SitcomsOnline Digest: Lark Voorhies Unhappy with Saved by the Bell Reboot Snub; Remembering Ja'Net DuBois

Saturday, February 22, 2020

SitcomsOnline Digest: Lark Voorhies Unhappy with Saved by the Bell Reboot Snub; Remembering Ja'Net DuBois

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It isn't a very busy week, but we have news of a sitcom actress death, a snub in casting for the Saved by the Bell reboot, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Many of the original Saved by the Bell cast members are being included in the reboot of the series, but Lark Voorhies was snubbed, and she isn't too happy about it. (CNN)
Ja'Net DuBois, who played Willona on Good Times and also sang the theme song for The Jeffersons, died this week. (CNN)
Fresh Off the Boat ended last night after six seasons, and star Randall Park is taking a look back at the legacy of the series with Entertainment Weekly. (Entertainment Weekly)
Meanwhile, Randall Park is already looking at his next project, an unusual comedy series based upon true stories, where he will star alongside Ed Helms. (Deadline)
Nickelodeon has renewed some favorites, including Are You Afraid of the Dark?. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (FEBRUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 28)

Decades is "movin' on up" with The Jeffersons this weekend.
PopTV will be airing next day encores of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert every morning starting Tuesday.
The Voice returns Monday on NBC.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, February 16

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of February 16)

Monday, February 16

Rose Byrne (Platonic/Physical) - Watch Rose on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Ego Nwodim (Mr. Throwback) - Ego is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Jennifer Garner (Party Down/Camping) - Jennifer appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Jessica Capshaw (Odd Man Out) - Jessica talks about 9-1-1: Nashville with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Dove Cameron (Schmigadoon!/Liv and Maddie) and Avan Jogia (Victorious) - Dove and Avan talk about about Prime Video's 56 Days on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) - Sarah talks about Star Search on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.