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

Wednesday, August 19

Abbott Elementary - "April Fools" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
It’s April Fools’ Day, and while the Abbott teachers suffer pranks, Gregory makes a plan to make it through the day.

Abbott Elementary - "Trip" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Janine and Gregory plan a vacation. Meanwhile, one of Melissa’s most successful former students comes back for a visit.

Abbott Elementary - "Night Out" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Janine and Gregory have a night out. Meanwhile, Melissa, Barbara and Mr. Johnson have a movie night.

Abbott Elementary - "Ava & Fest" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
It’s Ava Fest, and Ava’s determined to make it her biggest yet.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 17)

Wednesday, August 19

Rosie O'Donnell (SMILF/Stand by Your Man/Gimme a Break!) - Rosie guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Luis) - Watch Charlie on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Janelle James (Abbott Elementary) - Janelle appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Fred Armisen (Deli Boys/Los Espookys/Forever/Final Space) - Fred is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Malachi Barton (The Villains of Valley View/Stuck in the Middle) - Malachi and Liamani Segura talk about Camp Rock 3 on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Lumi Pollack (Electric Bloom) - Lumi, Hudson Stone and Casey Trotter talk about Camp Rock 3 on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Isla Fisher (Wolf Like Me) - Isla talks about Spa Weekend on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Lauren Ash (Not Dead Yet/Superstore/Super Fun Night) - Lauren talks about her Call Me When You Get This tour on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts/Young Sheldon) - Danielle appears on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.
Keanu Reaves (Swedish Dicks) and Matt Bomer (Mid-Century Modern) - Keanu, Matt and the cast of Outcome are guests on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.