SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC to Bring Canadian Drama to Primetime; Peacock Working on a Clueless Reboot

Saturday, August 15, 2020

SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC to Bring Canadian Drama to Primetime; Peacock Working on a Clueless Reboot

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! The pandemic combined with the summer season has made news very slow and sleepy, but we're here with news about some reboots (mostly for Peacock), how Joe Biden's vice-presidential pick relates to our favorite TV series, 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)
A Clueless reboot focusing on Dionne is in works for Peacock. (NY Post)
Duane Tatro isn't a household name, but was the composer for Dynasty and The Love Boat, and now he has died at age 93. (Deadline)
Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential nominee this week, and following comments of Harris being compared to Marge Simpson, Marge Simpson felt compelled to respond. (CNN)
Speaking of Kamala Harris, with her being the pick for vice-presidential nominee, it looks like Maya Rudolph is about to get more work (and potentially have her Tina Fey/Sarah Palin moment) at Saturday Night Live. (The Guardian)
Peacock is bringing on lots of new comedy, and has also released a trailer for their new Saved by the Bell. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 21)

An unaired episode of black-ish from 2018 is now available to watch on Hulu.
Decades has a binge of Carol Burnett and Friends this weekend.
Right in time for the home stretch of the 2020 presidential election, the political documentary series The Circus returns to Showtime tomorrow night.

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.