SitcomsOnline Digest: Paramount Plans Retool of Cable Networks; King of the Hill Revival Scores Big Ratings

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! Once again, it's a light "pre-fall season" week of news, but we're here nonethless. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

Cable TV is changing dramatically before our eyes, but Paramount's new owner Skydance is saying that they plan to keep trying with their cable networks, but will potentially retool them (maybe that means MTV will finally end their 5 year marathon of Ridiculousness?). (Deadline)
The King of the Hill revival is pulling big numbers in the ratings. (IGN)
Two new sports streaming services launch on Thursday, one from ESPN and the other from Fox, but be prepared to pay a hefty price if you want both. (Deadline)
Danielle Spencer, who played Dee on What's Happening!!, has died at age 60. (NPR)
Hot in Cleveland is heading to Catchy Comedy. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 16 - AUGUST 22)

Just in time for the 60th anniversary of the series, Antenna TV is featuring a 60 episode marathon of I Dream of Jeannie today and tomorrow.
Catchy Comedy has a binge of Laugh-In tomorrow.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Tuesday, October 28

none scheduled

Tuesday, October 28

Leanne Morgan (Leanne) - Catch Leanne on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. She also co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Niecy Nash-Betts (Reno 911!/Getting On/The Soul Man/Do Not Disturb) - Niecy chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. She also talks about All's Fair on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Isla Fisher (Wolf Like Me) - NBC's Today catches up with Isla in the 9am hour.
Adam Pally (Mr. Throwback/Indebted/Making History/The Mindy Project/Happy Endings) - Adam talks about An Intimate Evening with Adam Pally on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Brie Larson (United States of Tara/Raising Dad) - Brie and Courtney McBroom talk about their new cookbook Party People: A Cookbook for Creative Celebrations on Sherri, so check your local listings.