The Tv Museum

Travel back with us to a time when men were men, the beach parking scene was laid back, and the cars were brown....1970s Los Angeles, where $200 a day (plus expenses) could get you the best private eye in town. Tune in as we assess the Rockford Files, a stalwart of syndication with a loyal following. Listen carefully and you'll learn ingenious tricks to avoid paying royalties, star James Garner's unfortunate birth name, and who had a battle of words with good ol' Newt Minow! Extra! Extra! Read more on Rockford and check out trivia from the exhibit: Garner: Why Steve McQueen Was Like My Brother The AV Club looks at "Sleight of Hand" Instrumentals That Cracked the Billboard Top 20 Off the Minnesota Strip promo