Thursday, July 09, 2020
NBC Reviving Weakest Link; truTV's I'm Sorry Gets Charitable
NBC is bringing back hit British import and international game show phenomenon Weakest Link, co-produced by BBC Studios' Los Angeles production arm and Universal Television Alternative Studio. The network has greenlit 13 episodes of the rapid-fire quiz show with Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning host and actress Jane Lynch (Hollywood Game Night, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Glee) set to host and executive produce. Weakest Link will begin production later this year. The new version of Weakest Link will deliver the fast-paced and quick-witted pillars of the original British format created by the BBC with a few modern twists. The hybrid game show sees contestants answer general knowledge questions to bank prize money across multiple rounds. At the end of each round, the contestants vote out who they perceive to be the "Weakest Link" remaining. The original NBC version aired for 2 seasons between 2001-2002.
truTV's scripted comedy I'm Sorry is offering fans a chance to step into the world created by series star Andrea Savage. Partnering with Prizeo for a sweepstakes to benefit Communities in Schools of Los Angeles, entrants can donate as little as $10 for a chance to win a role at a virtual table read of the series pilot with Savage.* Ten winners will be chosen for speaking parts in the episode, with surprise cameos from a few of Savage's castmates and celebrity friends popping in to watch. Fans can enter for a chance to win here.
Greenlit for a third season, I'm Sorry follows a confident comedy writer, wife and mom Andrea (played by Savage), who comically exposes her inner immaturity and neuroses through unexpected life situations. She is joined by her husband Mike (Tom Everett Scott), their inquisitive daughter Amelia (Olive Petrucci), and her divorced parents (Kathy Baker and Martin Mull), as well as a close circle of friends. Throughout its first two seasons, I'm Sorry has explored hilariously absurd yet undoubtedly relatable situations and been lauded for its refreshing take and nuanced portrayal of the TV mom.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Wednesday, March 12
Shifting Gears - "Gummies" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Riley is horrified when she finds weed gummies in Carter’s pocket, prompting surprising advice from Matt. Meanwhile, Eve inadvertently lands Gabriel and Stitch in hot water after asking them to donate to a charity auction.
Abbott Elementary - "Karaoke" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The teachers hit a karaoke bar for a night of fun. During the evening, Jacob bumps into an old friend.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 10)
Wednesday, March 12
- Denis Leary (Going Dutch/No Good Deed/Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll/The Job) - Watch Denis on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Bernadette Peters (High Desert/Mozart in the Jungle/All's Fair) - Bernadette appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Chet Hanks (Running Point) - Chet is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Parker Posey (Search Party/The Return of Jezebel James) - Parker appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Tan France (Deli Boys) - Tan is a guest on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Liza Treyger (Survival of the Thickest) - Liza drops by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.
- Natasha Rothwell (How to Die Alone) - Natasha talks about The White Lotus on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am. She chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Rebecca Wisocky (Ghosts) - Rebecca talks about Ghosts on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am and on CBS Mornings Plus in the 9am hour.
- Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley talks about The Electric Slate on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- John Leguizamo (The Brothers Garcia) - John gives the scoop on his film Bob Trevino Likes It on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie will be on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Carol Leifer (Alright Already) - Carol talks about her book How to Write a Funny Book on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Alexander Hodge (Insecure) - Alexander is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.
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