Saturday, February 05, 2022
SitcomsOnline Digest: HBO Max Nixes Boondocks Reboot; Canadian Sitcom Gets Second Season and a US Home
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing of the scrapping of a revival of an adult animated comedy, the renewal of a Canadian sitcom (and news of it airing in the United States), and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- The Boondocks was supposed to be getting a revival for HBO Max, but it seems that has been scrapped now. (Variety)
- The Canadian sitcom Children Ruin Everything, from Schitt's Creek's Kurt Smeaton, has been renewed for a second season in Canada and will be coming to the United States via the Roku Channel. (Deadline)
- Doogie Kamealoha, MD has been renewed for a second season on Disney+. (TVLine)
- We kind of forgot about it since it's been so long since it last aired, but The Orville is still coming back on Hulu, it'll just be a little longer now. (Deadline)
- Rudy Giuliani was revealed to be one of the costumed performers in The Masked Singer, and this did not go over well with the judges. (Deadline)
- The Game has been renewed for a second season on Paramount+. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (FEBRUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 11)
- Decades is remembering both Howard Hesseman and Dwayne Hickman with a binge that features both WKRP in Cincinnati and The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis this weekend.
- Fairview debuts Wednesday on Comedy Central, right after a new South Park.
- GAC Family, which is quickly becoming a "classic TV destination," adds Full House to the lineup starting Monday.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight
Sunday, June 4
The Simpsons - "My Life as a Vlog" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Through a series of YouTube recommended videos, the story of the rise and fall of the Simpson family vlog is revealed.
Family Guy - "Oscars Guy" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Griffins perform a retelling of three Oscar-winning stories: "Silence of the Lambs," "American Beauty" and "Forrest Gump."
HouseBroken - "Who's Nocturnal?" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After Honey loses a clutch of baby possums she is supposed to be caring for, she and The Gray One set out to find them; Shel and Nibbles try to apprehend a critter that has been pooping on Shel's shell at night; Diablo gets abducted by an owl.
HouseBroken - "Who's Married?" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
A new playmate upends Honey and Chief's relationship; Tabitha helps Chico find the perfect anniversary gift for Kevin; Nibbles goes searching for her special someone.
Raven's Home - "Lizard Let Lie" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
On the eve of Raven's big reality show debut, Alice lies to get out of a class speech, and Victor tries to get out of a surprise health inspection.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 29)
Saturday, June 3
- Ronald Gladden (Jury Duty) - Ronald can be heard on SiriusXM's Ben +1 at 9am.
New on DVD/Blu-ray (January-June)
01/03 - Andy Richter Controls the Universe - The Complete Series (2023 Release)
01/27 - Master of None - Season Three / The Complete Series
02/21 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Nine / The Complete Season Ten
02/28 - Growing Pains - The Complete Series
03/28 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/04 - South Park - The Complete Twenty-Fifth Season (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/18 - Blondie - The Complete 1957 Television Series (Blu-ray)
04/25 - Cheers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
05/23 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Eleven / The Complete Season Twelve
05/23 - Go On - The Complete Series
05/23 - Kate & Allie - The Complete Series (Universal)
05/29 - Gimme a Break! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/29 - Kate & Allie - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/30 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
06/13 - Mayberry R.F.D. - The Complete Series
06/13 - Night Court (1984-1992) - The Complete Series
More Recent and Upcoming TV DVD Releases / DVD Reviews Archive / SitcomsOnline Digest
Recent SitcomsOnline.com News Blog Posts