SitcomsOnline Digest: More Casting News for Reboot of A Different World; Amy Poehler Produced Comedy in Development at Netflix

Saturday, March 28, 2026

SitcomsOnline Digest: More Casting News for Reboot of A Different World; Amy Poehler Produced Comedy in Development at Netflix

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a slow week, but we have some reboot casting news, a new Netflix series from Amy Poehler, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

We've got some casting news for the upcoming Netflix reboot of A Different World. (TVLine)
A new Amy Poehler produced comedy is in development at Netflix. (Deadline)
It isn't really a shock since it hasn't made a huge splash, but CBS has canceled DMV. (TVLine)
Sean Hayes is set to have a recurring role in the upcoming season of The Morning Show. (Deadline)
A Jeopardy spinoff is set to launch on YouTube with YouTube creators, appropriately titled Jeopardy! YouTube Edition. (Hollywood Reporter)
Savannah Guthrie has set a date to return to Today, as the prolonged search for her mother continues. (NBC News)
Paramount+ (which will be the new home for it) has renewed The Ms. Pat Show. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MARCH 28 - APRIL 3)

Great Entertainment Television is honoring Chuck Norris tonight and tomorrow night with a special Walker, Texas Ranger marathon.
After much outcry from fans of Hogan's Heroes, which was recently removed from the MeTV weekday lineup for The Golden Girls, it returns Monday at 6 PM.
If you haven't been watching Catchy Love Lucy, the weekly series featuring "the best of" Lucille Ball, you're missing out on some rare specials, including tomorrow night's Lucy Moves to NBC.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Tuesday, September 15

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Killa" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Staffing issues and new residents collide with family drama when Sandra's love life comes under scrutiny and her boyfriend may not be who he claims to be.

The Ms. Pat Show - "Wild Goose Chase" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
During a family yard sale, Ashley misplaces Lloyd's ashes and his final letter; Pat and Terry barter with a young girl to recover a very personal VHS tape.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 14)

Tuesday, September 15

Alan Cumming (Schmigadoon!) - Catch Alan on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. He also talks about The Traitors on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Jimmie Walker (Good Times/At Ease/Bustin' Loose) - Jimmie is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
Rosie O'Donnell (SMILF/Stand by Your Man/Gimme a Break!) - Rosie appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Chelsea Frei (The Paper/The Moodys) - Andy Cohen interviews Chelsea on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 1:30am on Bravo. NBC's Today catches up with her in the 9am hour.
Joel McHale (Animal Control/The Great Indoors/Community) - Joel drops by to talk Animal Control on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother/Star Raving Mad/Doogie Howser, M.D.) - Neil is joining Drew to chat all about his new movie Sunny Dancer on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Tisha Campbell (Act Your Age/Uncoupled/Outmatched/Dr. Ken/Rita Rocks/My Wife and Kids/Martin) - Tisha and her son Xen talk about The A Word: A Mother's Journey Through Autism and Love on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.