SitcomsOnline Digest: James Burrows to Direct Pilot for ABC Comedy Starring Alec Baldwin and Kelsey Grammer; Carl Reiner's Archives Find a Home

Saturday, March 20, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: James Burrows to Direct Pilot for ABC Comedy Starring Alec Baldwin and Kelsey Grammer; Carl Reiner's Archives Find a Home

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're getting an update on a comedy pilot for ABC, hearing of more drama for The Talk, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

James Burrows has been lined up to direct a new ABC comedy starring Alec Baldwin and Kelsey Grammer. (Deadline)
The Talk is becoming similar to The View in even more ways, as it is now on hiatus over some controversial issues involving the panelists. (Deadline)
Carl Reiner's archives will soon have a home. (NY Times)
Medical dramas are dealing with COVID-19 in ways that other TV shows aren't. (Deadline)
A crew member for The Conners died on the set this week after a medical event. (USA Today)
A premiere date for the final season of Younger has been set. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 20 - MARCH 26)

It's a weekend of The White Shadow on Decades.
You can catch all nine seasons of The Office for free on Peacock without paying for a subscription, but only through Wednesday.
Superstore comes to an end Thursday night on NBC.
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers debuts Friday on Disney+.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, December 12

Happy's Place - "Mouse in the House" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Gabby accidentally lets a mouse loose in the tavern, Bobbie must distract the health inspector by any means necessary as everyone tries to find the mouse and secure their "A" rating.

Stumble - "Homecoming" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Courteney is trying desperately to bring spirit to Heådltston, but it's impossible; when her team heads to SDSJC for their homecoming game, not only is Courteney reminded of how much spirit her old school has, she's forced to cheer against Boon.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 8)

Friday, December 12

Tim Allen (Shifting Gears/Last Man Standing/Home Improvement) - Watch Tim on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Daniel Radcliffe (Miracle Workers) - Daniel is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Taran Killam (Stumble/Single Parents) - Taran appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Harland Williams (The Geena Davis Show/Simon) - Harland is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
Samuel Arnold (Emily in Paris) and Bruno Gouery (Emily in Paris) - Samuel and Bruno talk about Emily in Paris on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Alia Shawkat (Search Party/Arrested Development) - Alia talks about Atropia on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
John Stamos (Palm Royale/UnPrisoned/Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You, Again?) - John talks about Palm Royale on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Zooey Deschanel (Physical/New Girl) - Zooey talks about Merv on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Mario Lopez (Saved by the Bell/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Mario tells Sherri about his new holiday film The Christmas Spark on Sherri, so check your local listings.