Saturday, October 09, 2021
SitcomsOnline Digest: Netflix Orders That '70s Show Spinoff Featuring Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith; Nash Bridges Revival Movie Premiere Date Set
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of a new spinoff of That '70s Show, getting more info on the Nash Bridges revival (which is just a movie... for now), and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Netflix has ordered That '90s Show, a spinoff of That '70s Show that will star Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith (but hopefully won't be as bad as That '80s Show). (Variety)
- The Nash Bridges revival movie, which could potentially lead to a revival series, has a Thanksgiving weekend premiere date for USA Network. (Deadline)
- Will streaming services and networks ever get it right when it comes to changing aspect ratios when fans don't even want it? Probably not. (Deadline)
- Law & Order is coming back, and it looks like Anthony Anderson may reprise his role in the series. (Deadline)
- Judge Judy is no more, and the judge is now headed to her new show, Judy Justice, but she has a new bailiff and her old one is speaking out about being dumped for somebody who will make a lower salary. (Entertainment Weekly)
- It's that time of the year where the Peanuts holiday specials start to invade our lives, and we've got info on where you can see them, as well as info on a new one. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (OCTOBER 9 - OCTOBER 15)
- The new homes for Seinfeld keep coming, and this time, it is about today's debut on Comedy Central.
- Decades has a binge of The Adventures of Superman this weekend.
- Left out of CBS Thursday night premiere week this past week, a new season of B Positive debuts on Thursday.
- The second half of the seasons of two Tyler Perry series, House of Payne and Assisted Living, debut on Tuesday on BET.
- The 10th anniversary festivities at Antenna TV continue with a 10 episode marathon of Hazel that will air on Sunday.
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.
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.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series (DVD)
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two (DVD)
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season (DVD)
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2 (DVD)
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (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)
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)
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