnson" <johnny joh...@example.com> wrote in message
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> On 01 Jan 2003 12:29:11 GMT, josep...@aol.com (JosephLoya) wrote:
>
> >>JosephLoya wrote:
> >>> Now if only there was a way of putting together a Rockford Files
> >>> convention some day so we all could actually meet face to face.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Were we to convene, it would be fun to have an "Awards Banquet" theme,
with
> >>> voting and Goodhues (sp?) given out for dozens of categories.
> >>> This is my nomination list for "Best Supporting Character (Single
> >>Appearance
> >>> Only):
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Who would be on your list?
> >>>
> >>
> >>Charlie Harris.
> >>
> >>Larry Kirkoff.
> >>
> >>Marcia Strassman.
> >>
> >>Mariette Hartley.
> >>
> >>I'm sure there's more...
> >>
> >>Bill
>
> Good choices Bill! To drag something else into this discussion
> (although off-topic as it is for this thread), I know that the
> group likes to bring up Jim's love life and who he would partner
> with the best. While she's no Linda Evans, Trisha Noble, or Marcia
> Strassman, I think that Mariette Hartley would have made the
> perfect choice for Jim to settle down with. Their on-screen
> chemistry ALWAYS worked whether it was in Paradise Cove or in the
> Polaroid commercials.
>
> >Clearly, we each would have to rank our top five in order of preference
then
> >give them to Johnny to work it all out on a points system.
>
> I don't know. I was already thinking about another vote on
> favorite episodes again. People have got to watch most of the
> episodes on TV Land (although I was disappointed that they left
> some out this time like Heartaches of a Fool and Different
> Drummer). Plus, as time goes by and you see an episode one more
> time, you can appreciate just how good it really was.
>
> So, is anyone up for that now that the new year has come in? Or,
> is this something we should wait on for awhile longer? What says
> the group?
>
> Johnny
>
>
righter
"RNeill22" <rnei...@cs.com> wrote in message
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Not to mention the potential for new material from Rob and us at the
newsgroup, with our original script ensembles. I haven't even looked at the
books, but I bet I'd like them too.
Russ
righter
> I thought that it looked either like a package of bacon with the window on
the
> front or some sort of frozen dinner, but not steak or ground beef.
>
> Who knows why he had that facial expression, but like with many still
photos they
> tell
> story and this one may never be answered.
>
> I think that the shot of the 70's grocery store is particularly
interesting, again
> it's a shot--frozen moment in time and that's what makes it so
interesting.
>
> Besides, what other show would dare to have a grocery shot in the
premable,
> especially for
> a P.I.? This again contributes to the humanly identifiable character
that
> Rockford is.
I love TRF.
Russ
righter
Well, she's been on more than once, but Susan Strasberg was a stellar
actress in TRF. BTW, the imdb says she passed away on January 21, 1999. A
sign you're starting to get old is when your favorite actors/actresses are
dying off too frequently for comfort. :o)
Russ
dw
"Johnny Johnson" <johnny joh...@example.com> wrote in message
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> On 01 Jan 2003 12:29:11 GMT, josep...@aol.com (JosephLoya) wrote:
>
> >>> Now if only there was a way of putting together a Rockford Files
> >>> convention some day so we all could actually meet face to face.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Were we to convene, it would be fun to have an "Awards Banquet" theme,
with
> >>> voting and Goodhues (sp?) given out for dozens of categories.
> >>> This is my nomination list for "Best Supporting Character (Single
> >>Appearance
> >>> Only):
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Who would be on your list?
> >>>
> >>
> >>Charlie Harris.
> >>
> >>Larry Kirkoff.
> >>
> >>Marcia Strassman.
> >>
> >>Mariette Hartley.
> >>
> >>I'm sure there's more...
> >>
> >>Bill
>
> (although off-topic as it is for this thread), I know that the
> group likes to bring up Jim's love life and who he would partner
> with the best. While she's no Linda Evans, Trisha Noble, or Marcia
> Strassman, I think that Mariette Hartley would have made the
> perfect choice for Jim to settle down with. Their on-screen
> chemistry ALWAYS worked whether it was in Paradise Cove or in the
> Polaroid commercials.
Speaking of Mariette Hartley, she was on today's airing of Columbo Publish
or Perish on Bravo.
Karl Engel
> Speaking of Mariette Hartley, she was on today's airing of Columbo Publish
> or Perish on Bravo.
Funny - I was watching it on Bravo as well and could only think of "Paradise Cove."
-KE
(delete "SPAM" for e-mail)
striker
> with in the car? She always reminded me of Julie Sommars from "The Kirkoff
> Case".
>
Someone
> > If I only had the answer to that one. How about the babe Jim laughs it up
> > with in the car? She always reminded me of Julie Sommars from "The Kirkoff
> > Case".
I always thought that was Mariette Hartley.
Michael P. Casey
news:20021230193706...@mb-cm.news.cs.com:
>>Now if only there was a way of putting together a Rockford Files
>>convention some day so we all could actually meet face to face.
>
> I was once in a supermarket line behind a group of people
> wearing Star Fleet Command uniforms or dressed as Klingons.
> Just to make conversation, I complimented the woman in front of
> me on the "costumes." I got an icy stare and I was curtly told
> that these were not costumes. Since I didn't know if she had a
> real phaser, I apologized.
>
> I've never been to a Star Trek convention but I'll bet it's not
> a fun crowd.
>
> On the other hand, a Rockford convention would be a great group
> of people and no "costumes" would be required.
Sportsjackets!
MPC
BongoJim
JosephLoya
>Date: 1/17/2003 9:34 PM Eastern Standard Time
>Message-id: <Xns9306DB9954F6...@199.224.117.11>
Bought from the JC Penney's discount rack.
bcnmason
can bet you tacos would be the food of choice. Of course, we'd all have to
get there before BongoJim.........
Brian
BongoJim
Damn straight