SitcomsOnline Digest: ABC Buys Multi-Cam Pilot Pitch from Creator of Mom; Final Three Saturday Night Live Hosts Announced

Saturday, April 11, 2026

SitcomsOnline Digest: ABC Buys Multi-Cam Pilot Pitch from Creator of Mom; Final Three Saturday Night Live Hosts Announced

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have news of a new ABC comedy, some CBS late night changes, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

ABC has bought a pilot pitch called The Dogwood, a multi camera comedy from the creator of Mom. (Deadline)
The final three hosts and musical guests for Saturday Night Live for this season have been announced. (NBC)
CBS has chosen to "lease" (in other words, it's pretty much like they're selling infomercial time) their late night lineup to Byron Allen after the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airs, so that they can air reruns of episodes of Comics Unleashed in an earlier time slot, the series that typically airs at 3 AM on a CW affiliate, that nobody was laughing at even when they were new a decade ago. (Variety)
In a little bit of brighter news for CBS, they have picked up Eternally Yours, a comedy pilot from the showrunners of Ghosts. (Deadline)
HBO has picked up Rooster for a second season. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (APRIL 11 - APRIL 17)

HBO has a comedy special from Ramy Youssef, Ramy Youssef: In Love set to air on Friday.
In a sign that "game show season summer" is brewing, new episodes of The 1% Club and The Quiz with Balls come to Fox on Monday.
Saturday Night Live is new tonight with host Colman Domingo.
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat had two bonus episodes drop yesterday on Prime Video.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, August 24

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Murder at Sea" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gemma throws Dave an unforgettable murder mystery birthday party. Meanwhile, Malcolm uses the celebration to introduce Mercedes to his family.

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Two-Ring Circus" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A change of plans sends Mercedes and Tina on a memorable night out that prompts several couples to take a closer look at what they truly want from their relationships. Meanwhile, Dave’s visit to Gemma’s school sparks an honest conversation about her feelings toward her job.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Gets Tested" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Dennis and Dee are diagnosed with ADHD, and even more shocking: Mac isn't. They go back to school for a do-over now that they understand their brains better. Written by Charlie Day and directed by Richie Keen.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 24)

Monday, August 24

Glen Powell (Chad Powers/Scream Queens) - Watch Glen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Brett Goldstein (Shrinking/Ted Lasso) - Brett is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Adam Scott (Ghosted/Veep/Parks and Recreation/Party Down) - Adam talks about Whisper Man on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana talks about Scarpetta on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Jamie Lee Curtis (The Sticky/Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee talks about Ella McKay on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.