Saturday, January 21, 2023
SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court a Success for NBC; South Park Season 26 Premiere Date Set
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about a ratings success for NBC, a premiere date for an adult animated favorite, and a new syndicated talk show for a previous network late night talk show host. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- It remains to be seen if it will hold, but the debut of Night Court on NBC was a solid performer in ratings. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Peacock has not yet found a big signature hit, as two more series are being cancelled. (Deadline)
- However, one (sort of) bright spot for Peacock is Bel-Air, and Tatyana Ali (from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) will have a recurring role in season 2. (Deadline)
- South Park has a premiere date for season 26, and it'll be here in less than three weeks. (IGN)
- Boy meets Congress? That's what Ben Savage has in mind, as he is considering running for a US House seat in California. (ABC News)
- Craig Ferguson is looking to return to late night talk, with a new syndicated series. (Deadline)
- Magnum P.I. arrives on getTV next month, and we have more details now. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (JANUARY 21 - JANUARY 27)
- Decades has a binge of a forgotten 80s series this week, Crazy Like a Fox (and all 35 episodes will air).
- American Auto returns Tuesday on NBC.
- Hulu has a new season of How I Met Your Father on Tuesday as well.
- Saturday Night Live returns tonight after a month off, with Aubrey Plaza as host.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight
Saturday, February 4
none scheduled
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 30)
Friday, February 3
- Eddie Murphy (The PJs) - Watch Eddie on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place/Barry) - D'Arcy appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary/Go On/Everybody Hates Chris) - Tyler is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Will Arnett (Murderville/Arrested Development/Flaked/The Millers/Up All Night/Running Wilde) - Will is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Harrison Ford (Shrinking) - Harrison talks about the prequel series 1923 on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Wendell Pierce (The Odd Couple/The Michael J. Fox Show/The Weber/The Brian Benben Show/The Gregory Hines Show) - Wendell unpacks the new TV series Accused on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Craig Robinson (Killing It/Ghosted/Mr. Robinson/The Office/Lucky) - Craig is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
- Jennifer Grey (Red Oaks/It's Like, You Know...) - Jennifer talks about taking on the controversial role of religious leader and Christian diet guru in her Lifetime film Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Rita Moreno (One Day at a Time/Happily Divorced/9 to 5) - Rita appears on The Jennifer Hudson Show, so check your local listings.
- Connie Britton (SMILF/Lost at Home/The Fighting Fitzgeralds/Spin City) - Connie talks about Dear Edward on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony discusses his "Get Real with Diabetes" campaign on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD/Blu-ray (November-February)
11/08 - Frasier - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/08 - Young Rock - Season Two (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/15 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Seven / The Complete Season Eight
11/22 - That '70s Show - The Complete Series (Mill Creek)
11/29 - Ghosts - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/06 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - 70th Anniversary Ultimate Christmas Collection
12/13 - And Just Like That... - The Complete First Season
12/13 - Hogan's Heroes - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/03 - Andy Richter Controls the Universe - The Complete Series (2023 Release)
01/27 - Master of None - Season Three / The Complete Series
02/21 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Nine / The Complete Season Ten
02/28 - Growing Pains - The Complete Series
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