Saturday, September 28, 2024
SitcomsOnline Digest: Kathy Bates Matlock Premiere Brings Solid Ratings; Whitney Cummings to Host Friends-themed Game Show
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about ratings success for a new CBS series, a Friends-themed game show, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- The new Matlock series starring Kathy Bates has had a shockingly successful debut and reception has been mostly positive, though it remains to be seen if it will maintain that audience. (Deadline)
- Whitney Cummings has been tapped to host Fast Friends, a four part game show that is themed around the series Friends. (Variety)
- There won't be a third season for Chucky. (Deadline)
- Hoda Kotb is set to leave Today. (NPR)
- Ryan Seacrest's Wheel of Fortune debut week was a ratings winner. (Deadline)
- A pair of new sitcoms is now airing on the Laff lineup. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4)
- There is a Catchy Comedy binge of Gomer Pyle, USMC this weekend.
- Saturday Night Live returns for a new season tonight, with Jean Smart (for those who haven't watched TV since 1993, she has done so much more than Designing Women since then) as host.
- The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, and Krapopolis all return for a new season on Fox on Sunday.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Saturday, September 28
Johnson - "Second Chance" (Bounce TV, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Omar depends on JB to impress Joc's Investors; Greg changes up the menu at Georgia Bistro leading to some unhappy customers; Keith gets the cold shoulder as he registers to run for city council; Jarvis' Rolex is located; T-Royal performs live.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 23)
Friday, September 27
- George Clooney (Roseanne/The Facts of Life/ E/R (1984-1985) - Watch George on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Kaitlin Olson (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/The Mick) - Kaitlin appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Ashley Park (Emily in Paris/Only Murders in the Building/Girls5eva/Nightcap - Ashley is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Kate Micucci (Raising Hope/Scrubs) - Kate appears on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) - NBC's Today catches up with Aubrey and Maisy Stella on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Wanda stops by to tell Sherri about her Please & Thank You tour on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Jennie Garth (Mystery Girls/What I Like About You) - Jennie talks about her new clothing line on Sherri, so check your local listings.
- Harry Hamlin (Movie Stars) - Harry talks about his new Harry's Famous Sauce line on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Cedric the Entertainer (The Neighborhood/The Last O.G./The Soul Man/The Steve Harvey Show) - Cedric discusses the new season of The Neighborhood on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Deon Cole (grown-ish/Angie Tribeca/black-ish) - Deon guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
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)
07/05 - Letterkenny - Season 12 (Final Season)
07/30 - Ted Lasso - The Richmond Way (The Complete Series) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
09/10 - Ted - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/17 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
09/17 - Top Cat - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K Ultra HD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
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