All difficulties can be resolved with a ROCKFORD “J” TURN…

When I was a kid, it wasn’t uncommon for celebrities to pop in from time to time to our home and many were very close. From CHUCK NORRIS to Hockey Legend BOBBY HULL to SciFi writer HARLAN ELLISON and more. It was normal for our house was filled with creative people in the film industry.

But before I was born, my folks did a lot of work in the 50’s and 60’s also. And as an example, my Dad was James Garner’s BEST MAN at his wedding! Jim married Lois Clarke in 1956 before he was a big star and they were all actors at the PLAYER’S RING THEATER in Hollywood. Much later, Jim started getting bigger roles and my Dad land tons of writing gigs. Jim and Lois were married for 58 years.

But one of Jim’s biggest roles was as Jim Rockford in THE ROCKFORD FILES which ran from 1974-80. And in it, he created “THE J-TURN.” I often thought that this was a great metaphor for escape, getting yourself out of a sticky situation or the idea that “THERE’S ALWAYS A WAY.” So today’s SKETCH is dedicated to Jim and all the many years he entertained us. And yes… “There’s always a way to find an answer to any problem.” Just hit the gas and go…

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