SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Cancels Quantum Leap; Airdate Set for Final Pat Sajak Wheel of Fortune Episode

Saturday, April 06, 2024

SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Cancels Quantum Leap; Airdate Set for Final Pat Sajak Wheel of Fortune Episode

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a slow news week, but we're hearing about the cancellation of an NBC series, an airdate for Pat Sajak's final Wheel of Fortune episode, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

NBC has cancelled Quantum Leap. (Deadline)
June 7 has been set as the date for Pat Sajak's retirement (or at least when his last new episode will air) from Wheel of Fortune. (Entertainment Weekly)
Michael J. Fox is open to acting again, if the right role were to come along. (Variety)
We're sure you've seen all the talk, but the ID docuseries Quiet on the Set has exposed the dark side of children's television, and it sounds like there is more that we haven't heard yet. (Deadline)
Actor Joe Flaherty has died at age 82. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (APRIL 6 - APRIL 13)

Catchy Comedy has a binge of The Flip Wilson Show this weekend.
Saturday Night Live is new tonight, with Kristen Wiig joining the club of those who've hosted the show five times.
The King of Queens is now available to watch on Paramount+, and the first few seasons are also on Pluto TV.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, February 2

St. Denis Medical - "Nod and Agree" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Ron tries to wrap up a perfect visit from his son, Michael; Alex questions Val's return from jury duty; Bruce feels iced out of a juicy business opportunity.

Stumble - "Button Day" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Courteney makes a deal with the Button Factory owner that if her team performs a dazzling routine, he'll write her department a big check; with Krystal still injured, Courteney's only option is to promote Peaches, who may or may not be ready to fly.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of February 2)

Monday, February 2

Paula Pell (The 'Burbs/Girls5eva/Mapleworth Murders/A.P. Bio) - Watch Paula on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Simu Liu (Kim's Convenience) - Simu chats about Oh, Mary! on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Mikey Day (Kath & Kim) - Mikey dishes on Is It Cake? on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Garcelle Beauvais (The Other Black Girl/Survival of the Thickest/The Jamie Foxx Show/Merry Happy Whatever) and Boris Kodjoe (The Last Man on Earth/Second Time Around) - Garcelle and Boris talk about their steamy romance in Lifetime's Tempted 2 Love on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Katherine LaNasa (Three Sisters) - Katherine talks season two of the hit show The Pitt and helps Drew surprise a deserving nurse on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.