Thursday, June 01, 2017
Hosts Set for ABC's Battle of the Network Stars; The Late Late Show London Week
The '70s and '80s television pop-culture classic, Battle of the Network Stars (which premiered from ABC Sports in 1976 and continued for 13 years), will be revived when it returns to television on Thursday, June 29 at 9:00pm EDT on ABC. Battle of the Network Stars is a nostalgic throwback to the original series where TV celebrities blended athleticism with hilarious antics. The 10-episode summer event will pit teams of current and classic TV stars from multiple eras and different genres against one another in a variety of athletic games. Viewers can look forward to seeing a fresh take at some of the classic show's sporting events like Tug of War, Archery, Kayak Relay, the Obstacle Course and the Dunk Tank. The hosts will be Mike Greenberg and Joe Tessitore of ESPN; Cassidy Hubbarth and Cari Champion of ESPN will be the sideline reporters; plus Super Bowl 50 winner DeMarcus Ware and MMA fighter/Olympian Ronda Rousey will be the team captains.
For this new version, the network vs. network format didn't make as much sense as fielding teams based on the characters people love from over the years to the current day - Cops vs. TV Sitcoms, White House vs. Lawyers, TV Moms & Dads vs. TV Kids, etc. In this way, we'll get to see everyone's favorites from over the years, even if they spanned different networks at the time. The 100 TV stars, from 14 different network and cable companies, will be announced at a later date.
James Corden will welcome a star-studded lineup of guests when he broadcasts his Emmy Award-winning The Late Late Show from the historic, 1700-seat venue, Central Hall Westminster in London, Tuesday, June 6 - Thursday, June 8 at 12:37 AM ET/P) on the CBS Television Network. The featured guests will include Nicole Kidman, David Beckham, Emily Blunt, Tom Cruise, Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Hudson, Kit Harington, with music from Harry Styles and Kings of Leon, and more. As Corden shares highlights of his homeland with American viewers, The Late Late Show's signature musical and comedy segments will get a British twist, including a brand new Carpool Karaoke with Grammy(R) Award-winning British artist Ed Sheeran.
Sky, the exclusive home to The Late Late Show with James Corden in the U.K., will broadcast these London-based episodes June 7-9 at 10:00 PM on Sky 1 and Now TV. The show is available daily on Sky on Demand and Now TV.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, July 13
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Chat" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Tina oversteps at daycare, a well‑meaning effort to fix it takes a turn after a message is sent to the wrong chat. Meanwhile, a surprise visit from Dave’s mother, Paula (Marilu Henner), leads him and Gemma to reconsider their careers and what comes next.
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Kalamazoo?" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Dave and Gemma seriously consider a major life change, it sends ripples through the family and strains relationships. Meanwhile, wedding chaos and unexpected revelations complicate plans for Malcolm and Marty, forcing everyone to confront what’s really ahead.
St. Denis Medical - "This Isn't Bingo" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Alex hosts a senior health fair; Bruce resuscitates a patient with a DNR; Ron competes with Matt over a patient's homemade fudge.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "Put It on Your Cabbage!" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tobin urges Reggie to leave the house and face the outside world; Monica learns there's more to Brina than meets the eye.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 13)
Monday, July 13
- Ike Barinholtz (The Studio/The Afterparty/Bless the Harts/The Mindy Project/Eastbound & Down) - Ike guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Mindy Kaling (Running Point/The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy talks about Not Suitable for Work on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Fortune Feimster (The Hawk/FUBAR/Kenan/Bless the Harts/Champions) - Fortune is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Mary Steenburgen (A Man on the Inside/The Last Man on Earth/Ink) - Mary stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Alan Ritchson (Blue Mountain State) - Alan appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) and Octavia Spencer (Mom) - Hannah and Octavia talk about Ride or Die on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am. Octavia will also be on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Molly Shannon (The Hawk/I Love That for You/The Other Two/Divorce/Kath & Kim/Craking Up) - Molly talks about The Hawk on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Zendaya (K.C. Undercover/Shake It Up) - Zendaya talks about The Odyssey on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Sebastian Maniscalco (Bookie) - Sebastian tells Drew about his hit comedy special, raising his children and wanting to host SNL on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Molly Bernard (Younger/Alpha House) - Molly appears on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.
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11/04/25 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
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11/11/25 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11/25 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02/25 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16/25 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16/25 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20/26 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27/26 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11/26 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
04/11/26 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)
04/21/26 - Famous Studios Champion Collection (Blu-ray) (DVD)
05/19/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
05/19/26 - Looney Tunes Cartoons - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
07/14/26 - The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
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