Saturday, May 29, 2021
SitcomsOnline Digest: Looking at the Fall 2021 Lineup; Amazon to Buy MGM
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're getting a final first look at the fall lineups, hearing about a reboot of The Waltons as a holiday special, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Deadline has the fall lineup all summarized, including NBC's lineup that is completely devoid of sitcoms. (Deadline)
- We're surprised to see that a network in 2021 is airing a new Christmas movie reboot (or however it is best described) of The Waltons, but even more surprised to see that network is The CW. (Hollywood Reporter)
- The long-awaited Friends reunion finally landed on HBO Max, but it didn't exactly impress people. (NPR)
- Amazon has officially announced that they will be buying MGM. (CNBC)
- The CGI reboot of Rugrats has landed on Paramount Plus, and it seems that Phil and Lil's mom is a lesbian, a departure from the original series. (Newsweek)
- It looks like Kelly Clarkson is poised to be the unofficial consensus replacement for Ellen DeGeneres on many TV stations (specifically the NBC owned ones). (Hollywood Reporter)
- Although they're not quite the Mark Goodson/Bill Todman caliber of game show reboots that ABC airs during the summer, NBC is having their own summer fun with game shows too. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 29 - JUNE 4)
- Fox has Monday night "Animation Domination," at least for the 9 PM hour, starting Monday with the new series HouseBroken and new episodes of Duncanville.
- It's a binge of The Rookies on Decades this weekend.
- America's Got Talent returns Tuesday night on NBC.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Wednesday, March 26
The Conners - "It's Gonna Be a Great Day" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Darlene celebrates her promotion, hoping it will allow her to spend more time with Ben. Meanwhile, Jackie stumbles upon an opportunity to sue the pharmaceutical company responsible for Roseanne’s addiction, which sparks a family debate.
Abbott Elementary - "Music Class" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Barbara and Gregory are in over their heads when they find themselves in new roles at Abbott Elementary.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 24)
Wednesday, March 26
- Seth Rogen (The Studio/Platonic/Undeclared) - Watch Seth on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Kaitlin Olson (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/The Mick) - Kaitlin appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Anna Camp (Perfect Harmony/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Mindy Project) and Milana Vayntrub (Other Space) - Anna and Milana are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- Steve Coogan (Happyish) - Steve appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- Lunell (Lopez), Pete Davidson (Bupkis) and Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Luenell, Pete and Henry are guests on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney at 10pm on Netflix.
- Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest/Bless the Harts/Enlisted) - Michelle talks about Survival of the Thickest on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Krysten Ritter (Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23) - Tamron Hall has a DAYTIME EXCLUSIVE sitdown with actress/director/author Krysten Ritter who recently released her new thriller/mystery novel Retreat, so check your local listings.
- Chase Sui Wonders (The Studio/Bupkis) - Chase talks about The Studio on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
- Kathryn Hahn (The Studio/Tiny Beautiful Things/Central Park/Happyish/Transparent/Free Agents) - NBC's Today catches up with Kathryn in the 9am hour.
- Eva Longoria (Only Murders in the Building/Telenovela) - Eva talks about Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
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11/12 - The King of Queens - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (2024 Release)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
11/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 4 (Blu-ray)
12/03 - Angel (1960-1961) - The Complete Series, Volume 1
12/17 - Seinfeld - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (4K UHD)
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
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