SitcomsOnline Digest: New ALF DVD Set with Unedited Episodes in the Works; First Look at Krapopolis

Saturday, July 22, 2023

SitcomsOnline Digest: New ALF DVD Set with Unedited Episodes in the Works; First Look at Krapopolis

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about some big TV on DVD news (yes, DVDs!), getting our first preview of Krapopolis, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

DVD releases have been very few and far between in recent years, but Shout! Studios announced one that many classic sitcom fans have been waiting almost two decades for this week: a complete series collection of ALF with (most) unedited episodes and much more. (Media Play News)
We have a preview trailer for Krapopolis, the new Fox animated series that has already been successful enough to get three seasons before it has even debuted. (TVLine)
Meanwhile, a cloud of a potential SAG-AFTRA strike looms overhead, and the union is prepared to head that direction as early as next week. (Variety)
Vanna White got a contract extension and a pay raise for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, but that hasn't happened for her role on the mother series just yet (though this is a positive sign). (Deadline)
There was a reunion for the 25th anniversary of That '70s Show this week, but one cast member was notably absent from a photo collage of the cast members. (Deadline)
Max has some animated comedies in the pipeline, and they're not even based upon Chip and Joanna Gaines. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 22 - JULY 28)

The Flintstones is the Catchy Comedy binge this weekend.
Futurama, the animated comedy that has now found new life twice, returns for new episodes on Hulu on Monday.
The CW has the debut of Son of a Critch, as well as a new season of Children Ruin Everything, on Monday.
Captain Fall, a new animated comedy, debuts Friday on Netflix.