SitcomsOnline Digest: Netflix Cancels Several Sitcoms; Telma Hopkins Cast in NBC Dark Dramedy Pilot

Saturday, July 03, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: Netflix Cancels Several Sitcoms; Telma Hopkins Cast in NBC Dark Dramedy Pilot

Welcome 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

Monday, May 4

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Kalamazoo?" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Dave and Gemma seriously consider a major life change, it sends ripples through the family and strains relationships. Meanwhile, wedding chaos and unexpected revelations complicate plans for Malcolm and Marty, forcing everyone to confront what’s really ahead.

DMV - "Car-lette" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Colette tries to fix up her run-down car to get it re-registered, Gregg encourages her to buy a new one to save money. Meanwhile, Barb tries to teach everyone DMV robbery protocols.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 4)

Monday, May 4

Nicole Byer (Grand Crew/Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Watch Nicole on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback/No Good Deed/HouseBroken/Web Therapy/Friends/Mad About You) - Lisa appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Nathan Lane (Mid-Century Modern/Only Murders in the Building/Modern Family/Charlie Lawrence/Encore! Encore!/One of the Boys) - Nathan is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Billy Eichner (Friends from College/Difficult People/Parks and Recreation) - Andy Cohen interviews Billy on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 9pm on Bravo.
Jamie Lynn Sigler (Guys with Kids) - Jamie Lynn talks about And So It Is...: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Ryan Reynolds (Two Guys and a Girl) and Rob McElhenney (Mythic Quest/It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) - Ryan and Rob talk about Welcome to Wrexham on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Damon Wayans (Poppa's House/My Wife and Kids/Damon) - Damon discusses diabetic macular edema with GMA lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Jay Pharoah (White Famous/Champaign ILL) - Jay chats about The Quiz with Balls on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Goldie Hawn (Good Morning World) - Goldie talks about The After-School Kindness Crew: Pooch on the Loose #1 on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour and chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Sean Hayes (Will & Grace/The Millers/Sean Saves the World) - The Drew Barrymore Show has a little bit extra with Sean, so check your local listings.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Cafe Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - The Drew Barrymore Show has more from Valerie and and Drew in the kitchen on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Oliver Hudson (Splitting Up Together/Rules of Engagement/My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star) - The Drew Barrymore Show has a little bit extra with Oliver, so check your local listings.
Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley is a guest on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.