SitcomsOnline Digest: Two New Sitcoms in the Works at CBS; The CW Adds Bob ♥ Abishola to Lineup

Saturday, November 09, 2024

SitcomsOnline Digest: Two New Sitcoms in the Works at CBS; The CW Adds Bob ♥ Abishola to Lineup

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about some new CBS sitcoms (from producers of those who've already proven to be successful with CBS sitcoms), a "new" old show coming to The CW, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Overstepping, a new comedy from Damon Wayans Jr., is in the works at CBS. (Deadline)
CBS also has another comedy, Token White Friends, in the works. (Deadline)
The CW is barely recognizable from their past of teen dramas and Warner Bros superhero series, and that continues as they're now adding reruns of Bob ♥ Abishola to their lineup. (TV Series Finale)
Quincy Jones, who is better known for his music career but also has TV production credits for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, In the House, and Mad TV, and also the father of Rashida Jones, has died. (Variety)
We have our first look at the final season of Stranger Things. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15)

St. Denis Medical premieres Tuesday on NBC.
Catchy Comedy has a binge of Mama's Family this weekend.
The final season of Yellowstone arrives Sunday on Paramount Network.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, August 12

Scrubs - "My Angel" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
J.D. ventures into the world of post-divorce dating with Turk’s guidance. Elliot gets creative when sourcing an organ for a beloved elderly patient, while the interns learn about the unspoken rules of the hospital.

Scrubs - "My V.I.P." (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
J.D. and Dr. Park are forced to work together when a member of the hospital board experiences a mysterious health crisis. Turk helps Elliot navigate a newfound romance, while the interns practice vulnerability with patients.

Scrubs - "My Best Friend's Barbecue" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
While J.D. is upset to not be invited to Turk and Carla’s annual barbecue, he takes the opportunity to nurture his friendship with Carla at work. Turk teaches the surgical interns how to deliver bad news.

Scrubs - "My Odds" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
J.D. has finally hit his stride as the new chief of medicine, only to be shaken by an unexpected visit. Meanwhile, Elliot grapples with being a good mentor for the interns while still holding them accountable.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 10)

Wednesday, August 12

Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Kyle Chandler (What About Joan?) - Watch Kyle on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) - Hannah appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Comedian CP (Love Life) - Comedian CP is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
Lena Dunham (Girls) - Lena appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Rory Scovel (Grace and Frankie/Robbie/Ground Floor) - Rory talks about Rory Scovel: Show Must Go On on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
Dave Franco (The Afterparty/Scrubs/Do Not Disturb) - Dave and O'Shea Jackson Jr. chat about their film Idiots on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.