Friday, June 11, 2021
Fri-Yay: Kim's Convenience Is An Underrated Streaming Sitcom; Ted Revived as Series for Peacock
It's time for another edition of Fri-Yay! That means we will take a look back on some sitcom happenings in recent days or weeks or other fun sitcomy stuff. It's a sitcom lover's paradise! Happy Fri-Yay!
by Vincent
I've talked before about how I'm still waiting for another truly great streaming sitcom to pop up. We've had many very good streaming sitcoms, but it's been a while since we had a true stone cold classic. Kim's Convenience, though, is a solid candidate for just that. The series has very much flown under the radar. But I've spent the past several weeks watching the show, and while I'm bummed it will end with its current 5th season, I'm excited that a funny and charming series is available to easily stream.
Kim's Convenience is actually a Canadian sitcom, but it's shown via Netflix in the US. Similar to previously popular Canadian sitcom Corner Gas, it's a very light hearted but funny series with lovable characters. Unfortunately, apparent disagreements between producers and writers and the departure of two co-creators led to the series ending with Season 5, but don't let that stop you from giving the series a binge and enjoying its light hearted fun.
Peacock has announced a straight-to-series order for Ted, from UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, and MRC Television. The series is based on the hit Universal Pictures and MRC Film's Ted, the highest grossing original R-rated comedy of all time (not a sequel or based on other IP). Collectively Ted and Ted 2 grossed more than $750 million worldwide. Seth MacFarlane is in negotiations to reprise the voice of the iconic and lovable foul-mouthed teddy bear. The live-action comedy series, based on Seth MacFarlane's feature films released by Universal Pictures with MRC Film, will be executive produced by MacFarlane and Erica Huggins for Fuzzy Door. This is the second series order since MacFarlane and Fuzzy Door signed an overall development deal with UCP in 2020. Earlier this year, Peacock announced a series order of The End is Nye hosted by Bill Nye. The series is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio and UCP, divisions of Universal Studio Group, and Fuzzy Door. Stay tuned for more info on the half-hour single-camera series version of Ted!
Sitcoms Airing Tonight
Thursday, September 16
Call Me Kat - "Eggs" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a visit to the gynecologist takes an unexpected turn, Kat must consider freezing her eggs if she ever wants to have children; Max and Carter help Phil with his online dating to prevent him from getting catfished.
Call Me Kat - "All Nighter" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Randi's cousin comes to town, Kat and Phil convince Randi to let them come out with her to prove they aren't old; Randi struggles to figure out why Daniel doesn't get jealous.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "The Last Day" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The squad take stock of their eight years together and look toward their future.
What We Do in the Shadows - "The Casino" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
The vampires embark on a road trip from which they may never return.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 13)
Thursday, September 16
- Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly/Samantha Who?) - Catch Melissa on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- The cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - The cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine are guests on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood/The Last O.G./The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric talks about The Neighborhood on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am and on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Mark Duplass (Togetherness/The Mindy Project/The League) - Mark will be on PEOPLE in 10 at 8am.
- Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan is a guest on the PEOPLE in the '90s Podcast.
- Ron Howard (Arrested Development/Happy Days/The Andy Griffith Show) - Ron and Brian Grazer talk about Peacock's The Lost Symbol on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke is a guest on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Jennifer Aniston (Friends/Muddling Through/Ferris Bueller/Molloy) - Jennifer talks about The Morning Show on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Morris talks about Our Kind of People on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
New on DVD/Blu-ray (June-September)
06/08 - The Critic - The Complete Series
06/08 - Fuller House - The Fifth and Final Season
06/08 - Fuller House - The Complete Series
06/08 - Our Cartoon President - Season 3
06/15 - The Office - Season 1 (Blu-ray) / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9
06/15 - Parks and Recreation - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
07/07 - No Activity - Season 2
07/13 - The Unicorn - Season 2
07/20 - Head of the Class - The Complete Third Season
07/27 - Family Ties - The Complete Series (2021 Release)
07/27 - Hot in Cleveland - The Complete Series (2021 Release)
07/27 - The Neighborhood - Season Three
08/20 - The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet - Deluxe Edition (100 Episodes) (Time Life)
08/20 - The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet - Standard Edition (50 Episodes) (Time Life)
08/24 - The Jim Gaffigan Show - Season 2
09/07 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Fourth Season (Blu-ray)
09/21 - I Dream of Jeannie - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
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