SitcomsOnline Digest: America's Most Wanted to Return; John Krasinski and Regina King Among Upcoming SNL Hosts

Saturday, January 23, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: America's Most Wanted to Return; John Krasinski and Regina King Among Upcoming SNL Hosts

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about the return of America's Most Wanted, the return of Saturday Night Live, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

America's Most Wanted is coming back, with Elizabeth Vargas as host. (Deadline)
Gregory Sierra, who has appeared on countless TV series (but probably most remembered for his roles in Sanford and Son and Barney Miller), has died at 83. (CNN)
Saturday Night Live is finally set to come back next weekend, and among those hosting upcoming episodes will be John Krasinski, Dan Levy, and Regina King. (Deadline)
This might sounds confusing for those who thought it already happened over a decade ago, but Tom Brokaw has officially retired from NBC for good. (CNN)
Larry King, one of personalities who created CNN and was the main face of it for three decades, has died. (AP)
"We're so excited" to say that the Peacock reboot of Saved by the Bell is getting a second season. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JANUARY 23 - JANUARY 29)

Mixed-ish returns for a new season on Tuesday.
The Decades binge this weekend is Here Come the Brides.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, May 29

Happy's Place - "A New Chapter" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Gabby's mother, Val, shows up unannounced, it's up to Bobbie to help Gabby navigate their delicate relationship; Isabella and Steve try to find out if Gabby's childhood horror stories are as bad as she claims.

Happy's Place - "Silence Was Golden" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
While Bobbie attempts to plan the perfect anniversary dinner for her and Emmett, Steve and Takoda must hide a secret from Isabella and Gabby that could ruin Bobbie's special evening.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 25)

Friday, May 29

John Travolta (Welcome Back, Kotter) - Watch John on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Ana Gasteyer (American Auto/People of Earth/Lady Dynamite/Suburgatory) - Ana appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Lena Dunham (Girls) - Lena is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Wanda chats about Wanda Sykes: Legacy with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Jackée Harry (The Paynes/The First Family/Sister, Sister/The Royal Family/227) - Sitcom legend Jackée is back with the TamFam for a revealing conversation about her headline-making cosmetic transformation and her acclaimed career on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Laurie Metcalf (Big Mistakes/The Conners/Roseanne/The McCarthys/The Norm Show) - Laurie talks about Death of a Salesman on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Jennette McCurdy (Sam & Cat/iCarly) - Jennette tells Drew about her latest book Half Her Age on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.