Saturday, December 10, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Discovery+ Docuseries Looks Back at Glee Controversies; SNL Treats Viewers to Kenan and Kel Reunion

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a light holiday season news week, but we have news of a Glee docuseries, a Kenan and Kel reunion, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

  • The TV show Glee had a dark side to it behind the scenes, and now, a Discovery+ documentary is looking into that. (Deadline)
  • Finally, fans got what they wanted on Saturday Night Live this weekend: a reunion of Kenan and Kel. (Entertainment Weekly)
  • ABC has pulled a Backstreet Boys holiday special that was planned for next week following some recent allegations against Nick Carter. (Deadline)
  • Actress Helen Slayton-Hughes, who is perhaps best known for her recurring role on Parks and Recreation, has died. (Variety)
  • Actress Kirstie Alley has died at age 71. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 10 - DECEMBER 16)

  • Decades is having a Cheers binge this weekend, featuring Kirstie Alley episodes.
  • Call Me Kat is now streaming on HBO Max.
  • Saturday Night Live is bringing Steve Martin and Martin Short in as co-hosts tonight.
  • Remember Miss Cleo, who invited you to "call me now" on cable TV commercials in the late 90s and early 00s? HBO Max has a new movie about her coming on Thursday.


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, March 30

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Things We Do for Love" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Marty meets Courtney’s intimidating father to ask for his blessing, but Clancy’s (Anthony Anderson) cryptic response sends Calvin and Tina digging for answers. Meanwhile, Gemma and Dave are stunned by Grover’s tattoo.

DMV - "Gilbert" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Colette and Gregg convince Vic to foster a dog and help him clean up his act to meet the dog rescuer Howie’s (Thomas Lennon) high standards. Meanwhile, Ceci tries to repay Barb by boosting Noa’s processing time, mainly by toning down his hotness.

St. Denis Medical - "Here a Righteous Woman Comes" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Joyce hosts a ribbon-cutting for the birthing center; Matt and Serena take on an awkward assignment; Ron tries to knock out a quick physical before his fishing trip.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "The World Is Full of Beaks" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tobin tries to keep his personal life separate from the documentary, but Reggie doesn't make it easy for him; Monica helps Brina with her music career.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 30)

Monday, March 30