SitcomsOnline Digest: Looking at the Fall Sitcoms; Olsen Twins Not Coming to Full House Reboot

Saturday, May 23, 2015

SitcomsOnline Digest: Looking at the Fall Sitcoms; Olsen Twins Not Coming to Full House Reboot

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have our own analysis of the fall sitcoms, disappointing news about how Fuller House will be a little less full, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

The fall season is still about four months away, but we have our own analysis of the sitcoms for the fall season now. (SitcomsOnline)
One of the big reasons that people watched Full House when it originally aired was because of the Olsen twins, but it looks like they won't be part of the Fuller House reboot. (Yahoo)
David Letterman ended his run on The Late Show this week, and Deadline has a look back at the 30 years of David Letterman, beginning with his (mostly forgotten) days as a daytime talk show host on NBC. (Deadline)
Speaking of Letterman, CBS has decided to take a less adventurous approach in replacing his show until Stephen Colbert comes in this fall, by replacing it with reruns of CBS dramas such as The Mentalist. (CNNMoney)
As hard as it is to believe given their lack of successful scripted series in past seasons, special events and sports have made NBC the number one network for adults 18-49 for the second season in a row. (Futon Critic)
America's Funniest Home Videos will be getting a new host next season: Alfonso Ribeiro. (SitcomsOnline)

MAY 26 HOME MEDIA RELEASES

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The Nanny - The Complete Series (DVD, $149.99): Probably one of the most wanted series on DVD, it has had a rough time getting released as seasons sputtered out over the years from Sony. Now, Shout! Factory wraps up the entire series with one release.
Welcome Back, Kotter - The Complete Third Season (DVD, $29.93): For those who skipped on the complete series release, Shout! Factory has this release of the next-to-last season.
The Wonder Years - Season Three (DVD, $39.98): StarVista moves ahead with this "modern classic" on DVD for those who didn't purchase the complete series.

FOLLOW ME

Who to Follow: Charles Shaughnessy (Twitter), "Actor/Entrepreneur. Husband, father, soccer fan. Host of Here's A Thought. Surrender to each moment:good or bad. Lean forward. Go Chelsea F.C."

Claim to Fame: The British actor is best known for his role on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, where he played Shane Donovan from 1984 until 1992 (and has made additional appearances beyond that, with the most recent one in 1993). But to sitcom fans, this is not at all who he is. Sitcom fans know him as Maxwell Sheffield from the CBS sitcom The Nanny, which ran for six seasons in the 90s on CBS. He was also reunited with Fran Drescher in 2005 a recurring role on her WB series Living with Fran. These days, you'll mostly find him in guest roles, most recently appearing on the now cancelled TBS series Sullivan & Son.

Pick of the Tweets: "21 years ago November, the very FIRST episode of The Nanny aired on television!" (January 9, 2015)

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, March 3

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Not Being It" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Calvin and Dave return from the casino, stunned by the revelation that Lamar had been laundering stolen money, which has now landed him in jail. Meanwhile, Malcom runs into his frenemy.

Poppa's House - "Graduation" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Poppa and Ivy unexpectedly encounter Ivy’s ex-husband, David, at a graduation celebration, but Poppa finds David’s timing suspicion and resolves to uncover his true intentions. Meanwhile, Junior and Nina are determined to host the best party to impress their son's friends.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 3)

Monday, March 3

Ben Stiller (Arrested Development) - Watch Ben on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Married/Second Generation Wayans) - Regina is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Brian Tyree Henry (HouseBroken/Atlanta) - Brian is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Laura Benanti (Younger/The Detour/Go On/Starved) - Laura makes a special appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Kate Hudson (Running Point) - Kate stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Bobby Moynihan (Mr. Mayor/Me, Myself & I), Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple/Sean Saves the World/Reno 911!) and Mary Eliabeth Ellis (Santa Clarita Diet/The Grinder/Perfect Couples/It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) - Bobby, Thomas and Mary are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Jay Ellis (Running Point/Insecure/The Game) - Jay appears on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 11pm on Bravo.
Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show/Cosby) - Phylicia talks about Purpose on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
Melissa Fumero (Digman!/Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - Melissa talks about Grosse Pointe Garden Society on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Kate Hudson (Running Point) - Kate is co-hosting the show with Drew and they're covering the latest headlines in Drew's News and facetiming one of their favorite former co-stars on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. She is joined by the cast of her new show Running Point including Brenda Song, Drew Tarver and Scott MacArthur. The cast is telling Drew all about their on-screen chemistry and how they decided on Brenda's fiancÃ© Macauley Culkin making a cameo in the show.
Damon Wayans (Poppa's House/My Wife and Kids/Damon) - Damon talks about Poppa's House on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.