Wednesday, February 07, 2018
New Muppet Babies Coming to Disney Junior; Cartoon Network Comedy Gets 5 Week-Run
Jenny Slate (Disney's Academy Award(R)-winning Zootopia) will voice the iconic role of Miss Nanny in Disney Junior's reimagined Muppet Babies, premiering this March on Disney Channel. Slate will bring to life the voice of the Muppet Babies' loving and playful caregiver, a character originally voiced by legendary actress, the late Barbara Billingsley (Leave it to Beaver). Almost 30 years after the Muppet Babies first stole the hearts of kids and families around the world, the series chronicles the hilarious playroom antics of the young Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal and brand-new Muppet Baby, Summer Penguin.
As in the original Emmy(R) Award-winning series, Miss Nanny will only be visible from the torso down. Adding a new touch to the reimagined series, the pattern of Miss Nanny's tights will change in each episode to reveal the story's theme. As always, Miss Nanny gently and cheerfully encourages the Muppet Babies to use their imaginations to explore the farthest corners of the universe and to utilize their creative thinking to solve most any problem.
Best friends Apple and Onion, the eponymous characters of Cartoon Network's comedy Apple & Onion, make their debut with a special double premiere on Friday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). The fun new series, which stems from the global Artists Program, will introduce besties Apple and Onion who have decided to leave their hometowns to experience big city living. With Apple's uncontainable enthusiasm and Onion's outlandish imagination, the two pals embark on hilarious misadventures, often bringing fresh and unexpected insights into today's modern life. Apple & Onion is created by George Gendi and executive produced by Cartoon Network Studios.
With a special limited run, fans can splurge on back-to-back new episodes every Friday at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) through March 23. For those who want to get a first look, catch the first two new episodes of Apple & Onion beginning Friday, Feb. 16 on the Emmy-winning Cartoon Network App and VOD. In the debut episode "A New Life," the series introduces how Apple and Onion meet one another for the very first time. Then, in the "The Perfect Team," a stray cat causes Onion to worry his relationship with Apple is in jeopardy.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Thursday, November 7
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Todd's Mom" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Things get awkward when Georgie and Mandy try to make new friends. Meanwhile, Jim and Audrey get competitive playing a game with Connor. Casey Wilson (“Happy Endings”) guest stars as Beth, a fellow waitress Mandy befriends at the diner who is looking for fun in the wake of her recent divorce.
Ghosts - "The Work Retreat" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Trevor, who has catfished his way into a remote financial analyst job, is in hot water when he’s summoned to a mandatory in-person work retreat. Also, Hetty and Sass start a rumor about Pete.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of November 4)
Thursday, November 7
- John David Washington (Ballers) - Catch John on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Don Johnson (Kenan) - Don appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie is joining Drew with chef Bobby Flay to whip up something amazing in the kitchen. Then, they're sharing easy plating tips for home chefs to make their food look restaurant worthy on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Dylan Sprouse (The Suite Life on Deck/The Suite Life of Zack & Cody/Grace Under Fire) - Dylan discusses his new movie Aftermath on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Anna Camp (Perfect Harmony/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Mindy Project) - Anna discusses her television series Hysteria! on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Barry Williams, Christopher Knight and Eve Plumb (The Brady Bunch) - Barry, Christopher, Eve and Tina Trahan talk about the 55th Anniversary of The Brady Bunch on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am.
- Judy Greer (Kidding/Married/Mad Love/Miss Guided/Arrested Development) - Judy talks about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Essence Atkins (Poppa's House/Marlon/Mr. Box Office/Are We There Yet?/Half & Half/Smart Guy/Under One Roof) - Essence is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
09/10 - The Ropers - The Complete Series (VEI)
09/10 - Ted - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/17 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - Video Scrapbook
09/17 - Top Cat - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K UHD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/05 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/12 - The King of Queens - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (2024 Release)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
11/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 4 (Blu-ray)
12/03 - Angel (1960-1961) - The Complete Series, Volume 1
12/17 - Seinfeld - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (4K UHD)
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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