SitcomsOnline Digest: Trailer Released for The Paper; ABC Gives Pilot Order to Do You Want Kids?

Saturday, August 09, 2025

SitcomsOnline Digest: Trailer Released for The Paper; ABC Gives Pilot Order to Do You Want Kids?

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a light news week, but we've got a preview for an upcoming Peacock series, news of an ABC comedy pilot order, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

A trailer has been released for The Paper, the upcoming Peacock follow-up series to The Office. (Variety)
The new Clueless series is still in the "baby stages" it seems. (Deadline)
ABC has given a pilot order to a new comedy, Do You Want Kids? (Deadline)
In what seems to have been the most dramatic media acquisition ever, Skydance Media has finally finished the acquisition of Paramount. (The Verge)
Jon Miyahara, who is known for his role on Superstore, has died at 83. (Entertainment Weekly)
Loni Anderson of WKRP in Cincinnati has died. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 15)

Catchy Comedy has a binge of Good Times and That's My Mama tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Antenna TV has a Sunday Special featuring Benson.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, August 17

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 11)

Friday, August 15

Nicole Byer (Grand Crew/Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Nicole guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Tony Hale (Veep/Arrested Development) - Tony is a guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Leanne Morgan (Leanne) - Leanne appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Bill Hader (Barry) - Bill is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Brittany Snow (Ben and Kate) - Brittany appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Kat Sadler (Such Brave Girls) and Lizzie Davidson (Such Brave Girls) - Kat and Lizzie are guests on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite/Benched) - Maria appears on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken/Community) - NBC's Today catches up with Ken in the 10am hour.
Tia Mowry (Family Reunion/The Game/Sister, Sister) - Tia has a big announcement to help you plan your summer vacation on a repeat on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings. Plus, she catches us up on family and her hit TV show Tia Mowry: My Next Act.