SitcomsOnline Digest: One Day at a Time Comes to an End (Again); SNL Lines Up December Hosts

Saturday, November 28, 2020

SitcomsOnline Digest: One Day at a Time Comes to an End (Again); SNL Lines Up December Hosts

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of the cancellation (again!) of One Day at a Time, but one of the stars may be landing somewhere else fairly quickly. Also, we're hearing what fans and critics think of the Saved by the Bell reboot, a plan to replace Alex Trebek (at least temporarily, and more). Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

One Day at a Time has been cancelled by Pop TV, and looking for yet another platform to air on after being cancelled twice, but.... (Digital Spy)
... Isabella Gomez has a new role lined up, effectively filling the role that Howard Hesseman played in the original series in a HBO Max reboot of Head of the Class. (Deadline)
The Saved by the Bell reboot has arrived on Peacock, and the reviews have been surprisingly positive, meaning a renewal for a second season may come. (Bustle)
Saturday Night Live hosts for December have been set, and Jason Bateman is among them. (Deadline)
Jeopardy! has a plan to replace Alex Trebek as host, at least temporarily, with a series of rotating hosts. (Yahoo! News)
Pluto TV is the place to be for classic TV fans, as the free streaming service now has new channels featuring Gary Marshall sitcoms, The Beverly Hillbillies, and more. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4)

For fans of 30 Rock, there is a marathon on E! (which already started) featuring every episode of the series, that runs through late Monday morning.
Decades has a binge of Vega$ this weekend.
Young Sheldon begins airing on Nick at Nite on Monday night.
New seasons of MacGyver, Magnum PI, and Blue Bloods arrive on CBS on Friday 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.