Saturday, May 07, 2016
SitcomsOnline Digest: Seth MacFarlane Looking to Star in Fox Series; Mindy Project Renewed at Hulu
- Seth MacFarlane has made a name for himself by his relationship with Fox (both the studio and the network), and they're about to boost him again with a live-action show that he will not only produce, but also star in. (/FILM)
- The Mindy Project is working out for Hulu, as they have renewed it for a fifth season. (Variety)
- Saturday Night Live has announced their hosts for the final two episodes of the season, and they'll be Drake and Fred Armisen. (New York Daily News)
- As Michael Strahan is set for his earlier than planned exit from Live! next week, guest co-hosts for Kelly Ripa are already being set. (Deadline)
- Billy Bush will not be among the guest co-hosts for Live!, as he is making a move from Access Hollywood to Today. (Hollywood Reporter)
- If you have the digital broadcast network getTV, you'll want to watch their new lineup, which adds new sitcoms and dramas that haven't been aired in several years to the daily schedule. (SitcomsOnline)
TUESDAY (MAY 10) HOME MEDIA RELEASES
- Newhart - The Complete Fifth Season (DVD, $29.93): Shout! Factory continues this classic Bob Newhart sitcom on DVD.
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Saturday, September 7
Johnson - "Bahama Breeze" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Naomi is impressed with Omar's growth; Antionette makes Jarvis a proposal at a much-needed time; Greg reconnects with Jada; Omar, Keith and Jarvis hit the club.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 2)
Friday, September 6
- Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Watch Kumail on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Michael Keaton (Report to Murphy/Working Stiffs/All's Fair) - Michael appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Conner O'Malley (Shrill) - Conner is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Edie Falco (Bupkis/Nurse Jackie) - Edie talks about her film I'll Be Right There on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Josh Gad (Wolf Like Me/Avenue 5/The Comedians/1600 Penn/Back to You) - Josh is joining Drew and telling her about getting denied from his college's musical theater program and making his return to Broadway after eleven years with bestie Andrew Rannells on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Diane Farr (Splitting Together/Like Family/The Job) - Diane discusses the CBS drama series Fire Country on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
04/03 - Too Close for Comfort - The Complete Series (VEI)
04/08 - Check It Out! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/21 - Frasier (2023) - Season One
06/11 - The Jeffersons - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
06/11 - Welcome Back, Kotter - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
07/05 - Letterkenny - Season 12 (Final Season)
07/30 - Ted Lasso - The Richmond Way (The Complete Series) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
09/10 - Ted - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/17 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
09/17 - Top Cat - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K Ultra HD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
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