SitcomsOnline Digest: Spinoff of The Big Bang Theory in the Works; Velma Canceled by Max

Saturday, October 12, 2024

SitcomsOnline Digest: Spinoff of The Big Bang Theory in the Works; Velma Canceled by Max

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about a spinoff of a series that will seemingly never stop getting spinoffs, a possible reboot of Scrubs, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

It looks like a spinoff (not a reboot, follow-up, or re-imagining) of The Big Bang Theory is in the works at Max. (Variety)
Meanwhile, we are getting more casting news for the follow-up of The Office. (Hollywood Reporter)
Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence is talking about a potential reboot, but hopefully it won't be anything like the "reboot" (of sorts) that the series did in the final season on ABC. (AV Club)
It's a little surprising that it even lasted two seasons, but now, Velma has been canceled by Max. (Deadline)
Last week, there was a bit of confusion about the ABC Monday night lineup, and now we are learning that ABC is going all in on Monday Night Football once again. (Hollywood Reporter)
Vice TV has announced a new series, Black Comedy in America. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 18)

It's premiere week on CBS this week, with the series debut of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage and the season debut of Ghosts on Thursday night.
The Family Guy Halloween Special debuts Monday on Hulu.
NBC has the debut of Happy's Place and season premiere of Lopez vs. Lopez on Friday night.
It's Florida, Man, a new HBO comedy series, debuts on Friday.
MeTV Toons has special "Spooktacular Sunday" Halloween programming every Sunday leading up to Halloween, beginning tomorrow.
Catchy Comedy has a binge of Laurel & Hardy this weekend.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, October 16

Abbott Elementary - "Ringworm" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When it’s revealed that a student in Jacob’s class has ringworm, the faculty must band together to stop it from spreading through the entire school.

Everybody Still Hates Chris - "Everybody Still Hates Breakdancing" (Comedy Central, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Chris, Drew and Greg start a breakdancing club to get out of dodgeball in gym.

Everybody Still Hates Chris - "Everybody Still Hates Jackie Robinson" (Comedy Central, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Chris enlists Tonya to help him break up with a girl.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 14)

Wednesday, October 16

Mila Kunis (Family Guy/That '70s Show) - Watch Mila on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows/The Thundermans) - Harvey appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Kathryn Hahn (Tiny Beautiful Things/Central Park/Happyish/Transparent/Free Agents) - Kathryn is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jason Segel (Shrinking/How I Met Your Mother/Undeclared) - Jason appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Andy Richter (Andy Barker, P.I./Quintuplets/Andy Richter Controls the Universe), Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple/Sean Saves the World/Reno 911!) and Aparna Nancherla (Lopez vs Lopez/Search Party/Corporate) - Andy, Thomas and Aparna are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Jason Segel (Shrinking/How I Met Your Mother/Undeclared) - Jason talks about Shrinking on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am.
Donnie Wahlberg (Return of the Mac) - Donnie talks about Blue Bloods on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Emily Osment (Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage/Young Sheldon/Young & Hungry/Hannah Montana) and Montana Jordan (Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage/Young Sheldon) - Emily and Montana talk about Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
Naomi Scott (Life Bites) and Rosemarie Dewitt (United States of Tara) - Naomi and Rosemarie talk about Smile 2 on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley discusses his book What I Ate in One Year (and Related Thoughts) on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
Anna Camp (Perfect Harmony/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Mindy Project) - Anna talks about Hysteria! on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) and Oliver Hudson (Splitting Up Together/Rules of Engagement/My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star) - Drew, Valerie and Oliver are covering the news and sharing hilarious dating stories on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Brian Jordan Alvarez (English Teacher/Will & Grace) - Brian is a guest on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
Michael Urie (Shrinking/Krapopolis/Partners) - Michael talks about Shrinking on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Blair Underwood (The New Adventures of Old Christine) - Blair talks about Starz's Three Women on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Danny Trejo (Saint George) - Danny talks about his new film Seven Cemeteries on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Folake Olowofoyeku (Bob Hearts Abishola) - Folake is a guest on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.