Saturday, June 16, 2018
SitcomsOnline Digest: Roseanne Spinoff One Step Closer to Reality; Netflix to Air New Season of Lucifer
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! Roseanne is stealing the spotlight again this week, as it looks like a spinoff of the series may actually be close to becoming a reality. We're also hearing some rumblings about daytime television, including a temporary (and potentially permanent) production halt to a long-time staple of daytime trash talk shows. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- A Roseanne spinoff is getting one step closer to reality now, as a deal appears to be in the works in which Roseanne Barr will sign an agreement to let the show go on without receiving on-going residuals. (Hollywood Reporter)
- It seems that Roseanne Barr's name was submitted for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series just before the controversy broke out. (Deadline)
- If you don't want a spoiler, don't click on this story, but this is how Danny Masterson was written out of the Netflix series The Ranch. (Deadline)
- Are we finally reaching the end of the trash TV talk show era? Perhaps, as it was announced this week that The Jerry Springer Show will halt production for at least next season (potentially for good) after a nearly three decade run, and only air in reruns on The CW. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Streaming services have often come to rescue canceled network series, and this week, Netflix rescued Fox's Lucifer. (Deadline)
- Although the show itself will continue to air for a few more months, The Chew said farewell to fans on Friday with the last taped episode of the series. (People)
- There was speculation that WGN America was trying to get out of the scripted television business in the lead up to a potential merger of parent company Tribune with Sinclair (which has yet to happen), but this week, two new original series were announced for the cable network. (SitcomsOnline)
HOME MEDIA RELEASES (JUNE 19)
- Perfect Strangers - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD, $29.95): Larry and Balki return to DVD with this release of a classic TGIF favorite from Warner Archive.
WEEKLY PLANNER (JUNE 16 - JUNE 22)
- The Gong Show and Match Game return to ABC on Thursday.
- Decades will be airing Daniel Boone all weekend long.
- The final season of Shades of Blue debuts Sunday night on NBC.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Friday, March 20
Happy's Place - "A New Chapter" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Gabby's mother, Val, shows up unannounced, it's up to Bobbie to help Gabby navigate their delicate relationship; Isabella and Steve try to find out if Gabby's childhood horror stories are as bad as she claims.
Stumble - "God Bless Heådltston" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Courtney learns that an AI company is looking at Huddleston as a potential site for its new data center, she goes full out to win them over, hoping to get much-needed money and sponsorship for her team.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 16)
Friday, March 20
- Hilary Duff (How I Met Your Father/Younger/Lizzie McGuire) - Watch Hilary on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite/Benched) - Maria is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Seth MacFarlane (Ted/Family Guy/American Dad!/The Cleveland Show) - Seth appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Rose Byrne (Platonic/Physical) - Rose chats about Fallen Angels on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) - Demi talks about One Plate at a Time: Recipes for Finding Freedom with Food on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
- David Alan Grier (St. Denis Medical/Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!/The Cool Kids/The Carmichael Show/Bad Teacher/Life with Bonnie/DAG) - David talks about St. Denis Medical on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Elijah Wood (Wilfred) - Elijah tells Drew about the thrilling new movie Ready or Not 2: Here I Come on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) - Sarah can be heard on the Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM.
- Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken/Community) - Ken tells Sherri about the ever-popular Masked Singer on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Dan Bucatinsky (The Comeback/Marry Me/Web Therapy) - Dan talks about HBO Max's The Comeback on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
09/30 - Touché Turtle and Dum Dum - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD)
10/14 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
10/28 - St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/04 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
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