So in the realm of completely useless knowledge the phone in the Rockford files became a universal telephone ring in movies and TV, in essence James Garner will live on forever in the telephone ring. Until they stop using it anyway.
Barbarians at the Gate and the Maverick remake were both excellent, as well. For being a sort of one trick character actor, the guy had a long and prosperous career. Rockford Files will always be one of my favorites from childhood.