NBC sets Jan. 2 debut after NFL telecast for David Boreanaz’s ‘Rockford Files’ reboot

David Boreanaz takes over as Jim Rockford in NBC’s remake of the James Garner private-eye series. The Jan. 2 debut is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT after an NFL telecast, before the regular Thursday run starts Jan. 7. The series replaces The Traitors: New Blood in that slot. A phone campaign reportedly accompanies the launch.