SitcomsOnline Digest: Comedy Central Cancels Tosh.0 Despite Four Season Renewal; Saved by the Bell Pop Up Experience Arrives in Social Distancing Era

Saturday, August 22, 2020

SitcomsOnline Digest: Comedy Central Cancels Tosh.0 Despite Four Season Renewal; Saved by the Bell Pop Up Experience Arrives in Social Distancing Era

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about some surprise Comedy Central cancellations as the network takes a new direction toward animation, a pop up experience for Saved by the Bell, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

When there's a pandemic, what's old to Canada is new to the US, and that's what NBC has in mind when they bring Canadian medical drama Transplant to the lineup this fall. (TVLine)
Being renewed for four seasons sounds like a huge deal, but sometimes it means nothing, as Comedy Central has decided to cancel Tosh.0 in it's twelfth season, before it had a chance to see any of those four extra seasons. (Hollywood Reporter)
Comedy Central has also canceled Drunk History, as they seem to be betting everything on animation (a big bet, considering that currently it's just South Park). (NY Post)
A new Saved by the Bell pop up experience is coming soon, but this time, it'll be carryout only. (Deadline)
COVID-19 has lead to the cancellation of a pair of Netflix series. (Deadline)
We think this is the last we'll hear about the college admissions tuition scandal here, but Lori Loughlin has been sentenced to two months in prison for her involvement, although the biggest punishment that she faces is that she likely won't be the face of Hallmark at Christmas ever again. (CNN)
Norman Lear has made history as the oldest living Emmy Award nominee. (Deadline)
A season premiere date has been set for Dancing with the Stars. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 28)

The Jeffersons is this weekend's binge on Decades.
The seventh season of Mom arrives on Hulu on Wednesday.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, August 24

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Murder at Sea" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gemma throws Dave an unforgettable murder mystery birthday party. Meanwhile, Malcolm uses the celebration to introduce Mercedes to his family.

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Two-Ring Circus" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A change of plans sends Mercedes and Tina on a memorable night out that prompts several couples to take a closer look at what they truly want from their relationships. Meanwhile, Dave’s visit to Gemma’s school sparks an honest conversation about her feelings toward her job.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Gets Tested" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Dennis and Dee are diagnosed with ADHD, and even more shocking: Mac isn't. They go back to school for a do-over now that they understand their brains better. Written by Charlie Day and directed by Richie Keen.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 24)

Monday, August 24

Glen Powell (Chad Powers/Scream Queens) - Watch Glen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Brett Goldstein (Shrinking/Ted Lasso) - Brett is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Adam Scott (Ghosted/Veep/Parks and Recreation/Party Down) - Adam talks about Whisper Man on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana talks about Scarpetta on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Jamie Lee Curtis (The Sticky/Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee talks about Ella McKay on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.