SitcomsOnline Digest: CBS Cancels The Equalizer; Wisteria Lane Offshoot of Desperate Housewives in the Works

Saturday, May 03, 2025

SitcomsOnline Digest: CBS Cancels The Equalizer; Wisteria Lane Offshoot of Desperate Housewives in the Works

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of the cancelation of another CBS series, hearing about an offshoot of a series that was a hit for ABC two decades ago (has it been that long?), and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

As it seems has been happening with many shows on the "bubble" this year, CBS has canceled The Equalizer. (Variety)
Wisteria Lane, which is an "offshoot" rather than a spinoff or reboot of Desperate Housewives, is in the works. (Deadline)
We're getting some casting news for the Little House on the Prairie reboot. (Deadline)
CBS is the most watched network for the 24-25 season, for the 17th year in a row. (Deadline)
The OTA broadcast network TBD is now ROAR, and it looks as if series such as The Office and Friends are coming to the network. (Cord Cutters News)
Ruth Buzzi, known for her role on Laugh-In, has died. (Hollywood Reporter)
A streaming "Mother of All Marathons" of The Carol Burnett Show is coming next weekend on The Carol Burnett Show streaming channel. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 3 - MAY 9)

Tomorrow's binge on Catchy Comedy is All in the Family.
The season finale of Wild Cards airs on The CW on Wednesday. The season premiere of Sullivan's Crossing will air May 14.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Saturday, February 14

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of February 9)

Friday, February 13

Christopher Titus (Titus) - Christopher is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/One Day at a Time) - Drew is celebrating Valentine's Day and hitting the headlines with Valerie and Sunny Anderson on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. Then it's bestie cooking for two with Sunny, Valerie and Ross.
Vanessa Lachey (Truth Be Told/Dads) - Vanessa and Nick Lachey talk about Netflix's Love is Blind on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.

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