SitcomsOnline Digest: Game of Thrones Leads Emmy Nominations; New Beverly Hillbillies DVDs Coming in October

Saturday, July 14, 2018

SitcomsOnline Digest: Game of Thrones Leads Emmy Nominations; New Beverly Hillbillies DVDs Coming in October

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a very busy week with tons of Emmy nomination news to go around, not all of which we could fit in here! Plus, we're hearing an update about the Mad About You reboot, some new DVDs for Beverly Hillbillies, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

The full list of Emmy nominees is out, and of course, Game of Thrones leads it yet again, while Modern Family is finding itself shut out from the major awards (though it did get some minor nominations) for the first time ever. (NPR)
With HBO leading the nominations for Emmys, as well as streaming services such as Netflix in the game now too, some are left to wonder if broadcast dramas will ever get their Emmy recognition again. (Deadline)
The week just wouldn't be right without more Roseanne news, and this week, we learned that the series scored two Emmy nominations (although neither were for the star herself). (CNN)
The Mad About You reboot idea that was being thrown around a few weeks ago "probably won't happen" according to star Paul Reiser. (Vulture)
The FCC is considering putting an end to the requirement for broadcast networks to air educational/informational programming. (Broadcasting & Cable)
Netflix has ordered a new comedy starring Christina Applegate. (SitcomsOnline)

HOME MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

It's been one of the longest and drawn out paths for any sitcom to arrive on DVD, but CBS is moving forward with The Beverly Hillbillies finally, as The Beverly Hillbillies - The Official Fifth Season is set to arrive on DVD on October 2.

HOME MEDIA RELEASES (JULY 17)

Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life - The Complete Series (DVD, $29.95): This very short-lived series that aired on Fox in the 2016-2017 season arrives on DVD with this MOD release.
The Good Place - The Complete Second Season (DVD, $19.97): Shout! Factory brings the second season of the NBC series to DVD in this release.
Son of Zorn - The Complete Series (DVD, $29.95): Another short-lived (though slightly more memorable) series that aired on Fox arrives in this MOD release.

WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 14 - JULY 20)

Trial & Error returns to NBC on Thursday night with the new season, Trial & Error: Lady Killer.
A new Antenna TV lineup starts on Monday, with new additions including What's Happening Now!! and Archie Bunker's Place.
Antenna TV will also be airing a special marathon on Sunday of episodes of sitcoms that included musical guest star.
Decades will be airing Greatest American Hero all weekend long.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, December 8

DMV - "The Next Window" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
At the Big Sac holiday party, Colette tries to impress Noa before his single “window” closes. Meanwhile, Barb’s effort to save the East Hollywood DMV backfires when she accidentally tackles the director, but assistant Sally (Leslie Jones) steps in to help.

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Secrets and Santas" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The Butlers’ anniversary plans take an unexpected turn when a blast from the past, Calvin’s ex-girlfriend, resurfaces. Meanwhile, Malcolm’s meeting gets hijacked, Marty makes a big move toward commitment and Gemma finds herself caught in a holiday misunderstanding.

St. Denis Medical - "No Wonder His Kidney Wants Out" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Ron and Alex react very differently to a seemingly selfless patient; Joyce runs into an old flame; Matt helps Bruce find a new best friend.

The Paper - "Scam Alert" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Ned chases a story about a local scammer operating through a dating app and realizes he may already have the scoop when he learns Esmeralda was one of his victims; Nicole is full of vengeful glee.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 8)

Monday, December 8

Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) - Watch Quinta on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Mila Kunis (Family Guy/That '70s Show) - Mila appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. She also talks about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Zooey Deschanel (Physical/New Girl) - Zooey is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Sabrina Carpenter (Girl Meets World) - Sabrina appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Ashley Park (Emily in Paris/Only Murders in the Building/Girls5eva/Nightcap) - Ashley talks about Emily in Paris on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Ana Gasteyer (American Auto/People of Earth/Lady Dynamite/Suburgatory) - Ana chats about Sugar & Booze: A Holiday Spectacular with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - All Access with Linsey Davis sits down with Henry to talk about his life, career and new children's book Detective Duck: The Mystery at Emerald Pond on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Mark Hamill (The Texas Wheelers) - Mark talks about The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Connie Britton (SMILF/Lost at Home/The Fighting Fitzgeralds/Spin City) - Connie tells Sherri about starring in The Family McMullen, the sequel to The Brothers McMullen, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Reba McEntire (Happy's Place/Malibu Country/Reba) - Reba talks about season two of her hit sitcom Happy's Place on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Justine Lupe (Nobody Wants This/Cristela) - Justine talks about Netflix's Nobody Wants This on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.