Saturday, December 19, 2015
SitcomsOnline Digest: End of the Road for Mike & Molly; Fuller House Debut Date Set; Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt DVDs in the Works
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Mike & Molly has never been a huge hit for CBS, but has always done rather decently in the ratings and has come to be a show that fans could rely on seeing more of. That is why it was somewhat of a surprise when it was announced this week that the sixth season, which debuts next month, will likely be the final season. (Deadline)
- Fuller House now has a Netflix debut date set, along with a preview (which doesn't really say a whole lot). (SitcomsOnline)
- Amazon announced a new slate of original series for their online streaming this week. (Deadline)
- Patricia Heaton is looking to add executive producer to her resume as ABC puts a comedy pilot, titled Kill Jill, into development. (Deadline)
- It may come as no surprise to anybody who watched it, but NBC has canceled the variety show Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris. (Variety)
- It's been almost a decade since the entire series last aired nationally (the most recent network to air it only aired a handful of earlier episodes), and now all six seasons Mama's Family will finally be returning to national TV. (SitcomsOnline)
HOME MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
- While it isn't exactly the type of comedy that is getting the awards recognition as is the case for other Netflix original series, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is a fun and quirky series that is much more along the lines of the type of comedy you'd find in a traditional broadcast network sitcom (which only makes sense as the first season was originally produced for NBC). Now, Universal has announced a March 8 release date for The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - The Complete First Season on DVD.
TUESDAY (DECEMBER 22) HOME MEDIA RELEASES
- The Nanny - Season Five (DVD, $34.99): For those who may have skipped on the complete series release, Shout! Factory is bringing this individual season to retail just in time for last minute Christmas gift giving.
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Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Wednesday, August 13
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Gets Ready for Prime Time" (FXX and FX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Upon learning that Frank's making a "Hometown Visit" with his Golden Bachelor partners, the Gang rehearses their family dinner to appeal to America.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 11)
Wednesday, August 13
- Nicole Byer (Grand Crew/Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Nicole guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Watch Terry on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Ben Schwartz (The Afterparty/Space Force/Parks and Recreation) - Ben appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family/The Class) - Jesse is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Meghann Fahy (Sirens) - Meghann stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Luis) - NBC's Today catches up with Charlie in the 9am hour.
- Regina King (The Boondocks/Leap of Faith/227) - Regina talks about Caught Stealing on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Harry Hamlin (Home Movies) - Harry shares his new pasta recipe on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Bill Burr (F Is for Family/Townies) - Bill chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Halle Berry (Living Dolls) - Halle is hitting the headlines with Drew and Ross and opening up about finding love again on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. Then, Halle is opening up about her experience with menopause and the new platform Respin she made to help women through it.
- Dylan Sprouse (The Suite Life on Deck/The Suite Life of Zack & Cody/Grace Under Fire) - Dylan discusses his film Under Fire on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
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01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
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