SitcomsOnline Digest: Ty Burrell Sitcom in the Works at ABC; CBS Renews Ghosts

Saturday, March 16, 2024

SitcomsOnline Digest: Ty Burrell Sitcom in the Works at ABC; CBS Renews Ghosts

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of a new ABC comedy pilot, a potential new interested buyer for Paramount, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Ty Burrell is looking to return to ABC for another sitcom. (Variety)
It should be no surprise that CBS has renewed Ghosts. (Hollywood Reporter)
Lori Loughlin appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm this week in a role that mocked her college admissions scandal, and even if you aren't a regular Curb Your Enthusiasm viewer, it is amazing to see. (Daily Beast)
Apollo Global Management is looking at buying Paramount, which given how they have cheapened every other business they've bought, this would likely be a bad thing. (Cord Cutters News)
We mentioned last week that CBS was developing a new soap opera, which leads everybody to wonder how that will fit into the crowded daytime lineup at the network. (Deadline)
CBS Studios is working on an animated series based upon Among Us, and it has well-known names attached to it. (Deadline)
NBC has revealed the hosts and musical guests for the April episodes of Saturday Night Live. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 16 - MARCH 22)

Catchy Comedy has an interesting binge of some short-lived parody sitcoms this weekend, including When Things Were Rotten, Police Squad!, and Sledge Hammer!
Davey and Jonesie's Locker, a new comedy series, debuts Friday on Prime Video.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, August 24

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Murder at Sea" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gemma throws Dave an unforgettable murder mystery birthday party. Meanwhile, Malcolm uses the celebration to introduce Mercedes to his family.

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Two-Ring Circus" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A change of plans sends Mercedes and Tina on a memorable night out that prompts several couples to take a closer look at what they truly want from their relationships. Meanwhile, Dave’s visit to Gemma’s school sparks an honest conversation about her feelings toward her job.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Gets Tested" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Dennis and Dee are diagnosed with ADHD, and even more shocking: Mac isn't. They go back to school for a do-over now that they understand their brains better. Written by Charlie Day and directed by Richie Keen.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 24)

Monday, August 24

Glen Powell (Chad Powers/Scream Queens) - Watch Glen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Brett Goldstein (Shrinking/Ted Lasso) - Brett is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Adam Scott (Ghosted/Veep/Parks and Recreation/Party Down) - Adam talks about Whisper Man on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana talks about Scarpetta on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Jamie Lee Curtis (The Sticky/Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee talks about Ella McKay on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.