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

Monday, August 18

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Pomp and Circumstance" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina and Gemma plan a joint graduation party for Malcolm and Grover, on part one of the hour-long seventh season finale.

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Venice" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Butlers and Johnsons help Malcolm start a new chapter in a new city that, while just across town, is worlds away from the neighborhood, on part two of the hour-long seventh season finale.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 18)

Monday, August 18

Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Anthony Mackie (Twisted Metal) - Anthony is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) - Jack appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Sarah Jessica Parker (And Just Like That.../Divorce/Sex and the City/Square Pegs) - NBC's Today catches up with Sarah in the 10am hour.
Ashley Eckstein (That's So Raven) - Ashley and Michael James Scott discuss their new podcast HypeFriend! on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster/Sabrina the Teenage Witch) - Soleil and Angel Carter Conrad, the late Aaron Carter's twin sister, whose new documentary The Carters gives an intimate look inside the Carter family with never-before-seen footage on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) and Nick Kroll (Big Mouth/The League/Cavemen) - Andrew, Nick and Lin-Manuel Miranda are chatting with Drew about their Broadway show All In: Comedy About Love on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. They're also talking to Drew about parenting advice, how they were raised and how comedy brings people together.