SitcomsOnline Digest: The Conners Getting Ready for Syndication; Game Shows a Hit for ABC

Saturday, August 12, 2023

SitcomsOnline Digest: The Conners Getting Ready for Syndication; Game Shows a Hit for ABC

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about a (sort of) long running broadcast sitcom heading to syndication, some Jeopardy! fall updates, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

The Conners looks to be heading to syndication in 2024, which it is honestly kind of surprising that it is just now happening. (Variety)
Jeopardy! plans for the fall are in jeopardy, so to speak, as the executive producer grapples with how to handle the WGA strike. (Deadline)
Johnny Hardwick, the voice of Dale on King of the Hill (and who was also set to return for the reboot), has died at age 64. (TMZ)
Jodie Sweetin isn't too thrilled that a new movie that she is starring in was sold to Great American Family. (TVLine)
Game shows are proving to be very successful for ABC lately, perhaps more than they'd hoped. (Deadline)
We told you a few weeks ago about how Suits has bizarrely become a huge deal in streaming media, setting records for viewership even, and it seems that the climb to the top hasn't even stopped. (Deadline)
Quincy, M.E. is headed to FETV. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 12 - AUGUST 18)

Catchy Comedy, with a binge of The Honeymooners this weekend, including lost episodes.
The final season of Billions premieres tomorrow on Showtime.
The Upshaws returns for a fourth season on Netflix on Thursday.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Monday, September 25

Son of a Critch - "Particip-action" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Mark is forced to participate in the school's Sports Day; Fox fights for her mother's attention and attempts to break the school record for gold medals.

Run the Burbs - "Li Xi" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT)
As they celebrate Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Andrew worries about his parents' relationship; Camille pitches her business to Andrew's mother; the kids get into trouble with their business startup.

Children Ruin Everything - "Dignity" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Following embarrassing run-ins with her boss and co-workers, Astrid feels on the back foot and disconnected from her younger co-workers; Astrid realizes her best move might be to attend a drink night with the rest of her team.

American Dad! - "Productive Panic" (TBS, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Francine becomes an overnight sensation when a famous art dealer discovers her homemade pottery.

Breeders - "No Matter What: Part Two" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Jackie's health is continuing to worsen; Paul helps out a distressed Luke but finds himself in more conflict with Ally; at Baby Jay's naming party, Ava declares her love, and Paul makes an offer that will take him and Ally back in time.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 25)

Monday, September 25

Eddie Murphy (The PJs) - Watch Eddie on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place/Barry) - D'Arcy is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Idris Elba (Turn Up Charlie) - Idris appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) - Aubrey is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show) - Wilmer appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Woody Harrelson (Cheers) - Woody is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jon Lovitz (Mr. Box Office/NewsRadio/Foley Square) - Jon is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
Kelly Ripa (Hope & Faith) and Mark Consuelos (Alpha House/Hope & Faith) - E! News has interviews with Kelly and Mark at 11pm on E!.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Guys with Kids/Entourage) - Jamie-Lynn appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 3:30am on Bravo.
Kerry Washington (Unprisoned) - Kerry talks about her new book Thicker than Water: A Memoir on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Punkie Johnson (After Life) - Punkie talks about her podcast Love Thang with Punkie Johnson on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke talks about her Big Boss album and tour on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.