SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Cancels Stumble; Do You Want Kids? Not Going Forward at ABC

Saturday, May 02, 2026

SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Cancels Stumble; Do You Want Kids? Not Going Forward at ABC

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about some cancelations and renewals, the release date for a new spinoff of a popular sitcom, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

NBC has canceled Brilliant Minds and Stumble, and they are still undecided on the future of Law & Order. (Hollywood Reporter)
A release date has been announced for Big Bang Theory spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. (Variety)
The Rachel Bloom comedy pilot Do You Want Kids? is not going forward at ABC. (Deadline)
Erik Per Sullivan wasn't interested in appearing in Malcolm in the Middle: Life is Still Unfair, but as evidence that life is unfair, he's still getting the attention for not being in it, and TV brother Justin Berfield is telling the paparazzi to back off. (Variety)
Lots of people think actors and actresses get rich off of residuals, but Jodie Sweetin's one cent residual check for Full House would disagree. (Deadline)
Like most other actors on Roseanne/The Conners, it seems that Laurie Metcalf has not spoken with Roseanne since she was fired from her own show. (People)
It's probably no surprise, but ABC has renewed Shifting Gears and Scrubs. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 2 - MAY 8)

COZI TV is adding Two and a Half Men and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper to their lineup, starting with extended programming blocks Two and a Half Men marathon today through Monday, and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper launching Monday morning.
Car 54, Where Are You? arrives on FETV on Tuesday.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Tuesday, August 18

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 17)

Tuesday, August 18

Rosie O'Donnell (SMILF/Stand by Your Man/Gimme a Break!) - Rosie guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Jean Smart (Hacks/Samantha Who?/Center of the Universe/In-Laws/Style & Substance/Designing Women) - Catch Jean on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback/No Good Deed/HouseBroken/Web Therapy/Friends/Mad About You) - Lisa is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Constance Zimmer (Entourage/Good Morning, Miami) - Constance talks about Love Story on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Joan Cusack (What About Joan) - Joan chats about Toy Story 5 on a repeat of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Will Forte (The Four Seasons/HouseBroken/MacGruber/The Last Man on Earth/The Cleveland Show) - Will talks about Coyote vs. Acme on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 9am hour.
Lamman Rucker (Meet the Browns) - Lamman appears on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.
Adam Sandler (The Cosby Show) - Adam tells Drew all about his new movie Jay Kelly and reflects on their long friendship on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.