Saturday, March 21, 2020

SitcomsOnline Digest: Netflix and Hulu to Share Rights to Community; Preview of New Netflix Series Never Have I Ever

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's another weird week of news (and it'll probably not be normal around here for a while), but we've got some news for you, including a preview of a new Netflix series, news of a streaming deal for Community, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
  • Netflix and Hulu will share the rights to Community in a new deal. (Deadline)
  • A preview of the new Netflix series, Never Have I Ever, is now available. (Vulture)
  • The cable sports networks are having a hard time filling their lineups lately. (NY Times)
  • Speaking of the sports, the remainder of the XFL season has been scrapped early, though they claim they'll be back next year. (NY Post)
  • The country is in need of medical supplies, and they're getting some from an unlikely source: medical TV series. (The Hill)
  • Lyle Waggoner has died at age 84. (Hollywood Reporter)
  • Antenna TV will be having their own weekend binges starting next weekend. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 21 - MARCH 27)

  • The fourth season of One Day at a Time debuts on Pop TV on Tuesday.
  • It's Christmas movies all weekend on Hallmark Channel, because why not?
  • It's like PAX TV has returned on Decades this weekend, as they air a marathon of Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye.
  • The new drama series Council of Dads debuts Tuesday on NBC.


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