James Garner in 'The Rockford Files' TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Jim Rockford may be going back onto the streets of Los Angeles. NBC has ordered a pilot for an update on The Rockford Files, the beloved private eye series that starred James Garner.