NBC’s rockford files teaser: david boreanaz stars in commercial pitching private investigator hotline—watch
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A hotline for Jim Rockford
The teaser presents Jim Rockford’s private investigator service as a working business, with viewers urged to call (760) JIM-ROCK. NBC says callers can hear a message from David Boreanaz and sign up for text updates.
The hotline draws on the voicemail featured in the original series. NBC describes it as a way for fans to connect with Jim Rockford.
Rockford returns to Los Angeles
His attempt to establish a legitimate life soon brings him into conflict with local police and organized crime. Michaela McManus, Ilfenesh Hadera and Jacki Weaver also star.
Two January premiere dates
The premiere episode will receive a special preview on Saturday, January 2, at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT, after NBC’s NFL telecast. It will be available to stream on Peacock the following day.
Key points
- David Boreanaz plays Jim Rockford in NBC’s upcoming contemporary update.
- The teaser promotes a hotline at (760) JIM-ROCK.
- The special preview airs January 2; the series’ regular premiere is January 7.
- Michaela McManus, Ilfenesh Hadera and Jacki Weaver also star.