SitcomsOnline Digest: Jerry O'Connell Joins the Conversation on The Talk; Norman Lear Sitcoms Arrive on Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV

Saturday, July 17, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: Jerry O'Connell Joins the Conversation on The Talk; Norman Lear Sitcoms Arrive on Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, it's not a busy news week, but we're hearing about a role that Jenna Fischer lost, a new co-host for The Talk, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Jenna Fischer revealed this week that she was originally supposed to portray Matt LeBlanc's on-screen wife in Man With a Plan, but was fired because test audiences found it implausible that "Pam would marry Joey." (People)
Another entry in "The Simpsons Predicted It" files: Richard Branson going to space. (NY Post)
The Talk has replaced Sharon Osbourne, and the show is now no longer a females only club as Jerry O'Connell has joined the conversation. (CNN)
Charlie Robinson, known for his role of Mac on Night Court, has died at age 75. (Deadline)
Several sitcoms from Norman Lear are now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV, with more to come. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 17 - JULY 23)

As previously mentioned, you can now watch 227, Diff'rent Strokes, All in the Family, Maude, and Good Times on Amazon Prime Video, with the last three also being available for anybody to watch for free on IMDb TV.
Decades is having a binge of Love, American Style this weekend.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, February 7

Happy's Place - "Mama Drama" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Isabella's mom, Maritza, arrives, Bobbie tells the crew she's forgiven her for what happened with Happy, only to realize Maritza holds a grudge against her; Emmett and Takoda try to find out why Steve can't return to his home in Colombia.

Lopez vs Lopez - "Lopez vs Lockout" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
A once-estranged father and daughter navigate dysfunction, reconnection and all the headaches and joy in between as they make up for lost time like only they can -- with the rest of their unique, offbeat family by their side.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Abraca-Disaster!" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Billie uses her magic to help Winter impress the school's Magic Club. But soon, Billie learns she shouldn't overstep to help a friend.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Hit Me With Your Best Bot" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Billie can't join Roman and Winter's team for a robotics competition, she enlists Milo and uses magic to design an over-the-top robot of their own with disastrous results.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of February 3)

Friday, February 7

Laverne Cox (Clean Slate) and George Wallace (Clean Slate/The Parkers/Arli$$/Tall Hopes) - Laverne and George chat with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana is chatting with Drew about her new movie Love Hurts on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. She will also be on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Jennie Garth (Mystery Girls/What I Like About You) - Jennie discusses her I Choose Me, Los Angeles live event on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Olivia Holt (I Didn't Do It/Shake It Up) - Olivia and Mason Gooding talk about their film Heart Eyes on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.