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SitcomsOnline Digest: South Park (or South America?) Returns September 16; City of Los Angeles Prepared for Second Season of Baywatch Reboot

 Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! We're coming up on a busy "fall premiere" week (the bigger one comes week after this coming week), but also a little news about the return of South Park (America?), a hope for renewal for the reboot of Baywatch (that hasn't even premiered yet) and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• South Park is coming back in just a few days, and it seems (we're not really sure, the creators sometimes follow through on things like this and sometimes don't) that it'll be renamed South America, a reference to places on the map being renamed by executive order in the past few years. (Hollywood Reporter)
• We haven't even seen the first season of Fox's Baywatch reboot, but the city of Los Angeles is already preparing for a season two. (Deadline)
• The New York Post reported earlier this week that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would be canceled at the end of this season, but it seems that ABC and Kimmel are renegotiating a contract. (Deadline)
• Judge Judy is retiring, at least from being on-screen. (TV Insider)
• Peacock's Disclosure has a release date. (Variety)
• Rob Reiner has won a posthumous Emmy for his role in The Bear. (Variety)
• Abbott Elementary is getting in on a School House Rock themed episode. (SitcomsOnline)

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Labels: Abbott Elementary, Baywatch, Disclosure, Emmys, Jeopardy, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Judy Justice, SitcomsOnline Digest, South Park, The Bear, Wheel of Fortune

SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at Scooby-Doo: Origins; Clueless Sequel Series Not Going Forward at Peacock

  Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning more about the Netflix live-action Scooby-Doo series, learning about a sequel series that won't be going forward, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• We're getting our first look at Netflix's upcoming live action series Scooby-Doo: Origins. (Variety)
• The Clueless sequel series that Alicia Silverstone was set to star in will not be going forward at Peacock. (Variety)
• Although it won't be back for a third season since it is one of those series where even strong ratings can't overcome production costs, season 2 of Ted has been very successful. (Deadline)
• If it feels like the Jeopardy! franchise keeps getting bigger and bigger, that's because it does, and now there is going to be a new ESPN Jeopardy!, which will be hosted by Joe Buck and stream on Disney+. (Variety)
• Facts of Life star Mindy Cohn has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer for a second time. (Hollywood Reporter)
• COZI TV has acquired Two and a Half Men and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and will begin airing both shows very soon. (SitcomsOnline)

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Labels: Facts of Life, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Jeopardy, My Wife and Kids, Scooby Doo, SitcomsOnline Digest, Ted, Two and a Half Men

Audible Series with Kevin Hart This Father's Day; Pop Culture Jeopardy! Returns May 11

Audible, Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, announced Kids Make Me Angry, a new Audible Original from global entertainment superstar, entrepreneur, and author Kevin Hart, releasing June 4. This is Kevin’s third project with Audible, following the success of The Decision: Overcoming Today's BS for Tomorrow's Success, and Monsters & How to Tame Them. Part memoir, part parenting survival guide, full of Kevin’s signature comedic storytelling, this deeply personal audiobook follows Hart's 20+ year journey through fatherhood, from growing up with an absent father to becoming a deeply engaged parent of four children.

Kids Make Me Angry chronicles Hart's evolution through eight transformative phases of parenthood—from early "Cluelessness," where panic and preparation collide, to "The Runaway," when learning to let go becomes the hardest lesson. With his signature blend of self-deprecating humor and raw vulnerability, Hart shares the moments that defined him as a father: teaching his 4-year-old about consequences after finding stolen toys in her backpack, jumping fully clothed into a pool to rescue his son from a Power Wheels accident, navigating "the talk" with his teenagers, and watching his daughter become class valedictorian before sending her off to college.

Growing up with an absent father, Hart saw parenthood as "the opportunity of a lifetime" to redefine what fatherhood meant. His mission: to break new ground so his kids could start their families on a stronger foundation, transforming the Hart name from one associated with absence into one defined by presence, love, and mentorship. Releasing two weeks ahead of Father’s Day, Kids Make Me Angry delivers a timely message: being a great father is about showing up consistently, not perfectly.

