The Rockford Files (TV Series)

Three Day Affair with a Thirty Day Escrow (1978)

James Garner: Jim Rockford

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Quotes 

• Jim Rockford : That's why I don't involve myself in domestic cases; there's always a lady in a sheet around somewhere!

• Jim Rockford : Sean, you know what? I'm going to do something I've never done before. Usually I like to talk to a guy first. But with you, I'm gonna rap ya' right in the mouth.

• Cy Margulies : [Bel Air real estate agent just oozing with charm]  What are your first impressions of the place? I mean, are the juices right? Because before we go inside and... and waste everybody's time on details, I think we should all know if we're in the ball park.

  Jim Rockford : [undercover as a representative of a famous real estate client]  Well, the inside of the house is not a detail? Well, let me see, I think I'd say we're in the ball park. It's large enough to allow for a security staff, and the two children want California, especially Caroline...

  Cy Margulies : [grabs Jim by the arm]  Mr. Lamont, let's speak frankly. Are we talking about here about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis?

  Jim Rockford : Now I didn't say that, and you'd do well not to repeat anything you've heard here today.

  Cy Margulies : [barely able to hide his glee]  Oh, absolutely!

  Jim Rockford : It's like you said... you've dealt with the very, very famous. It's no big deal.

  Cy Margulies : Absolutely! I don't think I'd be speaking out of school if I said to you that those names I mentioned before

  [Charo, Cher, Ringo, Barbra] 

  Cy Margulies : are just... chicken liver!

  [laughs] 

  Cy Margulies : What is show business fame? Get it! I mean, I know that you, I mean she, could trust me implicitly and absolutely!

  Jim Rockford : Oh, absolutely...!

• Sean Innes : About Miriam... you know... it was pure physical depletion that caused that problem she was talking about. That's never happened to me before... probably'll never happen again! Truth is, I've been battling this insidious case of mononucleosis these past weeks. I should see my doctor.

  Jim Rockford : Yeah, well, when illness interferes with your work you should. I've seen that notebook you have. How many broads with money do you have on the hook exactly?

  Sean Innes : You make it sound mechanical. I have some basic human needs. Caring. Affection. Oh, I do feel sick...

  Jim Rockford : Would you like a second opinion? Fear is what causes that lack of steam. It's hard to get excited about old Miriam when you keep picturing yourself hanging upside down while some Arab's picking your teeth.

  Sean Innes : Emotions never affect my performance.

  Jim Rockford : [grins]  Real trooper, huh?

• Jim Rockford : This is Jim Rockford. At the tone leave your name and message, I'll get back to you.

  Alice : Rockford?

  [sigh] 

  Alice : Alice, Phil's Plumbing. We're still jammed up on a job, so we won't be able to make your place... use the bathroom at the restaurant one more night.