Saturday, December 11, 2021
SitcomsOnline Digest: Peacock Cancels A.P. Bio; VEI Announces McCloud DVD Set
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! As has been common in recent weeks, there isn't exactly any huge news, but there is a lot of little news stores, and we're here with a lot of them, including the cancellation of a Peacock series that started on NBC, an international version of an NBC hit, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- A.P. Bio has been cancelled by Peacock after 4 seasons. (Hollywood Reporter)
- While there have been international versions of Saturday Night Live, none have ever been in English or in the United Kingdom, but that's about to change. (Deadline)
- Jeopardy! isn't any closer to finding a new host, and it'll continue to be Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik rotating for the foreseeable future. (Variety)
- Who would've thought that Freeform, the cable network that started as the Christian Broadcasting Network and used to censor mild swear words, would be the home to The Simpsons, Family Guy, and now The Office as well? (Deadline)
- ABC had another Live in Front of a Studio Audience this week, but the only thing most people are talking about is how Lisa Whelchel doesn't appear to have aged at all in the past 40 years. (Daily Mail)
- VEI has announced that McCloud - The Complete Series will be arriving on DVD soon, completing the DVD runs of all three of the original NBC Mystery Movie series. (VEI)
- Mike Nesmith of The Monkees has died at age 76. (Rolling Stone)
- Chris Cuomo was officially fired by CNN this week. (CNN)
- Brian Williams also signed off on MSNBC for the last time this week, although he voluntarily left the network. (Variety)
- getTV has some new acquisitions, including The Rockford Files. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 17)
- The follow-up to South Park: Post-COVID is arriving on Paramount Plus much sooner than fans anticipated, on Thursday of this week to be specific.
- It's a weekend of The Addams Family on Decades.
- NBC has a new duo of sitcoms that will have special previews this week, with American Auto on Monday and Grand Crew on Tuesday.
- Paramount Plus has launched 18 new live channels on the service that you can watch now.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Friday, February 7
Happy's Place - "Mama Drama" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Isabella's mom, Maritza, arrives, Bobbie tells the crew she's forgiven her for what happened with Happy, only to realize Maritza holds a grudge against her; Emmett and Takoda try to find out why Steve can't return to his home in Colombia.
Lopez vs Lopez - "Lopez vs Lockout" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
A once-estranged father and daughter navigate dysfunction, reconnection and all the headaches and joy in between as they make up for lost time like only they can -- with the rest of their unique, offbeat family by their side.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Abraca-Disaster!" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Billie uses her magic to help Winter impress the school's Magic Club. But soon, Billie learns she shouldn't overstep to help a friend.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Hit Me With Your Best Bot" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Billie can't join Roman and Winter's team for a robotics competition, she enlists Milo and uses magic to design an over-the-top robot of their own with disastrous results.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of February 3)
Friday, February 7
- Laverne Cox (Clean Slate) and George Wallace (Clean Slate/The Parkers/Arli$$/Tall Hopes) - Laverne and George chat with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana is chatting with Drew about her new movie Love Hurts on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. She will also be on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Jennie Garth (Mystery Girls/What I Like About You) - Jennie discusses her I Choose Me, Los Angeles live event on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Olivia Holt (I Didn't Do It/Shake It Up) - Olivia and Mason Gooding talk about their film Heart Eyes on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/05 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/12 - The King of Queens - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (2024 Release)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
11/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 4 (Blu-ray)
12/03 - Angel (1960-1961) - The Complete Series, Volume 1
12/17 - Seinfeld - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (4K UHD)
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
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