Tuesday, May 23, 2023
CBS Summer 2023 Reality Schedule; Apple TV+ Announces Peanuts Programming
CBS is bringing the heat this summer, announcing premiere dates for three returning and one new reality series. CBS' original summer lineup launches with the return of Secret Celebrity Renovation Friday, July 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the milestone 25th season premiere of Big Brother Wednesday, Aug. 2 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT). The musical game show Superfan will now debut on a new day and time, Wednesday, Aug. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), and The Challenge: USA launches Thursday, Aug. 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). All series will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. During the summer, viewers will get a double dose of reality with Big Brother leading into Superfan on Wednesday nights, and then pairing with The Challenge: USA on Thursdays and the last three Sundays in August.
The new musical game show Superfan with hosts Nate Burleson and Keltie Knight will feature contestants vying in multiple rounds of play to prove they are their favorite artist's most deserving supporter. Each episode features one music superstar as they crown their biggest fan. This season's featured celebrities include Kelsea Ballerini, Gloria Estefan, Little Big Town, LL COOL J, Pitbull and Shania Twain. Friday, July 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) - Secret Celebrity Renovation returns to Friday nights. Hosted by Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), the series provides celebrities with a hands-on opportunity to show their gratitude to someone in their hometowns through a surprise renovation. This season's featured celebrities include such names as NFL player Damar Hamlin, Phil Keoghan (The Amazing Race), actor and comedian JB Smoove and Max Thieriot (Fire Country). Home improvement contractor and television personality Rob "Boston Rob" Mariano (Survivor) and interior designer Sabrina Soto (Design Star, Trading Spaces) return to the design team.
Apple TV+ unveils exciting kids and family slate featuring all-new Peanuts specials Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie and Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, plus the brand-new series Camp Snoopy. Apple also announces a new season of The Snoopy Show and additional classic Peanuts anthology specials to hit the platform this summer. Plus, new season of BAFTA Award-winning live-action animated hybrid series Lovely Little Farm to debut, along with a new, full season of preschool series Duck & Goose, inspired by the New York Times bestselling books, and Eva the Owlet shorts based on the New York Times bestselling Scholastic book series.
Apple TV+ announced a kids and family summer slate stacked with all-new Peanuts programming, alongside beloved and acclaimed returning series. The new original Peanuts content coming to Apple TV+ this summer includes new special Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie, following endearing introvert Marcie as she helps her friends in her own unique way, premiering August 18, and the third season of The Snoopy Show, premiering June 9. Apple will also expand its partnership with WildBrain, welcoming two new originals including new series Camp Snoopy, featuring Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts along with Charlie Brown and friends as they enjoy an adventure-filled summer outdoors, and the charming new Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin special uncovering the origin story of one of Peanuts' most beloved characters and how he ultimately makes friends with Charlie Brown and the gang. Plus, even more classic Peanuts titles will be made available to fans, many for the first time in decades.
This summer, families can also look forward to the return of their favorite animal friends, with new seasons of the BAFTA Award-winning live-action animated hybrid series Lovely Little Farm premiering June 16 and Duck & Goose, the preschool animated series inspired by the New York Times bestselling books by Tad Hills, premiering July 7. Ahead of its second season, a new Duck & Goose special titled When Duck Met Goose will also debut on June 9. Additionally, to celebrate International Owl Awareness Day on August 4, four new Eva the Owlet shorts will debut on the platform that same day.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Sunday, May 18
The Simpsons - "Estranger Things" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Bart and Lisa stop watching Itchy and Scratchy together, Marge fears that they'll start to drift apart.
Family Guy - "The Fat Lotus" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Peter suspects Lois of betraying his trust with Quagmire at a swanky vacation resort.
Krapopolis - "Ty Died" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Ty is tired of his family thinking he's not important enough to be assassinated.
Bob's Burgers - "Mr. Fischoeder's Opus" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Tina becomes the new advice columnist for the school newspaper; Teddy takes on more than he can handle when he volunteers to build a float for the Bounty of the Bay Parade.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 12)
Friday, May 16
- Lunell (Lopez) - Watch Luenell on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. She will also be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:39am.
- Benito Skinner (Overcompensating) - Benito appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) and Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Do Not Disturb/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Mayan and Jerry are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Luke Kirby (Étoile) and Gideon Glick (Étoile/The Other Two) - Luke and Gideon talk about Étoile on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley talks about his new series Tucci in Italy with GMA co-anchor Michael Strahan on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm. He will also be on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
- Howie Mandel (Good Grief) - Howie talks about America's Got Talent on Live with Kelly and Mark (check your local listings) and on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your lcoal listings.
- Marissa Jaret Winokur (What We Do in the Shadows/Retired at 35/Stacked) - Marissa talks about her latest project Mama I'm a Big Girl Now on Sherri, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/08 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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