Saturday, December 19, 2015

SitcomsOnline Digest: End of the Road for Mike & Molly; Fuller House Debut Date Set; Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt DVDs in the Works

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! Christmas is coming up next week (before we'll be back for next week's SitcomsOnline Digest even), but it has been a surprisingly busy week of news this week with the somewhat unexpected cancellation of a CBS sitcom, a preview and date announcement for Fuller House, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
  • Mike & Molly has never been a huge hit for CBS, but has always done rather decently in the ratings and has come to be a show that fans could rely on seeing more of. That is why it was somewhat of a surprise when it was announced this week that the sixth season, which debuts next month, will likely be the final season. (Deadline)
  • Fuller House now has a Netflix debut date set, along with a preview (which doesn't really say a whole lot). (SitcomsOnline)
  • Amazon announced a new slate of original series for their online streaming this week. (Deadline)
  • Patricia Heaton is looking to add executive producer to her resume as ABC puts a comedy pilot, titled Kill Jill, into development. (Deadline)
  • It may come as no surprise to anybody who watched it, but NBC has canceled the variety show Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris.  (Variety) 
  • It's been almost a decade since the entire series last aired nationally (the most recent network to air it only aired a handful of earlier episodes), and now all six seasons Mama's Family will finally be returning to national TV. (SitcomsOnline) 

HOME MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
  • While it isn't exactly the type of comedy that is getting the awards recognition as is the case for other Netflix original series, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is a fun and quirky series that is much more along the lines of the type of comedy you'd find in a traditional broadcast network sitcom (which only makes sense as the first season was originally produced for NBC). Now, Universal has announced a March 8 release date for The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - The Complete First Season on DVD.

TUESDAY (DECEMBER 22) HOME MEDIA RELEASES

  • The Nanny - Season Five (DVD, $34.99): For those who may have skipped on the complete series release, Shout! Factory is bringing this individual season to retail just in time for last minute Christmas gift giving.

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Who to Follow: Rondi Reed (Facebook)
Claim to Fame: Rondi Reed's social media existence made news about a week ago when it was revealed that she announced (and it was something that she announced several days before it really got out) that Mike & Molly would be canceled. Currently, she appears on Mike & Molly in the role of Mike's mother, a role that was originally more of a recurring role but quickly morphed into a regular role. She has previously appeared in guest roles on Home Improvement, Roseanne, Cybill, Seinfeld, Grace Under Fire, and most recently she has appeared in an episode of the current ABC hit series Scandal.
Pick of the Facebook Posts: "Before you hear it elsewhere (and some already have) this is the Final and 6th Season of MIKE & MOLLY on CBS. It is also a shortened season (13 episodes) after the announced full renewal of 22 episodes back in March by the network. We are done taping as of January 27th 2016 and I am not sure exactly when/if the episodes will all be aired...." (December 9, 2015)
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New on DVD/Blu-ray (April/May/June)

Diff'rent Strokes - The Complete Fifth Season Father Knows Best - Season Five The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Second Season ALF - The Complete DVD Collection The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - The Complete Series

04/04 - Diff'rent Strokes - The Complete Fifth Season
04/11 - Father Knows Best - Season Five
04/11 - Schitt's Creek - The Complete Third Season
04/11 - Silicon Valley - The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray)
04/11 - Veep - The Complete Fifth Season
05/02 - Red, White and Blue Collar Sitcoms - Make TV Great Again
05/09 - ALF - The Complete DVD Collection
05/09 - Divorce - The Complete First Season (Blu-ray)
05/09 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Second Season
05/16 - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - The Complete Series
06/13 - The Andy Griffith Show - Return to Mayberry
06/13 - That's My Mama - The Complete Series
06/20 - Workaholics - The Final (Seventh) Season
06/20 - Workaholics - The Complete Series
06/27 - The Jamie Foxx Show - The Complete Third Season
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Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Monday, June 26

Kevin Can Wait - "The Power of Positive Drinking" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Kevin takes a job as a bartender, he goes too far when he starts dispensing unsolicited advice to his customers.

Man with a Plan - "A Dinner Gone Wrong" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Andi and Marcy realize they were rivals in high school, Adam and Don are dragged into the feud and forced to take sides.

Mom - "A Safe Word and a Rib Eye" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Christy feels left out when Bonnie and the ladies keep Jill’s pregnancy a secret.

Life in Pieces - "Tailgate Spiral Souvenir Seating" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Colleen and Matt host the family tailgate party at the L.A. Rams game, they invite former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner to spice up their so far dismal event. Also, Tim’s in danger of missing the game when Sophia makes him take her to the restroom and they get sidetracked returning to their seats; Joan and Jen try to sneak into seats closer to the field; and Greg wins a chance to participate in a halftime contest involving a football toss.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 26)

Monday, June 26

  • Keri Russell (Running Wilde) - Watch Keri on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Michael Keaton (Working Stiffs/All's Fair) - Michael appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He will also be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Dave Franco (Scrubs/Do Not Disturb) - Dave visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Jane Fonda (Grace and Frankie) and Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie/Malibu Country) - Jane and Lily are guests on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond) - Ray appears on a repeat of @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
  • Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) - Kumail is a guest on a repeat of @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
  • Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) - Charlie appears on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Tracy Morgan (30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Jillian Bell (Workaholics) - Jillian appears on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Reba/Better with You/Animal Practice) - JoAnna is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Marisa Tomei (A Different World) - Marissa previews the film Spider-Man: Homecoming on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) - Alec appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Niecy Nash (The Soul Man/Reno 911!/Do Not Disturb - Niecy dishes on her friendship with This Is Us star Chrissy Metz on People Now at 8:30am.
  • Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy will be on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
  • Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/In the House/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso is a guest on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
  • Lake Bell (How to Make It in America/Childrens Hospital) - Lake appears on Access Hollywood Live, so check your local listings.