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‘Rockford’ Legal Files: The creator of the 1970s “Rockford Files” TV series has sued Universal Studios, claiming he is owed $5 million in profits. The Los Angeles Superior Court suit claims Roy Huggins originated the series concept, and was promised 25% of net profits from the detective show. Huggins claims the show, which ran from 1974 to 1980, grossed more than $120 million. A Universal attorney refused to comment.
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