SitcomsOnline Digest: Scrubs Reboot in the Works; Family Guy Returning to Adult Swim

Saturday, December 07, 2024

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing of a Scrubs reboot, a return of Family Guy to Adult Swim, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

It's official: a Scrubs reboot is in the works at ABC, but hopefully it won't be as bad as the last time when ABC aired Scrubs, when they took what was a beloved NBC series and turned it into something that fans didn't recognize. (Hollywood Reporter)
In what is probably a surprise to nobody (given that the network didn't really want to give up the series anyway, and also given that FXX, the network it moved to, is rapidly disappearing from cable lineups these days), Family Guy is finally returning to Adult Swim in January, though it will continue to air on FXX and Comedy Central. (Variety)
Julie Bowen has a new comedy series in development at NBC. (Deadline)
If you want to be a cast member on Saturday Night Live, your starting salary will be around $3000 an episode, which isn't exactly poverty wages, but less than you'd expect for being a cast member on a nationally broadcast TV show. (Variety)
Mark Withers, who appeared on Dynasty as well as other series, has died. (Deadline)
There is plenty of Christmas cheer to be found on Pluto TV. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13)

Catchy Comedy has a binge of The Dick Van Dyke Show this weekend, in honor of his 99th birthday.
Up All Night is now streaming on Peacock.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Tuesday, January 20

none scheduled

Tuesday, January 20

Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Catch Will on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Jennette McCurdy (Sam & Cat/iCarly) - Jennette appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. She also talks about Half Her Age on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Billy Bob Thornton (Hearts Afire) - Billy Bob is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Heidi Gardner (Shrinking) - Heidi stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) - Chris talks about Mercy on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Bert Kreischer (Free Bert) - Bert talks about his new Netflix comedy series Free Bert on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am and on Sherri, so check your local lisitngs.
Annie Gonzalez (Leanne) - Annie talks about Prime's Relationship Goals on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.