A new season of Pop Culture Jeopardy! premieres on May 11 only on Netflix. Starting May 11, new episodes of Pop Culture Jeopardy! will premiere on Netflix every weekday through June 5.

Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a twist on the classic quiz show's "answer-and-question" format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the exciting and ever-changing world of pop culture. Contestants compete on teams to test their knowledge on a variety of categories as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights. 20 episodes will air and each episode will be 25 minutes.

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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)

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Labels: A Different World, Hogan's Heroes, Jeopardy, Netflix, SitcomsOnline Digest, The Morning Show, The Ms. Pat Show, Today, Walker Texas Ranger

Celebrities for ABC's Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars; Hallmark's Mistletoe Murders Renewed for Season 3

Hosted by Ken Jennings, Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars features the best and brightest celebrity players from the first three seasons returning to the Alex Trebek Stage to battle for $1 million for a charity of their choice. Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars premieres Friday, March 13 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), and streams on Hulu the next day.

The All-Stars lineup includes all three prior Celebrity Jeopardy! champions - Ike Barinholtz (S1), Lisa Ann Walter (S2), and W. Kamau Bell (S3) - who will attempt to defend their titles against 18 of their most competitive fellow stars. These three champions will be seeded directly into the tournament semifinals.

The competing stars include Margaret Cho, Macaulay Culkin, Rachel Dratch, Mark Duplass, Sean Gunn, Mina Kimes, Cynthia Nixon, Katie Nolan, Patton Oswalt, Andy Richter, Mo Rocca, Ray Romano, Tim Simons, Mira Sorvino, Robin Thede, Jackie Tohn, Steven Weber and Roy Wood Jr. The Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars Tournament will air across 10 hourlong episodes consisting of six quarterfinals, three semifinals and one final.

Hallmark Media is proud to announce the renewal of fan-favorite mystery series Mistletoe Murders, returning for a third season. Sarah Drew (Grey's Anatomy), who also serves as executive producer, stars as Emily Lane, a small-town shop owner with a secret past. From Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, the series also stars Peter Mooney (Rookie Blue) as local detective Sam Wilner. Mistletoe Murders season three is set to begin production later this year and will premiere during Hallmark's annual Countdown to Christmas programming event.

Mistletoe Murders follows Emily Lane (Drew), the outwardly friendly, and optimistic shop owner of a charming, year-round Christmas-themed store, who has been harboring a big secret. Residing in the quaint tourist town of Fletcher's Grove, Emily finds herself compelled to investigate not-so-quaint local murders. As Emily works with Detective Sam Wilner (Mooney), a smart local cop - he discovers that the bigger mystery is Emily herself. Season two ended on a thrilling cliffhanger, leaving the stakes for Emily and Sam higher than ever.

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Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars Premiere Shifting by Two Weeks; Virgin River Season 7 Trailer

The previously announced premiere date for Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars will be shifting two weeks and now premieres Friday, March 13 (8:00 p.m. ET/PT), on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu.

Hosted by Ken Jennings, Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars features the brightest stars putting their best brain forward for a chance to win $1 million for a charity of their choice. The series will highlight past Celebrity Jeopardy! champions and other strong players from prior seasons as they battle for victory in the most competitive Celebrity Jeopardy! yet.

Virgin River: Season 7 Official Trailer has been released by Netflix. Newly married, Mel and Jack pursue their dream of adopting a baby, while old loves smolder and new threats challenge Virgin River. "This is the end of one chapter and the beginning of another." Mel and Jack are back in Virgin River Season 7 Premiering March 12.

Virgin River is a romance story centered around nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe's (Alexandra Breckenridge) move to the remote California town of Virgin River. Yearning for a fresh start, Monroe discovered that small-town living isn't quite as simple as she expected and that she had to learn to heal herself before she could truly make Virgin River her home.

The series is based on the New York Times bestseller and beloved Harlequin book series written by author Robyn Carr. The Virgin River collection features more than twenty books, and together they have sold more than 13 million copies. Virgin River was named to the HarperCollins 200 list, which celebrates 200 iconic books of the past 200 years. Starring Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O'Toole, Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Zibby Allen, Sarah Dugdale, Marco Grazzini, Kai Bradbury, Kandyse McClure.

