Saturday, July 16, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Beavis and Butt-Head Premiere Date Set; TBS Abruptly Cancels Chad Hours Before Season Premiere

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we are hearing about a premiere date for the return of an animated favorite, the abrupt cancelation (as in hours before the new season was set to premiere) of a TBS comedy, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

  • We have a premiere date and a trailer for the Paramount+ revival of Beavis and Butt-Head. (Pitchfork)
  • Last week, we told you that the second season of Chad was set to debut this past Monday on TBS, but TBS abruptly canceled the series just hours before that debut was set to air and won't be airing the second season ever. (Deadline)
  • Constance Wu is talking about her reaction to Fresh Off the Boat being renewed for a final season back in 2019 against her wishes, which lead to backlash against her and a suicide attempt. (Variety)
  • FX has renewed The Bear for a second season. (Deadline)
  • You can own the set from The Office in LEGO form soon. (The Verge)
  • Pluto TV has added dedicated channels for Let's Make a Deal and Judge Judy, and Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! channels are coming next month. (Deadline)
  • It looks like hosting America's Funniest Home Videos and Dancing with the Stars at the same time is a thing again, as Alfonso Ribeiro will join the latter as a co-host. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 16 - JULY 22)

  • Hardcastle and McCormick is the Decades binge this weekend.
  • Season 5 of grown-ish arrives Wednesday on Freeform.


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