Friday, September 12, 2025
Emmy Awards to Create Special Moments; Ricky Gervais Netflix Animated Comedy Alley Cats Coming in 2026
CBS and the Television Academy announced the special segments and performances for the 77th Emmy(R) Awards, broadcasting live to both coasts from the Peacock Theater, Sunday, September 14, (8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:00 PM, LIVE PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Hosting this year's ceremony, Grammy(R)-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze appeared at the red carpet rollout alongside executive producers Jesse Collins and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, as well as Television Academy chair Cris Abrego. The event featured CBS' iconic Comfy Blue Sofa, setting the stage for television's most anticipated night of celebration.
· The special show moments celebrating the anniversaries of some famous past and present television shows with re-creations of their iconic sets include:
· GILMORE GIRLS: 25th Anniversary set reveal with Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham
· SURVIVOR: Jeff Probst 50th season moment
· GOLDEN GIRLS: Reba McEntire, Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the show by singing the show's theme song on a re-creation of its iconic kitchen set.
· The broadcast will also honor additional milestones and feature an in memoriam performance:
· LAW AND ORDER 35th anniversary with key cast members Mariska Hargitay, Tony Goldwyn and Christopher Meloni joined by others from the many L&O franchises.
· GREY'S ANATOMY 20th anniversary with Eric Dane and Jesse Williams.
· IN MEMORIAM segment featuring a performance by GRAMMY Award-winning performer Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill of Gill's "Go Rest High on That Mountain."
· Additional presenters include:
· Brad Garrett, Young Mazino, S. Epatha Merkerson, Hunter Schafer, Ray Romano and Ice T. Previously announced presenters include: Elizabeth Banks, Ike Barinholtz, Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, Kathy Bates, Kristen Bell, Alexis Bledel, Sterling K. Brown, Stephen Colbert, Jennifer Coolidge, Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Colman Domingo, Tina Fey, Walton Goggins, Tony Goldwyn, Lauren Graham, Kathryn Hahn, Mariska Hargitay, Justin Hartley, Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, James Marsden, Christopher Meloni, Leanne Morgan, Julianne Nicholson, Jenna Ortega, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Parker Posey, Jeff Probst, Phylicia Rashad, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Michael Schur, Sydney Sweeney, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Williams and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Netflix announced that Alley Cats, a brand new original adult animated comedy series, from Emmy and BAFTA award-winning creator Ricky Gervais (After Life, Extras, The Office) will debut on Netflix in 2026. 6 quarter hour episodes are ordered.
The series boasts a cast that includes Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, and also featuring Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way. The series follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while ruminating about the struggles of everyday life, and features a bold 2D animation style being produced at the UK-based award-winning Blink Industries.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Thursday, March 5
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "The G Word and a Blaspheming Bimbo" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Mandy makes a controversial remark on live TV that puts her job, Georgie’s business and the family’s reputation at risk. Zoe Perry guest stars as Mary, Matt Hobby guest stars as Pastor Jeff and Christopher Gorham guest stars as Scott.
Ghosts - "The List" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Sam and Jay work to secure Woodstone B&B a coveted spot on a prestigious luxury hotel list, only to face unexpected chaos when a vengeful newly discovered bunker ghost disrupts a crucial visit. Meanwhile, Flower and Thor clash over who gets to call the shots in their relationship.
Animal Control - "Donkeys and Weasels" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Frank's dad temporarily moves into Frank's house following a heart attack; Victoria and Patel try to find ways to replace pet food that was destroyed in a fire.
Going Dutch - "Twenty-Year Sitch" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
To celebrate Major Shah's 20 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Army, the Colonel plans a boy's camping trip; the nature retreat takes a turn when the Colonel learns Shah is considering retiring; General Davidson invites himself to join.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 2)
Thursday, March 5
- Zach Braff (Scrubs/Alex, Inc.) and Donald Faison (Scrubs/Extended Family/The Exes/Clueless) - Catch Zach and Donald on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows/The Thundermans) - Harvey appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Seth MacFarlane (Ted/Family Guy/American Dad!/The Cleveland Show) - Seth is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Daniel Radcliffe (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins/Miracle Workers) - Daniel chats about The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins and Broadway's Every Brilliant Thing on with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Michael B. Jordan (The Assistants) - “Oscars For the First Time” sits down with Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and costume designer Ruth E. Carter to discuss Sinners and its history-making 16 nominations on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
- Steve Carell (Rooster/Space Force/The Office/Come to Papa/Watching Ellie) - Steve talks about Rooster on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am. Steve, Phil Dunster, Charly Clive and Danielle Deadwyler will be on in the 9am hour.
- Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Cafe Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie makes her jalapeno popper chicken on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
09/30 - Touché Turtle and Dum Dum - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD)
10/14 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
10/28 - St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/04 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
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