Saturday, September 21, 2019
SitcomsOnline Digest: Reboots for The Office and Even Hogan's Heroes?; The Boondocks Returning for Two New Seasons on HBO Max
- It's not to the point where we can even call it a project yet (as far as we know), but as NBC prepares to launch their new Peacock streaming service, they've already decided that they want a reboot of The Office. (The Verge)
- Who asked for a reboot of Hogan's Heroes? Because we're getting one whether we like it or not. (Deadline)
- The Boondocks is coming back to TV, for two new seasons on the new HBO Now streaming service. (Deadline)
- Not exactly a major news story, but we thought it was a little amusing that Fox Entertainment has given the job of SVP Talent Relations to a woman named Lisa Simpson. (Deadline)
- Meghan McCain walked off the stage after an argument this week on the always friendly and happy show, The View. (CNN)
- Special themed weeks of programming were huge in the 90s (especially in the early days of Fox) and we still see it some today, and now ABC has a themed week of cast reunions from other TV series and movies for many of their series coming up. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (SEPTEMBER 21 - SEPTEMBER 27)

- This coming week is it! The big week of fall premieres, so many that we can't list them all here, but we'll mention a few new sitcoms, such as Bob ♥ Abishola on Monday night on CBS, Mixed-ish on Tuesday night on ABC, The Unicorn and Carol's Second Act on Thursday on CBS, and Perfect Harmony and Sunnyside on Thursday on NBC.
- By the way, you can watch the first episode of The Unicorn now online for free, through Amazon Prime, CBS.com, and other digital platforms.
- Honestly, it wouldn't be surprising if it sets a record for low ratings again since these awards shows are quickly becoming irrelevant to a lot of viewers in the peak TV era, but the Emmys will air on Fox on Sunday night.
- The new Netflix comedy, The Politician, debuts on Friday.
- It's a weekend of Mannix on Decades.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, July 14
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Pomp and Circumstance" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina and Gemma plan a joint graduation party for Malcolm and Grover, on part one of the hour-long seventh season finale.
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Venice" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Butlers and Johnsons help Malcolm start a new chapter in a new city that, while just across town, is worlds away from the neighborhood, on part two of the hour-long seventh season finale.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 14)
Monday, July 14
- Chris Distefano (Benders) - Chris guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) - Watch Hannah on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Shane Gillis (Tires) - Shane appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear) - Liza is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) - Jack appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Paul Feig (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/The Louie Show/The Jackie Thomas Show/Dirty Dancing) and Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Paul is a guest and Anna makes a special appearance on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Amy Sedaris (No Activity/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/Strangers with Candy) and Dan Levy (Schitt's Creek) - Amy and Dan are guests on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10pm on Bravo.
- Julie Bowen (Modern Family/Ed) - Julie chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Jason Priestley (Call Me Fitz/Sister Kate), Vanessa Morgan (The Latest Buzz) and Giacomo Gianniotti (Backpackers/Selfie) - Jason, Vanessa and Giacomo talk about the dramedy Wild Cards on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Malin Akerman (Dollface/Sin City Saints/Trophy Wife/Childrens Hospital) - Malin talks about The Hunting Wives on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Meg Donnelly (American Housewife) - Meg talks about Disney's Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Rosemarie DeWitt (United States of Tara) - Rosemarie and Eric Bana talk about Netflix's Untamed on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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