SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court Sequel Casts Prosecutor; Norman Lear to Executive Produce Fictional Gamergate Series

Saturday, March 12, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court Sequel Casts Prosecutor; Norman Lear to Executive Produce Fictional Gamergate Series

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're getting more casting news on the reboot of Night Court, we're learning of a new project from (almost) 100 year old Norman Lear, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

The reboot/sequel of Night Court has a new prosecutor, whom we would imagine will be different from the role that John Larroquette (who will be in the new series as well) played on the original. (Hollywood Reporter)
Norman Lear is going to turn 100 years old in a few months, and in what is the most bizarre and unexpected news story we could hear about a man about to turn 100, he is looking to get back in to the executive producer role for a series about Gamergate, of all things. (Deadline)
It's been a very busy week with syndicated daytime shows getting cancelled, including Nick Cannon, The Good Dish (the Dr. Oz spinoff that just started after Dr. Oz left his own series), and Judge Jerry (which is notable as it will put an end to Jerry Springer's 31 year career in daytime TV, barring any comebacks). (TV Insider)
It's better news for Judy Justice on IMDb TV, which has been renewed for a second season. (Deadline)
Abbott Elementary is giving back to schools, in the form of a bus tour that will give free books to elementary school students. (Deadline)
Conrad Janis, who played Mindy's father on Mork & Mindy, has died at 94. (People)
Just like Estelle Getty moved her character Sophia to Empty Nest once The Golden Palace ended, Marcus Scribner is making a similar move as he moves from black-ish to grown-ish. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 12 - MARCH 18)

Three's Company is turning 45 years old, and Antenna TV is celebrating that anniversary with a 45 episode marathon on Tuesday.
Decades has a binge of The White Shadow this weekend.
Young Rock and Mr. Mayor return for new seasons on NBC on Tuesday.
ALF is now available on Shout! TV, but unfortunately, it's still the edited episodes that we've been seeing in the United States for the past 20 years or so.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, November 22

Happy's Place - "Happy's House" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Bobbie agrees to take Isabella to Happy's house in search of a connection to their late father, leading Bobbie to worry about what they may find; Gabby hopes to strike it rich by searching through Happy's penny collection looking for a rarity.

Lopez vs Lopez - "Lopez vs Orlando" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Rosie's spoiled nephew Orlando visits, Mayan sets out to expose Rosie's cultural gender bias; George wants to teach Chance the value of hard work, but, instead, helps him create a toxic work environment.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Whacking the Mole" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob, she tries to suppress her feelings for him and pays the price.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Ralph Lauren and Fish" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob and Abishola finally go on a proper date, which is interrupted by Dottie's medical emergency.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Tough Like a Laundromat Washing Machine" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob hires Abishola to take care of Dottie in his home while she recovers; Dottie has a hard time dealing with her limitations and takes it out on Abishola.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Useless Potheads" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
With Abishola only helping part-time, Bob, Douglas and Christina struggle to take care of Dottie.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Wiz-Taken Identity" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Billie struggles with a spell, Roman says he could do it if he was a wizard: to prove him wrong, Billie uses a Power Glass to transfer her powers to Roman.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - " Ain't Gnome Party Like a Wizard Party" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Justin embraces mortality to live with his family; his new challenge arises when Alex introduces Billie, a wizard-in-training, seeking Justin's mentorship.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of November 18)

Friday, November 22

Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Watch Kerry on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Jimmy O. Yang (Interior Chinatown/Space Force/Silicon Valley) - Jimmy is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Ariana Grande (Sam & Cat/Victorious) - Ariana appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Andy Richter (Andy Barker, P.I./Quintuplets/Andy Richter Controls the Universe), Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple/Sean Saves the World/Reno 911!) and Aparna Nancherla (Lopez vs Lopez/Search Party/Corporate) - Andy, Thomas and Aparna are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke talks about her new book Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) - Drew is joined by the hilarious Andrew to celebrate all things Thanksgiving on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Rosie Perez (Human Resources/Search Party) - Rosie tells Sherri about her new Apple TV+ psychological thriller Before on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) - Candace will be on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:15am.