Saturday, May 09, 2020

SitcomsOnline Digest: At Home Version of America's Funniest Home Videos; Younger Spinoff in the Works

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This time of the year, we should be hearing about a busy pilot season and the new fall season and such, but we aren't for now. Still, we have some news for you, including a spinoff of Younger, an at home version of America's Funniest Home Videos, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
  • Although there obviously can't be an audience, what show is more appropriate to create an "at home" version than America's Funniest Home Videos? And they'll be doing that soon. (Deadline) 
  • An anthology series from BJ Novak has been picked up by FX. (Variety)
  • A Younger spinoff starring Hilary Duff is in the works. (Hollywood Reporter)
  • Hulu has acquired the rights to Scandal, and will begin streaming it soon. (Deadline)
  • CBS has renewed several series for next season. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 9 - MAY 15)

  • Another "at home" episode of Saturday Night Live will be airing tonight, and it will also serve as the season finale.
  • The Decades binge this weekend is Cannon.
  • ABC's Wednesday night comedies will have their season finales on Wednesday night.
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Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Sunday, October 17

The Simpsons - "The Last Barfighter" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Moe breaks their most sacred rule, a secret society of bartenders seeks ultimate vengeance on Homer and his friends.

Bob's Burgers - "Manic Pixie Crap Show" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Louise must pay a debt to Millie by attending the Pixie Princess Promenade; a bouquet in the shape of a dog forces Linda to confront her past.

The Simpsons - "The Wayz We Were" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Evergreen Terrace is overrun with traffic, and Moe has a fateful choice to make.

The Great North - "Wanted: Delmer Alive Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After Delmer suffers a concussion while eating soup, the Tobins tell their favorite stories about him in order to keep him awake and alive.

Bob's Burgers - "Driving Big Dummy" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Bob gets roped into a road trip with Teddy; Linda and the kids compete for the title of employee of the day.

Family Guy - "80's Guy" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Impelled by nostalgia, Peter re-creates movie scenes from his favorite decade; Stewie and Doug compete to retrieve a Frisbee stuck at the top of the jungle gym.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 11)

Friday, October 15

  • Drew Carey (The Drew Carey Show/The Good Life) - Watch Drew on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Mario Lopez (Saved by the Bell/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Mario guest hosts The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • David Duchovny (Californication) - David appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Ms. Pat (The Ms. Pat Show) - Ms. Pat is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee talks about reprising her iconic role in Halloween Kills on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Eva Longoria (Telenovela) - Eva makes a yummy cocktail featuring her new tequila, Casa del Sol, on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Jason Biggs (Outmatched/Mad Love/Drexell's Class) - Jason talks about E!'s Cash at Your Door on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Trial & Error/Sherri/Less Than Perfect) - Sherri guest co-hosts The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Heather Locklear (Spin City/Going Places) - Heather is a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.

New on DVD/Blu-ray (June-October)

Head of the Class - The Complete Third Season Family Ties - The Complete Series (2021 Release) Hot in Cleveland - The Complete Series (2021 Release) Young Sheldon - The Complete Fourth Season Maude - The Complete Series (2021 Release)

06/08 - The Critic - The Complete Series
06/08 - Fuller House - The Fifth and Final Season
06/08 - Fuller House - The Complete Series
06/08 - Our Cartoon President - Season 3
06/15 - The Office - Season 1 (Blu-ray) / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9
06/15 - Parks and Recreation - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
07/07 - No Activity - Season 2
07/13 - The Unicorn - Season 2
07/20 - Head of the Class - The Complete Third Season
07/27 - Family Ties - The Complete Series (2021 Release)
07/27 - Hot in Cleveland - The Complete Series (2021 Release)
07/27 - The Neighborhood - Season Three
08/20 - The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet - Deluxe Edition (100 Episodes) (Time Life)
08/20 - The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet - Standard Edition (50 Episodes) (Time Life)
08/24 - The Jim Gaffigan Show - Season 2
09/07 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Fourth Season (Blu-ray)
10/19 - Maude - The Complete Series (2021 Release)
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