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

Saturday, January 17, 2026

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

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

Wednesday, March 18

Scrubs - "My Angel" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
J.D. ventures into the world of post-divorce dating with Turk’s guidance. Elliot gets creative when sourcing an organ for a beloved elderly patient, while the interns learn about the unspoken rules of the hospital.

Abbott Elementary - "Campaign" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Jacob and Ava team up for an initiative. Meanwhile, Melissa and Janine help Mr. Johnson get ready for the Janitor’s Ball.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "The Cocoon" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The assisted living family cares for Leah as she falls sick during her pregnancy; Phillip gains new clarity on his major for college.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Voltran" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Cora encourages the residents to live life to the fullest after experiencing the loss of a close friend; Sandra urges Philip to get out of his comfort zone due to his addiction to his video game.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 16)

Wednesday, March 18

Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback/No Good Deed/HouseBroken/Web Therapy/Friends/Mad About You) - Watch Lisa on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. She also talks about Imperfect Women on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Riz Ahmed (Bait) - Riz is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Elijah Wood (Wilfred), Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones and Kathryn Newton (Gary Unmarried) - Elijah, Sarah and Kathryn talk about Ready or Not 2: Here I Come on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am. Elijah and Sarah will also be on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm. Kathryn will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me/Guys Like Us) - Linda talks about DTF St. Louis on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Tony Shalhoub (We Are Men/Stark Raving Mad/Wings) - Tony talks about Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
Nia Long (Uncle Buck/The Cleveland Show/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Nia co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.