SitcomsOnline Digest: English Teacher Renewed at FX; MeTV Toons to Launch House of Hanna-Barbera Programming Block

Saturday, February 08, 2025

SitcomsOnline Digest: English Teacher Renewed at FX; MeTV Toons to Launch House of Hanna-Barbera Programming Block

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have news of the renewal of an FX series, some AI worries from a Simpsons cast member, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

English Teacher has been renewed at FX. (Deadline)
Get ready for a lot more variety on MeTV Toons, as the network launches a House of Hanna-Barbera programming block with some lost treasures. (Cord Cutters News)
The cast of The Simpsons is getting older, and even though we hear rumblings of "this could be the last season" every year, that doesn't seem to be in the plans anytime soon. And now, Hank Azaria is concerned that the voices of the characters may outlast the people voicing them with the use of AI. (Variety)
There won't be a Bachelorette this upcoming summer. (Deadline)
In honor of the 85th anniversary, Warner Discovery has launched a 24/7 streaming channel for Tom and Jerry, and it's free to watch. (Cord Cutters News)
Saturday Night Live is, as fans know, celebrating the 50th anniversary, and ahead of the special event next Sunday night, the first episode will air next Saturday in the regular time slot. (Variety)
The final season for The Conners is set to begin later next month. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (FEBRUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 14)

Catchy Comedy has a Mayberry RFD binge this weekend.
With the Super Bowl airing tomorrow night, Fox will (of course) be using the postgame slot to highlight a series, and rather than a hit scripted series or highly anticipated debut, they've chosen the game show The Floor.
As previously mentioned, a new 24/7 channel dedicated to Tom and Jerry has launched on YouTube.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, October 14

Scrubs - "My Chief" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After uncovering a costly mistake made by Turk, J.D. must decide whether to report him or let it slide; Elliot grows her responsibilities at Sacred Heart by leading a new initiative.

Abbott Elementary - "Check-Ins" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
A group of dedicated, passionate teachers work to help their students succeed in life despite being outnumbered and underfunded.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 12)

Wednesday, October 14

Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This/Burning Love) - Watch Adam on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Christopher Abbott (Shrinking) - Christopher appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Natasha Leggero (Broke/Dice/Another Period/Free Agents) and Tommy Davidson (The Varnell Hill Show/The Proud Family/Malcolm & Eddie/Between Brothers) - Natasha and Tommy will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys) - D.L. talks about Charlie's Boy with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. He will also be on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Kyle MacLachlan (Carol's Second Act/Sex and the City) - Kyle talks about Fictional Selves: A Memoir on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Meagan Good (Cousin Skeeter/Raising Dad), Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) and McKinley Freeman (Samantha Who?) - Meagan, Morris and McKinley talk about season 4 of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Busy Philipps (Girls5eva/Vice Principals/Cougar Town/Love, Inc.) - Busy talks about Cupertino on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Kal Penn (The Santa Clauses/Sunnyside/We Are Men) - Kal is a guest on New York Living on WPIX in New York.