Sunday, November 15, 2020

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of November 16, 2020)

It's Sunday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of November 16-20, 2020, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!


Monday, November 16
  • David Cross (Arrested Development/Running Wilde/Oliver Beene) - Watch David on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory/8 Simple Rules) - Kaley appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Ricky Gervais (After Life/The Office) - Ricky is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Jane Lynch (Angel from Hell) - Jane will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Sara Gilbert (The Conners/Living Biblically/Bad Teacher/Welcome to New York/Roseanne) - Sara appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood/New Girl/Modern Men) - Max is a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood/The Last O.G./The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric will be on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
  • Michael J. Fox (Family Ties/Spin City/The Michael J. Fox Show) - Michael talks about his new book No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Rob Lowe (The Grinder/Parks and Recreation) - Rob talks about the Literally! With Rob Lowe podcast and Fox's 9-1-1: Lonestar on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Whitney talks about In Stiches: A Night of Laughs with Whitney Cummings and Friend on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael talks about on how COVID is affecting his family on The Doctors, so check your local listings.
Tuesday, November 17
  • Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Catch Alison on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly/Samantha Who?) - Melissa appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Bobby Cannavale (Angie Tribeca/Will & Grace) - Bobby will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Adam Pally (Indebted/Making History/The Mindy Project/Happy Endings) and Abby Elliott (Indebted/Odd Mom Out) - Adam and Abby are guests on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish/Girlfriends) - Tracee appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Stephen Dorff (What a Dummy) - Stephen will be on Watch What Happens: Live at 10:30pm on Bravo.
  • Elizabeth Berkley (Saved by the Bell) - Elizabeth is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 10:30pm on Bravo.
  • Michael J. Fox (Family Ties/Spin City/The Michael J. Fox Show) - Michael chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Romeo (Romeo!) - Romeo appears on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Holly Robinson Peete (Hangin' with Mr. Cooper/For Your Love/Like Family/Love, Inc.) - Holly is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) - Candace appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Alfonso Ribeiro (In the House/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/Silver Spoons) and Karyn Parsons (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/Lush Life/The Job) - Alfonso, Karyn and DJ Jazzy Jeff talk about The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion special on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael joins Drew and tasks her with an extra messy stain challenge on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Boris Kodjoe (The Last Man on Earth/Second Time Around) - Boris talks about Station 19 on Reality Check at 4:30pm.
  • AnnaLynne McCord (Let's Get Physical) - AnnaLynne talks about Lifetime's Feliz NaviDAD on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Sharon Lawrence (Me, Myself & I/Ladies Man/Fired Up) - Sharon talks about The Christmas House on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
  • Malin Akerman (Trophy Wife/Sin City Saints) - Malin is a guest on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
Wednesday, November 18
  • Goldie Hawn (Good Morning World) - Watch Goldie on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Dan Levy (Schitt's Creek) - Dan is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Michael J. Fox (Family Ties/Spin City/The Michael J. Fox Show) - Michael appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Alison will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Thomas Middleditch (B Positive/Silicon Valley) - Thomas is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Patrick Dempsey (Fast Times) - Patrick appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Susan Kelechi Watson (Louie) - Susan will be on The Real, so check your local listings.
  • NeNe Leakes (The New Normal) - NeNe is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
  • Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken/Community) - Ken appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly/Samantha Who?) - NBC's Today catches up with Melissa sometime between 7-9am.
  • Mary Steenburgen (The Last Man on Earth/Ink) and Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Mary and Alison talk about The Happiest Season on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Son of Zorn/Suburgatory) - Cheryl talks about I Can See Your Voice on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
Thursday, November 19
  • Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Catch Marc on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Fortune Feimster (Bless the Harts/Champions) - Fortune is a guest on a repeat of A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program) - Sarah appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Michael J. Fox (Family Ties/Spin City/The Michael J. Fox Show) - Michael will be on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. He also shares stories from his new memoir on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Alison Brie (GLOW/Community) - Alison is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
  • Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Mario Lopez (Saved by the Bell/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Mario appears on The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Laurence Fishburne (black-ish) - Laurence is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Susan Kelechi Watson (Louie) - Susan talks about the special Between the World and Me on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly/Samantha Who?) - Melissa appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory/8 Simple Rules) - Kaley is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand) - Liza talks about inspiration behind her new capsule collection with clean beauty brand C'est Moi on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Melissa Joan Hart (No Good Nick/Melissa & Joey/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Clarissa Explains It All) - Melissa talks about the Lifetime movies Felix NaviDAD and Dear Christmas on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Suzanne Somers (Three's Company/She's the Sheriff/Step by Step) - Suzanne and her husband Alan Hamel are guests on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Ben Falcone (Nobodies/Joey) - NBC's Today catches up with Ben in the 9am hour.
  • Billy Ray Cyrus (Still the King) - NBC's Today catches up with Billy Ray in the 10am hour. He also performs in the 10am hour.
  • Allison Miller (Go On) - Allison talks about A Million Little Things on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
Friday, November 20
  • Jenna Elfman (Imaginary Mary/1600 Penn/Accidentally on Purpose/Courting Alex/Dharma & Greg) - Jenna is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Phil Rosenthal (Creator of Everybody Loves Raymond) - Phil appears on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany guest hosts The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Joe Morton (Grady) - Joe is a guest on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Clea DuVall (Veep) - Clea will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Mary Steenburgen (The Last Man on Earth/Ink) - Mary appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Mary Holland (Blunt Talk) - Mary is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin talks about her new show Candy Land on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Bella Thorne (Shake It Up) - Bella talks about Girl on Couch Surfing at 8am.
  • Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood/New Girl/Modern Men) - Max talks about The Neighborhood on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Brooke D'Orsay (Gary Unmarried/Happy Hour) - Brooke talks about A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, November 15

