Saturday, June 29, 2024
SitcomsOnline Digest: Nancy O'Dell to Host New Daytime True Crime Series; NBC to Use AI Clips of Al Michaels' Voice for Olympics
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a very slow pre-Independence Day week (and that means next week will probably be even slower), but we have some news about a new daytime TV show and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Now that the sleazy daytime talk shows are dying out in daytime TV, it seems true crime is the future, and Nancy O'Dell is going to host a true crime daytime show starting in the fall. (Deadline)
- When NBC airs the Summer Olympics, you might be hearing Al Michaels, except it will really be A.I. Michaels. (NBC News)
- Drew Carey has revealed that many contestants who appear on The Price is Right are often high or have been drinking when they "come on down." (Deadline)
- Martin Mull, known for his roles on Roseanne and many other series, has died at age 80. (AP News)
- Actor Bill Cobbs has died at age 90. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (JUNE 29 - JULY 5)
- There is a Batman marathon on Catchy Comedy this weekend.
- Twilight Zone marathons for holidays are become more hit or miss for Syfy, but they do have an all day one on Independence Day, while Heroes and Icons has one that runs Thursday through Sunday.
- If you're not already watching it (because somehow it was omitted in here last week, but we think most people who were awaiting it knew anyway), MeTV Toons launched on Tuesday.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Thursday, July 4
Young Sheldon - "Ants on a Log and a Cheating Winker" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Missy steps up, Mary has a surprise for George, and Sheldon finds his dorm occupied.
Ghosts - "The Polterguest" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Alberta hits it off with a poltergeist (Lamorne Morris) who is attached to a newly arrived Woodstone guest. Also, Isaac and Nigel have separate bachelor parties.
The Conners - "Parent Traps and Heart Attacks" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a relative passes away unexpectedly, the family must debate about who should gain custody of a jaded nephew, who is just shy of his 18th birthday.
The Conners - "A Little Weed and a Bad Seed" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Problems arise on Beverly Rose's first day of kindergarten; Becky and Darlene have a disagreement; Harris advises an unusual solution for Dan's back pain.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 1)
Thursday, July 4
- Will Ferrell (The Office) - Catch Will on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Stephen Merchant (Hello Ladies) - Stephen is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Laura Benanti (Younger/The Detour/Go On/Starved) - Laura appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Will Forte (MacGruber/The Last Man on Earth/The Cleveland Show) - Will is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ana Gasteyer (American Auto/People of Earth/Lady Dynamite/Suburgatory) and Colton Dunn (Superstore) - Ana and Colton are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Caroline Rhea (Sydney to the Max/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Pride & Joy) - Caroline returns to Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
- Kim Fields (The Upshaws/Living Single/The Facts of Life/Baby, I'm Back) - Kim discusses her wellness retreat and the new season of Netflix's The Upshaws on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD/Blu-ray
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
06/11 - The Jeffersons - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
06/11 - Welcome Back, Kotter - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
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