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, July 28
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Vote" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dave gathers everyone for a lengthy ballot-palooza party to discuss the merits of every candidate and prop on each of their election ballots. Also, Gemma is determined to run a tight ship as their local precinct captain when polls open at Walcott Academy. Kevin Pollak guest stars as Lamar.
The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Great Beyond" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Marty and Courtney prepare for Daphne’s christening. Meanwhile, Malcolm is dating someone new and Tina is delighted to meet her.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 28)
Monday, July 28
- Matt Rogers (No Good Deed/I Love That for You) and Bowen Yang (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens) - Watch Matt and Bowen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Sandra Oh (Arli$$) - Sandra appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Jason Ritter (Another Period/The Class), Skylar Astin (Ground Floor) and Riki Lindhome (Another Period/Enlightened) - Jason, Skylar and Riki are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Jamie Lee Curtis (The Sticky/Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee talks about Freakier Friday on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Eddie Murphy (The PJs), Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) and Pete Davidson (Bupkis) - Eddie, Keke and Pete talk about The Pickup on NBC's Today in the 9am hour. Eddie will also be on sometime between 7-9am.
- Julia Butters (American Housewife) and Sophia Hammons (Up Here) - Julia and Sophia talk about Freakier Friday on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Paul Walter Hauser (The Afterparty) - Paul talks about Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Kathy Bates (Disjointed) - Kathy talks about Matlock on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
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
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
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
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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