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)
Teachers Cast
  • 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.
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Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Wednesday, September 30

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Someone" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After his divorce, Calvin decides to date again.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Something's Rotten" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Jazmine gets candid with Ella about wanting to have sex for the first time.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "The Monster" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Jeremy's online plumber training backfires on him, literally.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Dark Chocolate" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Sandra tries to mislead Philip about where she's going and who with.

In The Cut - "Big Bruh" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Kenny joins an outreach program called Big Bruh, while Jay and Wade deal with a biker crew.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 28)

Wednesday, September 30

  • Julie Bowen (Modern Family) - Watch Julie on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • John Lithgow (3rd Rock from the Sun/Twenty Good Years/Trial & Error) - John is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Lake Bell (Bless This Mess/How to Make It in America) - Lake appears on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
  • J. B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm/The Millers/Bent/'Til Death) - J. B. is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Ilana Glazer (Broad City) - Ilana appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo.
  • Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy/American Dad!/The Cleveland Show) - Seth will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso/Son of Zorn/The Cleveland Show) - Jason appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Patricia Heaton (Carol's Second Act/The Middle/Back to You/Everybody Loves Raymond) - Patricia is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
  • Beth Behrs (The Neighborhood/2 Broke Girls) - Beth appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) - Jim talks about The Boys in the Band on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
  • Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) - Andrew talks about Netflix's The Boys in the Band on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
  • Tia Mowry (Family Reunion/Instant Mom/The Game/Sister, Sister) - Tia will be on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.

New on DVD/Blu-ray (June/July/August/September)

Head of the Class - The Complete First Season Modern Family - The Eleventh and Final Season Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season Seven Will & Grace - The Revival -Season Three - The Farewell Season Young Sheldon - The Complete Third Season

06/02 - Work in Progress - Season 1
06/09 - Head of the Class - The Complete First Season (WBShop.com)
06/09 - How to Be a Gentleman - The Complete Series
06/09 - Letterkenny - Seasons 3 & 4
06/09 - Modern Family - The Eleventh and Final Season
06/09 - No Activity - Season 1
06/09 - Superior Donuts - Season Two
06/23 - Bob's Burgers - The Complete 10th Season
06/23 - Fresh Off the Boat - The Complete Sixth and Final Season
06/23 - Last Man Standing - The Complete Seventh Season
06/23 - South Park - The Complete Twenty-Third Season (Blu-ray)
06/30 - Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season Seven
07/07 - Will & Grace - The Revival - Season Three - The Farewell Season
07/21 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Tenth Season
07/21 - The Thundermans - Season 1 / Season 2 / Season 3 / Season 4
07/21 - The Unicorn - Season One
07/28 - The Thundermans - Season 1-4 Bundle
08/04 - Last Man Standing - The Complete Eighth Season
08/04 - The Neighborhood - Season One
08/11 - Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens - Season 1
08/11 - Final Space - The First and Second Seasons (Blu-ray)
09/01 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray)
09/29 - The Bob Newhart Show - The Complete Series (2020 Release)

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Recent SitcomsOnline.com News Blog Posts

09/30 - Saved by the Bell Reboot Launching November 25; HBO Orders Weekly Talk Show with Sam Jay
09/29 - The Addams Family Coming to FETV; Netflix Developing Korean Sitcom
09/28 - 2002-2007 Sitcom George Lopez Coming to TBS; Guests Announced for black-ish Election Special
09/27 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of September 28, 2020)
09/26 - SitcomsOnline Digest: Peacock to Launch All 45 Seasons of Saturday Night Live; Renewal for Family Guy and Bob's Burgers
09/25 - Fri-Yay: Schitt's Creek Emmy Sweep; HBO Max Orders New Pretty Little Liars
09/24 - NBC Moves This Is Us, Connecting Premieres; Fox Orders 2 More Seasons for Bob's Burgers & Family Guy
09/23 - Schitt's Creek Heads to Syndication on Stations and Comedy Central; Apple Orders Patricia Arquette Comedy
09/22 - Decades Fall 2020 Schedule; CMT Acquires American Housewife
09/21 - Antenna TV Fall 2020 Schedule, with 2021 Teases; 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards Winners
09/20 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of September 21, 2020)
09/19 - SitcomsOnline Digest: CBS Prepares for More Sunday Night Movies; The Office Arrives on Blu-ray and More Head of the Class DVDs
09/18 - Fri-Yay: Viewers Discovering Cobra Kai Now on Netflix; ABC Announces Fall 2020 Drama Premiere Dates
09/17 - ABC Officially Orders Katey Sagal Series, Cancels Stumptown; SNL Goes Live All October
09/16 - CBS All Access to Rebrand as Paramount+ in 2021; Fox Says Let's Be Real About Election
09/15 - Netflix Announces Good Times Animated Comedy; More Details on Fresh Prince Reunion on HBO Max
09/14 - Disney+ Orders Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.; TBS Version of Wipeout Announces Hosts
09/13 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of September 14, 2020)
09/12 - SitcomsOnline Digest: Fresh Prince Reunion Brings Unexpected Pair Back Together; Doogie Howser Reboot Officially Picked Up
09/11 - Fri-Yay: Sister, Sister Soars on Netflix; ABC Comedies Returning October 21 for New Seasons
09/10 - TBS Celebrates American Dad! 300th Episode with Special Night; NBC Alters Schedule Due to Possible NHL Stanley Cup Finals
09/09 - COZI TV's The Lone Ranger The Masked Man Marathon; Peacock Gets Fresh Prince Dramatic Series
09/08 - TNT Salutes 15th Anniversary of Supernatural; Alyssa Milano Says Own the Vote 2020 in Webinar Series
09/07 - TV Marathons on Labor Day 2020
09/06 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of September 7, 2020)
09/05 - SitcomsOnline Digest: Mom Set for New Season Without Star; Chelsea Handler Sells Half Hour Comedies to Peacock and HBO Max
09/04 - Fri-Yay: Fall Network TV Schedule Is Scarce on Sitcoms; Laff's How I Met Your Mother Labor Day Weekend Launch Marathon
09/03 - Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween 2020 Schedule; Dancing with the Stars Season 29 Cast
09/02 - black-ish Returns with Special Episodes on Election; Shout! Factory TV and Pluto TV Launches The Carol Burnett Show Channel
09/01 - HBO Max Slates The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion Special; Ayo Edebiri Replaces Jenny Slate as Missy on Big Mouth
08/31 - Home Improvement Tool Time Reunion on History Series; Bunk'd Adds to Cast
08/30 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of August 31, 2020)