SitcomsOnline Digest: The Rockford Files Reboot at NBC; Daniel Stern Fired From ABC Comedy Pilot

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a slow week, but we've got news of a reboot, more media merger drama, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

There was a lull for a while, but it seems reboots are hot again, and now NBC wants to reboot The Rockford Files. (Deadline)
Following a recent arrest, Daniel Stern has been fired from the ABC pilot comedy, Do You Want Kids? (Deadline)
It's the media merger story that never ends (or really just one big story, as Paramount constantly seems to be involved in some merger discussion somewhere), but as Netflix and Warner are trying to merge, Paramount just won't take no for an answer. (Hollywood Reporter)
T.K. Carter, known for his role of Mike on Punky Brewster, has died. (AP News)
In case you missed the Golden Globe Awards, we have the TV winners. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JANUARY 17 - JANUARY 8)

The new Netflix comedy Free Bert debuts on Thursday.
New seasons of game shows Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble (with new host Craig Ferguson) debut Thursday on The CW.
Catchy Comedy has a binge of The Royal Family and That's My Mama tomorrow.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Tuesday, February 10

none scheduled

Tuesday, February 10

Rose Byrne (Platonic/Physical) - Catch Rose on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Ego Nwodim (Mr. Throwback) - Ego appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Taran Killam (Stumble/Single Parents) - Taran talks about Stumble on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Selma Blair (Anger Management/Kath & Kim/Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane) - Selma appears on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Arden Myrin (Free Bert/Working/Still the King) - Arden talks about Free Bert on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.