SitcomsOnline Digest: Kathy Bates Matlock Premiere Brings Solid Ratings; Whitney Cummings to Host Friends-themed Game Show

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

Wednesday, January 28

Shifting Gears - "Uncle Sam" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Matt is thrilled to show off his military-hero son Sam, but a shift in Sam’s career could finally give Riley a chance to be the golden child. Meanwhile, Andy’s singing hits all the wrong notes for Riley. Jesse Williams and Luke Macfarlane guest star.

Abbott Elementary - "Picture Day" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When picture day catches the teachers at Abbott by surprise, chaos ensues.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 26)

Wednesday, January 28

Katherine LaNasa (Three Sisters) - Watch Katherine on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. She also discusses The Pitt on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Denis Leary (Going Dutch/No Good Deed/Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll/The Job) - Denis is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Michael Urie (Shrinking/Krapopolis/Partners) - Michael appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Kevin James (The Crew/Kevin Can Wait/The King of Queens) - Kevin talks about Solo Mio on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Patrick Dempsey (Fast Times) - Patrick talks about Memory of a Killer on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Peyton List (Bunk'd/Jessie) - Peyton talks about School Spirits on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Laura Dern (F Is for Family/Enlightened) - NBC's Today catches up with Laura in the 9am hour.
Chris Redd (Kenan/Disjointed) - Chris Redd drops into Sherri's Laugh Lounge, so check your local lisitngs.
Jennifer Tilly (Out of Practice) - Jennifer talks about Paramount+'s School Spirits on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.