Saturday, February 25, 2023
SitcomsOnline Digest: The Goldbergs to End After 10 Seasons; Decades to Rebrand as Catchy Comedy
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing of the cancellation of a long-running broadcast network sitcom, a South Park lawsuit, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- It's honestly surprising that it lasted as long as it did (10 years is a very long time for a broadcast network family sitcom, especially in this era), but The Goldbergs is finally coming to an end at the end of this season. (Variety)
- In the midst of all of the confusion of whether South Park streams on HBO Max or Paramount+ (a dispute that began when Paramount+ started airing new South Park "specials" despite HBO Max having the rights to the new episodes), it seems Warner Bros. Discovery is now suing South Park Studios and Paramount+. (Deadline)
- James Corden is heading to primetime for just one night ahead of his final episode in late April. (Deadline)
- Actor Richard Belzer, known for his roles on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: SVU has died. (Hollywood Reporter)
- We reported last week that Warner Bros. Discovery cancelled Judge Mathis, which they did, but it seems he isn't quite going away after all as Allen Media Group has announced a new series that will conveniently launch this fall called Mathis Court with Judge Mathis. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Say goodbye to the digital network Decades, which will be transitioning to a new identity with a new mission (and one that is actually more sitcom friendly), Catchy Comedy. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 3)
- We missed this last week, but Pluto TV now has a 24/7 channel devoted to I Love Lucy, that launched (appropriately) on Valentine's Day.
- Although Decades will be transitioning to a new identity soon, the binges will continue after the transition, and it seems that they're going non-comedy for the last few as this weekend it is a binge of Marshal Dillon.
- Saturday Night Live is back and live tonight, with Woody Harrelson and musical guest Jack White.
- We're amazed that a reality series that started during the big reality show boom of the early 2000s is still around, but it is, and Survivor returns for a new season on Wednesday.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Friday, January 30
Happy's Place - "Silence Was Golden" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
While Bobbie attempts to plan the perfect anniversary dinner for her and Emmett, Steve and Takoda must hide a secret from Isabella and Gabby that could ruin Bobbie's special evening.
Stumble - "Lights Out" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After the AI data center that Courteney helped woo drains Heådltston of water and power, the town and school shut down, sending her cheer team scattered to the wind; with Daytona looming, Courteney relies on Boon to help save the day.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 26)
Friday, January 30
- Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Watch Anthony on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Jane Fonda (Grace and Frankie) - Jane appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Jessica Williams (Shrinking/Love Life/Just for Kicks) - Jessica is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Alan Cumming (Schmigadoon!) - Alan appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Garcelle Beauvais (The Other Black Girl/Survival of the Thickest/The Jamie Foxx Show/Merry Happy Whatever) - Garcelle talks about Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Jason Biggs (Outmatched/Mad Love/Drexell's Class) - Jason talks about Untitled Home Invasion Romance with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Katherine LaNasa (Three Sisters) - Katherine chats about The Pitt with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Kevin James (The Crew/Kevin Can Wait/The King of Queens) - Kevin talks about Solo Mio on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Joel McHale (Animal Control/The Great Indoors/Community) - Joel talks about the new season of Animal Control on Fox on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Sarah Shahi (Teachers) - Sarah tells Sherri about her new book, Life is Lifey: The A to Z’s of Navigating Life’s Messy Middle, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Laura Dern (F Is for Family/Enlightened) - Drew chats with the legendary Laura Dern on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
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