SitcomsOnline Digest: Vicki Lawrence to Guest Star in Call Me Kat; Grey's Anatomy Gets a Little Less Grey

Saturday, November 19, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Vicki Lawrence to Guest Star in Call Me Kat; Grey's Anatomy Gets a Little Less Grey

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about how a Fox series will pay tribute to a cast member who recently died, the evolution of a long-running ABC drama, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Vicki Lawrence has been cast to play the role of the mother of Leslie Jordan's character on Call Me Kat, as the series gives him a final farewell. (Deadline)
When a show stays on the air for almost two full decades, it is inevitable that the premise of the series may evolve, and now Grey's Anatomy is losing the character the series is named after. (Deadline)
The CBS Entertainment President, Amy Reisenbach, is declaring that broadcast TV is not dead. (Variety)
Krapopolis, the new Fox animated comedy that already got a season two renewal, will not be airing a special preview of the first season on November 27 as planned. (TVLine)
Candace Cameron Bure has stepped into a bit of controversy regarding her move from Hallmark to Great American Family, as she told a Wall Street Journal reporter in an interview that she felt her new network would keep "traditional marriage" at the core. (TVInsider)
It's almost Christmas, so of course we have some Christmas programming on the way from MeTV. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (NOVEMBER 19 - NOVEMBER 25)

MeTV is celebrating Thanksgiving with special Thanksgiving episodes on Sunday, but lets face it, the only one most of us remember is the one from WKRP in Cincinnati (which is included!)
There is a binge of Highway Patrol on Decades this weekend.
Wednesday, the Addams Family inspired series Wednesday, debuts on... Wednesday... on Netflix.
Antenna TV is taking a slightly different approach for a Thanksgiving marathon this weekend, with one featuring every episode of Soap.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, November 25

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Commitment" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Marty and Courtney prepare for Daphne’s christening. Meanwhile, Malcolm is dating someone new and Tina is delighted to meet her.

Poppa's House - "Disciplinarian" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Junior and Nina’s son begins acting out, Poppa doles out parenting advice. Also, Poppa suspects Dr. Ivy Reed may be flirting with him.

What We Do in the Shadows - "P.I. Undercover: New York" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Colin and Nadja have a couples' night with an old friend, while Nandor and Laszlo battle the film crew that have invaded their neighborhood.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of November 25)

Monday, November 25

Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory/8 Simple Rules/Ladies Man) - Watch Kaley on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. She also talks about Based on a True Story on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am and in the 10am hour.
John Krasinski (The Office) - John is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/The Ellen Show/Welcome to New York) - Jim stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Allison Tolman (St. Denis Medical/Downward Dog) - Allison appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Vinny Thomas (Platonic) - Vinny is a guest on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Matt Rogers (No Good Deed/I Love That for You/Our Cartoon President) - NBC's Today catches up with Matt in the 9am hour.
Kylie Cantrall (Gabby Duran & the Unsittables) - Kylie discusses Disney's exciting Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie is whipping up the perfect Thanksgiving side that's a must have for your table on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Henry tells Sherri about his latest children's book, Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Dwayne Johnson (Young Rock) - Dwayne talks about Moana 2 on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Christina Milian (Grandfathered) - Christina talks about Netflix's Meet Me Next Christmas on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Jasmine Guy (A Different World) - Jasmine talks about BET's A Wesley South African Christmas on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
T.R. Knight (Charlie Lawrence) - T.R. talks about The Merchant of Venice on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.