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

Saturday, August 16, 2025

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

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

Wednesday, December 10

Shifting Gears - "Nutcracker" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn’t always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice, Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom, and Carter seeks help with his “promposal.” Pamela Adlon guest stars.

Abbott Elementary - "Birthday" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbott’s annual Winter Show. Janine celebrates her 30th birthday.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 8)

Wednesday, December 10

Kate Hudson (Running Point) - Watch Kate on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
John Stamos (Palm Royale/UnPrisoned/Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You, Again?) - John appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Lily Collins (Emily in Paris) - Lily talks about Emily in Paris on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Toni Collette (United States of Tara) - Toni chats about Goodbye June with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Laura Dern (F Is for Family/Enlightened) - Laura talks about Searchlight Pictures' Is This Thing On? on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Jim Belushi (According to Jim/Working Stiffs/Who's Watching the Kids?) - NBC's Today catches up with Jim in the 9am hour.
Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Robby Hoffman (Hacks) - NBC's Today catches up with Robby in the 10am hour.