SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court Sequel in the Works; Superstore Spinoff in Development

Saturday, December 19, 2020

SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court Sequel in the Works; Superstore Spinoff in Development

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! Christmas week is upon us, so it's going to be a slow few weeks of news, but we've got a busy week this week including new January lineups for classic TV digital networks, a spinoff of an NBC sitcom, a Night Court reboot, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Night Court sequel is in the pipeline, and John Larroquette is onboard to be part of the cast. (Deadline)
Superstore may be coming to an end, but there is an effort to create a spinoff before that happens. (Deadline)
L.A. Law may be about to get a reboot at ABC. (NY Daily News)
It isn't just primetime series that are getting remade, now ABC is developing an All My Children sequel that would air in primtime. (Vulture)
Kids Say the Darndest Things is moving back "home" to CBS following ABC's cancellation. (Variety)
If you've got a Roku, you can finally watch HBO Max on the device. (Wired)
MeTV has a new lineup for January, for those who watch TV in a linear fashion. (SitcomsOnline)
Of course, Antenna TV has a new lineup for January as well. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 25)

Pluto TV will have all Christmas episodes of The Price is Right on the the Pluto TV The Price is Right: The Barker Era channel on Thursday.
Buzzr has a special week of Betty White game shows, starting at 7:30 each weeknight.
Decades is having a Touched by an Angel binge this weekend.
Antenna TV will have plenty of Christmas episodes for Thursday and Friday.

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.