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, July 13

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Co-Habitation" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Dave accidentally knocks out the Butlers’ power during a heat wave, Calvin and Tina spend the night at the Johnsons’ home, where Calvin makes a surprising discovery about Dave. Also, Malcolm has some fun at Marty’s expense when he crashes at his little brother’s refurbished apartment.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "The Canadians of Africa" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Abishola doesn’t appreciate it when Bob gives her unsolicited parenting advice about her “unhappy son.”

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 13)

Monday, July 13

Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - Watch Andy on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
America Ferrera (Superstore) - America is a guest on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
Lauren Lapkus (Crashing/Clipped/Are You There, Chelsea?) - Lauren will be on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Second Generation Wayans) - Regina appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Rob Lowe (The Grinder/Parks and Recreation) - Rob is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Bill Engvall (The Bill Engvall Show) - Bill will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Keith David (Enlisted/The Job) - Keith talks about Greenleaf on People Now at 1pm.
Peter Gallagher (Grace and Frankie/The Secret Lives of Men) - Peter talks about Hulu's Palm Springs