The Middle Renewed for Season 9 on ABC; Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 30, 2017)

Friday, January 27, 2017

The Middle Renewed for Season 9 on ABC; Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 30, 2017)

ABC has renewed the hit comedy series The Middle for next season. The show is currently in its eighth season on the network. Since its debut in 2009 when it helped launch ABC's hit Wednesday night comedy block, The Middle has been a strong performer and a dependable anchor in the 8 o'clock hour. In its move this season from Wednesday to Tuesday night in the 8:00 p.m. anchor position, The Middle launched yet another successful comedy block, with ABC claiming Tuesday's top comedies this season. Improving its half-hour by 22% year to year with Total Viewers, The Middle is ABC's most watched comedy in the Tuesday time period in 5 years - since 2011-12 with the debut season of Last Man Standing.

Two-time Emmy-winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations. Middle-aged, middle class and living in the middle of the country in Orson, Indiana, Frankie Heck is a harried wife and mother of three who uses her wry wit and sense of humor to get her family through each day intact. Frankie works as a dental assistant, and her unflappable husband, Mike, is manager at the local quarry and her sardonic partner in the daily grind that is raising their average - yes, most definitely average - family. The Middle stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue and Atticus Shaffer as Brick.

It's Friday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2017, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show/Cosby) - Phylicia will be featured on Oprah: Where Are They Now? at 10pm ET/PT on OWN.

Monday, January 30, 2017

Vanessa Hudgens (Powerless) - Watch Vanessa on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. She will also be on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 9am hour. She can be heard on The Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM at 11:20am.
Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Morris drops by Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Drew Carey (The Drew Carey Show/The Good Life) - Drew appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Bill Burr (F Is for Family) - Bill visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
Arden Myrin (Working) - Arden is a guest on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
Timothy Olyphant (Santa Clarita Diet) - Timothy appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
Mario Lopez (Saved by the Bell/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Mario stops by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) - Catch Adam on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Dakota Johnson (Ben and Kate) - Dakota stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
Colin Hanks (Life in Pieces) - Colin appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. He talks about the documentary Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends) on LIVE! with Kelly (check your listings) and on the AOL Build Show at 3pm.
Lauren Ash (Superstore) - Lauren is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. She will also be on the AOL Build Show at 1pm.
Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory/Roseanne) - Johnny visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Timothy Olyphant (Santa Clarita Diet) - Timothy is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. She also talks about Scream Queens on NBC's Today in the 9am hour. Finally, she will be on Steve Harvey, so check your local listings.
Busy Philipps (Vice Principals/Cougar Town) - Busy guest co-hosts LIVE! with Kelly, so check your listings.
Cristela Alonzo (Cristela) - Cristela is a guest on Harry, so check your local listings.
Lea Thompson (Caroline in the City) - Lea discusses season 5 of her Freeform TV show Switched at Birth on People Now at 8:30am.
Marcia Gay Harden (Trophy Wife) - Marcia talks about Fifty Shades Darker on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and and in the 10am hour, on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET and on the AOL Build Show at 2pm.
Stephen Dorff (What a Dummy) - Stephen is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Peter Engel (Producer of Saved by the Bell/California Dreams/Hang Time/City Guys) - Peter will be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 8:50am.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Rob Lowe (The Grinder/Parks and Recreation) - Watch Rob on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Dakota Johnson (Ben and Kate) - Dakota is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. She also talks about Fifty Shades Darker on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Jenny Slate (Married/Parks and Recreation) - Jenny appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Jermaine Fowler (Superior Donuts) - Jermaine visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
David Koechner (Superior Donuts/The Office/Hank) and Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts/The Knights of Prosperity) - David and Maz are guests on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
Blake Anderson (Workaholics) - Blake visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She will also be on The Wendy Williams Show at 2am on BET or on your local stations and on the AOL Build Show at 12pm.
Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory/Roseanne) - Johnny chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Busy Philipps (Vice Principals/Cougar Town) - Busy guest co-hosts LIVE! with Kelly, so check your listings.
Carla Gugino (Spin City) - Carla talks about The Space Between Us on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on LIVE! with Kelly, so check your listings.
Wanda Sykes (The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Wanda is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
Patrick Warburton (Crowded/Rules of Engagement/Seinfeld) - Patrick stops by Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
Stephen Dorff (What a Dummy) - Stephen talks about his new movie Wheeler on the AOL Build Show at 5pm and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
James Brolin (Life in Pieces) - James is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Hilary Duff (Younger/Lizzie McGuire) - Hilary guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Catch Mindy on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney is a guest on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
Rob Huebel (Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp/Transparent) - Rob appears on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
Will Sasso (Less Than Perfect) - Will is a guest on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken/Community) - Ken visits Conan at 11pm on TBS. He will also be on The Real, so check your local listings.
Colin Hanks (Life in Pieces) - Colin drops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) - Andrew stops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
Suzy Nakamura (Dr. Ken/Go On/Help Me Help You) - Suzy is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet) - Drew appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
Thomas Sadoski (Life in Pieces) - Thomas talks about Life in Pieces on the AOL Build Show at 1pm and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
Giovanni Ribisi (Dads/My Two Dads) - Giovanni talks about Sneaky Pete on the AOL Build Show at 3:30pm.
Marcia Gay Harden (Trophy Wife) and Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple/Sean Saves the World/Reno 911!) - Marcia and Thomas guest co-host The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.