The Simpsons - "Podcast News" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Grampa is accused of a crime; Kent Brockman questions his career.

Bless the Harts - "The McEntire Truth" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Marjune receives all the attention at a funeral by passing off a famous tale as her own life story, Betty and Crystalynn join forces to take her down; Violet and David try to get out of training for the presidential physical fitness test.

Bob's Burgers - "Bob Belcher and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Kids" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The family must figure out how to keep the restaurant open after Bob's flattop breaks on the morning of the Ocean Avenue Business Association's Ocean Fest on Ocean Avenue.

Family Guy - "Meg's Wedding" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Meg plans her wedding to an unexpected Quahog resident; Peter's arms are torn off, and he is left with tiny hands that have yet to grow back.


Monday, November 16

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Movement" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The Butlers and Johnsons unite when a member of their community is the victim of racial injustice.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "On a Dead Guy's Bench" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Bob enlists Tunde’s help to buy an engagement ring, but his plans to propose to Abishola are upended by her belief that a traditional marriage is more trouble than it’s worth.


Tuesday, November 17

none scheduled


Wednesday, November 18

The Goldbergs - "Dee-Vorced" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Beverly’s meddling in Adam’s relationship with Brea leads to a confrontation with her divorced mother, Vicki. Meanwhile, Barry struggles to reunite the JTP following his breakup with Ren.

American Housewife - "Coupling" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Katie is taken aback when she learns Taylor’s boyfriend, Trip (Peyton Meyer), has been spending the night. Meanwhile, Greg is forced to separate the kids when Anna-Kat and Franklin (Evan O’Toole) both come down with mono. And when Oliver starts spending too much time at the office, Cooper (Logan Pepper) begins to feel neglected.

The Conners - "Birthdays, Babies and Emotional Support Chickens" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
It’s Beverly Rose’s first birthday – but it’s not all cake and candles – when Becky and Emilio disagree on what kind of party they should have. Meanwhile, Jackie is introduced to someone who wants to be more than friends.

black-ish - "Our Wedding Dre" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Pops and Ruby are getting re-married! And Dre’s intimate wedding plans go awry when Pops’ brother, Uncle Norman, shows up unexpectedly for the festivities. Meanwhile, Ruby refuses Bow’s offer to help with preparations until an unanticipated situation gives her an opening to save the big day.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Dark Thirty" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
House of Payne is the hilarious comedy about Retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his lovely wife Ella. Together the loving couple navigate the problems of life with their quirky modern day family.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "The Talk" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Sandra responds to the most unlikely motivator.

