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

Monday, January 5

DMV - "Don't Kill the Job" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Colette runs into an old friend at the DMV, she pretends to be a fellow customer rather than an employee in order to save face.

DMV - "Stick Shift" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Ceci accuses Colette of only being kind for the credit, Colette anonymously gives Noa the perfect gift.

DMV - "Blindspot" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Colette is crushed to learn that Noa is dating someone. So, Ceci encourages Colette to fight for him using magic. Meanwhile, Barb tries to find out who is defacing DMV property with childishly inappropriate drawings.

DMV - "There Is No I in DMV" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Barb takes the team on a field trip to the rival North Hollywood branch to learn the secrets of their success. She begins to doubt herself after meeting their charismatic manager, Beau (Randall Park). Meanwhile, Gregg and Vic get in Colette’s head that Noa prefers risk-takers.

St. Denis Medical - "You're in His Bubble Space" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Ron and Matt try to convince a child to get his shot; Alex helps Joyce with wedding planning; Bruce and Serena butt heads over Matt.

Stumble - "Pilot" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Courteney Potter is fired from her job after being involved in a cheer scandal; to salvage her reputation and career, she must put together a competitive team in a tiny school with an unpronounceable name and only one cheerleader.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 5)

Monday, January 5

Josh Charles (Best Medicine/Sports Night) - Watch Josh on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. He also chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest/Bless the Harts/Enlisted) - Michelle talks life, career and boosting your energy in the New Year on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Matt Rogers (No Good Deed/I Love That for You) - Matt co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.

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