Saturday, December 18, 2021
SitcomsOnline Digest: Jeff Garlin Fired from The Goldbergs; The Golden Palace Headed to Hulu
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's amazing that it's a week before Christmas, and yet again, we have a full slate of news, almost too much to cover here, yet again! This week, we're learning about an exit on The Goldbergs, the arrival of The Golden Palace on Hulu, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Jeff Garlin has been fired from the ABC The Goldbergs, which leaves a lot of questions about how the series will explain his absence and proceed without him. (Entertainment Weekly)
- The Golden Palace, the spinoff of The Golden Girls, is heading to Hulu (but can we get Empty Nest and even Nurses too while we're at it?). (Deadline)
- Speaking of The Golden Girls, Betty White is about to turn 100, and you're invited to celebrate... at select movie theaters, anyway. (Variety)
- A realignment of the Emmy Awards (both primetime and daytime versions) is coming. (Deadline)
- CBS is developing a new comedy from the same team that brought fans The Neighborhood. (Deadline)
- Yet another reboot that we spent years talking about has been cancelled just a little over a month after premiering, and this time, it is HBO Max's Head of the Class. (Hollywood Reporter)
- In this week's "abrupt news we didn't see coming," Sony has cancelled Dr. Oz effective in mid-January, but he'll be replaced with a series hosted by his own daughter. (CNBC)
- American Dad! is the only former Fox animated series that isn't part of the FXX lineup, but it's still going strong for TBS and Adult Swim, as TBS has renewed it for two additional seasons (beyond the 17th season that begins in January). (Deadline)
- Amen and Gimme a Break are both headed to Cozi TV in January. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 24)
- Decades has a binge of The Monkees this weekend.
- Antenna TV begins their Christmas celebrations on Friday, with two days of Christmas episodes and more.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, August 24
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Murder at Sea" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gemma throws Dave an unforgettable murder mystery birthday party. Meanwhile, Malcolm uses the celebration to introduce Mercedes to his family.
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Two-Ring Circus" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A change of plans sends Mercedes and Tina on a memorable night out that prompts several couples to take a closer look at what they truly want from their relationships. Meanwhile, Dave’s visit to Gemma’s school sparks an honest conversation about her feelings toward her job.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Gets Tested" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Dennis and Dee are diagnosed with ADHD, and even more shocking: Mac isn't. They go back to school for a do-over now that they understand their brains better. Written by Charlie Day and directed by Richie Keen.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 24)
Monday, August 24
- Glen Powell (Chad Powers/Scream Queens) - Watch Glen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Brett Goldstein (Shrinking/Ted Lasso) - Brett is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Adam Scott (Ghosted/Veep/Parks and Recreation/Party Down) - Adam talks about Whisper Man on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana talks about Scarpetta on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Jamie Lee Curtis (The Sticky/Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee talks about Ella McKay on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/20/26 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27/26 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11/26 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
04/11/26 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)
04/21/26 - Famous Studios Champion Collection (Blu-ray) (DVD)
05/19/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
05/19/26 - Looney Tunes Cartoons - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
06/16/26 - Difficult People - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
06/30/26 - Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
07/14/26 - The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - The Bill Dana Show - The Complete Series (DVD)
07/28/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - The Paper - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
08/25/26 - Perfect Strangers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/08/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
09/22/26 - Bridget Loves Bernie - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/29/26 - The Quick Draw McGraw Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
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