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

Wednesday, September 2

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 31)

Wednesday, September 2

Tom Hanks (Bosom Buddies) - Watch Tom on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Eric André (Man Seeking Woman/2 Broke Girls/Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23) - Eric is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Harland Williams (The Geena Davis Show/Simon) - Harland appears on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
Ana Gasteyer (American Auto/People of Earth/Lady Dynamite/Suburgatory) - Ana is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Asif Ali (Deli Boys/Wrecked/Mr. Robinson), Saagar Shaikh (Deli Boys) and Poorna Jagannathan (Deli Boys) - Asif, Saagar and Poorna talk about Deli Boys on a repeat of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Halle Berry (Living Dolls) - NBC's Today catches up with Halle in the 10am hour.
Julie Bowen (Modern Family/Ed) - NBC's Today has Mom Code with Julie in the 10am hour.
Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair/Malcolm in the Middle/The Louie Show) - Bryan discusses his Dos Hombres line on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.