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.


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, June 17

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 15)

Wednesday, June 17

  • Walton Goggins (The Righteous Gemstones/The Unicorn/Vice Principals) - Watch Walton on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Lexi Minetree (Elle) - Lexi appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • John Early (The Afterparty/Search Party) - John also talks about his film Maddie's Secret on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
  • Lukas Gage (Overcompenating) - Andy Cohen interviews Lukas on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 11pm on Bravo.
  • Matty Matheson (The Bear) - Matty talks about The Bear on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Joan Cusack (What About Joan) - Joan talks about Toy Story 5 on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Mekai Curtis (Kirby Buckets) - Mekai talks about Power Book III: Raising Kanan on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
  • Bowen Yang (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens) and Matt Rogers (No Good Deed/I Love That for You) - Bowen and Matt are guests on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour.
  • Britt Lower (Ghosted/Man Seeking Woman/Big Lake) - NBC's Today catches up with Britt in the 9am hour.
  • Elisha Cuthbert (The Ranch/Happy Endings) - Elisha talks about Every Year After on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Billy Bob Thornton (Hearts Afire) - Billy Bob talks about Landman on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Jay Hernandez (Hang Time) - Jay stops by Access Daily with Mario & Kit to chat about Toy Story 5, so check your local listings.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD) I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD) The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)

11/04/25 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11/25 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11/25 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11/25 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02/25 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16/25 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16/25 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20/26 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27/26 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11/26 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
04/11/26 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)
04/21/26 - Famous Studios Champion Collection (Blu-ray) (DVD)
05/19/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
05/19/26 - Looney Tunes Cartoons - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
07/14/26 - The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)

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05/22 - Emily in Paris to Conclude After Season 6; Hulu's Hannah Berner: None of My Business Special Trailer
05/21 - MeTV's The Golden Girls of Summer Event; Fox and JB Smoove Partnership
05/20 - Season 29 of South Park This Fall; All-New Peanuts on Apple TV
05/19 - FX Picks Up Very Young Frankenstein; Disney+ and Hulu Launching Adventure Time: Side Quests on June 29
05/18 - Apple TV Renews Margo's Got Money Troubles; Netflix Announces Crazy Guest Stars for Bad Thoughts Season 2
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