SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court a Success for NBC; South Park Season 26 Premiere Date Set

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 / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Tuesday, January 13

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 12)

Tuesday, January 13

Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Catch Tig on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Kristen Wiig (Palm Royale) - Kristen appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Ashton Kutcher (The Ranch/Two and a Half Men/That '70s Show) - Ashton talks about The Beauty on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary/Go On/Everybody Hates Chris) - Tyler talks about Abbott Elementary on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am, on Live with Kelly and Mark (check your local listings), and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Alan Cumming (Schmigadoon!) - Alan talks about The Traitors on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Melba Moore (Melba) - Melba shares stories from her new memoir on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/One Day at a Time) - Valerie appears on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.