Saturday, April 25, 2015
SitcomsOnline Digest: New Netflix Series to Include Full House Reboot; More Lucy on Blu-ray; Mill Creek Wrapping Up Married... with Children
- Even though we've been talking about it for months, we sort of thought it was only a joke that would never come to fruition, but amazingly, it looks as if Fuller House is a real thing that is coming to Netflix. (TV.com)
- Aziz Ansari is getting a new comedy series on Netflix as well, it seems. (Time)
- Grey's Anatomy fans are incredibly upset after the developments on Thursday night's episode (don't click on this link if you don't know why). (New York Post)
- Friday night has typically been described as a time slot where things go to die, but don't tell that to the 16.9 million Americans who watched Diane Sawyer's interview with Bruce Jenner. (LA Times)
- Sawyer Sweeten, who played the role of one of the twins on Everybody Loves Raymond, died this week at the age of 19. (New York Times)
- Even if we don't know if they want to live in the Fuller House yet, Nickelodeon is getting a whole lot of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. (SitcomsOnline)
HOME MEDIA HIGHLIGHT
- It seemed a bit uncertain whether or not CBS was going to move ahead with more I Love Lucy on Blu-ray, but now we know that I Love Lucy - Ultimate Season 2 will be coming to Blu-ray on July 14. While it comes at a $129.99 MSRP, it is worth noting that the first season was released at a similar MSRP and now sells for about 1/3 that amount.
- We can't seem to find a preorder link for it just yet, but Mill Creek's website isn't going to leave Married... with Children fans without the final season, as they will release Married... with Children - Season 11 on July 7.
APRIL 28 HOME MEDIA RELEASES
- I Love Lucy - I Love Mom Edition (DVD, $16.98): CBS puts together some of the best mom-centric episodes of the series in this single disc release.
- The Jeffersons - Season 7 (DVD, $24.97): Shout! Factory isn't forgetting about those fans of the series who did not purchase the complete series of this series, as they continue individual seasons of the series.
- Mama's Family - Mama's Favorites: Season 5 (DVD, $12.95): StarVista puts this value--priced collection together for those who just want "the best of" the Vicki Lawrence sitcom.
- Sgt. Bilko (The Phil Silvers Show) - The Second Season (DVD, $34.93): Shout! brings a season of another series that was previously released as a complete series to DVD.
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Thursday, March 28
The Conners - "Keep On Truckin' Six Feet Apart" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Conners are dealing with the pandemic and life's financial troubles.
The Conners - "Halloween and the Election vs the Pandemic" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Halloween has been canceled, so the family works to create an unforgettable experience.
Son of a Critch - "Airing Out" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The Critches are doing their annual airing-out-the-house ritual; some family secrets are uncovered.
Son of a Critch - "Cabaret" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Mark finally gets the chance to take the stage as a stand-up comedian.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 25)
Thursday, March 28
- Joey King (Bent) - Joey talks about We Were the Lucky Ones on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
- Giancarlo Esposito (Bakersfield P.D.) - Giancarlo discusses his starring role in the AMC crime-thriller series Parish on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Niecy Nash-Betts (Reno 911!/Getting On/The Soul Man/Do Not Disturb) - Niecy stops by to talk about her upcoming starring turn in Ryan Murphy's horror drama Grotesquerie on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril) - Lisa talks about Abbott Elementary on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Lorraine Toussaint (Where I Live) - Lorraine is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.
New on DVD/Blu-ray (November-March)
11/07 - South Park - The Complete Twenty-Sixth Season (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/14 - Leave it to Beaver - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/05 - Father Knows Best - The Complete Series
12/05 - The Odd Couple - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/12 - The Dick Van Dyke Show - The Complete Series
12/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
12/12 - That Girl - The Complete Series
12/15 - Letterkenny - Season 11
12/19 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Official Restored Complete Series
12/22 - Three's Company - The Official 40th Anniversary Collection (includes The Ropers and Three's a Crowd)
01/09 - South Park - Seasons 11-15 (Blu-ray)
01/16 - Ghosts (UK) - Season Five
02/13 - Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/27 - The Really Loud House - Season One
03/12 - Ghosts (UK) - The Complete Series
03/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
03/12 - Rick and Morty - Season 7 (Blu-ray Steelbook) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
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