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

Wednesday, December 17

Happy's Place - "Ho-Ho-Howey" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When the tavern's health insurance is threatened to be canceled, Gabby has a plan; she'll persuade her friend Danny to host his company party at Happy's, but the catch is everyone must call Bobbie "Gabby" and Gabby "Bobbie."

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 15)

Wednesday, December 17

Robby Hoffman (Hacks) - Watch Robby on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Kumail appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also talks about Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Kate Hudson (Running Point) - Kate is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. She also talks about Song Sung Blue on Live with Kelly and Mark (check your local listings), on The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT, and on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Odessa A'zion (I Love LA/Fam) - Odessa appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Leah Sava Jeffries (Rel) - Leah talks about Percy Jackson and the Olympians on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Paul Rudd (The Shrink Next Door/Living with Yourself/Wild Oats) - Paul and Jack Black talk about Anaconda on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.