SitcomsOnline Digest: Amazon Buys MGM; This Is Us Star Cast in ABC Comedy Pilot

Saturday, March 19, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Amazon Buys MGM; This Is Us Star Cast in ABC Comedy Pilot

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of a new acquisition of MGM (but is it real this time?), the renewal of an ABC comedy favorite, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Amazon has purchased MGM, or so we think, as previous "sales" of MGM to Turner in the 80s and Sony in 2006 have turned out to not be what they seem. (NPR)
With the NBC series This Is Us coming to an end, cast members are in high demand for other new series, and this week we're hearing about Chris Sullivan being cast in a pilot for ABC. (Deadline)
Although a Quantum Leap reboot is in the works for Peacock with a whole new cast, Scott Bakula is looking to return to the NBC primetime lineup as star and executive producer in a series in which he will be playing a much different role. (TVLine)
With all of the reboots that are in the works (including many that don't quite make it to TV), it's easy to forget what is being worked on, but there is an Early Edition reboot in the works and it now has an actress attached to the starring role. (Deadline)
The executive producer of Dancing with the Stars is out, and former host Tom Bergeron (who was fired by the same executive producer) had something to say about it. (Deadline)
In maybe one of the most unsurprising renewals of the season, ABC has renewed Abbott Elementary for a second season. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 19 - MARCH 25)

Atlanta returns with a new season on Thursday on FX.
Although it isn't a rare thing for them to do, E! is having a Saved by the Bell marathon this weekend.
Decades has a binge of feature films (and two part episodes of hour long series) this weekend.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, October 14

Scrubs - "My Chief" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After uncovering a costly mistake made by Turk, J.D. must decide whether to report him or let it slide; Elliot grows her responsibilities at Sacred Heart by leading a new initiative.

Abbott Elementary - "Check-Ins" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
A group of dedicated, passionate teachers work to help their students succeed in life despite being outnumbered and underfunded.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 12)

Wednesday, October 14

Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This/Burning Love) - Watch Adam on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Christopher Abbott (Shrinking) - Christopher appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Natasha Leggero (Broke/Dice/Another Period/Free Agents) and Tommy Davidson (The Varnell Hill Show/The Proud Family/Malcolm & Eddie/Between Brothers) - Natasha and Tommy will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys) - D.L. talks about Charlie's Boy with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. He will also be on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Kyle MacLachlan (Carol's Second Act/Sex and the City) - Kyle talks about Fictional Selves: A Memoir on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Meagan Good (Cousin Skeeter/Raising Dad), Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) and McKinley Freeman (Samantha Who?) - Meagan, Morris and McKinley talk about season 4 of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Busy Philipps (Girls5eva/Vice Principals/Cougar Town/Love, Inc.) - Busy talks about Cupertino on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Kal Penn (The Santa Clauses/Sunnyside/We Are Men) - Kal is a guest on New York Living on WPIX in New York.