Saturday, May 01, 2021
SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court Reboot One Step Closer to Reality; IMDb TV Picks Up Comedy From My Name Is Earl Creator
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning more about the potential Night Court reboot, a new comedy at IMDb TV, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- The Night Court reboot is looking closer to becoming a reality at NBC, with Melissa Rauch set to star. (Deadline)
- IMDb TV, a free streaming service, has ordered Sprung, a comedy from My Name Is Earl creator Greg Garcia. (Deadline)
- Young Rock and Kenan have both been renewed for a second season at NBC. (Hollywood Reporter)
- ABC hasn't officially renewed it yet, but the cast members of The Conners have signed deals to come back for a fourth season. (Deadline)
- Two different visions of a Flintstones reboot at Fox has been tossed around for about a decade now, and it seems that one of those might finally be making a little bit of progress. (Variety)
- Antenna TV is getting a sibling, with Rewind TV set to launch in September. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 1 - MAY 7)
- Decades has a binge of Father Dowling Mysteries this weekend.
- Crank Yankers returns for a new season on Wednesday on Comedy Central.
- Musical comedy series Girls5eva debuts Thursday on Peacock.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight
Saturday, September 23
none scheduled
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 18)
Friday, September 22
- Kathryn Newton (Gary Unmarried) - Watch Kathryn on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ralph Harris (On Our Own) and Jimmie "JJ" Walker (Good Times/At Ease/Bustin' Loose) - Ralph and Jimmie are guests on repeats of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
- Alfonso Ribeiro (In the House/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso is a guest on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
- Sam Jay (Bust Down) - Sam appears on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 8:50am.
New on DVD/Blu-ray (June-October)
06/13 - Mayberry R.F.D. - The Complete Series
06/13 - Night Court (1984-1992) - The Complete Series
07/18 - South Park - Seasons 21-25 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
07/25 - The Neighborhood - Season Five
07/25 - Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin - Season One
07/25 - Superstore - The Complete Series
08/22 - Back to Life - Season 1 / Season 2
08/29 - Smiling Friends - Season 1 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/05 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Sixth Season
09/12 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Second Season
09/12 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-6 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/26 - Family Matters - The Complete Series
09/26 - Step by Step - The Complete Series
10/10 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Thirteen / The Complete Season Fourteen
10/17 - ALF - The Complete Series (Deluxe Edition) (Shout! Factory Special Offers)
10/17 - Night Court (2023) - The Complete First Season
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