Saturday, May 13, 2023
SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court Season Finale Brings Back a Familiar Face; Comedy Central Renews Digman! for Second Season
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have the renewal of a Comedy Central animated series, a first look at the new Matlock, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Tuesday night's episode of Night Court had a surprise guest at the end of the episode, and it's going to be more than just that one appearance (don't click on the link if you haven't watched it and don't want the surprise spoiled). (TVLine)
- Comedy Central has renewed Digman! for a second season. (Deadline)
- Disney+ and Hulu are going to merge into one app, but they'll still be available as separate services. (CNET)
- We have our first look at the new Matlock series starring Kathy Bates. (Collider)
- As a writer's strike nearly shut down the last few episodes of the end of the season for Jeopardy!, Mayim Bialik was unwilling to cross the picket line, but Ken Jennings was willing to do that. (Deadline)
- Deidre Hall is celebrating her 5000th episode of Days of Our Lives. (Vibe)
- Taxi ended 40 years ago, and some of the cast members got together in New York the past week for drinks. (Yahoo!)
- Son of a Critch, a Canadian comedy from the same people who brought us Schitt's Creek, is coming to The CW this summer. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 13 - MAY 19)
- Catchy Comedy has a binge of The Odd Couple this weekend (which seems a little odd for Mother's Day).
- Meanwhile, Antenna TV does have a Mother's Day appropriate binge of One Day at a Time.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Monday, March 16
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Murder at Sea" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Gemma throws Dave an unforgettable murder mystery birthday party. Meanwhile, Malcolm uses the celebration to introduce Mercedes to his family.
DMV - "Test Drive" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
During Teen Outreach Day at the DMV, Colette pushes Gregg to mentor a disengaged teen. Meanwhile, Vic suspects one of the students may be his biological son, and Barb’s attempt to film a promo with Ceci spirals into chaos.
St. Denis Medical - "Everyone Loves Portland General" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Bruce considers a new chapter in his career; Serena uses a baby to get out of work; Matt helps Ron log onto his computer.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "You May Hug Your Hero" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Reggie and Monica restart their youth football camp and face off against their old rivals, Jerry and Tisha Basmati.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 16)
Monday, March 16
- Zendaya (K.C. Undercover/Shake It Up) - Watch Zendaya on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) - Demi is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) - Sarah appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Trey Parker and Matt Stone (Creators of South Park) - Trey and Matt are guests on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) and Josh Gad (Wolf Like Me/Avenue 5/The Comedians/1600 Penn/Back to You) - Andrew and Josh are guests on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Daniel Radcliffe (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins/Miracle Workers) - Daniel stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Arden Myrin (Free Bert/Working/Still the King) - Andy Cohen interviews Arden on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3am on Bravo.
- Leanne Morgan (Leanne) - Leanne swings by for a chat on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family/The Class) - Jesse talks about Tru on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Cafe Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Nate Berkus joins Drew and Valerie to hit the news on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. Chris Appleton gives Drew and Valerie a gray hair makeover.
- Judy Reyes (Scrubs) - Judy tells Sherri about the hit Scrubs reboot and her new film Freestyle: A Love Story on Sherri, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
09/30 - Touché Turtle and Dum Dum - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD)
10/14 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
10/28 - St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/04 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
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