SitcomsOnline Digest: Wednesday to Get Second Season at Netflix; Call Me Kat Pays Tribute to Leslie Jordan

Saturday, January 07, 2023

SitcomsOnline Digest: Wednesday to Get Second Season at Netflix; Call Me Kat Pays Tribute to Leslie Jordan

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a new year, but it's not a busy news week. But we're hearing of a new comedy for ABC, the renewal of a Netflix favorite, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Boss, a single camera workplace comedy, is in the works at ABC. (Deadline)
It may not have gotten love from traditional fans of The Addams Family, but Wednesday is a hit and has been renewed for a second season. (Variety)
Call Me Kat had a very nice tribute and farewell to Leslie Jordan on Thursday's episode. (TVLine)
Billy Bush is infamous for his comments that he made with Donald Trump on Access Hollywood years ago, for which he was fired from the show, but now he is back on Extra and it seems he has been caught making some comments that have been deemed inappropriate once again. (Deadline)
Magnum, P.I. is coming to getTV next month. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JANUARY 7 - JANUARY 13)

"Midseason premieres," which seems like is only a recent term for shows that have already had a season premiere, continue this week with The Conners and The Goldbergs on Wednesday.
The Golden Globe Awards air Tuesday night on NBC.
CBS has their new version of Lingo, hosted by RuPaul, on Wednesday.
Decades has a binge of The Ed Sullivan Show this weekend.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, February 21

Happy's Place - "Sisters Ink" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Isabella gifts Bobbie matching sister mugs, Bobbie is forced to quickly think of an equally thoughtful gift, resulting in Isabella expecting the sisters to get matching tattoos; Steve and Takoda investigate where Emmett has been sneaking off.

Happy's Place - "Fish Fry Monday" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Emmett sees Bobbie drowning in work, he devises a clever ruse to give her a much-needed day off fishing, all under the guise of reviving the tavern's Fish Fry Mondays; Isabella dives into the world of bartending with Gabby.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "When You Wish Upon A Squonk" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After finding out about the prophecy, Billie avoids using magic, but when a magical creature causes mayhem in the Russo house, Billie worries it's still her fault.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of February 17)

Friday, February 21

Anthony Mackie (Twisted Metal) - Watch Anthony on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lizzy Caplan (Party Down/The Class/The Pitts) - Lizzy appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Tina Fey (Only Murders in the Building/30 Rock) and Amy Poehler (Duncanville/Parks and Recreation) - Tina and Amy are guests on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jane Fonda (Grace and Frankie) - NBC's Today catches up with Jane sometime between 7-9am.
Alan Ritchson (Blue Mountain State) - Alan talks about Reacher on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie appears on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.