Apple TV+ Series Schmigadoon! Premieres July 16

Monday, June 28, 2021

Apple TV+ Series Schmigadoon! Premieres July 16

Apple TV+ released the trailer for its new musical comedy series Schmigadoon!, executive produced by Lorne Michaels and starring Emmy Award nominee Cecily Strong and Emmy Award winner Keegan-Michael Key. The first two episodes will premiere globally on Friday, July 16, 2021 exclusively on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday. A parody of iconic Golden Age musicals, Schmigadoon! stars Strong and Key as a couple on a backpacking trip designed to reinvigorate their relationship who discover a magical town living in a 1940s musical. They then learn that they can't leave until they find "true love." The six-episode season also stars Alan Cumming, Kristin Chenoweth, Aaron Tveit, Dove Cameron, Ariana DeBose, Fred Armisen, Jaime Camil, Jane Krakowski and Ann Harada. Martin Short guest stars. Hailing from Broadway Video and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, Schmigadoon! is co-created by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. Paul serves as showrunner, and wrote all of the original songs for the series. Barry Sonnenfeld directs and executive produces. In addition to starring, Strong serves as producer, and Daurio serves as consulting producer and writer. Andrew Singer executive produces with Lorne Michaels on behalf of Broadway Video.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, August 9

The Simpsons - "The Day of the Jack-Up" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a mysterious buyer purchases every ticket for the K-pop concert Lisa wants to go to, the Simpsons have to figure out the identity of this evil ticket reseller.

Animal Control - "Roosters and Moles" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Templeton is nominated for Animal Control officer of the year, Frank sets out to rescue 24 animals in 24 hours; Victoria steps in for Shred after he's bitten by a kitten; Templeton tries to sabotage Frank's mission.

Universal Basic Guys - "That Dog in You" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mark trains Hank to become a professional eater; Tammy joins Darren's video game squad.

Grimsburg - "Daddy Daddy Bang Bang" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When his dad returns to town, Flute will do anything he can to keep his idol around, even if that means getting rid of his sibling rivalry -- his dad's talking car; the detectives must teach Stan about the birds and the bees.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 3)

Sunday, August 9

Kyle Richards (Down to Earth) - Andy Cohen interviews Kyle and other The Real Housewives cast members on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.

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