SitcomsOnline Digest: Lost in Space Remake in the Works for Netflix; Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to Host Saturday Night Live Episode; More CHiPs on DVD

Saturday, November 21, 2015

SitcomsOnline Digest: Lost in Space Remake in the Works for Netflix; Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to Host Saturday Night Live Episode; More CHiPs on DVD

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! Thanksgiving week has arrived, so it is a short work week ahead for some people and plenty of food and marathons of your favorite sitcoms will arrive this weekend. But before that, we've got our regular news, including news of a remake of Lost in Space, an upcoming Saturday Night Live episode hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

In the ongoing saga of every series getting a remake or reboot, this week it was announced that Lost in Space will get a remake on Netflix. (/Film)
Just in time for Christmas, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return to host Saturday Night Live together. (TV Guide)
Lucas Neff, who previously appeared as Jimmy Chance on Raising Hope, is looking to return to TV in an ABC comedy pilot. (Deadline)
It has been over four decades since James Burrows first directed a sitcom, and he is still going strong, and will directed his 1000th episode of a sitcom on Tuesday. (Deadline)
Game show host Jim Perry, best known for Card Sharks and Sale of the Century, has died at age 82. (Entertainment Weekly)
Fans of The A-Team will be able to find it on Encore Classic (as well as Cozi) next year. (SitcomsOnline)

HOME MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Warner Home Video, like all of the other major studios, has mostly gotten out of the classic TV on DVD business in recent years (although they have been slightly better than the other studios by releasing such series online through Warner Archive), but they will be moving ahead with CHiPs - The Complete Fourth Season on March 15.

NOVEMBER 24 HOME MEDIA RELEASES

George Lopez - The Complete Sixth Season (DVD, $24.99): After all of these years, the series is wrapped up on DVD with this Warner Archive release.

FOLLOW ME

Who to Follow: Jenna Fischer (Twitter), "New Mom. Actress. Wife. Lover of trash TV, sweatpants and sushi."

Claim to Fame: Jenna Fischer got her started in entertainment in movies, and went on to guest roles in series including Undeclared, Cold Case, That '70s Show, and Six Feet Under. But her big break came in 2005 when she was cast in the role of Pam on The Office. Her current project is the British-American series You, Me and the Apocalypse, which has already debuted on Sky1 in the United Kingdom, and will debut later this season on NBC.

Pick of the Tweets: "Had dinner with these gals last night. Recreated a photo from my bachelorette 5 yrs ago. #sameheadband #officeladies" (pic) (September 24, 2015)

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Wednesday, December 8

The Conners - "Sober Sex, Plastic Silverware, and Losing My Religion" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Part of Becky’s recovery program mandates she make amends with people she has lied to over the years, leading her to meet up again with former high school friend Mikey to apologize for lying to him about her living a successful life. Meanwhile, Darlene visits with Pastor Phil (Jason Alexander), and Louise continues planning her wedding.

Home Economics - "Bottle Service, $800 Plus Tip (25% Suggested)" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The family is in for a wild night out when they accompany Connor to a club to help him jumpstart his dating life. When Tom steps up as Connor’s wingman, things don’t exactly go as planned.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Buys a Roller Rink" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
In the past, an innocent Dennis learns the horrifying details of Frank's business; a truly sweet Dee is excited to head off for Hollywood while Charlie and Mac's jobs at the roller rink are in jeopardy.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - " The Gang Replaces Dee With a Monkey" (FXX, 10:30PM ET/PT)
When the Gang suspects Dee is menopausal, they scramble to find a new employee for Paddy's Pub; Dee decides to put her acting career on hold in order to mentor young actors.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 6)

Wednesday, December 8

Rob McElhenney (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Mythic Quest) - Watch Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!/Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 3:30am on Bravo. She chats about her new album Happiness is…Christmas! on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley (According to Jim) and Ashley Williams (The Jim Gaffigan Show/Good Morning, Miami) - Kimberly and Ashley talk about Hallmark's Sister Swap on NBC's Today in the 9am hour and on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Cynthia Nixon (And Just Like That.../Sex and the City) - Cynthia talks about And Just Like That... on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Heather Graham (Californication/Emily's Reasons Why Not/Scrubs) - Heather talks about her role in the film The Last Son on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Yvonne Orji (Insecure) - Yvonne is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Eric André (Man Seeking Woman/2 Broke Girls/Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23) - Eric will be on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Vanessa Lachey (Truth Be Told/Dads) - Vanessa talks about living the island life with her kids and husband, Nick Lachey, her new role in NCIS: Hawai‘i and her new book on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
Michael J. Fox (Family Ties/Spin City/The Michael J. Fox Show) - Michael talks about No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
Patricia Heaton (Carol's Second Act/The Middle/Back to You/Everybody Loves Raymond) - Patricia shares the moment that made her re-think her relationship with drinking on The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
Zachary Levi (Less Than Perfect/Telenovela) - Zachary talks about American Underdog on ABC's Good Morning America somtime between 7-9am.
Kal Penn (Sunnyside/Deadbeat/We Are Men) - Kal talks about Hot Mess Holiday on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.