SitcomsOnline Digest: Roku Adds Over 100 Linear Channels; Remembering Mary Pat Gleason and Peggy Pope

Saturday, June 06, 2020

SitcomsOnline Digest: Roku Adds Over 100 Linear Channels; Remembering Mary Pat Gleason and Peggy Pope

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we are hearing about new linear streaming channels on Roku, learning more about the impact of COVID-19 on the fall season, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

For those uncertain about whether or not they want to "cut the cord," Roku has added a new linear TV experience with over 100 channels. (CNET)
COVID-19 has had an impact on the fall season, for sure. (Deadline)
In light of recent protests, Live PD and reruns of Cops have been temporarily pulled from A&E and Paramount Network, respectively. (Deadline)
Mary Pat Gleason, who had a recurring role in Mom and appeared in guest roles on many other series, has died at age 70. (CNN)
Peggy Pope, who also made several sitcom appearances, has died at age 91. (Variety)
Antenna TV is celebrating Father's Day with Coach. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JUNE 6 - JUNE 12)

Hollywood Game Night returns to NBC tomorrow night.
Season 4 of The Bold Type debuts Thursday on Freeform.
F is for Family returns for a new season on Friday on Netflix.
Love, American Style is the binge this weekend on Decades.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Monday, September 21

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Speed Bump" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A near-accident awakens Dave’s sense of civic duty, prompting him to team up with Calvin to try to improve the safety of their community. Also, a trip to the county fair turns into a nerve-wracking adventure for Malcolm, Marty and Grover.

Young Sheldon - "A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A church carnival leads Missy to try out for the baseball team. Also, Meemaw struggles after her breakup with Dr. Sturgis. Craig T. Nelson guest stars as Coach Dale.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 21)

Monday, September 21

Laurence Fishburne (black-ish) - Watch Laurence on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Brendan Hunt (Ted Lasso) - Brendan appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle) - Bryan is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Anna Camp (Perfect Harmony/The Mindy Project) - Anna will be on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
Drew Barrymore (Santa Clarita Diet) - Drew appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City) - Kim talks about the Fox series Filthy Rich on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan and Access Daily, so check your listings. She will also be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali speaks about her podcast Go Ask Ali on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
Denise Richards (Blue Mountain State) - Denise is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
Jane Lynch (Angel from Hell) - Jane will be on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) - Candace appears on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.