Sunday, August 11, 2019
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of August 12, 2019)
For the week of August 12-16, 2019, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!
Sunday, August 11
- Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Catch Sherri on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm and repeated at 11pm on Bravo.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Watch Whitney on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Marc visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan) - Kathy stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Judy Greer (Kidding/Married/Mad Love/Miss Guided) - Judy is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Anna Chlumsky (Veep) - Anna appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Bill Hader (Barry) - Bill and the cast of IT Chapter Two are guests on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Jillian Bell (Bless the Harts/Workaholics) - Jillian talks about Brittany Runs a Marathon on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am, on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Kelly Ripa (Hope & Faith) - Kelly is a guest on Jerry O on select Fox stations, so check your local listings.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen appears on a repeat of Pickler & Ben, so check your local listings.
- Chris Lowell (GLOW/Enlisted) - Chris talks about season three of GLOW on the BUILD Series at 3pm.
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Catch Henry on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jada Pinkett Smith (A Different World) - Jada drops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Danny McBride (Vice Principals/Eastbound & Down) - Danny visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Betty Gilpin (GLOW/Nurse Jackie) - Betty appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She will also be on the BUILD Series at 2:15pm.
- Ricky Gervais (After Life/The Office) - Ricky chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Yara Shahidi (grown-ish/black-ish) - Yara is a guest on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor/The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette appears on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
- Brett Gelman (Fleabag/Married/Another Period/Go On) - Brett talks about Fleabag and Stranger Things on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Retta (Parks and Recreation) - Retta will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Brian Austin Green (Anger Management/Freddie) - Brian talks about BH90210 on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on the BUILD Series at 4pm.
- Jennie Garth (Mystery Girls/What I Like About You) and Tori Spelling (Mystery Girls/So Notorious) - Jennie and Tori talk about BH90210 on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/Welcome to New York) - Jim is a guest on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) and Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Alison and Marc talk about season three of GLOW on the BUILD Series at 2:15pm.
- Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/Welcome to New York) - Watch Jim on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jillian Bell (Bless the Harts/Workaholics) - Jillian visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Alison stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Jada Pinkett Smith (A Different World) - Jada drops by Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm. She also talks about Angel Has Fallen on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
- Ron Funches (Powerless/Undateable) - Ron is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
- Kristen Bell (The Good Place), Enrico Colantoni (Just Shoot Me!/Hope and Gloria), Ryan Hansen (Bad Judge/Bad Teacher/Party Down) and Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Barry/The Good Place/Downward Dog)- Kristen, Enrico, Ryan and Kirby talk about Veronica Mars on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney visits Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Ron Howard (Happy Days/The Andy Griffith Show) - Ron is a guest on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Will talks about Aladdin on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) - Amy talks about Wine Country on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Brett Gelman (Fleabag/Married/Another Period/Go On) - Brett talks about Stranger Things and Fleabag on People Now at 12pm and on the BUILD Series at 2pm.
- John Travolta (The Fanatic) - John talks about The Fanatic on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Piper Perabo (Turn Up Charlie) - Piper talks about Angel Has Fallen on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm.
- Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) - Ellie will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Pauly Shore (Pauly) - Pauly is a guest on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Retta (Parks and Recreation) - Retta appears on Jerry O on select Fox stations, so check your local listings. She also talks about Good Boys on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- David Alan Grier (The Cool Kids/The Carmichael Show/Bad Teacher/Life with Bonnie/DAG) - Catch David on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- John Travolta (Welcome Back, Kotter) - John stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Adam DeVine (Workaholics/Modern Family) - Adam visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth) - Will is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Nicole Byer (Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Nicole drops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Natalie Morales (Abby's) - Natalie appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Jeff Garlin (The Goldbergs/Curb Your Enthusiasm) - Jeff is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
- Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Alison stops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She also talks about GLOW on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm.
- Brian Austin Green (Anger Management/Freddie) - Brian is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Idris Elba (Turn Up Charlie) - Idris chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Boris Kodjoe (The Last Man on Earth/Second Time Around) - Boris appears on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig visits LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory/Roseanne/Billy/American Dreamer) - Johnny talks about The Conners on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Jay Ellis (Insecure/The Game) - Jay is a guest on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
- Leah Remini (Kevin Can Wait/The Exes/Family Tools/The King of Queens) - Leah will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show/Cosby) - Phylicia talks about David Makes a Man on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Tia Mowry (Family Reunion/Instant Game/The Game/Sister, Sister) - Tia talks about Family Reunion on Access Live, so check your local listings.
- Lenny Clarke (Are You There, Chelsea?/It's All Relative/The Job/The John Larroquette Show/Lenny) - Watch Lenny on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Billy Eichner (Difficult People) - Billy appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Mark Hamill (The Texas Wheelers) - Mark is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Bradley Whitford (Perfect Harmony/Happyish/Trophy Wife) - Bradley appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Niecy Nash (Getting On/The Soul Man/Reno 911!) - Niecy talks about When They See Us on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Tate Donovan (Partners) - Tate appears on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Christopher Abbott (Girls) - Christopher is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Sherri appears on a repeat of The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Henry is a guest on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
- Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor/The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette guest co-hosts a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
- Loretta Devine (Family Reunion/The Carmichael Show) - Loretta talks about Family Reunion on Couch Surfing at 8am.
