"The Rockford Files" EPISODE: The Deuce (1979) Mobile Gas Station & Gulf Gas Station at the intersection of Vineland Ave & Moorpark Street Los Angeles CA - Gas was 65.9 cents a gallon

ABOVE IMAGE: Mobile Gas & Gulf Gas at the intersection of Vineland Ave & Moorpark Street  Los Angeles CA - Gas was 65.9 cents a gallon 

ABOVE IMAGE: Actor & WWII Veteran Joe Maross is seen at the steering wheel - He passed away in 2009 at age 86. 

The Rockford Files - EPISODE: GUILT (1979) 1970's Marina del Rey, CA, Washington Square 330 West Washington Blvd, Marina del Rey - Latitude 33 Sky Boardwalk Beach - Marina Towers in Marina del Rey - Merlin's Restaurant - Islands Restaurant Marina del Rey

ABOVE IMAGE: Marina del Rey's WASHINGTON SQUARE was located at 330 West Washington Blvd in Marina del Rey, California - It has since been demolished to make room for the Latitude 33 Condos 

ABOVE IMAGE: Another image of Marina del Rey's WASHINGTON SQUARE was located at 330 West Washington Blvd in Marina del Rey, California

In the background of the left photo the Marina Towers building can be seen. Also Merlin's Restaurant & Lounge can be seen, it is currently Island's Restaurant & Lounge located at 404 Washington Blvd in Marina del Rey.

LEFT PHOTO: Image of the new Latitude 33 condo complex that replaced Washington Square in Marina del Rey.

"The Rockford Files" EPISODE: The Deuce (1979) 1970's Burbank California - The Ramp Restaurant & Lounge - Gary Bric's Ramp Restaurant & Lounge

ABOVE IMAGES: Left Photo is a still image from The Rockford Files "The Deuce" episode showing "The Ramp" Restaurant & Cocktails in Burbank, CA. Right Photo is a photo of Gray Bric's Ramp Restaurant & Lounge as it appears in 2013. LOCATION: 7730 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA

ABOVE IMAGE: Former Burbank California Mayor & Current City Council Member Gary Bric, the current owner of Gary Bric's Ramp Restaurant & Lounge. Mr. Bric was not the owner of "The Ramp" when the Rockford Files filming occurred. Mr. Bric purchase the business about 20 years ago.

I personally spoke to Mr. Bric when I was following up this location for this article. Mr. Bric was very pleasant and helpful in regards to my inquiries.

Thank You Mr. Bric!!!

 ABOVE IMAGE: A night time image of "The Ramp" as it appeared in the Rockford Files in 1979.

 ABOVE PHOTO: Actor Mills Watson can be seen on the left hand bar stool inside The Ramp Restaurant & Lounge in the 1970's.

Actor Dennis Burkley dead at 67 - had reoccurring roles on THE ROCKFORD FILES

The Rockford Files (TV series)
Bartender / Howard / Thomas 'Animal' Nicholas

– The Return of the Black Shadow (1979) … Thomas 'Animal' Nicholas

– Just Another Polish Wedding (1977) … Bartender

– Coulter City Wildcat (1976) … Howard

 

Date of Birth: 10 September 1945, Van Nuys, California, USA

Birth Name: Dennis Henry Burkely

Nickname: Big D            Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)

Trivia:A 300 pound character actor who usually wears a beard and speaks with a southern accent.

Personal Quotes:
[When asked how much he weighed] "Let me put it this way, a few more pounds, I'd have my own area code."

THE ROCKFORD FILES - EPISODE: Profit & Loss Part II (1974) Car chase ends at 2313 4th Ave Los Angeles, CA (Cul-de-sac)

ABOVE PHOTO: Jim Rockford holds Leon Felder (Ned Beatty) at gun point in the cul-de-sac located at 2313 4th Ave in Los Angeles, CA. Above left photo is a still image from "Profit & Loss" and above right photo is how it appears like today. 

This Question Came Up - What Rockford Files episode ends overlooking a lake made by a dam?

This Question Came Up -  What Rockford Files episode ends overlooking a lake made by a dam?

ANSWER:

The Rockford Files: Season 5, Episode 1

Heartaches of a Fool (22 Sep. 1978)

Happy Birthday James Garner (Jim Rockford) this April 12, 2013! James Garner is 85 years old!