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, All Movie Guide

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Director(s):

Meta Rosenberg

Writer(s):

Juanita Bartlett

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