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 / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, August 20

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "A Pregnancy Test and an Old Man’s Gallbladder" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Georgie’s jealousy rears its head when Mandy gets sent on an overnight work trip with her ex and current boss, Scott (Christopher Gorham). Meanwhile, Jim and Audrey panic when they find a pregnancy test in Connor’s trash.

Ghosts - "Under New Management" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When new pressures threaten Sam and Jay’s control over Woodstone, they’re forced to navigate unexpected challenges to protect its future. Meanwhile, a long-absent ghost returns, reopening emotional connections that complicate new relationships.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 17)

Thursday, August 20

Rosie O'Donnell (SMILF/Stand by Your Man/Gimme a Break!) - Rosie guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) and Megan Mullally (Will & Grace/Breaking In/Rachel Gunn, M.D./The Ellen Burstyn Show) - Catch Nick and Megan on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Michelle Pfeiffer (Margo's Got Money Troubles/Delta House) - Michelle appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Rhea Seehorn (Whitney/I'm with Her) - Rhea is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. NBC's Today catches up with Rhea in the 9am hour.
Billy Eichner (Friends from College/Difficult People/Parks and Recreation) - Billy appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jill Kargman (Odd Mom Out) - Jill is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) and Shawn Wayans (The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon and Shawn talk about Scary Movie on a repeat of The View at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Milana Vayntrub (Other Space) - Milana is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 10:50am.
Lucy Liu (Joey/Pearl) - Drew is joined by BFF Lucy Liu to hear all about her new film Rosemead on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.