Wednesday, May 05, 2021
COZI TV's Roseanne Mother's Day Mom Genes Marathon; Conan's Final TBS Episode to Air June 24
On Sunday, May 9, COZI TV viewers can tune-in for a Mother's Day event, "Mom Genes," with a line-up of memorable Roseanne episodes. Starting at 9:00 p.m. COZI TV will air a four-episode themed special to celebrate the day all about mom with one of TV's ionic sitcom moms, Roseanne Conner. The episodes highlighted in the "Mom Genes Mother's Day" event will focus on the multi-generational stories of the Harris-Conner family with guest stars Estelle Parsons (Beverly) and Shelley Winters (Nana Mary) and the special family traits Rosanne Conner and her own daughters have inherited from their mothers and grandmothers. The episodes will show some of their parenting challenges and how they move through motherhood in a way only the Conners could.
The following episodes of Roseanne are included in the Mother's Day special on Sunday, May 9 (check local listings):
9:00 PM: Scenes from a BBQ – Season 3, Episode 24
9:30 PM: Don't Make Me Over – Season 4, Episode 24
10:00 PM: Labor Day – Season 6, Episode 19
10:30 PM: Dress to Impress – Season 10, Episode 2
Roseanne first premiered on ABC on October 18, 1988 and featured Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Sara Gilbert and Lecy Goranson in leading roles. The comedy showcases the Conner's everyday relatable issues around marriage, relationships, parenting and money. It’s realistic portrayal of a working-class American family put the show at No. 1 in the Nielsen ratings in its first season and in the Top 10 during seven of its nine seasons. The four-time Emmy award winning show was later named one of TV Guide's Greatest TV Shows of All Time. COZI TV viewers can watch Roseanne regularly seven days a week at 9 PM and on HuluLive, YouTubeTV, fubotv and DISH Network (channel 253). For more information on COZI TV, and to watch the "Mom Genes" promo, check out COZITV.com.
Conan O'Brien's long-running late-night show on TBS, Conan, to end on June 24, 2021. The final weeks of shows will include a lineup of special guests as well as an extended hour-long finale with a look back on the past 11 years of this iteration of O'Brien's lengthy late-night career. Post June, O'Brien will turn his focus to his deal with WarnerMedia and development on his new show for HBO Max, which will be a departure from his current traditional talk-show format. O'Brien is the longest serving current late-night talk show host in the U.S., who began his late-night career in 1993 when NBC tapped him to take over as host of Late Night. His late-night career has since spanned three shows over 28 years as well as four Emmy® Awards and six Writers Guild Awards. His Emmy® award-winning Conan: Without Borders has visited 13 countries and his award-winning podcast Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend currently has amassed over 185 million downloads since it launched in 2018.
O'Brien also sits at the helm of his production company, Conaco, and Emmy®-winning digital brand, Team Coco, through which he's successfully expanded into branded content, live events, merchandise, expertly produced comedy specials and a rapidly flourishing podcast empire. Conan airs Monday-Thursday at 11 p.m. (ET/PT) on TBS. The show is produced by Conaco LLC, with Jeff Ross serving as Executive Producer.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Wednesday, October 23
Abbott Elementary - "Class Pet" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Janine gets a budget for class pets, but Melissa is resistant to taking on the added work and responsibility for her room’s guinea pig. An IT rep from the school district arrives to set up new computers.
Everybody Still Hates Chris - "Everybody Still Hates Bullies" (Comedy Central, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Chris gets a gig DJ-ing at a drag ball and develops drag queen eyes.
Everybody Still Hates Chris - "Everybody Still Hates Career Tests" (Comedy Central, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Chris and Greg tape over a porno rented from Caruso and must replace it.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 21)
Wednesday, October 23
- Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Watch Billy on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Anna appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Matty Matheson (The Bear) - Matty stops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Bernadette Peters (High Desert/Mozart in the Jungle/All's Fair) - Bernadette is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - NBC's Today catches up with Olivia some time between 7-9am.
- Bridget Everett (Somebody Somewhere) - Bridget talks about Somebody Somewhere on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- David Henrie (Wizards Beyond Waverly Place/Wizards of Waverly Place/How I Met Your Mother/The Pitts) - David discusses Wizards Beyond Waverly Place on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings. One or two Wizards Beyond Waverly Place cast members will be on New York Living at 10:05am.
- Judith Light (Who's the Boss?/Phenom/Transparent) - Judith talks about Before on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Billy chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Mariska Hargitay (Can't Hurry Love) - Mariska talks about the greatest thing sheĆ¢€™s learned since turning 60 on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Dexter Darden (Saved by the Bell) - Dexter talks about Peacock's Fight Night; The Million Dollar Heist on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Essence Atkins (Poppa's House/Marlon/Mr. Box Office/Are We There Yet?/Half & Half/Smart Guy/Under One Roof) - Essence talks about Poppa's House on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
09/10 - The Ropers - The Complete Series (VEI)
09/10 - Ted - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/17 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - Video Scrapbook
09/17 - Top Cat - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K Ultra HD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/05 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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