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Kenan and Kel Back Together for Upcoming Movie; Amazon Barbershop Series Adds to Cast

 Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a very slow news week as we head into a winter storm for a lot of us (plenty of time to binge watch stuff!), but we've got a few items, including an upcoming Kenan & Kel movie. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Kenan and Kel are getting back together again, with Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein. (Hollywood Reporter)
• Amazon's upcoming Barbershop series has added Ego Nwodim and Tituss Burgess to the cast. (Variety)
• Stumble is set to get a special airing following one of the nights of Winter Olympics coverage on NBC. (Deadline)
• Colin Jost is staying on as host of Pop Culture Jeopardy! for the second season, as it moves to Netflix. (AV Club)
• NBC is going back to a traditional "pilot season" model and explaining why. (Variety)
• CBS has renewed several series for next year already, though DMV is not among those just yet. (SitcomsOnline)

• Catchy Comedy has a binge of Get Smart tomorrow.
• American Idol returns for a 24th season on ABC on Monday.

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Labels: Barbershop, Jeopardy, Kenan and Kel, NBC, SitcomsOnline Digest, Stumble

SitcomsOnline Digest: Fox and Sony Developing Reimagined Bewitched; Samsung TV Plus Launching AFV Channel

  Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have news of a reimagining of a classic series (a trend that has sort of died down lately), a new FAST channel for a long-running ABC Sunday night staple, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Would you watch a reimagined version of Bewitched in an hourlong form? Sony and Fox hope you will. (Deadline)
• A new America's Funniest Home Videos FAST channel is set to launch, exclusively for Samsung TV Plus. (Deadline)
• Freeform, which is now available to many more cable subscribers once again after returning to Spectrum, has unveiled some details for their 25 Days of Christmas. (Deadline)
• Jon Stewart is sticking around for another year on The Daily Show. (NBC News)
• The on-going legal dispute between Sony and Paramount over distribution of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune has finally been settled. (Variety)
• Best Medicine, a new comedy, will debut in January on Fox. (SitcomsOnline)

• The Paper arrives on NBC (after already airing on Peacock) on Monday night.
• All in the Family is tomorrow's binge on Catchy Comedy.
• MeTV has their special presentation of the series finale of M*A*S*H on Tuesday for Veterans Day.

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Labels: America's Funniest Home Videos, Best Medicine, Bewitched, Daily Show, Freeform, Jeopardy, M*A*S*H, SitcomsOnline Digest, Wheel of Fortune

ABC Midseason 2026 Schedule; Hulu Renews Only Murders in the Building for Season 6, Now in London

Following a phenomenal fall season of unprecedented success across the schedule, ABC announced its 2026 midseason premiere dates featuring a slate of hilarious comedies, thrilling dramas, and high-stakes unscripted series. America's Funniest Home Videos kicks off the week Sunday, January 4 at 7pm. Star and executive producer Ramón Rodríguez directs the Season 4 premiere of Will Trent Tuesday, January 6, followed by the midseason return of High Potential which continues to be a powerhouse, ranking as the No. 1 original broadcast series across platforms for the second season in a row among Adults 18-49, and the Season 8 premiere of The Rookie. Both Will Trent and The Rookie enjoyed tremendous ratings success last season, surging year over year and posting several new streaming highs. Both series consistently delivered over 10 million Total Viewers in multiplatform viewing.

Wednesday night comedies Shifting Gears and Emmy(R) Award-winning Abbott Elementary return for a night of laughs Wednesday, January 7, followed by the return of Shark Tank. The following day, ratings juggernaut dramas 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville and Grey's Anatomy return to the Thursday night lineup on January 8. Rounding out the week, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Friday's most-watched newsmagazine, ABC News' "20/20," return to the schedule Friday, January 9. NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC returns for select Saturdays beginning January 24 (Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks).

American Idol premieres its ninth season on ABC and 24th season overall with a new schedule, airing Mondays beginning January 26. Music superstars Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood return as judges alongside Emmy Award-winning host Ryan Seacrest. For the first time ever, American Idol will bring the iconic Hollywood Week round to Nashville. Hollywood Week: Music City Takeover will feature one round only as the hopefuls from all musical genres take the stage for a make-or-break performance, facing the biggest Hollywood Week cut in "Idol" history.

Premiering Wednesday, February 25, ABC is scrubbing back in for Sacred Heart Hospital with back-to-back episodes of comedy Scrubs starring Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke. Ken Jennings-hosted Celebrity Jeopardy! returns for Season 4 with a brand-new All-Stars Tournament Friday, February 27, while the drama-filled season premiere of The Bachelorette starring The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul and hosted by Jesse Palmer kicks off on its new night, Sunday, March 22. As previously announced, new drama series RJ Decker (working title) starring Scott Speedman will debut in 2026. The premiere date will be announced at a later time. With this newest addition to the schedule, ABC ups its drama count to seven series, and 10 scripted series overall.

Hulu Original comedy series Only Murders in the Building, which hails from 20th Television, has been renewed for a sixth season consisting of 10 episodes. The series will film overseas for the first time, with the beloved crime-solving trio leaving New York City to investigate London's newest mystery.

Season five features a star-studded cast, including the return of multi-Oscar(R)/Emmy(R) winner Meryl Streep and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Christoph Waltz, Téa Leoni, Keegan-Michael Key, Beanie Feldstein, Dianne Wiest, and Jermaine Fowler. They joined stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Michael Cyril Creighton. Season five is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the US and on Disney+ internationally. Season five finale became available yesterday, October 28.

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Labels: 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, ABC, American Idol, Grey's Anatomy, Hulu, Jeopardy, Only Murders in the Building, Scrubs, Shark Tank, Shifting Gears, The Rookie, Wheel of Fortune, Will Trent

SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at NBC Comedy Stumble; Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Showrunner Talks When the Inevitable May Happen

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a very slow news week this, but we've got a preview for an upcoming NBC comedy and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• We have our first look at the upcoming NBC comedy Stumble. (Deadline)
• With a title like Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, you have to wonder if the series will ever get to the second one, and the showrunner is talking about that. (Deadline)
• Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter is set to do a stand-up special set for Hulu. (Deadline)
• Pop Culture Jeopardy! is coming back for a new season, but now it'll have a new home, on Netflix. (AV Club)
• ABC's comedies are off to a strong start. (SitcomsOnline)

• Catchy Comedy has a love binge tomorrow, with Love, American Style and Bridget Loves Bernie.
• Antenna TV has a Sunday Special of The Facts of Life.
• A new season of Nobody Wants This arrives Thursday on Netflix.

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Labels: Abbott Elementary, Bridget Loves Bernie, Facts of Life, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Jeopardy, Love American Style, Nobody Wants This, SitcomsOnline Digest, Stumble

Apple TV's Palm Royale Returns November 12; Pop Culture Jeopardy! Moving to Netflix

It's almost time to dive back into the most exclusive club in Palm Beach! Apple TV debuted the star-studded trailer for the upcoming second season of Palm Royale, returning Wednesday, November 12, 2025 with the first episode, followed by one episode weekly until January 14, 2026.

The second season of the Emmy Award-nominated comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy Award and Academy Award nominee Kristen Wiig, and Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Laura Dern, reunites its star-studded ensemble cast with Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Carol Burnett, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber, and welcomes new guest stars John Stamos, Tony Award winner Patti LuPone, Vicki Lawrence and Matt Rogers. The ensemble cast also includes Claudia Ferri, Jason Canela, Jordan Bridges, James Urbaniak, Roberto Sanchez, Rick Cosnett and Ryan Dorsey.

Palm Royale is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Dellacorte (Wiig) as she endeavors to find her footing in the cut throat world of Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, Palm Royale asks the same question that still baffles us today: "How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?" "Palm Royale" is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance to truly belong.