Family Time - "Thanks for the Ticket" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Tony gets caught on the Bae Cam with another woman while Devin and Ebony battle it out in a bake off.


Thursday, November 19

Young Sheldon - "Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
With college in sight, Sheldon is determined to ride his bike without training wheels. Also, Mary and George Sr. argue overparenting styles.

B Positive - "Foreign Bodies" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
As Gina makes herself at home in Drew’s house, Drew begins to question whether he made the right decision.

Mom - "Tang and a Safe Space for Everybody" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Bonnie takes a trip down memory lane when she reconnects with an old flame, Rod (Steve Valentine). Also, Tammy volunteers to remodel the kitchen so it’s more accessible to Adam.

The Unicorn - "It's Complicated" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When Wade goes on a date with Shannon (Natalie Zea), he learns quickly that he has to come to terms with her unusual living arrangements if he wants to keep seeing her. Also, Grace is struggling with fitting in at her new high school, Michelle grapples with her algebra college course and Delia tries to help Forrest fit in with his much younger colleagues.

Superstore - "Prize Wheel" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
On the day of Cloud 9's "In-store-vaganza," Dina finally gets the chance to step up to the plate and run the store; Garrett and Cheyenne search for a mysterious smell; Jonah finds himself excited about a new opportunity.

Superstore - "Toy Drive" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Amy and Jonah help Mateo run a toy drive to make him look good for his immigration hearing, but they clash with a competing charity rep; Sandra and Jerry ask Glenn to officiate their wedding despite Dina's protests; Cheyenne gets real with Garrett.


Friday, November 20

none scheduled


Saturday, November 21

Danger Force - "The Thousands Pranks War: Part I" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
An ancient prank war reignites between Swellview and Rivalton.

Side Hustle - "Yard Sale" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After accidentally setting their principal's boat on fire, best friends Lex, Presley, and Munchy create an app to get jobs to pay off their debt. They'll do whatever it takes - no matter how embarrassing - including working as human mannequins.


Sunday, November 22

The Simpsons - "Three Dreams Denied" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Bart becomes a voice-over actor; Comic Book Guy is humiliated at Comic-Con; Lisa is set up for a fall.

Bless the Harts - "Mega Lo Memories: Part Deux" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Betty, Jenny and Brenda reminisce over a past Black Friday memory while waiting in a Black Friday line; Wayne shares the memory of his hero's journey to deliver dairy products after a malfunction on his delivery truck.

Bob's Burgers - "Diarrhea of a Poopy Kid" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Gene can't eat Thanksgiving dinner because of a stomach flu, the family tries to cheer him up.

Family Guy - "Wild Wild West" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Lois and Peter are divided by differing views on who the next mayor of Quahog should be; upset at Lois' first choice, Peter seeks out the late Mayor Adam West's cousin, Wild Wild West.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, March 30

The Simpsons - "The Flandshees of Innersimpson" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Bart dips his toe into the world of celebrity DJ-ing; Homer finally pushes Flanders too far.

Family Guy - "Pitch Imperfect" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Peter must gain his family's respect back after he makes a humiliating throw; Brian and Stewie become chiropractors.

The Great North - "It's Compli-skated Adventure" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Judy tells a story to help Alanis Morissette fall asleep; Beef's romantically obsessed stalker, Zelda Blop, returns to Lone Moose with a surprise.

Krapopolis - "Number Two" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Ty and Stupe are both looking to hire assistants; Hippo tries to have a romantic getaway with Daphne -- and his parents.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 24)

Sunday, March 30

  • Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest/Bless the Harts/Enlisted) - Catch Michelle on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10pm on Bravo.


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11/05 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/12 - The King of Queens - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (2024 Release)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
11/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 4 (Blu-ray)
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01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
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