Saturday, April 08, 2023
SitcomsOnline Digest: Reba Reboot Rumors Swirl Again; NBC Shifts Lopez vs. Lopez to New Timeslot
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! In this very slow news week, we're hearing about reboot that (still) probably won't happen, a new timeslot for an NBC sitcom, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- It feels like we keep hearing rumors of a Reba reboot every few months, but it still doesn't seem any closer to reality. (Deadline)
- Lopez vs. Lopez is moving to Tuesday night following Night Court, though in a way, some might find it more nostalgic to move Night Court to Thursday, which is the night that the original series aired. (TVLine)
- Amazon has ordered a TV series based upon the late 90s movie Cruel Intentions. (TVLine)
- A Harry Potter series is closer to reality at HBO Max. (Deadline)
- REELZ has an upcoming special on Elizabeth Montgomery. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (APRIL 8 - APRIL 14)
- The Catchy Comedy binge this weekend is The Carol Burnett Show.
- Single Drunk Female returns for a new season on Freeform on Wednesday.
- A new season of Rugrats is on Paramount+ on Friday.
- Molly Shannon returns to Saturday Night Live as host tonight.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Friday, April 26
none scheduled
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 22)
Friday, April 26
- Ernie Hudson (Grace and Frankie/The Last Precinct/Highcliffe Manor) - Ernie and Bill Murray are guests on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Steve Buscemi (Miracle Workers) - Steve appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Jerrod Carmichael (The Carmichael Show) - Jerrod is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Fred Armisen (Los Espookys/Forever/Final Space) - Fred sits in with The 8G Band on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Retta (Parks and Recreation) - Retta talks about HGTV's Ugliest House in America on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Janet Jackson (Diff'rent Strokes/Good Times) - Drew and Ross are surprised by Janet whose telling them all about her new tour, some of her most iconic moments and fashion looks and more on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Jessica Capshaw (Odd Man Out) and Camilla Luddington (Californication) - Jessica and Camilla are guests on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
New on DVD/Blu-ray
12/05 - Father Knows Best - The Complete Series
12/05 - The Odd Couple - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/12 - The Dick Van Dyke Show - The Complete Series
12/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
12/12 - That Girl - The Complete Series
12/15 - Letterkenny - Season 11
12/19 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Official Restored Complete Series
12/22 - Three's Company - The Official 40th Anniversary Collection (includes The Ropers and Three's a Crowd)
01/09 - South Park - Seasons 11-15 (Blu-ray)
01/16 - Ghosts (UK) - Season Five
02/13 - Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/27 - The Really Loud House - Season One
03/12 - Ghosts (UK) - The Complete Series
03/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
03/12 - Rick and Morty - Season 7 (Blu-ray Steelbook) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/03 - Too Close for Comfort - The Complete Series (VEI)
04/08 - Check It Out! - The Complete Series (VEI)
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