Sunday, August 30, 2020

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of August 31, 2020)

It's Sunday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of August 31-September 4, 2020, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!


Monday, August 31
  • Adam DeVine (The Righteous Gemstones/Modern Family/Workaholics) - Watch Adam on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Gillian Jacobs (Love/Community) - Gillian is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Taran Killam (Single Parents) - Taran is a guest on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso/Son of Zorn/The Cleveland Show) - Jason will be on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin talks about the album For the Girls on a repeat of LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Kermit the Frog (The Muppets) - Kermit is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • John David Washington (Ballers) - John talks about Tenet on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Patricia Heaton (Carol's Second Act/The Middle/Back to You/Everybody Loves Raymond) - Patricia talks about her new book Your Second Act on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
Tuesday, September 1
  • Zendaya (K.C. Undercover/Shake It Up) - Watch Zendaya on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt (3rd Rock from the Sun) - Joseph is a guest on a repeat of on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Paula Pell (Mapleworth Murders) - Paula appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso/Son of Zorn/The Cleveland Show) - Jason is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • J. B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm/The Millers/Bent/'Til Death) - J. B. will be on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Keegan-Michael Key (Friends from College/Playing House/Gary Unmarried) - Keegan-Michael appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly/Samantha Who? - Melissa is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Kym Whitley (Young & Hungry/Animal Practice/Sparks) - Kym appears on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
  • Brian Austin Green (Anger Management/Wedding Band) - Brian chats on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry talks about The Secret: Dare to Dream on a repeat on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
Wednesday, September 2
  • Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Yara Shahidi (grown-ish/black-ish) - Yara is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Paula Pell (Mapleworth Murders) and John Lutz (Mapleworth Murders/30 Rock) - Paula and John are guests on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Lauren Ash (Superstore/Super Fun Night) - Lauren appears on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Ben Feldman (Superstore/A to Z/Silicon Valley/Living with Fran) - Ben is a guest on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish/Girlfriends) - Tracee appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm.
  • Rory Scovel (Robbie/Ground Floor) - Rory will be on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Steve Buscemi (Miracle Workers) - Steve appears on a repeat of LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Brie Larson (United States of Tara/Raising Dad) - Brie is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Julie Andrews (Julie) - Julie appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Finesse Mitchell (Outmatched/A.N.T. Farm) - Finesse is a guest on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
  • Keanu Reaves (Swedish Dicks), Jayma Mays (Trial & Error/The Millers), Erinn Hayes (Medical Police/Kevin Can Wait/Guys with Kids/Worst Week) and Brigette Lundy-Paine (Atypical) - The cast of Bill & Ted Face the Music are guests on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Christopher Meloni (Surviving Jack/The Fanelli Boys) - Christopher talks about Hulu's Maxxx on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
Thursday, September 3
  • David Schwimmer (Intelligence/Friends) - Catch David on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Alison is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Patton appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Danny Devito (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Taxi) - Danny is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Ramy Youssef (Ramy) - Ramy will be on a repeat of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm.
  • Method Man (Method & Red) - Method Man is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Nia Long (Uncle Buck/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Nia appears on a repeat of LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Tisha Campbell (Outmatched/Dr. Ken/Rita Rocks/My Wife and Kids/Martin) - Tisha guest co-hosts a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
Friday, September 4
  • Leslie Odom Jr. (Central Park/Big Day) - Watch Leslie on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Yvette Nicole Brown (The Mayor/The Odd Couple/Community) - Yvette chats with the ladies of a repeat of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Jerry and his wife Rebecca Romijn are guests on a repeat of LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) - Demi appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • David Schwimmer (Intelligence/Friends) and Nick Mohammed (Intelligence) - David and Nick are guests on a repeat of The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Tika Sumpter (mixed-ish/The Game) - Tika gives a sneak peek at the season finale of mixed-ish and talks about her latest project helping new moms on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Peter Gallagher (Grace and Frankie/Togetherness/The Secret Lives of Men) - Peter will be on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth is a guest on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke shares what it was like growing up with the public fixated on her looks and reveals 3 secret weapons to defy her age in her 50s on a repeat of The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, August 30

Last Man Standing - "Mysterious Ways" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Vanessa is secretly obsessed with Jen's new video game.

Duncanville - "Jack's Pipe Dream" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When all of Jack's customers are stolen by a sexy new plumber, he quits his day job to follow his dream and write a rock opera; he casts his family and books the town theater for a live performance.

The Simpsons - "The Way of the Dog" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After the Simpsons' dog bites Marge, the family explores the tragic past of Santa's Little Helper.

Bless the Harts - "Tying the Not" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
In order to prove that she's not afraid of marriage, Jenny decides to take things to the next level with Wayne; Betty attempts to expose Crystalynn as a liar after seeing her claim to have encountered a strangler on a popular crime show.

Bob's Burgers - "Yurty Rotten Scoundrels" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Gayle decides to host an artist workshop in a yurt, Linda feels compelled to support her sister; Louise and Gene lead a covert operation to find a lost cat for a cash reward.

