SitcomsOnline Digest: CBS Series to Begin Production; Fox Eyeing X-Files as Animated Comedy

Saturday, August 29, 2020

SitcomsOnline Digest: CBS Series to Begin Production; Fox Eyeing X-Files as Animated Comedy

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's hard to believe, but we're already getting to the point where fall is knocking on the door, but don't expect a normal fall TV season this year. However, it does look like some shows will be ready to go into production for perhaps a late fall start! Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Several CBS series have been given the green light to begin production, but not exactly in time for the traditional fall season. (Deadline)
Meanwhile, The Conners actually is back in production, and we've gotten our first cast photo for the series, with the cast wearing masks with the afghan pattern from the couch. (TVLine)
Fox is considering a version of The X-Files as an animated comedy, because it's Fox and why not? (Hollywood Reporter)
Joe Ruby, co-creator of Scooby Doo, has died at age 87. (Variety)
Young Sheldon is coming to Nick at Nite in November. (SitcomsOnline)
A new MeTV lineup (with minimal changes) is coming September 7. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 4)

A.P. Bio returns for a third season online on Peacock, on Thursday.
NBC has the Canadian series Transplant coming to their lineup on Tuesday.
Decades is doing a binge that goes a little west this weekend with Cheyenne.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, July 24

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Baby Fight" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Georgie and Mandy worry they’re not on the same page when they disagree about having another kid, and Mary, Jim and Audrey struggle to stay out of it.

Ghosts - "Halloween 4: The Witch" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The ghosts, seeking some excitement during a low-key Halloween, join Patience (Mary Holland) in putting Sam on a witch trial.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 21)

Thursday, July 24

Fortune Feimster (FUBAR/Kenan/Bless the Harts/Champions) - Fortune guest hosts on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Jean Smart (Hacks/Samantha Who?/Center of the Universe/In-Laws/Style & Substance/Designing Women) -
Caroline Rhea (Sydney to the Max/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Pride & Joy) - Caroline is a guest on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Christopher McDonald (Hacks/Mr. Iglesias/Good Advice/Walter & Emily) - Christopher appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear/Girls) - Ebon talks about The Fantastic Four: First Steps on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Mark Consuelos (Alpha House/Hope & Faith) - Mark chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Leanne Morgan (Leanne) - Leanne talks about Netflix's Leanne on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour.