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SitcomsOnline Digest: SAG-AFTRA Strike Finally Ends; New Digital TV Broadcast Networks Coming

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we finally have an end to the SAG-AFTRA strike, we're hearing about some new digital TV broadcast networks, and getting an update on the reboot of an animated adult comedy favorite. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• It's over! The SAG-AFTRA strike has ended, and we're getting an idea of how long the season could be for some of our favorite sitcoms (hint: it's not long). (Deadline)
• We don't have many details yet, but some new digital TV broadcast networks (that will also be streaming) are coming soon from a partnership between Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate, and Gray Television. (Deadline)
• What is lost in the news of these new networks, however, is that Gray Television's current country music digital TV broadcast network, Circle, will be shutting down on December 31 to make way for these new networks, though they say that current programming on Circle will be redistributed elsewhere (and it seems that Circle may maintain a streaming presence as well). (Cord Cutters News)
• We're learning a bit more about the King of the Hill revival, but don't look for it to arrive on Hulu for at least a year, as they're still working out casting details. (TVLine)
• Disney is looking to sell Freeform (which is no longer available on Spectrum, one of the largest cable providers) and other networks to A+E networks. (Cord Cutters News)
• Big Brother, the CBS summer reality series that managed to get stretched all the way into November this year, isn't stopping there, and is having a special two week Christmas themed version next month. (Variety)
• FX has renewed The Bear for a third season. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (NOVEMBER 11 - NOVEMBER 17)

• Catchy Comedy is having a binge of All the Family and Sanford & Son this weekend.
• With little new programming to air, CBS is bringing the British version of Ghosts to the lineup starting Thursday night.

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Labels: Big Brother, Circle, Freeform, King of the Hill, SAG, SitcomsOnline Digest

CBS Fall 2023 Premiere Dates; Comedy Central Original Movie with Comedic Stars

CBS announced the Fall 2023 primetime programming premiere dates, which kick off in September and roll out through the fall. As previously announced, the fall lineup features original programming every night of the week, with more than 185 hours of original programming (not including sports). The CBS schedule includes a broadcast run of Yellowstone, three new alternative series, expanded versions of iconic reality series, Paramount+ original series, primetime news programs and live sports. A chronological list of series premiere dates follows. Additional programming will be announced in the future. All times Eastern.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2
7:30-11:00 PM COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON CBS: TEXAS TECH at WYOMING

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9
7:30-11:00 PM COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON CBS: UCLA at SAN DIEGO STATE

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER (Live Show)
9:00-10:00 PM BUDDY GAMES (CBS Series Debut)
10:00-11:00 PM THE CHALLENGE: USA

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (Encore Episode)
9:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS (36th Season Premiere - Two Back-to-Back Episodes)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 (NFL on CBS Football Doubleheader*)
7:30-8:30 PM* 60 MINUTES (56th Season Premiere)
8:30-10:30 PM* YELLOWSTONE (CBS Broadcast Run Starts with Season One, from Paramount Network)
10:30 PM-11:30 PM BIG BROTHER

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23
7:30-11:00 PM "BIG TEN ON CBS" COLLEGE FOOTBALL: IOWA at PENN STATE

SUNDAY, SEPT. 24
7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES
8:00-10:00 PM YELLOWSTONE (Two Back-to-Back Episodes)
10:00-11:00 PM BIG BROTHER

MONDAY, SEPT. 25
8:00-11:00 PM NCIS 20th Anniversary Mini-Marathon (OTO)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 (Full Season of 90-Minute Episodes)
8:00-9:30 PM SURVIVOR (45th Season Premiere, NTP)
9:30-11:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE (35th Season Premiere, NTP)

FRIDAY, SEPT. 29
8:00-10:00 PM FIRE COUNTRY (Two Encore Episodes Back-to-Back)
10:00-11:00 PM Classic BLUE BLOODS Episodes

MONDAY, OCT. 2
8:00-9:00 PM THE PRICE IS RIGHT AT NIGHT (OTO)
9:00-10:00 PM LOTERÍA LOCA (CBS Series Debut)
10:00-11:00 PM NCIS (Encore Episode)

TUESDAY, OCT. 3
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER (NTP)
9:00-10:00 PM FBI TRUE (Broadcast Debut, from Paramount+)
10:00-11:00 PM FBI (Encore Episode, NTP)

MONDAY, OCT. 9
8:00-9:00 PM THE PRICE IS RIGHT AT NIGHT (OTO)
9:00-10:00 PM LOTERÍA LOCA
10:00-11:00 PM NCIS (Encore Episode)

FRIDAY, OCT. 13
8:00-9:00 PM THE PRICE IS RIGHT AT NIGHT (NTP)
9:00-10:00 PM RAID THE CAGE (CBS Series Debut)
10:00-11:00 PM Classic BLUE BLOODS Episodes

THURSDAY, NOV. 2
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER
9:00-9:30 PM YOUNG SHELDON (Encore Episode - OTO)
9:30-10:00 PM GHOSTS (Encore Episode - OTO)
10:00-11:00 PM SEAL TEAM (Returns to CBS with Season Five, from Paramount+)

FRIDAY, NOV. 3
8:00-9:00 PM LET'S MAKE A DEAL PRIMETIME (NTP)
9:00-10:00 PM RAID THE CAGE
10:00-11:00 PM Classic BLUE BLOODS Episodes

SATURDAY, NOV. 4
7:30-11:00 PM "SEC ON CBS" COLLEGE FOOTBALL: GAME OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY, NOV. 11
8:00-10:30 PM NWSL (NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE) CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
10:30-11:00 PM BOB ♥ ABISHOLA (Encore OTO Episode)

THURSDAY, NOV. 16
8:00-8:30 PM YOUNG SHELDON (Encore Episode - NTP)
8:30-9:00 PM GHOSTS (Encore Episode - NTP)
9:00-10:00 PM GHOSTS U.K. (Two Back-to-Back Half-Hour Episodes)
10:00-11:00 PM SEAL TEAM

MTV Entertainment Studios announced Office Race, an all-new Comedy Central original movie, is set to premiere on Monday, September 4 at 8PM ET/PT. Starring Beck Bennett (Saturday Night Live), Joel McHale (Animal Control), alongside Kelsey Grammer (Frasier), Kylie Bunbury (Big Sky), Erinn Hayes (A Christmas Story Christmas), Geoffrey Arend (500 Days of Summer), Katlyn Carlson (iCarly), Matt Richards (That Damn Michael Che), Karolena Theresa (You Hurt My Feelings), with J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Alyson Hannigan (How I Met Your Mother).

Office Race centers around an unambitious office worker (Beck Bennett) who goes to great lengths - specifically 26.2 miles - to defeat his exercise-obsessed, micromanaging boss (Joel McHale).

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Labels: Big Brother, Blue Bloods, CBS, Comedy Central, Ghosts, Let's Make a Deal, NCIS, Survivor, The Price is Right, Young Sheldon

CBS Summer 2023 Reality Schedule; Apple TV+ Announces Peanuts Programming

CBS is bringing the heat this summer, announcing premiere dates for three returning and one new reality series. CBS' original summer lineup launches with the return of Secret Celebrity Renovation Friday, July 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), followed by the milestone 25th season premiere of Big Brother Wednesday, Aug. 2 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT). The musical game show Superfan will now debut on a new day and time, Wednesday, Aug. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), and The Challenge: USA launches Thursday, Aug. 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). All series will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. During the summer, viewers will get a double dose of reality with Big Brother leading into Superfan on Wednesday nights, and then pairing with The Challenge: USA on Thursdays and the last three Sundays in August.

The new musical game show Superfan with hosts Nate Burleson and Keltie Knight will feature contestants vying in multiple rounds of play to prove they are their favorite artist's most deserving supporter. Each episode features one music superstar as they crown their biggest fan. This season's featured celebrities include Kelsea Ballerini, Gloria Estefan, Little Big Town, LL COOL J, Pitbull and Shania Twain. Friday, July 28 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) - Secret Celebrity Renovation returns to Friday nights. Hosted by Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), the series provides celebrities with a hands-on opportunity to show their gratitude to someone in their hometowns through a surprise renovation. This season's featured celebrities include such names as NFL player Damar Hamlin, Phil Keoghan (The Amazing Race), actor and comedian JB Smoove and Max Thieriot (Fire Country). Home improvement contractor and television personality Rob "Boston Rob" Mariano (Survivor) and interior designer Sabrina Soto (Design Star, Trading Spaces) return to the design team.

Apple TV+ unveils exciting kids and family slate featuring all-new Peanuts specials Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie and Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, plus the brand-new series Camp Snoopy. Apple also announces a new season of The Snoopy Show and additional classic Peanuts anthology specials to hit the platform this summer. Plus, new season of BAFTA Award-winning live-action animated hybrid series Lovely Little Farm to debut, along with a new, full season of preschool series Duck & Goose, inspired by the New York Times bestselling books, and Eva the Owlet shorts based on the New York Times bestselling Scholastic book series.

Apple TV+ announced a kids and family summer slate stacked with all-new Peanuts programming, alongside beloved and acclaimed returning series. The new original Peanuts content coming to Apple TV+ this summer includes new special Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie, following endearing introvert Marcie as she helps her friends in her own unique way, premiering August 18, and the third season of The Snoopy Show, premiering June 9. Apple will also expand its partnership with WildBrain, welcoming two new originals including new series Camp Snoopy, featuring Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts along with Charlie Brown and friends as they enjoy an adventure-filled summer outdoors, and the charming new Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin special uncovering the origin story of one of Peanuts' most beloved characters and how he ultimately makes friends with Charlie Brown and the gang. Plus, even more classic Peanuts titles will be made available to fans, many for the first time in decades.

This summer, families can also look forward to the return of their favorite animal friends, with new seasons of the BAFTA Award-winning live-action animated hybrid series Lovely Little Farm premiering June 16 and Duck & Goose, the preschool animated series inspired by the New York Times bestselling books by Tad Hills, premiering July 7. Ahead of its second season, a new Duck & Goose special titled When Duck Met Goose will also debut on June 9. Additionally, to celebrate International Owl Awareness Day on August 4, four new Eva the Owlet shorts will debut on the platform that same day.

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Labels: Apple TV+, Big Brother, CBS, Peanuts

Showtime Orders New Comedy Series Entitled; CBS Brings in Reality for Summer 2022

SHOWTIME announced that the network has ordered the half-hour comedy series Entitled, starring Brett Gelman (Stranger Things, Fleabag) and created by Matt Morgan (Mister Winner, The Mimic), who will both executive produce. The series is co-produced by SHOWTIME and Channel 4 in the UK, in association with All3Media International.Harry Williams, Jack Williams and Sarah Hammond of Two Brothers Pictures - the producers of the Emmy(R) winning Fleabag and International Emmy nominee Back to Life - also executive produce. Tim Kirkby (The Pentaverate, Don't Forget the Driver, Veep) will direct season one and executive produce as well. Production of the eight-episode season of Entitled is scheduled to begin in Manchester, England in August, with the program scheduled to premiere in 2023. Entitled follows Gabe (Gelman), an American widower who must get to know his British wife's estranged family In their crumbling gothic mansion in the English countryside, they compete for his affections - and his newly inherited fortune.

CBS' reality competition shows are cranking up the heat with the back-to-back summer premieres of Big Brother and The Challenge: USA, on Wednesday, July 6. Big Brother opens the night with a 90-minute episode (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT), followed by the 90-minute premiere of one of the world's most popular competition series, The Challenge: USA (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Both franchises will also be available to stream live and on demand on the CBS app and Paramount+. Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and Bunim/Murray Productions, The Challenge: USA inaugural broadcast on CBS further underscores Paramount's strategy of leveraging its popular franchises across the company's global platforms. The summer premieres also come on the heels of recent ratings success. Following the Network's 90-minute premiere, the show will air Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). And following the Big Brother premiere, the series will air Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM, LIVE ET/ delayed PT), featuring the live evictions, and Sundays and Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). Julie Chen Moonves returns as host.

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Labels: Big Brother, CBS, Entitled, Showtime

SitcomsOnline Digest: Casting News for Night Court Reboot; Rutherford Falls Renewed for Second Season

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• We have a minor piece of casting news for the reboot of Night Court. (Deadline) 
• The View may be having a re-View, with Debbie Matenopolous (who appeared in the first few seasons before being fired) in talks to return to the show. (TVLine)
• A contestant had to be pulled from the latest season of Big Brother due to a positive COVID-19 test. (Deadline)
  
• Cozi TV has acquired the rights to 3rd Rock from the Sun. (Deadline)
  
• We'll try to avoid any further Bill Cosby news, but he is supposedly planning a standup comedy tour. (Yahoo! News) 
• Rutherford Falls has been renewed for a second season. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 10 - JULY 16)

• It's a binge of The Monkees on Decades this weekend.
  
• CNN's new documentary series, History of the Sitcom, debuts on Sunday.
• Antenna TV's 10th anniversary marathons on the 10th of each month continue today, with I Dream of Jeannie.
  
• Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail (or the third season) debuts Tuesday on TBS.
  

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Labels: 3rd Rock from the Sun, Big Brother, Cozi TV, Night Court, Rutherford Falls, SitcomsOnline Digest, The View

SitcomsOnline Digest: Fox to Remake British Comedy; Judy Justice Headed to IMDb TV

Happy Halloween, and welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week is a bit of a slow week, but we've got some news about a new comedy next season for Fox, we're hearing about where Judge Judy is going next, and we have plenty of Halloween marathons for you to catch today. Let's get going!

• Schitt's Creek is becoming a much bigger hit in the ratings after ending than it was when it originally ran. (Deadline)
• Fox has picked up a remake of the British comedy This Country for next season. (Deadline)
• There won't be a Rose Parade in January due to COVID-19, but it will still live on as a variety special. (Hollywood Reporter)
• Big Brother is returning for a 23rd season on CBS. (CBS)
  
• Judy Justice, the upcoming court show featuring Judge Judy Scheindlin in her post-Judge Judy career, will be part of IMDb TV. (Deadline)
  
• If you're a Netflix subscriber, you're about to pay a bit more for the service. (CNBC)
• Saturday Night Live is new tonight, and will be next week too, for an unprecedented six week run of new episodes. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 6)

• Antenna TV has a day full of Bewitched today.
  
• Cozi TV is celebrating Halloween with a day of The Munsters, then the Halloween episodes of Roseanne tonight (and if you want to watch those Halloween episodes of Roseanne earlier, TV Land has you covered there).
• Decades has a weekend of Dark Shadows.
  
• FETV has a marathon of The Addams Family today as well.
• Young Sheldon and Mom returns to CBS on Thursday night, along with the new series B Positive.
  

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Labels: Big Brother, IMDb, Netflix, Schitt's Creek, SitcomsOnline Digest, This Country

Celebs Announced for Big Brother Season 2; New Comedy Russian Doll Comes to Netflix Feb. 1

CBS has announced the 12 Celebrity Houseguests who will star in the second celebrity edition of Big Brother in the U.S. This season's cast includes Olympians, a former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL running back, a headline-making political strategist, a former teen heartthrob, a Grammy-nominated musician, a former WWE wrestler and an infamous Houseguest, among others. Big Brother: Celebrity Edition launches with a two-night premiere event Monday, Jan. 21 from 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT and Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. Julie Chen Moonves returns as the host.

The following 12 Celebrity Houseguests will compete for $250,000:
Jonathan Bennett (37, Actor/host), Tamar Braxton (41, Singer/TV personality), Kandi Burruss (42, Singer/TV personality), Tom Green (47, Comedian), Lolo Jones (36, Olympic track and bobsled star), Kato Kaelin (59, Actor/host), Joey Lawrence (42, Television actor/producer), Ryan Lochte (34, 12-time Olympic medalist in swimming), Dina Lohan (56, Momager and mom of Lindsay Lohan), Natalie Eva Marie (34, Former WWE wrestler/actress), Anthony Scaramucci (55, Former White House director of communications/financier) and Ricky Williams (41, Former NFL superstar). Following the two-night premiere, Big Brother: Celebrity Edition will air for three weeks, with the two-hour finale on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Dying is easy... It's living that's hard! New half-hour comedy Russian Doll launches globally on Netflix Friday, February 1, 2019. Russian Doll follows a young woman named Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) on her journey as the guest of honor at a seemingly inescapable party one night in New York City. Russian Doll is co-created by Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler and Leslye Headland, who all serve as executive producers, with Headland and Lyonne as writers for the series. Additional cast include Greta Lee (KTown), Yul Vazquez (Captain Phillips), Tony Award-winner Elizabeth Ashley (Ocean's 8) and Charlie Barnett (Chicago Fire). Golden Globe(R) winner and Academy Award(R) nominee Chloë Sevigny (Lizzie), SAG Award winner Dascha Polanco (Orange is the New Black), Brendan Sexton III (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Rebecca Henderson (Appropriate Behavior), Jeremy Bobb (The Knick), Ritesh Rajan (Stitchers) and Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls) also guest star.

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Labels: Big Brother, CBS, Netflix, Russian Doll

CBS Loads Up on Reality in Midseason 2019; Comedy Central's 31 Days of Holiday Survival

CBS is building a strong roster of reality programming at midseason with the premieres of two new unscripted competitions and the return of three fan favorites. Big Brother: Celebrity Edition returns for a second season Monday, Jan. 21 from 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT. Following the premiere, Big Brother: Celebrity Edition will air on multiple nights each week for three weeks, with the two-hour finale on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 9-11. On Sunday, Feb. 3, immediately following Super Bowl LIII from 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/7:00-8:00 PM, PT (time is approximate after post-game coverage), the new competition series The World's Best debuts with host James Corden and judges Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles and Faith Hill. After the post-Super Bowl premiere, the show moves to Wednesdays beginning Feb. 6.

On Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT, the Emmy Award-winning Survivor returns for its 38th season. Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst returns as host. The new high-stakes competition series Million Dollar Mile premieres Wednesday, March 27 from 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), after the wrap of The World's Best. Tim Tebow hosts, along with play-by-play commentators Matt "Money" Smith and Maria Taylor. Finally, the multiple Emmy Award-winning The Amazing Race returns on Wednesday, May 22 from 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT for its 31st season with Emmy Award-nominated host Phil Keoghan, following the wrap of Survivor's season. This season will feature a reality clash when fierce competitors from The Amazing Race, Big Brother, and Survivor race around the world for the $1 million prize. With all these moves on Wednesdays, drama Seal Team will move to 10pm starting Wednesday, March 13.

It's been a YEAR, amiright? Comedy Central feels you and is celebrating the light at the end of the tunnel with a full month of special programming to help you take a load off. In its first ever 31 Days of Holiday Survival extravaganza, the network will feature movies, specials and event marathons - in addition to regularly scheduled programming - to make folks laugh out loud, forget their troubles and celebrate the year ahead.

Themed programming encompasses Drunk History, South Park, BoJack Horseman, Futurama, The Office: Best of Michael Scott, Chappelle's Show, Reno! 911, Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special, Bad Santa and more. It all starts Saturday, December 1 with an Adam Sandler Movie Stunt and ends on December 31 with a Reno 911 Full Day New Year's Eve Marathon!

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Labels: Big Brother, BoJack Horseman, CBS, Chappelle's Show, Comedy Central, Drunk History, Futurama, Reno 911, South Park, Survivor, The Office

SitcomsOnline Digest: Fox Gets Thursday Night Football; CBS Preps for Celebrity Big Brother

• This coming fall will be a lot less disruptive for the CBS and NBC Thursday night lineups, and maybe a lot more so for Fox, as Fox will be the home for Thursday Night Football for the next five seasons. (Variety) 
• Celebrity Big Brother arrives on the CBS lineup on Wednesday, and perhaps not surprisingly, Omarosa has gone straight from reality show to the White House and back to another reality show. (Entertainment Weekly)
• Meanwhile, going from Omarosa to the actress who plays her on Saturday Night Live, Leslie Jones will be a contributor for NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics. (Fortune)
• Scott Baio is in the news this week, and it's not for a positive reason, as Charles in Charge actress Nicole Eggert says that he sexually abused her when she was underage. (Time)
• We know that a lot of reboots of classic series are in the works, and now we're learning that diversity will play a strong role in these series. (Deadline) 
• CBS and Viacom are considering a merger. Yes, again. (CNN) 
• Roseanne returns to ABC in March, but there will be a 20/20 special about the series before then.  (SitcomsOnline)

• Bosom Buddies - The Complete Series (DVD, $29.98): Both seasons of this classic sitcom arrive in one set on this release.

• Everybody knows that the Super Bowl is on Sunday night, but of course if animals are your thing, Animal Planet has their Puppy Bowl (which has become sort of a ratings hit for the network), while Hallmark has their lesser known Kitten Bowl.
• Sweeps month usually means new episodes of everything, but the Winter Olympics have changed that this year, so you'll want to get all of your new sitcom episodes in Monday and Tuesday night, when CBS and ABC, respectively, get their new episodes in before taking a little break.
• Speaking of the Winter Olympics, they will begin Thursday night on NBC, with opening ceremonies on Friday.
• "Next time you're at the checkout and you hear the beep, think of the fun you could be having on Supermarket Sweep." And now, you can watch episodes of the 2000 season (from PAX TV) on Amazon Prime, along with numerous other game shows that Amazon Prime has been adding from Buzzr over the past few months.
• Mannix is this weekend's binge on Decades.

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Labels: Big Brother, Charles in Charge, Roseanne, SitcomsOnline Digest

Netflix Gets Multi-Camera Sitcom; CBS Announces Celebs for Big Brother: Celebrity Edition

Friendship is the best medicine. New multi-camera sitcom Alexa & Katie launches globally on Netflix March 23, 2018 with 13 episodes. Alexa & Katie is a funny and heartwarming show about two best friends eagerly anticipating the start of their freshman year of high school. Despite the fact that Alexa (Paris Berelc - Mighty Med, Lab Rats: Elite Force) is undergoing cancer treatment, her outgoing personality and enthusiasm for life never falter, especially with her loyal, quirky, and awkwardly adorable best friend Katie (newcomer Isabel May) by her side. At times they're left feeling like outsiders, during a period when what seems to matter most is fitting in. Tiffani Thiessen (White Collar, Saved By The Bell) also stars as Lori, Alexa's determined and protective mother. Created by Heather Wordham (Hannah Montana, Reba) with comedy veteran Matthew Carlson (Malcolm In The Middle, Samantha Who?) serving as showrunner, the show's star is Alexa and Katie's friendship; whether it be at school, at home, or in the hospital, they are by each other's side through thick and thin, serving as role models for modern-day female friendships.

CBS has announced the 11 Celebrity Houseguests who will star in the first-ever Celebrity edition of Big Brother in the U.S. This season's accomplished cast includes an NBA champion, a UFC legend, a Tony Award-winning actress, a chart-topping musician, a model, a television personality and a TV host, among others. Big Brother: Celebrity Edition launches with a three-night premiere event airing Wednesday, Feb. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), Thursday, Feb. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and a two-hour live eviction show on Friday, Feb. 9 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Julie Chen returns as the host of the hit series.

The following 11 Celebrity Houseguests will compete for $250,000:

Shannon Elizabeth (44) - Occupation: TV/movie actress
Brandi Lynn Glanville (45) - Occupation: Television personality
Ariadna Gutiérrez (24) - Occupation: Model
Chuck Liddell (48) - Occupation: UFC legend
James Maslow (27) - Occupation: Actor/musician
Ross Mathews (38) - Occupation: TV host
Mark McGrath (49) - Occupation: Rock star
Keshia Knight Pulliam (38) - Occupation: Sitcom actress
Marissa Jaret Winokur (44) - Occupation: Broadway actress
Metta World Peace (38) - Occupation: NBA champion
Omarosa (43) - Occupation: Television personality

Details about the house will be announced shortly. Following the three-night premiere, Big Brother will air for three weeks, with the two-hour finale on Sunday, Feb. 25 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Pilot Season at Amazon to Come to an End?; CBS Plans "Winter Games" with Celebrity Big Brother

• Pilot season at Amazon has always been unique, but it seems that changes may be coming, including no longer doing the one thing that makes their pilot season unique: giving their audience a chance to view the pilots and decide which ones they want to see more of. (Deadline)
• While NBC will have their own "winter games" soon with the Winter Olympics, CBS will be counter programming with Celebrity Big Brother, which will air for 13 nights straight. (Variety)
• Hulu just keeps getting better and better, and now some more favorites from the ABC library will be added. (SitcomsOnline)
• We just couldn't go one week without another big shakeup on TV due to sexual harassment scandals, and this week, it is one of the biggest ones of them all as NBC abruptly fired Matt Lauer. (Variety)
• We apologize for mentioning this, but Jersey Shore is coming back. (Hollywood Reporter)
• Nicollette Sheridan has been (almost very fittingly) cast in the role of Alexis on the reboot of Dynasty. (Romper)

• Alice - The Complete Sixth Season (DVD, $34.99): Warner Archive moves ahead with this series on DVD in this release.
• One Day at a Time - The Complete Series (DVD, $129.99): This is probably one of the most surprising releases of the year from Shout! Factory as they bring the entire season of this classic series to DVD.
• The Simpsons - The Eighteenth Season (DVD, $49.98): They said it wouldn't happen again, but it did, Fox is finally going back to their annual December tradition of releasing The Simpsons on DVD (but no Blu-ray).
• South Park - The Complete First Season (Blu-ray, $39.98): "The Simpsons did it" cannot be said here, as Comedy Central is doing something with South Park that Fox failed to do with The Simpsons, by releasing the early the earlier seasons on DVD. Also available: Season 2, Season 3, Season 4, Season 5.

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Labels: Alice, Amazon Prime, Big Brother, Hulu, Jersey Shore, One Day at a Time, SitcomsOnline Digest