SitcomsOnline Digest: A Remake of The Odd Couple with Matthew Perry?; Mayberry RFD to DVD

Saturday, December 14, 2013

SitcomsOnline Digest: A Remake of The Odd Couple with Matthew Perry?; Mayberry RFD to DVD

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! As we get closer and closer to Christmas and New Years Day, there isn't as much moving and shaking out there in the TV landscape, but nonetheless we're here with more of your regular features. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

In case you thought that the TV series reboot era was done, it isn't. So, how about Matthew Perry as Oscar Madison in a CBS remake of The Odd Couple? It could happen. The search is still on for the perfect Felix. (TV Guide)
Saturday Night Live has been without an African American female cast member for several years now, an issue which recently gained attention when Kerry Washington hosted an episode... but it seems that there are now plans to not only change this, but in fact add a new cast member by January. (Hollywood Reporter)
The end of a few channels that used to be more dominant on cable lineups is rapidly approaching, as G4 and SoapNet prepare to leave the air for good in about two weeks. (TV Guide)
Binge-watching of TV series is pretty big on Netflix, according to a Harris Interactive poll. (Deadline)
It looks like a Happy Endings got something of a happy ending itself, as VH-1 will be airing reruns of the series starting later this year. (SitcomsOnline)

HOME MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Occasionally, a very surprising release is announced on DVD. This week, Warner Home Video (not Warner Archive) announced that they will be releasing Mayberry RFD - The Complete First Season on DVD on April 8.
Mill Creek possibly (we say possibly, because it is possible that the date for this new pair of releases is incorrect) isn't finished with their January 21 release slate, which is already incredibly loaded. Now, they've added two Sony releases to this, with Facts of Life - The Complete First Season and Starsky & Hutch - The Complete First Season.

DECEMBER 17 HOME MEDIA RELEASES

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00FR81Z40/ref=nosim/happydaysonline5-20

Family Guy - Volume Twelve (DVD, $39.98): Despite being the twelfth volume, the three-disc set contains all 22 episodes of the eleventh season of the Fox series, and finally brings DVDs for the series up to the most recently completed season.

FOLLOW ME

Who to Follow: Soleil Moon-Frye (Twitter), "I'm that messy mom living in Happy Chaos."

Claim to Fame: Starting out in a few made-for-TV movies, Soleil Moon-Frye is best known for her role as Punky Brewster in the series of the same name. She has also appeared in guest roles in other series, such as Diff'rent Strokes, The Wonder Years, Friends, and others. Eventually, she became a series regular again in the final three seasons of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.

Pick of the Tweets: "My childhood before my eyes. Me and Mark-Paul Gosselaar this morning! Too cute http://moonfrye.com/2013/06/11/me-and-my-childhood-i-love-mark-paul-gosselaar/" (June 11, 2013)

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Sunday, July 21

Last Man Standing - "The Passion of Paul" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Rev. Paul calls on Mike to teach Sunday school, Mike calls on Kyle to take his place; Eve fears Mandy and Kristin are taking advantage of Jen at home.

Last Man Standing - "Yass Queen" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
In an effort to help get her clothing line off the ground and into stores, Mike invites Mandy to sit in on a business meeting with an aggressive sales rep; Ed hires Kyle to transcribe his life story.

The Simpsons - "From Russia Without Love" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
On a mission to play hardcore pranks, Bart, Nelson and Milhouse get Moe a mail-order bride.

Bob's Burgers - "What About Blob?" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gene convinces Tina and Louise to help him save a misunderstood plankton blob from being destroyed by a yacht club.

Family Guy - "Pawtucket Pete" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The brewery's new bosses decide to change the company's mascot; in an attempt to be crowned the new face of Pawtucket Ale, Peter and Brian go head-to-head.

What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage - "Preempted" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
A crazy car chase on the news stops "The Flare" from airing, and Fred doesn't have anything to discuss until a call from a fan changes everything; Joel McHale stops by the show.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 15)

Friday, July 19

The Jonas Brothers (Jonas) - The Jonas Brothers are guests on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) - Aubrey is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Louie Anderson (Baskets/The Louie Show/Life with Louie) - Louie appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Allison Williams (Girls) - Allison is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Kristen Bell (The Good Place), Enrico Colantoni (Just Shoot Me!/Hope and Gloria), Ryan Hansen (Bad Judge/Bad Teacher/Party Down) and Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Barry/The Good Place/Downward Dog)- Kristen, Enrico, Ryan and Kirby talk about Veronica Mars on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
Ricky Gervais (After Life/The Office) - Ricky chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Sutton Foster (Younger) - Sutton stops by The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Louie Anderson (Baskets/The Louie Show/Life with Louie) - Louie visits Couch Surfing at 8am.
Marcia Gay Harden (Trophy Wife) - Marcia talks about Netflix's Point Blank on Access Live, so check your local listings.
JD McCrary (Tyler Perry's The Paynes) - JD talks about The Lion King on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
Francesca Reale (Haters Back Off) - Francesca talks about Stranger Things on the BUILD Series at 2pm.