SitcomsOnline Digest: Reba Reboot Rumors Swirl Again; NBC Shifts Lopez vs. Lopez to New Timeslot

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

Tuesday, July 21

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Baby Proofing" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
While Marty heads to San Diego for a tech convention and Courtney is away for the weekend, Tina’s insistence on babysitting Daphne sparks a baby-proofing fiasco that leaves Calvin and Dave unexpectedly locked inside the bathroom.

Lot Patrol - "Chocolate Protocol" (BET, 10:00PM ET/PT)
At Imani Studios, professionalism officially hits rock bottom when the security team faces the aftermath of a bizarre night involving contraband snacks, hallucinations, and a very real (and very naked) intruder.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 20)

Tuesday, July 21

Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Erik Griffin (I'm Dying Up Here/Blunt Talk/Workaholics) - Erik is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
Jo Firestone (Shrill) - Jo stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
June Diane Raphael (Elle/Big Mouth/Grace and Frankie/New Girl) - June talks about Prime's Elle on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.