Thursday, September 08, 2005

No Denver Tribute on TV Land; TV Land Updates

Unfortunately TV Land is not going to do a Bob Denver tribute. It might have something to do with The Hallmark Channel who currently has the rights to Gilligan's Island. Hallmark should air a Gilligan marathon, but I don't see that happening.

Sticking with TV Land, they released two pieces of information today. First, they will have PSA's airing during commercial breaks with classic TV stars encouraging to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Carol Burnett (The Carol Burnett Show), Bill Cosby (The Cosby Show), Tony Danza (Who's the Boss?), Florence Henderson (The Brady Bunch), Alyssa Milano (Who's the Boss?), Mary Tyler Moore (The Mary Tyler Moore Show), Rob Reiner (All in the Family), Dick Van Dyke (The Dick Van Dyke Show) and Henry Winkler (Happy Days) are among the actors who will express their support for the victims of the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina by appealing to television viewers to contribute to relief efforts. Beginning next week, TV Land and Nick@Nite will air the public service announcement featuring these Classic TV icons and their message designed to encourage viewers to support in the relief efforts. The 30-second spot will air in heavy rotation on both networks and be made available to all media outlets. The PSA will direct viewers to the American Red Cross website (www.redcross.org) and toll free phone number 1-800-HELP-NOW (1-800-435-7669) to make contributions to the cause. Gil Cope, whose credits include filming over 500 commercials for Levis, Coke, Honda and Mercedes among others, will direct the PSA.

TV Land is working on a pilot with Paul Reiser titled I Did Not Know That--
one-hour sendup of "Biography" style shows to be hosted by Harry Shearer according to Variety. Reiser is producing the pilot. The pilot will feature a series of segments billed as "fake stories about real celebrities" and "fake bios of made-up people." Production begins next week in Los Angeles. If the show's picked up, TV Land execs are targeting a launch early next year. It is not a guarantee to make it on the air.

Up next on the TV Land original docket is
One Night Only With David Steinberg, a six-part talker in which the Emmy-winning comedy writer chats with classic and contempo comedians who got their start on television, premieres in December.


Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Wednesday, June 7

Night Court - "Just Tuesday" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Abby makes a mistake in the courtroom, she decides to adopt an all-business approach to get things back on track, but her new style catches everyone off guard.

Night Court - "Dan v. Dating" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
With Abby's encouragement, Dan attempts to venture back into the dating world, but reigniting his love life proves more complicated than anticipated; Gurgs and Olivia search for a new office and find something they weren't expecting.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Inflates" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Dennis and Mac get into inflatable furniture to deal with the economy's inflation; Dee tries to find a place to crash after being evicted by her greedy landlord; Charlie wants to pitch Frank his investment idea.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - " Frank Shoots Every Member of the Gang" (FXX, 10:33PM ET/PT)
After Frank shoots Dennis and Dee, they resolve to take Frank's gun away; Mac and Charlie go on a road trip with their moms to get their inheritances.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 5)

Wednesday, June 7

  • Chris Perfetti (Abbott Elementary) - Watch Chris on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary/Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/George/It's a Living) - Sheryl Lee is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Laura Benanti (Younger/The Detour/Go On/Starved) - Laura appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Ike Barinholtz (History of the World, Part II/The Afterparty/Bless the Harts/The Mindy Project/Eastbound & Down) - Ike is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Ben Schwwartz (The Afterparty/Space Force/Parks and Recreation) - Ben appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Betty Gilpin (GLOW/Nurse Jackie) - Betty is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken/Community) - Ken will be on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS. He will also be on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) - Sarah appears on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Luis) - Charlie appears on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) - Chris is a guest on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Brittany Snow (Ben and Kate) - Brittany and entrepreneur Jaspre Guest talk about their online platform September Letters on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever) - Maitreyi appears on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:45am.


New on DVD/Blu-ray (January-June)

Cheers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) Gimme a Break! - The Complete Series (VEI) Kate & Allie - The Complete Series (VEI) Mayberry R.F.D. - The Complete Series Night Court (1984-1992) - The Complete Series

01/03 - Andy Richter Controls the Universe - The Complete Series (2023 Release)
01/27 - Master of None - Season Three / The Complete Series
02/21 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Nine / The Complete Season Ten
02/28 - Growing Pains - The Complete Series
03/28 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/04 - South Park - The Complete Twenty-Fifth Season (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/18 - Blondie - The Complete 1957 Television Series (Blu-ray)
04/25 - Cheers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
05/23 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Eleven / The Complete Season Twelve
05/23 - Go On - The Complete Series
05/23 - Kate & Allie - The Complete Series (Universal)
05/29 - Gimme a Break! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/29 - Kate & Allie - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/30 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
06/13 - Mayberry R.F.D. - The Complete Series
06/13 - Night Court (1984-1992) - The Complete Series
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