Wednesday, October 18, 2017
COZI TV to Air Mary Tyler Moore, Dick Van Dyke Specials; Roseanne Revival Gets Underway for ABC
COZI TV announced the launch of two new tribute specials honoring Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke, premiering Saturday, October 28 at 10 PM ET (check local listings). The hour-long tribute specials, 10 Secret Stories: "A Tribute to Mary Tyler Moore" and 10 Secret Stories: "A Tribute to The Dick Van Dyke Show" feature commentary from the legendary Carl Reiner, the creator of The Dick Van Dyke Show, as well as cast members Rose Marie (Sally Rogers) and Larry Matthews (Ritchie Petrie) and other insiders. The shows are the latest episodes in COZI TV’s original 10 Secrets series that takes a unique, behind-the-scenes look at television’s best-known personalities and most iconic shows.
The two specials can be seen on COZI TV at the following times:
Saturday, October 28 (Premiere)
10:00PM: 10 Secret Stories: "A Tribute to Mary Tyler Moore"
Sunday, October 29 (Encore)
4:00PM: 10 Secret Stories: "A Tribute to Mary Tyler Moore"
Saturday, November 18 (Premiere)
10:00PM: 10 Secret Stories: "A Tribute to The Dick Van Dyke Show"
Sunday, November 19 (Encore)
4:00PM: 10 Secret Stories: "A Tribute to The Dick Van Dyke Show"
The cast of the iconic comedy series Roseanne gathers for their first table read for the revival's premiere episode entitled "Twenty Years to Life." Returning to The ABC Television Network, the eight-episode reboot, featuring the original cast – Roseanne Barr (Roseanne), John Goodman (Dan), Sara Gilbert (Darlene), Laurie Metcalf (Jackie), Michael Fishman (D.J.) and Lecy Goranson (Becky) – will air in 2018. Sarah Chalke, who played the character Becky in later seasons, will also appear in another role.
October 18 is the 29th anniversary of the show's original premiere on ABC in 1988. Roseanne Barr is an executive producer, along with Sara Gilbert, Tom Werner, Bruce Helford, Whitney Cummings and Tony Hernandez. The series is from Carsey-Werner Television. Pictures in the image from the table read above are: John Pasquin (Director), Laurie Metcalf, Roseanne Barr, Michael Fishman, Jayden Rey Bruce Helford (Executive Producer), Whitney Cummings (Executive Producer), Sid Youngers (Co-Executive Producer), Sarah Chalke, Lecy Goranson, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Ames Mcnamara, Tony Hernandez (Executive Producer).
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Tuesday, May 6
Night Court - "Funniest Judge in the City" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Abby suspects the courthouse's new "fun judge" may not be as fun as he seems; Gurgs must regain control when her new courthouse welcome video, starring Roz, takes on a life of its own.
Night Court - "A Decent Proposal" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Abby finds herself in charge of two runaway teens; Dan and Julianne balk at the idea that they've become friends; a surprise appearance by a mysterious stranger turns Abby's world upside down.
Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "No Bueno" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Jazmine reminds a forgetful C.J. about his first wedding anniversary; Curtis and Ella bring over a cake called No Bueno to celebrate, only to learn there is no celebration to be had; Calvin prepares to attend Pookie's wedding solo.
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "One Drop" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Efe's foundation offers free D.N.A. tests, Karen participates and finds out a shocking discovery; Leah employs Two Hunks and a Trunk to spur Jeremy into action to complete his honey-do list.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 5)
Tuesday, May 6
- Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) - Catch Nick on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Reba McEntire (Happy's Place/Malibu Country/Reba), Jenny McCarthy (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) and Jason Priestley (Call Me Fitz/Sister Kate) - E! News has interviews with Reba, Jenny and Jason at 11pm on E!.
- Kelsey Grammer (Frasier/Partners/Hank/Back to You/Cheers) - It’s a DAYTIME EXCLUSIVE with Emmy®-winning TV icon Kelsey Grammer on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings. For the first time, Kelsey gets raw and honest about the effect his sister's murder had on him. He revisits it all in his powerful new book, Karen: A Brother Remembers.
- Lisa Kudrow (No Good Deed/HouseBroken/Web Therapy/The Comeback/Friends/Mad About You) - Lisa is telling Drew about her first audition ever, her thirty-year wedding anniversary and whether his son has seen Friends on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. Plus, she's dishing on her thrilling new show No Good Deed.
- Carol Kane (Taxi/All Is Forgiven/Amerian Dreamer/Pearl/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) - Carol is joining Drew and they're reminiscing on meeting at SNL in 1982 and talking about Carol's fifty-year career including projects like The Princess Bride and Taxi on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/08 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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