In season two, Maxine is left a social pariah after a scandalous public breakdown. She'll have to draw on her deep well of cleverness and cunning to prove, once and for all, that not only does she belong, but she just might have what it takes to rule this town. Along the way, she will uncover untold truths and finally understand what this town is truly built on ... secrets, lies and the occasional felony.

I'll take Fun Quiz Shows Coming to Netflix for $400. Netflix and Sony Pictures Television announce the return of Pop Culture Jeopardy!, bringing the highly popular quiz show's second season exclusively to Netflix from Prime Video.

Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a twist on the classic quiz show's "answer-and-question" format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the exciting and ever-changing world of pop culture. Contestants compete on teams to test their knowledge on a variety of categories as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights.

Contestants interested in applying to compete can go to jeopardy.com/pop-culture to find out more. Pop Culture Jeopardy! is produced by Sony Pictures Television. Multiple Emmy Award winner Michael Davies serves as executive producer. Pop Culture Jeopardy! season two will premiere on Netflix in 2026.

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ABC Fall 2025 Premiere Dates; The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to End in May 2026

ABC unveiled its fall 2025 premiere dates, showcasing a lineup of fan-favorite reality shows, heartwarming comedies and thrilling dramas, including the highly anticipated new series, 9-1-1: Nashville. Monday Night Football returns on most Mondays beginning September 8 (Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears). Breakout hit and last season's No. 1 new program, High Potential, returns for its second season Tuesday, September 16, following ballroom sensation Dancing with the Stars, which will celebrate its milestone 20th anniversary. The Golden Bachelor returns Wednesday, September 24, with a two-hour premiere featuring new leading man Mel Owens, followed by a new season of Shark Tank. The sophomore season of Shifting Gears and a new season of Emmy and Golden Globe(R) Award-winning comedy Abbott Elementary join Wednesday nights beginning October 1.

From executive producer Ryan Murphy, the newest iteration of the 9-1-1 universe, 9-1-1: Nashville, debuts Thursday, October 16, alongside principal series 9-1-1 and the longest-running primetime medical drama in television history, Grey's Anatomy. Ryan Seacrest hosts his inaugural season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune alongside the legendary Vanna White when the beloved game show premieres Friday, September 26, followed by new episodes of ABC News' 20/20. America's Funniest Home Videos returns Sunday, September 28, before The Wonderful World of Disney broadcast premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Additional movies to air this fall include the broadcast premieres of Elemental, Avatar: The Way of Water and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

As previously announced, new seasons of returning series American Idol, The Bachelor, Celebrity Jeopardy!, The Rookie and Will Trent will debut in 2026, as well as the recently picked up comedy series Scrubs. These premiere dates will be announced at a later date.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026 at the close of the 2025-26 broadcast season. Colbert announced the news during tonight's taping at the Ed Sullivan Theater.

Official statement: "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season. We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire The Late Show franchise at that time. We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.

This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.

Our admiration, affection, and respect for the talents of Stephen Colbert and his incredible team made this agonizing decision even more difficult. Stephen has taken CBS late night by storm with cutting-edge comedy, a must-watch monologue and interviews with leaders in entertainment, politics, news and newsmakers across all areas. The show has been #1 in late night for nine straight seasons; Stephen's comedy resonates daily across digital and social media; and the broadcast is a staple of the nation's zeitgeist.

The accomplishments of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert are memorable and significant in performance, quality and stature. With much gratitude, we look forward to honoring Stephen and celebrating the show over the next 10 months alongside its millions of fans and viewers."

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Labels: 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, ABC, America's Funniest Home Videos, American Idol, CBS, Dancing with the Stars, Grey's Anatomy, Jeopardy, Late Show, Shark Tank, Shifting Gears, The Bachelor, The Rookie, Wheel of Fortune, Will Trent

SitcomsOnline Digest: Fox Cancels Alert: Missing Persons Unit and The Cleaning Lady; Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune Headed to Streaming