- Leah Remini (Kevin Can Wait/The Exes/Family Tools/The King of Queens) - Leah will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon talks about Sextuplets on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) - Candace prepares a warm, zesty zoodle salad on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Marilu Henner (Evening Shade/Taxi) - Marilu appears on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
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Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, August 11
Last Man Standing - "Giving Mike the Business" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Under the threat of corporate takeover, Mike and Ed disagree on the direction of Outdoor Man's future; Vanessa is elated when she thinks Mandy and Kyle are trying to have a baby.
Family Guy - "Family Guy Lite" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a mishap at work, Peter decides to take his health more seriously and diet with the help of Quagmire, Joe and Cleveland; Lois tries to write a romantic fantasy novel.
Monday, August 12
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Malcolm's Job" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Tina agrees to give Grover piano lessons and her son Malcolm lands a job in retail sales, neither Butler has a first day that goes quite according to plan.
The Big Bang Theory - "The Confirmation Polarization" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Sheldon and Amy’s super asymmetry theory is proven by two physicists, Dr. Pemberton (Sean Astin) and Dr. Campbell (Kal Penn) from Chicago, they’re thrilled, until they try to kick Amy off the Nobel nomination. Also, Bernadette has a big success at work and Penny’s going to be a part of it – whether she wants to or not.
The Big Bang Theory - "The Meteorite Manifestation" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon is thrilled to help Bernadette and Wolowitz navigate bureaucratic paperwork, until he discovers they are breaking the law. Also, Leonard is disappointed when his friends exclude him from a scientific project.
Mom - "Puzzle Club and a Closet Party" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Christy and Wendy help Jill clean out her closet, which turns out to be a bigger job than expected, and Bonnie, Marjorie and Tammy take up a new hobby.
In The Cut - "Used to Be My Homie" (Bounce TV, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Jay feels out of the loop when Smitty's old friend comes to town; Kenny becomes jealous of Angelique's male friend.
Tuesday, August 13
Bless This Mess - "The Chicken and the Goat" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After weeks of researching soil revitalization and coming up with a wonderful plan to make their farm successful, Rio and Mike are forced to find a new strategy when the weather forecast is not in their favor. As Mike tries to focus on addressing the dead soil, Rio attempts to connect with new neighbors at the Bowman’s potluck but ends up spicing up her romantic relationship with Mike instead.
black-ish - "Black History Month" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dre is upset after he learns that Jack and Diane are getting the same surface-level education about Black History Month that he got when he was growing up. After taking it up with the twins’ teacher, he is asked to present at the assembly and wants to bring Black history to life.
The Detour - "The Same" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
In order to save his family, Nate ends up on a Russian bride tour.
Wednesday, August 14
Younger - "Millennial's Next Top Model" (TV Land, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Millennial deals with the fallout of the Debutante Ball. Liza is pulled into a media frenzy, led by a publicity-hungry Quinn Tyler. Maggie dates against type. Kelsey and Zane reset.
Thursday, August 15
The Big Bang Theory - "The Donation Oscillation" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Penny tries to seduce an abstaining Leonard to ruin his “donation” for her ex-boyfriend, Zack (Brian Thomas Smith), and his wife, Marissa (Lindsey Kraft). Also, Wolowitz, Bernadette, Anu (Rati Gupta) and Koothrappali turn Koothrappali’s canceled bachelor party into a couple’s trip aboard the “vomit comet.” Keith Carradine returns as Penny’s father, Wyatt.
Young Sheldon - "A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Mary’s faith is shaken by a tragedy in the community, Sheldon becomes an unlikely ally.
Baskets - "Mrs. Baskets Goes to Sacramento" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Christine has trouble getting her apple pie past security.
Friday, August 16
American Housewife - "Baby Crazy" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Viv asks Katie to take Violet for the night so she and Alan can discuss reconciling but is caught off guard when Greg is hit with a bout of baby fever. Meanwhile, Taylor tricks Oliver into helping her when Luther eats an expensive pair of earrings.
Fresh Off the Boat - "Fresh Off the RV" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
While Honey and Marvin celebrate the birth of their baby, Jessica’s book is finally released, and she’s optimistically looking forward to a book store reading that’s been set up by her publisher to help boost sales. Louis is so excited to promote the book across the country that he buys an RV from Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who owns an RV dealership which is managed by underappreciated Calvin (Jaleel White, “Family Matters”). Meanwhile, Emery and Evan are concerned about Eddie after Nicole tells him that she’s moving to New York, and he seems completely unfazed about losing his best friend.
