Saturday, April 15, 2023
SitcomsOnline Digest: Amazon Series Starring Cindy Williams to Debut Soon; Trailer Released for New Pete Davidson Series Bupkis
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about the debut of a new series that Cindy Williams appeared in (her final role before her death), a new Pete Davidson series, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Although Cindy Williams died in January, she had wrapped up the first season of a new series just months earlier, Sami, and that series is coming to Amazon Prime on April 23. (Deadline)
- A trailer is now out for Bupkis, a new Peacock series starring Pete Davidson. (Variety)
- Now that Amazon has purchased MGM, they're now looking at using the intellectual property to make new movies and TV series. (Deadline)
- Die Hart has been renewed for a third season on the Roku Channel. (Deadline)
- Budgets are getting tight for broadcast network television, which means pay cuts and reduced numbers of episodes. (Deadline)
- HBO Max is about to become Max, and by the way, there is even a new series from the universe of The Big Bang Theory in the works for it. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (APRIL 15 - APRIL 21)
- Gilligan's Island will have a little more than a three hour tour on Catchy Comedy this weekend, with weekend binge.
- The final season of Barry debuts tomorrow on HBO.
- The Weakest Link returns Monday on NBC.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight
Sunday, June 4
The Simpsons - "My Life as a Vlog" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Through a series of YouTube recommended videos, the story of the rise and fall of the Simpson family vlog is revealed.
Family Guy - "Oscars Guy" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Griffins perform a retelling of three Oscar-winning stories: "Silence of the Lambs," "American Beauty" and "Forrest Gump."
HouseBroken - "Who's Nocturnal?" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After Honey loses a clutch of baby possums she is supposed to be caring for, she and The Gray One set out to find them; Shel and Nibbles try to apprehend a critter that has been pooping on Shel's shell at night; Diablo gets abducted by an owl.
HouseBroken - "Who's Married?" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
A new playmate upends Honey and Chief's relationship; Tabitha helps Chico find the perfect anniversary gift for Kevin; Nibbles goes searching for her special someone.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 29)
Saturday, June 3
- Ronald Gladden (Jury Duty) - Ronald can be heard on SiriusXM's Ben +1 at 9am.
New on DVD/Blu-ray (January-June)
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
03/28 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/04 - South Park - The Complete Twenty-Fifth Season (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/18 - Blondie - The Complete 1957 Television Series (Blu-ray)
04/25 - Cheers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
05/23 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Complete Season Eleven / The Complete Season Twelve
05/23 - Go On - The Complete Series
05/23 - Kate & Allie - The Complete Series (Universal)
05/29 - Gimme a Break! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/29 - Kate & Allie - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/30 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
06/13 - Mayberry R.F.D. - The Complete Series
06/13 - Night Court (1984-1992) - The Complete Series
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