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! We're in the slow summer months of news, but we're here for some nonetheless. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• You'd be forgiven if you've never watched them or even heard of them, even though they've been on for a few seasons, but Fox has canceled Alert: Missing Persons Unit and The Cleaning Lady. (Deadline)
• The ratings for Saturday Night Live were good for season 50. (Variety)
• It's crazy to think that after over a decade of next day streaming being a common thing, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! have not been available in that format, but that's about to change this fall. (Variety)
• The creators of Mid-Century Modern want viewers to stop thinking of it as a gay Golden Girls. (Deadline)
• Jonathan Joss, known for his role of John Redcorn on King of the Hill, died after being shot. (BBC)
• We've got early details for the second season of Netflix's Nobody Wants This. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (JUNE 7 - JUNE 13)

• Catchy Comedy has a binge of Gomer Pyle, USMC tomorrow.
• The 2025 Tony Awards air Sunday on CBS.
• There's a new season of The 1% Club, with a new host, on Fox on Tuesday.

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Labels: Gomer Pyle USMC, Jeopardy, King of the Hill, Mid-Century Modern, Nobody Wants This, Saturday Night Live, SitcomsOnline Digest, Wheel of Fortune

SitcomsOnline Digest: New King of the Hill Reboot Details; CBS Makes Late Night Changes

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a somewhat busy week, but we've got highlights, including a lot to take in about the King of the Hill reboot. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Not only do we have a premiere date for the King of the Hill reboot, we've even got opening credits... and we suggest watching them and frequently pausing to catch every little detail of what has happened in the past decade and a half. (Deadline)
• Jenna Fischer is talking about her favorite episodes of The Office, and they're mostly ones after Steve Carell left the show. (Deadline)
• CBS is putting Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen in their post-Colbert timeslot next season... again. (Hollywood Reporter)
• The back and forth between CBS and Sony on who owns the distribution rights to Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! is now back to CBS having the rights. (AV Club)
• Former Simpsons music composer Alf Clausen, whom we actually interviewed nearly 20 years ago, has died. (Variety)
• Loretta Swit, known for her role on M*A*S*H (and who played Cagney in the pilot for Cagney & Lacey, but wasn't able to play the role because she couldn't get out of her M*A*S*H contract) has died. (Hollywood Reporter)
• We have our first look at Leanne, a Chuck Lorre sitcom coming to Netflix. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 31 - JUNE 6)

• Tomorrow's binge on Catchy Comedy is Brooklyn Bridge.
• Antenna TV has an Alice marathon tomorrow.
• Fox has a new season of The Quiz with Balls on Monday.

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Labels: Alf Clausen, Brooklyn Bridge, Jeopardy, King of the Hill, Leanne, M*A*S*H, SitcomsOnline Digest, The Office, Wheel of Fortune

SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Cancels Night Court and Lopez vs. Lopez; ABC Renews Duo of Game Shows

 Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have a pair of NBC sitcom cancelations, some game show renewals at ABC, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Proving that once again that the days of NBC (or really any network anymore) finding a lot of success with long-running sitcoms is over, both Night Court and Lopez vs. Lopez have been canceled. (Hollywood Reporter)
• ABC has renewed Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Celebrity Jeopardy!. (Deadline)
• Ted has already been a movie and a live-action TV series, and now Peacock has an animated series in the works. (Variety)
• Peacock has picked up a new Amy Poehler comedy, Dig. (Deadline)
• The fall lineup for CBS is out, and other than new shows replacing canceled ones, it seems that CBS is sticking to what works. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 10 - MAY 17)

• Tomorrow's binge on Catchy Comedy is I Love Lucy.
• Antenna  TV has a marathon of The Partridge Family tomorrow.
• A streaming "Mother of All Marathons" of The Carol Burnett Show is happening this weekend on The Carol Burnett Show streaming channel.