Family Guy - "Rich Old Stewie" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Stewie's lush retirement is interrupted by Brian, who brings news that Peter is dying.


Monday, August 31

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Trivia Night" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Calvin and Dave get shown up by Gemma and Marty at a local bar’s trivia night, the pair hatch a plan for a do-over to redeem themselves. Also, a frustrated Tina decides to take matters into her own hands in order to finally meet Malcolm’s girlfriend, Sofia (Edy Ganem).

Young Sheldon - "A House for Sale and Serious Woman Stuff" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Sheldon learns the house next door is for sale, he takes it upon himself to find the perfect neighbors. Also, Missy is torn when she’s forced to pitch against her boyfriend at the baseball game.


Tuesday, September 1

Dead Pixels - "Bethrotal" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Megan and Nicholas decide to get married in the Kingdom Scrolls game, but things quickly get complicated.

Dead Pixels - "Tandaal" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A movie version of Kingdom Scrolls is announced, but passionate gamers Megan and Nicholas are not happy with the casting.


Wednesday, September 2

The Goldbergs - "Vacation" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Before Erica and Barry go off to college, Beverly insists the family take a road trip to go on vacation to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. But like the film, things do not go as planned as they travel across the country. Meanwhile, Erica worries more and more about her relationship with Geoff when he teases “we need to talk” and won’t tell her anything until the family returns from their adventure.

black-ish - "A Game of Chicken" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dre knows when to choose his battles with Bow, but they disagree on where to send Devante for preschool. Meanwhile, Junior helps Jack and Diane pull an epic eighth-grade prank.

The Conners - "Pilot Lights & Sister Fights" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dan is finally ready to share his feelings with Louise, but it could be too late. Darlene balances the stress of wooing potential advertisers and doctor’s appointments as she realizes how badly she wants a baby. Ben gets caught up playing handyman and babysitter for Becky, which has him miss an important meeting and causes Darlene to pick a nasty fight with the both of them.

American Housewife - "The Battle for Second Breakfast" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Katie begins to feel like the third wheel when the topic at second breakfast starts revolving solely around Angela and Doris’ new relationships. Meanwhile, Greg struggles with Anna-Kat’s newfound independence.

The Goldbergs - "A Fish Story" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Despite Beverly’s insistence, Adam and Murray don’t want to go on a camping trip, so father and son create a film faking it, but their wilderness experience backfires when the Kremps come over for dinner. Meanwhile, Erica joins an all-girl a cappella group and learns an important lesson after taking over the group.

The Conners - "Nightmare on Lunch Box Street" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Jackie learns that the Chinese restaurant is going out of business and sees an opportunity to reopen the Lunch Box, but she’s caught by surprise when she uncovers a secret. Meanwhile, Mary gets upset when a woman assumes she is adopted, and Darlene continues to deal with her complicated love life.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "A Wise Man's Opinion" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Malik is hesitant to give the news to his family about Lisa's pregnancy.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Delicious" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Malik confesses to Curtis that he thinks Lisa is pregnant.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "The Pilot 101" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Jeremy and his family arrive at an assisted living facility in Atlanta to visit his Grandpa Vinny; the Wilson family is shocked by who and what they find at the facility.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "A Talk with Pa" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Jeremy and Leah attempt to get Sandra and Phillip adjusted to their new living situation.

In The Cut - "Tooth Treason" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Jay undergoes dental surgery and milks his recovery for longer than necessary; meanwhile, Mable's Tables new manager Trish Devoe has a new plan to grow business for the restaurant.


Thursday, September 3

none scheduled


Friday, September 4

none scheduled


Saturday, September 5

none scheduled


Sunday, September 6

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, June 6

Happy's Place - "Ladies' Night" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Gabby's latest heartbreak, Bobbie and Isabella throw a Ladies' Night at the tavern to show Gabby she doesn't need a man to be happy, but things don't go as planned; Steve and Takoda tease Emmett about his sudden interest in dating apps.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 1)

Friday, June 6

  • Paul Rudd (The Shrink Next Door/Living with Yourself/Wild Oats) - Watch Paul on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Ike Barinholtz (The Studio/The Afterparty/Bless the Harts/The Mindy Project/Eastbound & Down) - Ike appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • David Oyelowo (Government Cheese), Bokeem Woodbine (Government Cheese/Battery Park) and Simone Missick (Government Cheese) - David, Bokeem and Simone are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney appears on Real Time with Bill Maher at 10pm on HBO.
  • Sarita Choudhury (And Just Like That...) - Sarita talks about And Just Like That... on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Mark Hamill (The Texas Wheelers) - Mark chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Brianne Howey (Dollface) - Brianne chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Steve Guttenberg (No Soap, Radio/Billy) - Steve talks about Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) - Andrew talks about I Don't Understand You on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am and on CBS Mornings Plus in the 9am hour.
  • Lena Waithe (Master of None) and Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show/Cosby) - Lena and Phylicia talk about The Chi on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
  • Mark Hamill (The Texas Wheelers) - NBC's Today catches up with Mark in the 9am hour.
  • Natasha Rothwell (How to Die Alone/Insecure) - Natasha talks about The White Lotus on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.


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