Saturday, July 03, 2021
SitcomsOnline Digest: Netflix Cancels Several Sitcoms; Telma Hopkins Cast in NBC Dark Dramedy Pilot
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to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of several cancellations from Netflix, a new NBC pilot with Telma Hopkins, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Netflix had a good start with sitcoms, but now they've announced the cancellation of several of the more recent ones, including The Crew and Mr. Iglesias. (Deadline)
- Telma Hopkins has been cast in the pilot for Dangerous Moms, a dark dramedy for NBC. (Deadline)
- When Saturday Night Live returns in the fall, it could be without some key cast members (although to be fair, we've heard similar rumblings in past seasons when all of the ones whom were thought to be on the way out came back after all). (Vanity Fair)
- NBC's plans for after the Olympics seem to have backfired explosively, so to speak, as an outbreak of explosive diarrhea shut down production of Ultimate Slip 'N Slide and created enough issues for the network to pull the premiere from the schedule. (People)
- Bill Cosby was unexpectedly released from prison this week as his conviction was overturned (though we don't exactly expect to see him return to TV in any way), but as it turns out, it seems Phylicia Rashad made more news from the incident than Cosby did for reasons that she says she now regrets. (CNN)
- Disney+ is taking advantage of two distinct properties, The Simpsons and Marvel, to create a new short that will debut on Wednesday. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 3 - JULY 9)
- Although 4th of July marathons aren't nearly as special as they once were since most TV stations like to "binge" shows now anyway, Antenna TV has a day of The Jeffersons on Sunday.
- Syfy has given up on their annual marathons of The Twilight Zone, but Decades is continuing the trend with their own binge of it this weekend.
- HBO Max has the reboot of Gossip Girl coming on Thursday.
- Big Brother is still very much alive, and will return for an unbelievable 23rd season on Tuesday on CBS.
- The final season of Younger debuts Tuesday on TV Land.
- The fourth season of Grown-ish comes to Freeform on Thursday.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Sunday, January 18
Animal Control - "Bear Cubs and Broncos" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tensions erupt when the two rival animal control precincts are forced to merge due to budget cuts; Frank and Templeton clash during a bear cub rescue as they fight for control; Emily and Shred try to hide their romance from the team.
Going Dutch - "The Laser's Edge" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
An intense battle of laser tag combat; Captain Maggie avoids third-wheeling Major Shah and Celeste.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "Pilot" (NBC, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Twenty years after a career-ending scandal, former running back Reggie Dinkins enlists filmmaker Arthur Tobin to make a documentary he hopes will rehabilitate his image.
St. Denis Medical - "A Waste of time and Marble" (NBC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
With the threat of a nurse walkout, Alex is caught between her colleagues and Joyce; Ron and Bruce go above and beyond to help an unexpected patient.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 12)
Friday, January 16
- Denis Leary (Going Dutch/No Good Deed/Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll/The Job) - Watch Denis on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Chelsea Handler (Are You There, Chelsea?) - Chelsea appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Jodie Foster (Paper Moon/Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice/The Courtship of Eddie's Father) - Jodie is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Simu Liu (Kim's Convenience) - Simu appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Walton Goggins (The Righteous Gemstones/The Unicorn/Vice Principals) - Walton talks about Fallout on Live with Kelly and Mark (check your local listings) and with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Kim Fields (The Upshaws/Living Single/The Facts of Life/Baby, I'm Back) - Kim talks about The Upshaws with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Belissa Escobedo (Happy's Place) - Belissa talks about Happy's Place on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
09/30 - Touché Turtle and Dum Dum - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD)
10/14 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
10/28 - St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/04 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
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