SitcomsOnline Digest: Spinoff of The Neighborhood Headed to Paramount+; Fox Cancels HouseBroken

Saturday, May 11, 2024

SitcomsOnline Digest: Spinoff of The Neighborhood Headed to Paramount+; Fox Cancels HouseBroken

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! As networks prepare for the fall season (which isn't going to be hampered by any strikes this time), we're hearing lots about renewals and cancellations, and much more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

A "spinoff" (we're not totally sure that is the right word) of The Office about the staff at a dying midwestern newspaper is headed to Peacock. (Variety)
It looks like Crutch, a spinoff of The Neighborhood starring Tracy Morgan, is on the way too, set to be streamed on Paramount+. (Deadline)
HouseBroken has been cancelled at Fox after two seasons. (Variety)
With Young Sheldon coming to an end, Annie Potts is worried that she may have had her last TV role. (Deadline)
Not Dead Yet actually is dead, as it wasn't renewed for another season. (TVLine)
Shout! has acquired expanded rights to Pee-wee's Playhouse. (Deadline)
NBC has picked up a new sitcom starring Reba McEntire, but Extended Family has been cancelled. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 11 - MAY 17)

Catchy Comedy is continuing a run of rural comedy binges (that will continue into next week as well), with a binge of Green Acres this weekend.
Sunday is Mother's Day, and Antenna TV is celebrating with a Family Ties marathon focusing on Elyse episodes, while FETV has a Leave it to Beaver marathon featuring June Cleaver.
The final episode of Young Sheldon is set to air Thursday night on CBS, but don't worry, the Big Bang Theory universe of sitcoms isn't going to end just yet as a spinoff is coming in the fall.
As we mentioned, Shout! has acquired the rights to Pee-wee's Playhouse, and you can now watch every episode on Tubi.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, August 16

The Simpsons - "Aunt Mishavin'" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Patty and Bart team up for the ultimate prank -- getting Homer declared legally dead; to their chagrin, Homer loves being officially dead -- which leads to Patty and Selma having a huge fight and Patty moving away to "Palm Springfield."

Animal Control - "Donkeys and Weasels" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Frank's dad temporarily moves into Frank's house following a heart attack; Victoria and Patel try to find ways to replace pet food that was destroyed in a fire.

Universal Basic Guys - "Good Marks" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mark goes back to high school to prove he is smart; Hank tries to pass Advanced Woodshop.

Grimsburg - "CrimeCon" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Flute learns that criminals at CrimeCon are celebrated, not the detectives, he decides to prove that celebrity criminal Damien Flesher is not the reformed cannibal he claims to be; Pentos meets the Pentos-tonix.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 10)

Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16

Chelsea Handler (Are You There, Chelsea?) - Chelsea and Sheryl Underwood get the last laugh at the Kevin Hart roast on a repeat of The Weekend View on ABC News Live at 7:30am.
Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany manifests the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover on a repeat of The Weekend View on ABC News Live at 7:30am.

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