SitcomsOnline Digest: Max Headroom Reboot in Works at AMC Networks; Jeopardy! to Continue Dual Host Plan

Saturday, July 30, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Max Headroom Reboot in Works at AMC Networks; Jeopardy! to Continue Dual Host Plan

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we are hearing about a reboot of a short-lived (but much beloved) 80s TV series, we're learning of the long-term plans for hosts on Jeopardy!, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

A series reboot of Max Headroom, with the original star even, is in the works at AMC Networks. (Deadline)
It looks as if the current Jeopardy! hosting arrangement of two rotating hosts will be continuing indefinitely. (CNN)
In the old days, the idea of rebroadcasting a network sitcom was a thought that didn't come up until about the fourth season, but now, after just 13 episodes, Abbott Elementary rights have been sold to both HBO Max and Hulu. (Variety)
Chris Cuomo, who was once the star of the CNN primetime lineup, is headed to NewsNation this fall to host a nightly program. (Deadline)
We rarely talk about soap operas on here and never talk about Australian series at all, but it's kind of a big deal when an Australian soap opera that has been on since 1985 ends after 9000 episodes, which is what happened this week with Neighbours. (NY Times)
In the network's continuing strategy to cancel anything that costs money to produce, TBS has cancelled Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. (Deadline)
Hopefully, plans don't change for this, but it looks like TBS is actually going to try to air a new season of American Dad! starting on Labor Day. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 30 - AUGUST 5)

It's finally happening: Beavis and Butt-Head returns for new episodes on Paramount+ on Thursday.
You can ride along with Decades this weekend for a binge of Taxi.
FX has a new season of Reservation Dogs on Wednesday.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Tuesday, September 15

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Killa" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Staffing issues and new residents collide with family drama when Sandra's love life comes under scrutiny and her boyfriend may not be who he claims to be.

The Ms. Pat Show - "Wild Goose Chase" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
During a family yard sale, Ashley misplaces Lloyd's ashes and his final letter; Pat and Terry barter with a young girl to recover a very personal VHS tape.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 14)

Tuesday, September 15

Alan Cumming (Schmigadoon!) - Catch Alan on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. He also talks about The Traitors on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Jimmie Walker (Good Times/At Ease/Bustin' Loose) - Jimmie is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
Rosie O'Donnell (SMILF/Stand by Your Man/Gimme a Break!) - Rosie appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Chelsea Frei (The Paper/The Moodys) - Andy Cohen interviews Chelsea on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 1:30am on Bravo. NBC's Today catches up with her in the 9am hour.
Joel McHale (Animal Control/The Great Indoors/Community) - Joel drops by to talk Animal Control on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother/Star Raving Mad/Doogie Howser, M.D.) - Neil is joining Drew to chat all about his new movie Sunny Dancer on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Tisha Campbell (Act Your Age/Uncoupled/Outmatched/Dr. Ken/Rita Rocks/My Wife and Kids/Martin) - Tisha and her son Xen talk about The A Word: A Mother's Journey Through Autism and Love on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.