Saturday, August 01, 2020
SitcomsOnline Digest: Damon Wayans Jr. Set to Star in Comedy for Peacock; Production to Restart for S.W.A.T.
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to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of a new Peacock comedy with Damon Wayans Jr., hearing of some conflicts on the set of Ellen DeGeneres' talk show that could bring the show to an end, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Damon Wayans Jr. is set to star in a bounty hunter comedy for Peacock. (TVLine)
- Production appears to be getting ready to restart for S.W.A.T., which could make it one of the few rare scripted series to have new episodes ready to go in the fall. (Deadline)
- Ellen DeGeneres is under fire for the way her production staff has been treated on her talk show, and some tabloid rumors are swirling that she may be about to just walk away from the series once and for all, even with it being on top. (Buzzfeed News)
- Schitt's Creek and The Good Place are both ending on top, with Emmy nominations. (Deadline)
- It looks like Family Feud is getting ready to go back into production as well. (Deadline)
- Netflix has acquired a number of sitcoms from the 90s and 00s featuring African American casts. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7)
- Can two divorced men share a marathon this weekend without driving each other crazy? Find out as Decades has a binge of The Odd Couple this weekend.
- In case the idea of being quarantined inside of a house seems like a novel idea to you, CBS is bringing back on a new season of the original quarantine reality show on Wednesday with Big Brother: All Stars.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, January 5
DMV - "Don't Kill the Job" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Colette runs into an old friend at the DMV, she pretends to be a fellow customer rather than an employee in order to save face.
DMV - "Stick Shift" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Ceci accuses Colette of only being kind for the credit, Colette anonymously gives Noa the perfect gift.
DMV - "Blindspot" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Colette is crushed to learn that Noa is dating someone. So, Ceci encourages Colette to fight for him using magic. Meanwhile, Barb tries to find out who is defacing DMV property with childishly inappropriate drawings.
DMV - "There Is No I in DMV" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Barb takes the team on a field trip to the rival North Hollywood branch to learn the secrets of their success. She begins to doubt herself after meeting their charismatic manager, Beau (Randall Park). Meanwhile, Gregg and Vic get in Colette’s head that Noa prefers risk-takers.
St. Denis Medical - "You're in His Bubble Space" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Ron and Matt try to convince a child to get his shot; Alex helps Joyce with wedding planning; Bruce and Serena butt heads over Matt.
Stumble - "Pilot" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Courteney Potter is fired from her job after being involved in a cheer scandal; to salvage her reputation and career, she must put together a competitive team in a tiny school with an unpronounceable name and only one cheerleader.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 5)
Monday, January 5
- Josh Charles (Best Medicine/Sports Night) - Watch Josh on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. He also chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest/Bless the Harts/Enlisted) - Michelle talks life, career and boosting your energy in the New Year on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Matt Rogers (No Good Deed/I Love That for You) - Matt co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series (DVD)
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two (DVD)
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season (DVD)
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2 (DVD)
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD)
10/14 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
10/28 - St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/04 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
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