Saturday, September 23, 2023
SitcomsOnline Digest: An End on the Horizon for WGA Strike?; Hallmark Ready for Christmas
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! We're in the heart of what is the traditional debut of the fall season, but we're still in a holding pattern with the ongoing strikes... but we're finally seeing some progress on the horizon this week for on of them. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- It's starting to look like a resolution may be coming soon to end the WGA strike, but that still won't bring new scripted series to our screens since there is still an ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike that doesn't appear to be quite as close to a resolution. (CNN)
- It seems that Dancing with the Stars, which was seen to be the type of show that is safe from the strikes, is not so safe after all, and ABC is considering delaying the season premiere. (Hollywood Reporter)
- We're less than a month away from Hallmark's Christmas programming, and it will include plenty of new movies. (Deadline)
- Vanna White is going to be sticking around on Wheel of Fortune for at least a few more years. (Deadline)
- Archer is being made available on FX on-demand, in response to Spectrum dropping FXX but leaving FX on the lineup. (TVLine)
- Season 34 of The Simpsons will arrive on Disney+ on October 11, just a little after the season 35 premiere on Fox. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (SEPTEMBER 23 - SEPTEMBER 29)
- Catchy Comedy is having a Gomer Pyle, USMC binge this weekend.
- Krapopolis, the Fox animated comedy that has been talked about forever, renewed for two more seasons, and had a series premiere delayed by a year, will finally debut on Fox on Sunday... we think.
- The Price is Right and Let's Make a Deal both return for a new season on Monday, in a new studio.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Thursday, May 9
Young Sheldon - "A Little Snip and Teaching Old Dogs" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
George Sr. is worried that Mary wants another baby and gets a vasectomy behind her back. Meanwhile, Drs. Linkletter and Sturgis go to Sheldon for science tutoring.
Young Sheldon - "A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
George Sr. gets an exciting job offer, and Sheldon prepares for his move to California.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 6)
Thursday, May 9
- Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Catch Tiffany on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Rainn Wilson (The Office) - Rainn talks about Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am. He also chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- John Krasinkski (The Office) - John talks about If on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am.
- Carla Gugino (Californication/Entourage/Spin City) - NBC's Today catches up with Carla in the 9am hour.
- Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) - Jack talks about HGTV's Zillow Gone Wild on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly/Crowded/Drake & Josh) - Miranda is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
New on DVD/Blu-ray
12/05 - Father Knows Best - The Complete Series
12/05 - The Odd Couple - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/12 - The Dick Van Dyke Show - The Complete Series
12/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
12/12 - That Girl - The Complete Series
12/15 - Letterkenny - Season 11
12/19 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Official Restored Complete Series
12/22 - Three's Company - The Official 40th Anniversary Collection (includes The Ropers and Three's a Crowd)
01/09 - South Park - Seasons 11-15 (Blu-ray)
01/16 - Ghosts (UK) - Season Five
02/13 - Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/27 - The Really Loud House - Season One
03/12 - Ghosts (UK) - The Complete Series
03/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
03/12 - Rick and Morty - Season 7 (Blu-ray Steelbook) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
04/03 - Too Close for Comfort - The Complete Series (VEI)
04/08 - Check It Out! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/21 - Frasier (2023) - Season One
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