SitcomsOnline Digest: Kenan Thompson Sitcom Pilot at NBC; Sinclair Launches Streaming Service STIRR

Saturday, January 19, 2019

SitcomsOnline Digest: Kenan Thompson Sitcom Pilot at NBC; Sinclair Launches Streaming Service STIRR

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's looking like a very snowy holiday weekend for a big chunk of the northeastern US, so it's a great time to sit at home and enjoy lots of sitcoms, including some new streaming options! Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

It looks like Kenan Thompson might finally be moving on from Saturday Night Live, as he is set to star in a new sitcom pilot for NBC. (Hollywood Reporter)
Sinclair Broadcasting has launched streaming service STIRR, which is similar to Pluto TV in that it is a "live streaming" service. (TechCrunch)
Last Man Standing has been doing rather well on Fox, but regardless, they're adding a new regular character to the series, Jen, a foreign exchange student who will live with the Baxter family. (Deadline)
It was about time for it to happen: Netflix is set to reboot Unsolved Mysteries. (Deadline)
Trial & Error is officially cancelled at NBC, but that doesn't necessarily mean it won't pop up elsewhere (though it isn't looking good). (Entertainment Weekly)
Steve Carell is looking to head back into the sitcom realm. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JANUARY 19 - JANUARY 25)

Parks and Recreation debuts on Comedy Central on Monday, with a marathon to kick things off.
This weekend, Decades has a binge of 21 Jump Street.
Pluto TV, a free "streaming cable service" (probably the best way to describe it), has launched Pluto TV Sitcoms this week, where you can watch sitcoms all day long.
As previously mentioned, Sinclair has also launched STIRR, which brings BUZZR (also available on Pluto TV), Charge, and Comet to viewers anywhere in the United States.
Conan returns to TBS, with a new format, on Tuesday.
The last batch of episodes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt will be released on Friday on Netflix.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, May 4

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Kalamazoo?" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Dave and Gemma seriously consider a major life change, it sends ripples through the family and strains relationships. Meanwhile, wedding chaos and unexpected revelations complicate plans for Malcolm and Marty, forcing everyone to confront what’s really ahead.

DMV - "Car-lette" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Colette tries to fix up her run-down car to get it re-registered, Gregg encourages her to buy a new one to save money. Meanwhile, Barb tries to teach everyone DMV robbery protocols.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 4)

Monday, May 4

Nicole Byer (Grand Crew/Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Watch Nicole on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback/No Good Deed/HouseBroken/Web Therapy/Friends/Mad About You) - Lisa appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Nathan Lane (Mid-Century Modern/Only Murders in the Building/Modern Family/Charlie Lawrence/Encore! Encore!/One of the Boys) - Nathan is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Billy Eichner (Friends from College/Difficult People/Parks and Recreation) - Andy Cohen interviews Billy on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 9pm on Bravo.
Jamie Lynn Sigler (Guys with Kids) - Jamie Lynn talks about And So It Is...: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Ryan Reynolds (Two Guys and a Girl) and Rob McElhenney (Mythic Quest/It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) - Ryan and Rob talk about Welcome to Wrexham on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Damon Wayans (Poppa's House/My Wife and Kids/Damon) - Damon discusses diabetic macular edema with GMA lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Jay Pharoah (White Famous/Champaign ILL) - Jay chats about The Quiz with Balls on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Goldie Hawn (Good Morning World) - Goldie talks about The After-School Kindness Crew: Pooch on the Loose #1 on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour and chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Sean Hayes (Will & Grace/The Millers/Sean Saves the World) - The Drew Barrymore Show has a little bit extra with Sean, so check your local listings.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Cafe Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - The Drew Barrymore Show has more from Valerie and and Drew in the kitchen on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Oliver Hudson (Splitting Up Together/Rules of Engagement/My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star) - The Drew Barrymore Show has a little bit extra with Oliver, so check your local listings.
Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley is a guest on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.