SitcomsOnline Digest: Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Remake for TBS; Schitt's Creek Producer Hoping to Replicate Success with Son of a Critch

Saturday, July 31, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Remake for TBS; Schitt's Creek Producer Hoping to Replicate Success with Son of a Critch

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about a reboot of a Norman Lear classic at TBS, a new comedy from the creators of Schitt's Creek, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

It looks like a Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman remake may be happening at TBS. (TVLine)
Following the success of Schitt's Creek in the United States, the producers and Lionsgate is hoping to replicate that with another Canadian comedy, Son of a Critch. (Deadline)
There seems to be little interest in a reunion when it comes to finding a network or streaming service for Everybody Loves Raymond. (Deadline)
Bob Odenkirk had a heart attack on the set of Better Call Saul this week, but says he'll be back soon. (CNET)
Sarah Silverman is set to host Stupid Pet Tricks, based upon a segment that David Letterman used to have, on TBS. (Variety)
Love, Victor is getting a third season on Hulu. (Hollywood Reporter)
Infomerical pioneer Ron Popeil has died. (Deadline)
Game Show Network has announced a new series, Tug of Words. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 31 - AUGUST 6)

You can catch all 12 episodes of The Prince, an animated parody of the royal family, on HBO Max.
Decades has Daniel Boone going all this weekend.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, February 23

Family Guy - "Live, Laugh, Love" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Peter realizes Joe has never found him funny, he is determined to make Joe laugh; Lois chaperones Chris and Meg's school trip, where she strives to reunite the principal with his long-lost love.

Grimsburg - "Molly" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
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.

The Great North - "Bots on the Side Adventure" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Ham starts performing at Yet-E-Cheddar's and develops a strange relationship with an animatronic Freddie the Yeti, that puts his relationship with Crispin in jeopardy; the new Tobin boat turns out to have a cursed name.

Krapopolis - "Stavros Live and in Concert" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Tyrannis' favorite singer Stavros is in town, but he also happens to be the favorite singer of Athena and her radical followers; Deliria goes on a little getaway.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of February 17)

Friday, February 21

Anthony Mackie (Twisted Metal) - Watch Anthony on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lizzy Caplan (Party Down/The Class/The Pitts) - Lizzy appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Tina Fey (Only Murders in the Building/30 Rock) and Amy Poehler (Duncanville/Parks and Recreation) - Tina and Amy are guests on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jane Fonda (Grace and Frankie) - NBC's Today catches up with Jane sometime between 7-9am.
Alan Ritchson (Blue Mountain State) - Alan talks about Reacher on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie appears on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.