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

Thursday, May 14

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Splurges and Secrets" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A financial windfall leads Georgie to make a questionable purchase. Meanwhile, Audrey and Jim butt heads over old secrets.

Ghosts - "Polar Opposites" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a Hollywood producer comes to scout Woodstone as a filming location, Sam is prompted to take a creative leap that draws unexpected support from the ghosts. Meanwhile, changing roles among the ghosts spark a heartfelt effort to honor someone special.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 11)

Thursday, May 14

John Mulaney (Mulaney) - Catch John on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Geena Davis (The Geena Davis Show/Sara/Buffalo Bill) and Nathan Fillion (Two Guys and a Girl) - Andy Cohen interviews Geena and Nathan on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 9pm on Bravo. Geena also talks about The Boroughs on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril) - Lisa chats about ABC's Abbott Elementary on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
John Lithgow (Trial & Error/Twenty Good Years/3rd Rock from the Sun) - John chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Lena Waithe (Master of None) - The Chi Creator Lena Waithe alongside stars Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Hannah Hall and Luke James join the Tam Fam on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings. The cast sits down to reflect on the show's cultural impact, their journey together, and what viewers can expect as the final season begins.
Mariska Hargitay (Can't Hurry Love) - NBC's Today catches up with Mariska sometime between 7-9am.