Jeff at 2010-10-01 12:49:36:
This guy was an absolute inspiration. For those of you who have Netflix, you can currently stream Cannell's "The Rockford Files" series in its entirety.

Though at times a tad dated, it still remains as one of the best P.I. shows ever written.
daveed at 2010-10-01 14:24:19:
Thanks for the h/t, Scott.
Atlanta at 2010-10-01 16:46:33:
Great interview with Cannell in latimes from 1997 here.