SitcomsOnline Digest: IMDb Launches Free Streaming Service; Brooklyn Nine-Nine Sees Ratings Increase on NBC

Saturday, January 12, 2019

SitcomsOnline Digest: IMDb Launches Free Streaming Service; Brooklyn Nine-Nine Sees Ratings Increase on NBC

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about a new (free!) steaming service from IMDb, learning of the death of a pioneering sitcom actress, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

IMDb has launched Freedive, a new free streaming service this week, and although it isn't heavy on TV series right now, you can catch some series on there, including every episode of Dallas and Gilligan's Island. (Gizmodo)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine saw a huge ratings boost as it debuted on NBC this week, but will it last? (Entertainment Weekly)
In 2019, almost nobody remembers who Mary Kay Stearns was, but she was actually one of the first ever sitcom stars, even pre-dating Lucille Ball. This week, she has died at age 93. (Deadline)
It's almost beginning to look like it'll last forever, as NBC has renewed Days of Our Lives for season 55. (Entertainment Weekly)
Megyn Kelly is officially walking away from NBC with every penny that was in the remainder of her $69 million contract. (CNN)
WGN and other Tribune stations are back on Spectrum after a nine day blackout. (Chicago Tribune)
Adult Swim is launching a live-action sitcom next month, but don't worry, it still looks like a cartoon. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JANUARY 12 - JANUARY 18)

Wiseguy is the binge on Decades this weekend.
The second half of the final season Teachers debuts Wednesday on TV Land.
Also on Wednesday, Comedy Central has new seasons of Drunk History and Corporate.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, July 12

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "A Big Birthday and Tequila Shots" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mandy struggles to celebrate Georgie’s 21st birthday after hitting a rough patch in her career.

The Simpsons - "Bad Boys... For Life?" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Homer and Marge can't decide if Bart is naughty or nice.

Animal Control - "Dragons and Dognappers" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Rob Gronkowski returns and asks the team for help rehoming a zebra; Emily and Shred's first date goes awry when they unexpectedly run into Daisy and Patel on their night out; Frank must defend Templeton when Templeton is accused of dognapping.

Universal Basic Guys - "Hoagie Jones" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mark and Hank buy a horse together; Tammy invests in a painting.

Grimsburg - "Mo11y" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Flute forgets to buy Stan a gift for his birthday, he steals an AI doll from the evidence locker; Wynona is forced to confront her ex-boyfriend.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 6)

Friday, July 10

Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Octavia Spencer (Mom) - Watch Octavia on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Zoey Deutch (The Suite Life on Deck) - Zoey is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Robert Smigel (Let's Be Real) - Robert appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Stephen Root (Barry/Ladies Man/NewsRadio) - Stephen is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Dwayne Johnson (Young Rock) - Dwayne, Auli’i Cravalho and Catherine Laga’aia discuss Moana on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.