I have to say yes. The Rockford Files had it all. It had a hugely likable and believable protagonist, Jim Rockford. The supporting cast, particularly Stuart Margolis as Angel and Noah Beery as Rocky, was excellent. Prior to Rockford, all the private detective shows had little use for humour. Think Mannix, Cannon or Barnaby Jones. Maybe there was something funny; invariably, it was unintentional. The brilliance of Rockford Files is the mix of action, suspense, humour, pathos and humanity. You truly grew to love the characters and their foibles. The show was consistently good each year and it has held up very well. The only downfall was its short run due to Jim Garner's health problems. Oh how I'd love two more seasons of the Rockford Files.
Review of The Rockford Files
