Saturday, February 11, 2017

SitcomsOnline Digest: The Big Bang Theory Gets LEGO Treatment; Viacom Cable Networks Undergoing Changes

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It hasn't been a busy news week, but we did get to see The Big Bang Theory (in LEGO form), we're (already) hearing of a potential reboot of American Idol, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
  • In case you've ever wondered what that cast of The Big Bang Theory would look like in LEGO form, we now have an answer. (Deadline)
  • There are lots of changes going on at Viacom's cable networks, including rebranding Spike as Paramount Network (something that was once proposed and abandoned for the now defunct UPN) and an uncertain future for TV Land. (Hollywood Reporter)
  • When the American Idol "finale" aired last year, it was pretty obvious that wasn't the end of the road for that series, and now it appears NBC might be interested in reviving it already. (Billboard)
  • After 13 seasons and several changes in format and host (including the infamous Pat O'Brien), the syndicated entertainment newsmagazine The Insider is finally coming to an end. (Deadline)
  • Bob Costas is "passing the torch" (so to speak) as the primary host of the Olympics on NBC, beginning with the 2018 winter games. (ESPN)
  • Netflix has a busy slate of original programming in the works. (SitcomsOnline)

TUESDAY (FEBRUARY 7) HOME MEDIA RELEASES
Beavis and Butt-head - The Complete Collection
  • Beavis and Butt-head - The Complete Collection (DVD, $45.98): While the name of the collection is misleading (it isn't really complete as it only includes all of the previously released DVDs, which still excluded a significant portion of the original series), you can get most of the best cartoon shorts of the classic MTV cartoon and many extras in this release.

FOLLOW ME

Who to Follow: Randall Park (Twitter), "Defunct Mall in Ohio"
Claim to Fame: Obviously, we're not actually featuring a dead mall as our "Follow Me" this week (although that description of who he is did inspire us to look up this former mall near Cleveland, OH, which has an interesting story), but this Randall Park is a person, who plays Louis Huang in ABC's Fresh Off the Boat. He was born to Korean immigrant parents in 1974, and made his screen debut in 2003, with guest roles on several TV series. Fresh Off the Boat, though, is his first (and probably not last) sitcom starring role.
Pick of the Tweets: "TONIGHT! An all new ep of #ChildrensHospital at 11pm on #adultswim! For once, I get to act without a wig! (pic)" (March 4, 2016)
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Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Wednesday, September 23

The Goldbergs - "Schmoopie's Big Adventure" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mother and son have a bonding experience when Beverly buys a bicycle for Adam just like the one from “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure,” while Barry and Erica turn Murray’s furniture store into an after-hours lounge for college students.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Love and Hate" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Miranda is having second thoughts about her and Calvin's divorce.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "From Heart to Heart" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Calvin and Miranda have mixed feelings about their divorce.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "The Weeping Willow" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Vinny and Mr. Brown exchange details about their encounters with Madea.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Swimming with Fishes" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Leah tells Sandra and Philip that it's time to get them registered for their new school.

In The Cut - "Cooking That Kitchen" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Cheryl starts an in-home salon; at Mable's Tables, Trish, desperate for a chef, teaches Karen how to cook.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 21)

Wednesday, September 23

  • H. Jon Benjamin (Bob's Burgers/Family Guy) - Watch H. Jon on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Ron Funches (Final Space/Powerless/Undateable) - Ron is a guest on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet) - Drew will be on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
  • Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) - Jenny appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) - Alec is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Peter Facinelli (Nurse Jackie) - Peter talks about losing 30 pounds during quarantine, what motivated him to get in better shape and his new film The Vanished on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Judy Gold (All-American Girl) - Judy breaks down the day's most surprising and compelling stories with heart, humor and optimism in signature segment Drew's News on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Yara Shahidi (black-ish/grown-ish) - Yara appears on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Queen Latifah (Living Single) - Queen Latifah talks about the American Lung Association Virtual Fundraiser on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
  • Lena Olin (Welcome to Sweden) - Lena is a guest on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
  • Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken/Community) - Ken will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on The Real, so check your local listings.

New on DVD/Blu-ray (June/July/August/September)

Head of the Class - The Complete First Season Modern Family - The Eleventh and Final Season Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season Seven Will & Grace - The Revival -Season Three - The Farewell Season Young Sheldon - The Complete Third Season

06/02 - Work in Progress - Season 1
06/09 - Head of the Class - The Complete First Season (WBShop.com)
06/09 - How to Be a Gentleman - The Complete Series
06/09 - Letterkenny - Seasons 3 & 4
06/09 - Modern Family - The Eleventh and Final Season
06/09 - No Activity - Season 1
06/09 - Superior Donuts - Season Two
06/23 - Bob's Burgers - The Complete 10th Season
06/23 - Fresh Off the Boat - The Complete Sixth and Final Season
06/23 - Last Man Standing - The Complete Seventh Season
06/23 - South Park - The Complete Twenty-Third Season (Blu-ray)
06/30 - Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season Seven
07/07 - Will & Grace - The Revival - Season Three - The Farewell Season
07/21 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Tenth Season
07/21 - The Thundermans - Season 1 / Season 2 / Season 3 / Season 4
07/21 - The Unicorn - Season One
07/28 - The Thundermans - Season 1-4 Bundle
08/04 - Last Man Standing - The Complete Eighth Season
08/04 - The Neighborhood - Season One
08/11 - Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens - Season 1
08/11 - Final Space - The First and Second Seasons (Blu-ray)
09/01 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray)
09/29 - The Bob Newhart Show - The Complete Series (2020 Release)

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