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
Saturday, August 23
none scheduled
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 18)
Friday, August 22
- Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry talks about Shadow Force on a repeat of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/One Day at a Time) - Valerie appears on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Isabela Merced (100 Things to Do Before High School/Growing Up Fisher) - Isabela chats about HBO Max's Peacemaker on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
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04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
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