Friday, February 3, 2017

Thomas Sadoski (Life in Pieces) - Watch Thomas on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Retta (Parks and Recreation) - Retta appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jason Biggs (Mad Love/Drexell's Class) - Jason guest co-hosts on Guy Day Friday on The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle) - Bryan appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) - Edie talks about the film The Comedian on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on LIVE! with Kelly, so check your listings.
Jace Norman (Henry Danger) - Jace appears on Harry, so check your local listings.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - KeKe opens up about writing her first book, I Don’t Belong to You, on People Now at 8:30am.
Giovanni Ribisi (Dads/My Two Dads) and Margo Martindale (The Millers) - Giovanni appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS. Giovanni chats about his new Netflix show Sneaky Pete on People Now at 8:30am. Giovanni and Margo will also be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
Sherri Shepherd (Less Than Perfect/Sherri) - One of television’s funniest women gets serious. Behind the laughs, Sherri has been coping with a serious health issue and the stress of headlines about her divorce and court battles over a baby via surrogate and frozen embryos. Today, she finally sets the record straight on The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant (The Santa Clarita Diet) - Drew and Timothy talk about The Santa Clarita Diet on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Henry Winkler (Happy Days/Out of Practice/Arrested Development) - Henry talks about the next installment in the Here's Hank, series, Here's Hank: Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad, on the AOL Build Show at 5pm.
Clark Gregg (The New Adventures of Old Christine) - Clark is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Katy Mixon (American Housewife/Mike & Molly) - Katy appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.

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Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, April 6

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Gemma Johnson's Day Off" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Gemma reaches her limit at work, and when a car issue forces her to slow down, an unexpected break helps her rethink what she really wants next. Meanwhile, Marty and Malcolm’s plans are thrown off course when unexpected opportunities arise, and Dave embraces a new career path.

The Neighorhood - "A Farewell Special" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
CBS presents The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special, an Entertainment Tonight production, airing Monday, April 6 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and filmed on location on The Neighborhood's stages, the special celebrates the acclaimed CBS comedy's final season, honoring eight seasons, 156 episodes, and eight unforgettable years of laughter, heart and community, leading up to the series finale on May 11.

This celebratory event features exclusive new interviews with the cast reflecting on their journey, revisiting early days on set, and looking back at the show's evolution and cultural impact. From its heartfelt exploration of friendship and family to its comedic take on life in a changing community, The Neighborhood has become a beloved part of CBS' comedy legacy.

The special includes never-before-seen footage and archival interviews from the ET Vault, offering fans a nostalgic look at the series' most iconic moments and the relationships built along the way. Viewers will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the emotional final days of production, including the cast and crew's last table read, intimate moments from the final tapings, and heartfelt goodbyes.

Additionally, The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special brings audiences inside the cast's final wrap party, capturing the laughter, speeches, memories, and surprises that marked the end of an era. To cap off the evening, fans will get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming series finale, with the cast and producers sharing what viewers can expect as the Butlers and Johnsons say farewell to the neighborhood they've called home for nearly a decade.

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to New Horizons" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Dave’s silent auction wins lead to a classical concert outing with Gemma and the Butlers that quickly goes off the rails. Meanwhile, Malcolm’s ghostwriting gig takes a surprising turn when Tina encourages him to dive into reality TV for inspiration – sparking an unexpected obsession.

St. Denis Medical - "We Make Time" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When a doctor becomes a patient, his co-workers rally around him, whether he likes it or not; Matt and Serena need to talk.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "The Loyalty Swamp" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tobin's past comes back to haunt him; Reggie and Brina struggle to set a wedding date.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 6)

Monday, April 6

Jason Segel (Shrinking/How I Met Your Mother/Undeclared) - Watch Jason on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril) - Lisa appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Keanu Reaves (Swedish Dicks) - Keanu is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also talks about Outcome on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Melissa Gilbert (Stand by Your Man) - ABC's Good Morning America has George Stephanopoulos' exclusive interview with Melissa sometime between 7-9am.
Laurie Metcalf (Big Mistakes/The Conners/Roseanne/The McCarthys/The Norm Show) - Laurie talks about Big Mistakes on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Mindy Kaling (Running Point/The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy talks about Mindy's Book Studio on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry and Rebecca King-Crews make an exclusive announcement on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am. Terry will also be on in the 9am hour.
Sterling K. Brown (Starved) and Ryan Michelle Bathe (First Wives Club/Retired at 35) - Sterling and his wife Ryan Michelle tell Sherri about the highly anticipated new season of Paradise now streaming on Hulu & Disney+ on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.
Amanda Peet (Brockmire/Togetherness/Bent) - Amanda talks season 2 of Your Friends & Neighbors and her new film Fantasy Life on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.