SitcomsOnline Digest: Seinfeld's Newman Returns in PSA to Encourage Mail-In Voting; Showtime Cancels On Becoming a God in Central Florida

Saturday, October 10, 2020

SitcomsOnline Digest: Seinfeld's Newman Returns in PSA to Encourage Mail-In Voting; Showtime Cancels On Becoming a God in Central Florida

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! Even though this isn't a political news website, we have a lot of election related news as it relates to TV! Plus, we're hearing about the cancellation of a Showtime series, some new comedies being added to Hallmark Drama, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Wayne Knight has returned as Newman, in a PSA to assure you that your mail-in ballot will make it through. (Entertainment Weekly)
COVID-19 has lead to the cancellation of On Becoming a God in Central Florida. (Hollywood Reporter)
The second presidential debate won't be happening, but Joe Biden will be given airtime for a town hall on ABC, and Trump is looking to do the same with another network that is to be determined. (Variety)
Keith Olbermann is leaving ESPN, where he didn't even get fired this time, and returning to political commentary. (Deadline)
Saturday Night Live has been forced to switch this weeks musical guest from Morgan Wallen to Jack White, after Wallen was spotted in an Instagram video not wearing a mask in a crowded bar. (NPR)
Hallmark Drama is about to MTV-ify itself as it adds several sitcoms. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (OCTOBER 10 - OCTOBER 16)

Antenna TV is celebrating Burns and Allen with a 70th anniversary marathon this weekend.
The New Twilight Zone is this weekend's binge on Decades.
This is the THIRD time we've said this (it keeps getting delayed for different reasons), but we think it's really happening this time: One Day at a Time finally comes to CBS on Monday.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, January 28

Shifting Gears - "Uncle Sam" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Matt is thrilled to show off his military-hero son Sam, but a shift in Sam’s career could finally give Riley a chance to be the golden child. Meanwhile, Andy’s singing hits all the wrong notes for Riley. Jesse Williams and Luke Macfarlane guest star.

Abbott Elementary - "Picture Day" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When picture day catches the teachers at Abbott by surprise, chaos ensues.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 26)

Wednesday, January 28

Katherine LaNasa (Three Sisters) - Watch Katherine on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. She also discusses The Pitt on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Denis Leary (Going Dutch/No Good Deed/Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll/The Job) - Denis is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Michael Urie (Shrinking/Krapopolis/Partners) - Michael appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Kevin James (The Crew/Kevin Can Wait/The King of Queens) - Kevin talks about Solo Mio on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Patrick Dempsey (Fast Times) - Patrick talks about Memory of a Killer on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Peyton List (Bunk'd/Jessie) - Peyton talks about School Spirits on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Laura Dern (F Is for Family/Enlightened) - NBC's Today catches up with Laura in the 9am hour.
Chris Redd (Kenan/Disjointed) - Chris Redd drops into Sherri's Laugh Lounge, so check your local lisitngs.
Jennifer Tilly (Out of Practice) - Jennifer talks about Paramount+'s School Spirits on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.