SitcomsOnline Digest: Head of the Class Reboot Ordered at HBO Max; Friends Reunion Special Finally Happening

Saturday, April 03, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: Head of the Class Reboot Ordered at HBO Max; Friends Reunion Special Finally Happening

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning more about the Head of the Class reboot, the long-awaited Friends reunion, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

The Head of the Class reboot at HBO Max is happening, as it has received a 10 episode order. (Hollywood Reporter)
Finally, that long-awaited Friends reunion special that was supposed to be part of the HBO Max launch is going to take place. (Hollywood Reporter)
Young Sheldon has been renewed for three more seasons. (AV Club)
Fox has decided to not renew Bless the Harts for a second season, although another new animated series is already lined up to replace it next season. (Deadline)
Disney, which is actually the owner of the Fox animated series, is doubling down on animation by creating a whole separate division for it called 20th Century Animation. (Deadline)
Antenna TV has a new lineup for spring starting Monday, and while it includes no new shows, some have been pulled. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (APRIL 3 - APRIL 9)

Decades has a Police Woman binge this weekend.
Chad, a new comedy on TBS, debuts Tuesday.
ABC has the series premiere of Home Economics on Wednesday.
The new series drama series Rebel, starring Katey Sagal, debuts on ABC on Thursday.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, November 4

Scrubs - "My Story" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
J.D. and Elliot reconnect while managing a difficult parenting conversation; the interns grapple with work-life balance.

Abbott Elementary - "Courtney" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Gregory and Melissa come together to address an issue with a teacher; Janine spends time with Courtney.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of November 2)

Wednesday, November 4

Timothy Simons (Nobody Wants This/HouseBroken/Veep) - Watch Timothy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Tracy Morgan (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins/Crutch/The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Bill Hader (Barry) - Bill is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. He also talks about The Cat in the Hat on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour.
Sarah Paulson (Leap of Faith) and Niecy Nash-Betts (Reno 911!/Getting On/The Soul Man/Do Not Disturb) - Sarah, Niecy, Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts talk about All's Fair on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am. Sarah will also be on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Denise Richards (Blue Mountain State) - Denise talks about All's Fair on ABC's GMA3 at 1pm.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Cafe Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie is joining the Drew's news desk to hit the headlines with Drew and Ross on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.