SitcomsOnline Digest: Prime Video and Netflix Order New Animated Series; MeTV Toons Lineup Released

Saturday, June 01, 2024

SitcomsOnline Digest: Prime Video and Netflix Order New Animated Series; MeTV Toons Lineup Released

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! We're in the summer slowdown of news, but it isn't that slow this week, as we have news of some new adult animated series, the lineup for MeTV Toons, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Prime Video has ordered Kevin, an animated series from Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert. (Amazon Studios)
Netflix has ordered the series Undervale, which Dan Harmon will serve as executive producer for. (Variety)
The MeTV Toons lineup is out, and it looks pretty good for fans of classic cartoons. (TVLine)
Max has renewed Hacks for a fourth season. (Variety)
NBC is rebranding their FAST streaming channel TNBC to NBC Comedy Vault starting today, and will include Will & Grace in the lineup. (Cord Cutters News)
Dick Van Dyke may be 98 years old, but he isn't quite ready to fully retire just yet. (Deadline)
Saturday Night Live is the top-rated comedy in the 18-49 demographic for the fifth year in a row. (Deadline)
Fewer and fewer kids are watching Cartoon Network, so now Adult Swim (which once started at 10 PM) is now starting at 5 PM. (Cord Cutters News)
Maybe physical media isn't completely dead, as Friends is coming to 4K UltraHD Blu-ray in September. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JUNE 1 - JUNE 7)

Catchy Comedy is making room for a binge of The Danny Thomas Show this weekend.
The 51st Daytime Emmy Awards airs Friday on CBS.
BUZZR is now airing the Bob Barker episodes of The Price is Right, though they are the same ones that can be seen on the 24/7 streaming channel.

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.