The Rockford Files: Local Man Eaten by Newspaper (1978)
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Jim (James Garner) goes undercover at a tabloid rag, "The National Investigator", to find out if its reports have burglarized the private files of "Doctor to the Stars" Richard Hagens (Dallas Mitchell). When Hagens is murdered, the "Investigator" goes after Jim with both barrels, all but accusing him of the crime. But the solution of the case may rest with a mob boss (Gianni Russo) who has a compelling reason to keep his visits to Hagen a secret. Aiding Jim in his investigation--in a manner of speaking, that is--is gonzo attorney John Cooper (Bo Hopkins). And though Jim isn't really eaten by a newspaper as the episode's title claims, he stands a good chance of being roasted alive. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Meta Rosenberg
Synopsis of The Rockford Files: Local Man Eaten by Newspaper
Jim (James Garner) goes undercover at a tabloid rag, "The National Investigator", to find out if its reports have burglarized the private files of "Doctor to the Stars" Richard Hagens (Dallas Mitchell). When Hagens is murdered, the "Investigator" goes after Jim with both barrels, all but accusing him of the crime. But the solution of the case may rest with a mob boss (Gianni Russo) who has a compelling reason to keep his visits to Hagen a secret. Aiding Jim in his investigation--in a manner of speaking, that is--is gonzo attorney John Cooper (Bo Hopkins). And though Jim isn't really eaten by a newspaper as the episode's title claims, he stands a good chance of being roasted alive. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Rockford Files: Local Man Eaten by Newspaper
- Scott Brady - Harold Witbeck
- Bill Cross - MacPherson
- Joseph Hindy - Leo Cotton
- Dallas Mitchell - Dr. Richard Hagens
- Pat Renella - Vincent
- Kenneth Tigar - Jerry Simpson
- Bo Hopkins - John Cooper
- Harlee McBride - Monica
- Ed Crick - Ken McNaughton
- Rose Gregorio - Natalie Cotton Arnow
- Scott Marlowe - Augie Arnow
- Marland Proctor - Policeman
- Gianni Russo - Johnny Bongard
- John Tuell - Proofreader
- Joe E. Tata - Sal
- Director(s):
- Meta Rosenberg
- Writer(s):
- Juanita Bartlett
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