SitcomsOnline Digest: Manifest Cancellation Being Reconsidered; American Housewife Sold for Broadcast Syndication

Saturday, July 24, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: Manifest Cancellation Being Reconsidered; American Housewife Sold for Broadcast Syndication

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing that NBC is reconsidering their cancellation of a series that seems to do well in streaming (and they may have competition to keep it), syndication news for an ABC sitcom, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

NBC cancelled Manifest, but a strong showing in streaming has Netflix interested in reviving it and even NBC reconsidering their own plans. (TVLine)
American Housewife has been sold into broadcast syndication for 2022. (Deadline)
Fran Drescher is running for president of SAG-AFTRA, but her co-stars from The Nanny are supporting her opponent. (Deadline)
NewsNation, the network formerly known as WGN America, is expanding their coverage with a morning show and also adding Dan Abrams (who'll continue to work for ABC as well) in the evening. (Variety)
Sean Penn is starring in an upcoming Starz series called Gaslit, but he is now on strike until all cast and crew members have been vaccinated against COVID-19. (Deadline)
Peacock has some special treats for fans of The Office. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 24 - JULY 30)

It's a weekend of Rhoda on Decades.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, July 12

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "A Big Birthday and Tequila Shots" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mandy struggles to celebrate Georgie’s 21st birthday after hitting a rough patch in her career.

The Simpsons - "Bad Boys... For Life?" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Homer and Marge can't decide if Bart is naughty or nice.

Animal Control - "Dragons and Dognappers" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Rob Gronkowski returns and asks the team for help rehoming a zebra; Emily and Shred's first date goes awry when they unexpectedly run into Daisy and Patel on their night out; Frank must defend Templeton when Templeton is accused of dognapping.

Universal Basic Guys - "Hoagie Jones" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mark and Hank buy a horse together; Tammy invests in a painting.

Grimsburg - "Mo11y" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Flute forgets to buy Stan a gift for his birthday, he steals an AI doll from the evidence locker; Wynona is forced to confront her ex-boyfriend.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 6)

Sunday, July 12

Eva Marcille (Born Again Virgin/Tyler Perry's House of Payne) - Andy Cohen interviews Eva on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.

New on DVD and Blu-ray