Saturday, February 23, 2019

SitcomsOnline Digest: Young Sheldon Gets Two Year Renewal; Warner Archive Wraps Up DVD Releases of Alice and The Wayans Bros.

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! We're hearing about a two season renewal for a popular CBS sitcom, three new DVD releases from Warner Archive (including two that will wrap up some series), and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
  • The Big Bang Theory may be ending, but Young Sheldon isn't going anywhere anytime soon, as it has been renewed for two seasons. (Entertainment Weekly)
  • With Jusie Smollett accused of pulling off a publicity stunt that has backfired spectacularly and made everybody turn against him, his character will be removed from some of the remaining episodes of Empire for this season. (Variety) 
  • Helen Hunt says she is sure that a Mad About You reboot will happen, but has given up on guessing when that'll be. (Deadline)
  • David Horowitz, the consumer advocate who often appeared on sitcoms (including ALF and Silver Spoons) in that same role, has died at age 81. (Deadline)
  • Mindy Kaling has worked with NBC Universal for almost all of her career, but now she is making a move over to Warner Bros. to develop, write, and produce new series. (Variety)
  • Peter Tork, one of The Monkees, has died at age 77. (NPR)
  • Netflix has announced a date for part 2 of the fifth season of Arrested Development. (SitcomsOnline)

HOME MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

HOME MEDIA RELEASES (FEBRUARY 26)

What I Like About You - The Complete Fourth Season

WEEKLY PLANNER (FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 1)
  • Decades is "movin' on up" with a binge of The Jeffersons this weekend.
  • The 91st Annual Academy Awards airs Sunday night on ABC.
  • MeTV has a tribute to Peter Tork with two episodes of The Monkees that will air on Sunday at 5 PM.
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Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, March 30

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Things We Do for Love" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Marty meets Courtney’s intimidating father to ask for his blessing, but Clancy’s (Anthony Anderson) cryptic response sends Calvin and Tina digging for answers. Meanwhile, Gemma and Dave are stunned by Grover’s tattoo.

DMV - "Gilbert" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Colette and Gregg convince Vic to foster a dog and help him clean up his act to meet the dog rescuer Howie’s (Thomas Lennon) high standards. Meanwhile, Ceci tries to repay Barb by boosting Noa’s processing time, mainly by toning down his hotness.

St. Denis Medical - "Here a Righteous Woman Comes" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Joyce hosts a ribbon-cutting for the birthing center; Matt and Serena take on an awkward assignment; Ron tries to knock out a quick physical before his fishing trip.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "The World Is Full of Beaks" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tobin tries to keep his personal life separate from the documentary, but Reggie doesn't make it easy for him; Monica helps Brina with her music career.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 30)

Monday, March 30