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
Monday, July 13
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Chat" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Tina oversteps at daycare, a well‑meaning effort to fix it takes a turn after a message is sent to the wrong chat. Meanwhile, a surprise visit from Dave’s mother, Paula (Marilu Henner), leads him and Gemma to reconsider their careers and what comes next.
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Kalamazoo?" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Dave and Gemma seriously consider a major life change, it sends ripples through the family and strains relationships. Meanwhile, wedding chaos and unexpected revelations complicate plans for Malcolm and Marty, forcing everyone to confront what’s really ahead.
St. Denis Medical - "This Isn't Bingo" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Alex hosts a senior health fair; Bruce resuscitates a patient with a DNR; Ron competes with Matt over a patient's homemade fudge.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "Put It on Your Cabbage!" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tobin urges Reggie to leave the house and face the outside world; Monica learns there's more to Brina than meets the eye.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 13)
Monday, July 13
- Ike Barinholtz (The Studio/The Afterparty/Bless the Harts/The Mindy Project/Eastbound & Down) - Ike guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Mindy Kaling (Running Point/The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy talks about Not Suitable for Work on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Fortune Feimster (The Hawk/FUBAR/Kenan/Bless the Harts/Champions) - Fortune is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Mary Steenburgen (A Man on the Inside/The Last Man on Earth/Ink) - Mary stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Alan Ritchson (Blue Mountain State) - Alan appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) and Octavia Spencer (Mom) - Hannah and Octavia talk about Ride or Die on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am. Octavia will also be on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Molly Shannon (The Hawk/I Love That for You/The Other Two/Divorce/Kath & Kim/Craking Up) - Molly talks about The Hawk on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Zendaya (K.C. Undercover/Shake It Up) - Zendaya talks about The Odyssey on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Sebastian Maniscalco (Bookie) - Sebastian tells Drew about his hit comedy special, raising his children and wanting to host SNL on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Molly Bernard (Younger/Alpha House) - Molly appears on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
11/04/25 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11/25 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11/25 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11/25 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02/25 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16/25 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16/25 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20/26 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27/26 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11/26 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
04/11/26 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)
04/21/26 - Famous Studios Champion Collection (Blu-ray) (DVD)
05/19/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
05/19/26 - Looney Tunes Cartoons - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
07/14/26 - The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
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