SitcomsOnline Digest: Pat Sajak Retiring from Wheel of Fortune; Mike Judge and Greg Daniels Pilot Going Forward at Adult Swim

Saturday, June 17, 2023

SitcomsOnline Digest: Pat Sajak Retiring from Wheel of Fortune; Mike Judge and Greg Daniels Pilot Going Forward at Adult Swim

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about Pat Sajak leaving Wheel of Fortune, a new animated comedy pilot from Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

And so the wheel turns, as Pat Sajak (the last of the game show hosts from the 80s, or even the 90s for that matter) has announced he is leaving Wheel of Fortune. (NPR)
Amber Ruffin's comedy pilot at NBC is not going forward. (Deadline)
A Mike Judge and Greg Daniels pilot is going forward at Adult Swim, and no, it's not King of the Hill (though that is being rebooted elsewhere). (Hollywood Reporter)
Eva Longoria says that what was acceptable on Desperate Housewives over a decade ago would not be acceptable on TV today. (Deadline)
Stephen Colbert is set to do The Late Show for at least three more seasons. (Deadline)
Velma has been renewed for a second season. (Variety)
Quincy, M.E. is headed to getTV. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JUNE 17 - JUNE 23)

Antenna TV is celebrating Father's Day tomorrow with a Father Knows Best marathon.
On Catchy Comedy this weekend, there is a binge of Mayberry RFD.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, July 13

Ghosts - "Patience" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
While Sam and the ghosts race to find him, Isaac comes face to face with Puritan ghost Patience (Mary Holland) for the first time since she was lost in the dirt.

The Simpsons - "Homer and Her Sisters" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a fight in an escape room, Krusty's aunt fixes Homer's relationship with Patty and Selma.

Krapopolis - "Ice Week!" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Ty struggles to keep his cool when he gets the hots for a visiting reporter; Shlub is paid a visit by an old friend; Hippocampus and Stupendous risk missing the festivities altogether.

Animal Control - "Giraffes, Gorillas and Penguins" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The crew must contain a freak zoo break; Frank realizes that he needs to break up with Yasmin; Emily finds an unexpected benefactor in a celebrity businesswoman.

Going Dutch - "Pilot" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The colonel is reassigned to take emergency command of USAG Stroopsdorf in the Netherlands; Sgt. Conway provides the colonel and Shah with a tour of the things Stroopsdorf is known for... cheese, laundry and bowling.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 7)

Sunday, July 13

Sarah Jessica Parker (And Just Like That.../Divorce/Sex and the City/Square Pegs) - Catch Sarah on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10:05pm on Bravo.

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