Angel Martin, "Rockford
Files" As ex-con Jim Rockford, James Garner brought weary hip to the TV staple role of
private investigator in the '70s. His ne'er-do-well sidekick, Angel, a former
cellmate, was equal parts help on cases and yet another problem that needed
solving. Played... more with decadence and flair by Stuart Margolin, Angel was a thorn in Rockford's side, but
one that still managed to help him out of scrapes. Under some protest, always:
"Hey! You don't buy Angel Martin with a couple of drumsticks and some redeye
gravy." Pal.