MeTV Halloween 2024 Events; CBS' Nate Bargatze Holiday Special

Thursday, September 12, 2024

MeTV Halloween 2024 Events; CBS' Nate Bargatze Holiday Special

"Svengoolie's Halloween BOO-Nanza" is back for another memorable spooky season on MeTV! Now in its third year, the popular programming event is a month-long celebration of Svengoolie with fright-filled, spooky and kooky classic TV fun for the entire family. The event is anchored by back-to-back movies every Saturday night in October as part of the 'Svengoolie Classic Horror & Sci Fi Movie' featuring host Svengoolie, aka Rich Koz, who is celebrating his 45th year of portraying the iconic horror host! He is joined by his Sven Squad crew which includes Sarah Palmer as the gorgeous ghoul Gwengoolie, Scott Gryder as the devilishly ingratiating IMP (Ignatius Malvolio Prankerstein) and Bill Leff as the 800-year-old vampire Nostalgiaferatoo.

This year, MeTV introduces the "House of Svengoolie," The Sven Squad's takeover of Svengoolie’s dungeon in celebration of two brand new movie titles joining the Svengoolie library – the Jim Henson masterpieces Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. The Squad also makes a special Saturday morning appearance for the "House of Svengoolie Cartoon BOO-Nanza," a one-hour special featuring their favorite spooky-themed Loony Tunes cartoons. Throughout October, special overnight series will include The Twilight Zone, Kolchak: The Night Stalker and encore presentations of MeTV’s Sventoonie, plus enjoy weekend and Halloween-day mini-marathons of Halloween-themed classic TV westerns and comedy TV series, the season 5 finale of MeTV’s original series Collector’s Call featuring a Halloween mask collection, and so much more!

Nate Bargatze

CBS announces the first primetime special featuring comedian Nate Bargatze. Executive produced by Lorne Michaels and his company Broadway Video, this one-hour holiday-themed variety show will broadcast on the CBS Television Network in December 2024, and stream on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*. The special's title, air date and time will be announced at a later date.

Taped at the iconic Grand Ole Opry on Nov. 21, the holiday special will be anchored by Bargatze, who will serve as master of ceremonies, guiding audiences through a mix of stand-up comedy, pre-taped comedy shorts, sketches and musical performances. The show will shine a spotlight on the heart and spirit of Nashville during the holiday season, highlighting family, fun and feel-good moments that resonate with audiences of all ages. This marks Bargatze's return to The Grand Ole Opry, where his journey in comedy began as an entry-level employee. Bargatze will collaborate with Saturday Night Live's Mikey Day and co-head writer Streeter Seidell, who previously joined forces with Bargatze when he hosted SNL last season on the wildly popular "Washington's Dream" sketch.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, November 25

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Commitment" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Marty and Courtney prepare for Daphne’s christening. Meanwhile, Malcolm is dating someone new and Tina is delighted to meet her.

Poppa's House - "Disciplinarian" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Junior and Nina’s son begins acting out, Poppa doles out parenting advice. Also, Poppa suspects Dr. Ivy Reed may be flirting with him.

What We Do in the Shadows - "P.I. Undercover: New York" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Colin and Nadja have a couples' night with an old friend, while Nandor and Laszlo battle the film crew that have invaded their neighborhood.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of November 25)

Monday, November 25

Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory/8 Simple Rules/Ladies Man) - Watch Kaley on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. She also talks about Based on a True Story on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am and in the 10am hour.
John Krasinski (The Office) - John is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/The Ellen Show/Welcome to New York) - Jim stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Allison Tolman (St. Denis Medical/Downward Dog) - Allison appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Vinny Thomas (Platonic) - Vinny is a guest on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Matt Rogers (No Good Deed/I Love That for You/Our Cartoon President) - NBC's Today catches up with Matt in the 9am hour.
Kylie Cantrall (Gabby Duran & the Unsittables) - Kylie discusses Disney's exciting Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie is whipping up the perfect Thanksgiving side that's a must have for your table on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Henry tells Sherri about his latest children's book, Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Dwayne Johnson (Young Rock) - Dwayne talks about Moana 2 on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Christina Milian (Grandfathered) - Christina talks about Netflix's Meet Me Next Christmas on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Jasmine Guy (A Different World) - Jasmine talks about BET's A Wesley South African Christmas on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
T.R. Knight (Charlie Lawrence) - T.R. talks about The Merchant of Venice on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.