SitcomsOnline Digest: Jeff Garlin's Character to Exit The Goldbergs; Peacock Cancels Rutherford Falls

Saturday, September 03, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Jeff Garlin's Character to Exit The Goldbergs; Peacock Cancels Rutherford Falls

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! The unofficial end of summer is here, as we get into fall, and it's almost time for the new fall season (but not quite yet!). This week, we're hearing about a lot of people who won't be coming back to our small screen this fall. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

We don't exactly know how it'll happen, so it isn't a spoiler really, but we basically know what is going to happen to Jeff Garlin's character on The Goldbergs. (CNN)
Peacock has cancelled Rutherford Falls after two seasons. (Variety)
It may not be that surprising as his character was sort of inconsequential in the series anyway, but Michael Fishman will not be returning to The Conners. (Variety)
The Saturday Night Live cast exodus just keeps growing. (Deadline)
Netflix has announced a premiere date for their series about former competitor Blockbuster. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 2)

Antenna TV has a "Sunday Best" marathon of Becker tomorrow, as well as a Welcome Back, Kotter marathon on Monday.
A new season of Rick and Morty arrives on Adult Swim tomorrow night.
There is a binge of The Saint on Decades this weekend.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Saturday, October 24

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 19)

Friday, October 23

Dakota Johnson (Ben and Kate) - Watch Dakota on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Doug Benson (You're the Worst) - Doug is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 11:35pm on CBS.
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.
Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This/Burning Love) - Adam talks about Nobody Wants This on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Téa Leoni (Newlyweds/The Naked Truth/Flying Blind) - Téa talks about Newlyweds on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Jenna Ortega (Stuck in the Middle/Richie Rich) - Jenna, Taika Waititi and Amy Adams and dish on their new movie Klara and the Sun on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Constance Wu (Fresh Off the Boat) - NBC's Today catches up with Constance in the 9am hour.