SitcomsOnline Digest: Neil Patrick Harris Reprises Character on How I Met Your Father; Rick and Morty Co-Creator Fired From Series

Saturday, January 28, 2023

SitcomsOnline Digest: Neil Patrick Harris Reprises Character on How I Met Your Father; Rick and Morty Co-Creator Fired From Series

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of some (unexpected) changes for Rick and Morty, hearing about what could have been for the Night Court revival, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Neil Patrick Harris is back as Barney in How I Met Your Father, and there is more of him to come. (Consequence)
The co-creator of Rick and Morty has been fired from the series following domestic abuse allegations, leading fans to wonder what is next. (CNBC)
John Larroquette and Melissa Rauch are talking about the Night Court reboot, and what could have been if Markie Post had not died so soon. (Deadline)
Fox carefully planned the debut of their new series Accused with an airing after Sunday night football, hoping for ratings, but they apparently didn't plan on affiliates cutting off the ending of it in what they're calling a "technical glitch". (Deadline)
Lance Kerwin, known for his role on James at 15, has died. (Deadline)
Despite constant rumors that The Simpsons might be reaching the end of the series, Fox has renewed all three of their major animated comedies for two more seasons. (SitcomsOnline)