Monday, April 03, 2017
Alice Heads to Logo TV; The CW's Summer 2017 Schedule
Well kiss my grits! "There's a New Girl in Town" on the Logo TV network! Alice is now on Logo TV! The hit '70s sitcom joins the schedule beginning today (Monday, April 3, 2017). The series actually premiered this past weekend with a short-marathon, but you can watch it in order from the beginning starting today! Alice will air Mon-Sat in an afternoon stack, with times varying, but usually around 2:30-4:30pm. Alice joins recent addition One Day at a Time on the schedule, which also features Soap, The Facts of Life, Roseanne, Three's Company, Mama's Family, Married...with Children, Green Acres, and All in the Family. Logo is becoming a great network for classic sitcoms from the '60s-90s. In the premiere episode of Alice, settling into a new home in Phoenix with her son Tommy and a new job at Mel's Diner, Alice Hyatt hopes for a big break when a customer claiming to be a Hollywood agent visits the diner. Tune in starting today only on Logo! Remember, early to rise, early to bed...in and between you can cook and clean and watch Alice.
The CW Network has set its summer premiere dates for its returning improv comedy series and magic reality series Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Masters of Illusion, as well as the new action-adventure series Hooten & the Lady, which The CW acquired from Sky Vision. The CW's hit improv comedy series Whose Line Is It Anyway? returns beginning Monday, May 29, with all new episodes at 9:00pm ET, followed by an encore episode at 9:30pm ET. The hit series features host Aisha Tyler and cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie. On Friday, June 30, Masters of Illusion returns with host Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) at 8:00pm ET and features astonishing feats of magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists and escape artists, and performers in each episode displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines.
The hit magic competition series Penn & Teller: Fool Us returns with all new episodes Monday, July 10 at 8:00pm ET. Penn & Teller: Fool Us is a one-hour competition series celebrating magic and featuring the legendary duo Penn & Teller. And finally, premiering Thursday, July 13 at 9:00pm ET and spanning eight hour-long episodes, Hooten & the Lady tells the story of two globetrotting treasure hunters who set out to recover priceless legendary artifacts. Encores of Penn & Teller: Fool Us will lead-in at 8:00pm on Thursday nights.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight
Wednesday, October 4
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Love Grows Here" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After Phillip goes out with his friends, Leah and Jeremy realize that he is a responsible young man. Through a counseling session, Leah and Cora teach the residents the importance of mental, physical and spiritual health.
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Let The Church Say Amen" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When Cora runs for president of the local church, mud-slinging and sabotage threaten her reputation and test her faith. The Pleasant Days squad bolsters their ability to protect themselves by taking a self-defense class.
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "The White Flag" (BET, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Philip feels as though he is being treated like a child and resists his parents' punishment. Mr. Brown sends Kimberly an innocent text message that gets him into trouble.
The Ms. Pat Show - "Twenty Seven Side Pieces" (BET, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Denise gets a job at a Black hair salon but has to recruit Pat to deal with some "mean girls;" Terry is still in pain from his injury, but pain management comes in more forms than one, none of them good.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 2)
Wednesday, October 4
- Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Watch Wanda on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Chelsea Handler (Are You There, Chelsea?) - Chelsea appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) - Nick is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. NBC's Today catches up with Nick in the 9am hour.
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan (Fred: The Show) - Siobhan appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Jane Krakowski (Schmigadoon!/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/30 Rock) - Jane gives latest details on the series Name That Tune on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
- Bellamy Young (The Other Black Girl) - Bellamy will be on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
- Phil Rosenthal (Creator of Everybody Loves Raymond) - Phil is a guest on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Tiffani Thiessen (Saved by the Bell/Alexa & Katie/Good Morning, Miami/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Tiffani shares recipes from her new cookbook, Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers, on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Leslie Odom Jr. (Central Park/Love in the Time of Corona/Big Day) - Leslie chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary/Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/It's a Living) - Sheryl Lee appears on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
New on DVD/Blu-ray (June-October)
06/13 - Mayberry R.F.D. - The Complete Series
06/13 - Night Court (1984-1992) - The Complete Series
07/18 - South Park - Seasons 21-25 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
07/25 - The Neighborhood - Season Five
07/25 - Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin - Season One
07/25 - Superstore - The Complete Series
08/22 - Back to Life - Season 1 / Season 2
08/29 - Smiling Friends - Season 1 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/05 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Sixth Season
09/12 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Second Season
09/12 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-6 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/26 - Family Matters - The Complete Series
09/26 - Step by Step - The Complete Series
10/10 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Thirteen / The Complete Season Fourteen
10/17 - ALF - The Complete Series (Deluxe Edition) (Shout! Factory Special Offers)
10/17 - Night Court (2023) - The Complete First Season
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