Saturday, August 17
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons' (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Hosted by television icon Norman Lear and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, directed by 10-time Emmy® winner James Burrows and produced by Sony Pictures Television, the special takes viewers down memory lane, recreating an original episode from each of the Emmy Award-winning series. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/22/19)
Star power includes Woody Harrelson (Archie Bunker), Marisa Tomei (Edith Bunker), Jamie Foxx (George Jefferson), Wanda Sykes (Louise Jefferson), Kerry Washington (Helen Willis), Ellie Kemper (Gloria Stivic), Will Ferrell (Tom Willis), Marla Gibbs reprising her original role (Florence Johnston), Ike Barinholtz (Meathead), Sean Hayes (Mr. Lorenzo), Amber Stevens West (Jenny Willis Jefferson), Jovan Adepo (Lionel Jefferson), Anthony Anderson (Uncle Henry), Stephen Tobolowsky (Mr. Bentley), Jackée Harry (Diane Stockwell), Fran Bennett (Mother Jefferson) and a musical performance by Jennifer Hudson.
All About "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After the star-studded sitcom special “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons,’” “Nightline” will take a special look at the cultural and historical significance of the two iconic series. Participants in the sitcom special along with modern-day comedians, television stars and journalists reminisce about each show’s groundbreaking impact and legacy.
The prime-time special features interviews with “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” creator Norman Lear; host and executive producer Jimmy Kimmel and stars Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Jackée Harry, Ellie Kemper and Kerry Washington; comedians and actors Raven-Symoné, David Alan Grier, Lil’ Rel and John Amos; original “The Jeffersons” cast member Marla Gibbs; and journalists Deborah Roberts, Chris Connelly, Marc Lamont Hill and Joe Levy.
Sunday, August 18
Last Man Standing - "One Flew Into the Empty Nest" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Vanessa wants to board a foreign exchange student, Mike must work overtime to impress her father; Kristen and Ryan try to remain cool when Boyd invites a girl over.
Last Man Standing - "Bride of Prankenstein" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mike and Chuck find the perfect target for a prank while working late to set up a security system at the store on Halloween; Mandy, Kyle, Kristen and Ryan hold a séance.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Sunday, December 22
Bob's Burgers - "The Nightmare 2 Days Before Christmas" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When the power goes out two days before Christmas, The Belchers must spend the holiday at Mr. Fischoeder's family's old hunting lodge.
Krapopolis - "Krapocalypse" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tyrannis is stuck in a time loop trying to save the city.
The Simpsons - "The Man Who Flew Too Much" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The new and improved Pin Pals travel to Capital City for their first ever state bowling championship.
Universal Basic Guys - "The Devil You Know" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Mark insists on teaching his son Darren how to throw a handmade boomerang that was gifted to Darren by his father; the two soon find themselves on a trek deep into the Jersey woods; David is the recipient of a sex doll that he swears he didn't order.
The Great North - "The Lies Aquatic Adventure" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
While Beef is away, the Tobin fishing boat goes missing; the Tobin siblings wildly speculate on what could have happened.
Krapopolis - "National Lampoon's The Odyssey!" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The family takes a vacation to Storgos for Shlub's mother's birthday.
Bob Hearts Abishola - "Full-Frontal Dottie" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Excited by her physical therapy progress, Dottie insists she is ready to return to MaxDot, much to Bob, Douglas and Christina's dismay.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 16)
Friday, December 20
- Jason Bateman (Arrested Development/George and Leo/Chicago Sons/Simon/The Hogan Family/It's Your Move/Silver Spoons) - Watch Jason on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters/HouseBroken/Catastrophe) - Sharon is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Dwayne Johnson (Young Rock) - Dwayne appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Colton Dunn (Superstore) and Diona Reasonover (Clipped) - Colton and Diona are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Zachary Quinto (Big Mouth/So Notorious) - NBC's Today catches up with Zachary in the 9am hour.
- Billy Eichner (Friends from College/Difficult People/Parks and Recreation) - Billy talks about Mufasa: The Lion King on NBC's Today in the 10am hour. He can also be heard on The Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM.
- Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry talks about The Six Triple Eight on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am and on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- James Marsden (30 Rock) and Ben Schwartz (The Afterparty/Space Force/Parks and Recreation) - James and Ben talk about Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Jamie Lee Curtis (The Sticky/Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney talks about Max's Fast Friends on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Access Daily with Mario & Kit has the best of Henry and Kit Hoover, so check your local listings.
- Howie Mandel (Good Grief) - The Talk celebrates 15 seasons with a special finale episode; friend of the show Howie Mandel makes his 21st appearance on the show when he stops by one last time with a surprise for the hosts on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
09/10 - The Ropers - The Complete Series (VEI)
09/10 - Ted - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/17 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - Video Scrapbook
09/17 - Top Cat - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K UHD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/05 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/12 - The King of Queens - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (2024 Release)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
11/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 4 (Blu-ray)
12/03 - Angel (1960-1961) - The Complete Series, Volume 1
12/17 - Seinfeld - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (4K UHD)
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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