SitcomsOnline Digest: Could Wilmer Valderrama Reprise Fez Role?; CNN+ Announces Shutdown After Less Than One Month

Saturday, April 23, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Could Wilmer Valderrama Reprise Fez Role?; CNN+ Announces Shutdown After Less Than One Month

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's not a fast paced week (but we're about to head in to some weeks that will be), but we've got some (potential) casting news about a spinoff of a popular series, some news about some streaming outlets, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Could Wilmer Valderrama be reprising his role of Fez on the That '70s Show spinoff on Netflix? Maybe. (TV Insider)
CNN+, which had an expensive launch with big name talent less than a month ago, is already shutting down next week. (Variety)
Meanwhile, streaming giant Netflix is losing subscribers, so what is coming next? (Deadline)
Stephen Colbert is off the job for a little while due to having COVID. (Yahoo!)
The show may not have a host, but another contestant is setting records for Jeopardy!. (Deadline)
It feels like The Goldbergs just debuted a few years ago, but it's been longer than that, and now it has been renewed for a 10th season. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (APRIL 23 - APRIL 29)

Decades has a binge of The Pretender this weekend.
A new season of Barry arrives tomorrow on HBO.
The final episodes of Grace and Frankie and Ozark arrive Friday on Netflix.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, May 14

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Splurges and Secrets" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A financial windfall leads Georgie to make a questionable purchase. Meanwhile, Audrey and Jim butt heads over old secrets.

Ghosts - "Polar Opposites" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When a Hollywood producer comes to scout Woodstone as a filming location, Sam is prompted to take a creative leap that draws unexpected support from the ghosts. Meanwhile, changing roles among the ghosts spark a heartfelt effort to honor someone special.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 11)

Thursday, May 14

John Mulaney (Mulaney) - Catch John on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Geena Davis (The Geena Davis Show/Sara/Buffalo Bill) and Nathan Fillion (Two Guys and a Girl) - Andy Cohen interviews Geena and Nathan on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 9pm on Bravo. Geena also talks about The Boroughs on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril) - Lisa chats about ABC's Abbott Elementary on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
John Lithgow (Trial & Error/Twenty Good Years/3rd Rock from the Sun) - John chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Lena Waithe (Master of None) - The Chi Creator Lena Waithe alongside stars Jason Weaver, Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Hannah Hall and Luke James join the Tam Fam on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings. The cast sits down to reflect on the show's cultural impact, their journey together, and what viewers can expect as the final season begins.
Mariska Hargitay (Can't Hurry Love) - NBC's Today catches up with Mariska sometime between 7-9am.