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, January 24

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "There's Something About the Russos" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Billie's neighbor, Bella Bianchi, sees her using magic, Billie and Milo try to convince her it is fake... until their efforts result in Bella getting stuck in the lair.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Ready Player Wand" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Billie's excited for her first Family Game Night with the Russos, but when she chooses a wizard game, the entire family is transported into it!

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 20)

Friday, January 24

Bill Burr (F Is for Family/Townies) - Watch Bill on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Ben Stiller (Arrested Development) - Ben is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Pauline Chalamet (The Sex Lives of College Girls) - Pauline appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Joel Kim Booster (Loot/Shrill) - Joel is a guest on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Lucy Liu (Joey/Pearl) - Lucy talks about her film Presence on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Topher Grace (Home Economics/That '70s Show) - Topher talks about Flight Risk on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Broad City/Baby Boom) - Drew is chatting with best friend duo Susie and Joy Behar on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. They're also doing an audience Q & A about love.
Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Drew is chatting with Morris about starring in Watson on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Martin Lawrence (Partners/Martin/What's Happening Now!!) - Martin stops by to talk about his new standup tour on Sherri, so check your local listings.