Saturday, August 31, 2024
SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at New Netflix Comedy; One Tree Hill Sequel in the Works
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have a look at an upcoming Netflix comedy, we're hearing about a sequel for a teen drama from a little over a decade ago, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- We have our first look at the upcoming Netflix comedy, Nobody Wants This. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Seven new channels are coming to Pluto TV in September, including a 24/7 Cheers and Frasier channel. (Cord Cutters News)
- A One Tree Hill sequel is in the works at Netflix, with at least two of the original stars set to reprise their original roles. (Variety)
- Actress Betty Bridges, who has appeared in roles on many series and is also the mother of Todd Bridges, has died at 83. (Deadline)
- For those who still have the channel (which has had significantly decreased coverage following Spectrum's dropping last year), Freeform has announced their 31 Nights of Halloween. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 6)
- Family Guy gets another new cable home, this time on Comedy Central, starting Monday.
- Catchy Comedy has a binge of The Odd Couple this weekend.
- New episodes of The Great North come to Fox on Sunday.
- The new FX comedy English Teacher debuts on Monday.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Friday, January 24
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "There's Something About the Russos" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Billie's neighbor, Bella Bianchi, sees her using magic, Billie and Milo try to convince her it is fake... until their efforts result in Bella getting stuck in the lair.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Ready Player Wand" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Billie's excited for her first Family Game Night with the Russos, but when she chooses a wizard game, the entire family is transported into it!
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 20)
Friday, January 24
- Bill Burr (F Is for Family/Townies) - Watch Bill on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Ben Stiller (Arrested Development) - Ben is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Pauline Chalamet (The Sex Lives of College Girls) - Pauline appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Joel Kim Booster (Loot/Shrill) - Joel is a guest on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Lucy Liu (Joey/Pearl) - Lucy talks about her film Presence on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Topher Grace (Home Economics/That '70s Show) - Topher talks about Flight Risk on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Broad City/Baby Boom) - Drew is chatting with best friend duo Susie and Joy Behar on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. They're also doing an audience Q & A about love.
- Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Drew is chatting with Morris about starring in Watson on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Martin Lawrence (Partners/Martin/What's Happening Now!!) - Martin stops by to talk about his new standup tour on Sherri, so check your local listings.
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11/05 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/12 - The King of Queens - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (2024 Release)
11/19 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fourteenth Season
11/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 4 (Blu-ray)
12/03 - Angel (1960-1961) - The Complete Series, Volume 1
12/17 - Seinfeld - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (4K UHD)
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
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