SitcomsOnline Digest: Netflix Cancels Blockbuster; NBC to Keep 10 PM Hour for Next Season

Saturday, December 17, 2022

SitcomsOnline Digest: Netflix Cancels Blockbuster; NBC to Keep 10 PM Hour for Next Season

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's almost Christmas, and as always, that means it is a very light week of news, but we're hearing about the cancellation of a Netflix comedy, the news that NBC's 10 PM hour is saved (for now), and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Just like the video store itself, Netflix has cancelled Blockbuster after one season. (Vulture)
NBC isn't abandoning the 10 PM hour as had been originally considered, at least not for next season. (Deadline)
PBS stations throughout the country are now streaming online, via Local Now. (Variety)
Quantum Leap is getting a second season on NBC. (Deadline)
Rewind TV has a new lineup in January, which includes the addition of two new shows to the lineup. (SitcomsOnline)
Meanwhile, the MeTV January lineup is out as well, though there aren't really any significant changes. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 24)

You can get tomorrow's news today with an Early Edition binge on Decades.
MeTV continues their A Very Merry MeTV programming tomorrow, with A Very Brady Christmas as part of tomorrow's offerings.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Tuesday, May 13

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 12)

Tuesday, May 13

John Krasinski (The Office) - Catch John on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Reba McEntire (Happy's Place/Malibu Country/Reba) - Reba appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Bento Skinner (Overcompensating) and Mary Beth Barone (Overcompensating) - Benito and Mary Beth are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Annie Murphy (Kevin Can F**k Himself/Schitt's Creek) - NBC's Today catches up with Annie in the 9am hour.
Alfonso Ribeiro (In the House/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso is a guest on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Jay Pharoah (White Famous/Champaign ILL) - Jay talks about The Quiz with Balls on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Mindy Kaling (Running Point/The Mindy Project/The Office) - In this a little bit extra episode Drew shares more of her conversation with Running Point creator Mindy Kaling on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Justina Machado (One Day at a Time) - Justine talks about her play Real Women Have Curves on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/The Ellen Show/Welcome to New York) - Jim tells Sherri about his Hulu comedy special, The Skinny, and his new bourbon line on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Camille Guaty (The Help/Raising Dad) - Camille is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am.