Tag Archives: Rockford Files

This date in MAVERICK TV History: Dawn Wells guest stars in “The Deadly Image,” airing on Mar. 12, 1961. This episode was among Dawn’s earliest network TV appearances. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

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THE DEADLY IMAGE Original Airdate: March 12, 1961 Synopsis. Rod Claxton, a onetime federal deputy marshal who found more profit in murder and robbery, is wanted by both the Army and Gus Tellson, a former gang member whom Claxton double-crossed. … Continue reading →

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This date in ROCKFORD FILES history: “To Protect and Serve,” the two-parter that introduced George Loros as “Anthony Boy” Gaglio, airs on Mar. 11, 1977. LEARN MORE about this episode in 45 YEARS OF THE ROCKFORD FILES, available in softcover paperback and now as an eBook through Black Pawn Press

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TO PROTECT AND SERVE (Part 1) Original Air Date: March 11, 1977 Synopsis. New York attorney Michael Kelly hires Rockford to locate his fiance Patsy Fossler, who apparently fled to Los Angeles after she abruptly canceled their wedding a few … Continue reading →

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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “The Maverick Report” airs on Mar. 11, 1962. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

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THE MAVERICK REPORT Original Airdate: March 11, 1962 Synopsis. In Denver, Colorado, Bart wins $15,000 playing poker with his friend Jonesy, owner of the Porterville Clarion newspaper. Up to his ears in debt, Jonesy hands over the Clarion to Bart, … Continue reading →

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This date in MAVERICK TV History: Ruta Lee guest stars in “Plunder of Paradise,” airing Mar. 9, 1958. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

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PLUNDER OF PARADISE Original Airdate: March 9, 1958 Synopsis. In the Mexican town of Paraiso, Bart, Big Mike McComb, and Grace Wheeler search for a legendary fortune in gold, diamonds, doubloons, and rubies that has been buried for more than … Continue reading →

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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “Passage to Fort Doom” airs on Mar. 8, 1959. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

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PASSAGE TO FORT DOOM Original Airdate: March 8, 1959 Synopsis. Needing money, Bart hires himself out as a trail guide for a wagon train heading for Fort Brader, located in the Black Hills of the Dakotas.   This episode features … Continue reading →

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This date in MAVERICK TV History: Kathleen Crowley guest stars in “The Misfortune Teller,” airing Mar. 6, 1960. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

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THE MISFORTUNE TELLER Original Airdate: March 6, 1960 Synopsis. In Medicine Bow, Wyoming, Bret finds himself framed for the murder of the town’s mayor.    According to this episode, Bret’s birthday is May 11, while Melanie Blake’s birthday is January … Continue reading →

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This date in MAVERICK TV History: “Red Dog,” the final episode starring Roger Moore as Beau Maverick, airs on Mar. 5, 1961. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

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RED DOG Original Airdate: March 5, 1961 Synopsis. Beau stumbles onto the cave site meeting place of five outlaws, only to find himself held hostage.    The last of Roger Moore’s fifteen appearances as Beau Maverick, “Red Dog” also features … Continue reading →

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This date in ROCKFORD FILES history: Dennis Dugan, Harold Gould, Kim Hunter, and Robert Webber star in “Never Send a Boy King to Do a Man’s Job,” airing Mar. 3, 1979. LEARN MORE about this episode in 45 YEARS OF THE ROCKFORD FILES, available in softcover paperback and now as an eBook through Black Pawn Press

Posted on March 3, 2026 by admin

NEVER SEND A BOY KING TO DO A MAN’S JOB Original Air Date: March 3, 1979 Synopsis. Ruthless sports promoter Harold “Jack” Coombs (played by  Robert Webber) strongarms Richie Brockelman’s father (Harold Gould) into selling the family printing plant, which … Continue reading →

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This week in MAVERICK TV History: “The Seventh Hand,” featuring Diane Brewster as Samantha Crawford, airs on Mar. 2, 1958. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

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THE SEVENTH HAND Original Airdate: March 2, 1958 Synopsis. In Kansas City, Samantha Crawford offers to stake Bret $20,000 if he plays in a high-stakes poker game with wealthy businessmen. Unaware that Samantha was hired by a man named Logan … Continue reading →

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This date in MAVERICK TV History: Nita Talbot guest stars in “The Resurrection of Joe November,” airing Feb. 28, 1960. MAVERICK: LEGEND OF THE WEST: Revised Third Edition is now available both as an eBook and in softcover paperback through Black Pawn Press

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THE RESURRECTION OF JOE NOVEMBER Original Airdate: February 28, 1960 Synopsis. En route to New Orleans, Bret is offered  $10,000 to transport the remains of a man named Joe November from New Orleans to Europe. What Maverick doesn’t realize is … Continue reading →

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