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Labels: CBS, Dig, I Love Lucy, Jeopardy, Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court, SitcomsOnline Digest, Wheel of Fortune

SitcomsOnline Digest: Clueless Reboot in the Works at Peacock; King of the Hill Cast Reunion and Revival Preview at ATX TV Festival Next Month

 Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about a new Clueless series, (a little bit) more about the revival of King of the Hill, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Although she didn't play the role in the ABC/UPN sitcom, Alicia Silverstone is looking to bring her movie role from Clueless to a new TV series at Peacock. (Variety)
• We still don't know when it's going to debut, but we at least have a cast reunion and revival sneak preview set for King of the Hill at the ATX TV Festival next month. (Deadline)
• NBC has Foreign Service, a workplace comedy about working at a U.S. embassy abroad, in the works. (Deadline)
• The back and forth drama between Sony and CBS over distribution of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune continues this week, and now CBS has once again regained control of distribution (at least temporarily), and there are rumors that Sony may be looking to move (or at least offer same day streaming of) the shows to streaming once they regain full control. (Variety)
• We all knew that DVD and Blu-ray sales have dropped since streaming became mainstream, but just how bad is it? A whopping 90% in the past ten years. (Cord Cutters News)
• Nicky Katt, known to TV audiences for his role as Harry Senate in Boston Public, died this week at age 54. (Variety)
• Wink Martindale, one of the last surviving game show hosts from the golden era of game shows, has died. (NPR)
• Classic TV comes to life at an event at the Paley Center in New York City, if you can get there in the next few days. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (APRIL 19 - APRIL 25)

• Tomorrow's binge on Catchy Comedy is The Monkees.
• Antenna TV has a Becker marathon tomorrow.

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SitcomsOnline Digest: FX Sets Premiere Date for Adults; Netflix Picks Up Monopoly Themed Reality Competition Series

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a bit of a light week, but we've got some highlights including a new FX comedy, a Monopoly competition series, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• FX has set a premiere date for a new comedy called Adults. (Deadline)
• Netflix has picked up a Monopoly themed reality competition series. (Variety)
• It's more of a technical thing that most viewers wouldn't know or care about, but after distributing Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune for decades, CBS (which took over distribution rights after acquiring Paramount, which in turn had previously acquired King World) has lost distribution rights to both series to Sony (which took over production rights from Merv Griffin Enterprises years ago) following a lengthy court battle. (Variety)
• Jay North, best known for his role as the titular character in the classic sitcom Dennis the Menace, has died. (AP News)
• Bounce TV has renewed Mind Your Business. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (APRIL 12 - APRIL 18)

• Tomorrow's binge on Catchy Comedy is Taxi.
• You can now stream both Columbo and CHiPs on Amazon Prime Video.

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Pat Sajak's Final Spin on Wheel and Return of Jeopardy! Masters; Remembering George Foreman and Wings Hauser

Fan-favorite game shows return Wednesday, April 30, to ABC and next day on Hulu, kicking off with new episodes of Pat Sajak's "Final Spin" as host of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), followed by the 2025 Jeopardy! Masters tournament featuring an expanded lineup of contestants (9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT). Celebrity Jeopardy! will crown its new champion the week prior on April 23 at 9.

Hosted by pop-culture legends Pat Sajak and Vanna White, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune welcomes celebrity contestants to spin the world's most famous Wheel and solve puzzles for a chance to win $1 million for the charity of their choice. The all-star lineup for Sajak's "Final Spin" as host includes Cameron Brink, Josh Gad, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Rachael Harris, Ellie Kemper, Justin Long, Joe Manganiello, Katharine McPhee, Oscar Nuñez, Randall Park, Andrew Rannells, Sam Richardson, Matt Walsh and Rainn Wilson.

Hosted by Jeopardy! G.O.A.T. Ken Jennings, the third annual Jeopardy! Masters 2025 tournament will feature an expanded lineup of the top-ranked current Jeopardy! contestants, each competing in two action-packed games per hourlong episode for the grand prize of $500,000. Contestants will include reigning champion Victoria Groce, returning finalist Yogesh Raut, 2025 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions winner Neilesh Vinjamuri, TOC finalists Adriana Harmeyer and Isaac Hirsch, 2025 Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament champion Matt Amodio, and JIT finalists Roger Craig and Juveria Zaheer. Additionally, this tournament marks the return of Brad Rutter, one of the biggest winners in Jeopardy! history, who will step back onto the Alex Trebek Stage for the first time since 2020's Jeopardy!: The Greatest of All Time event.

Hall of Fame boxer, businessman, and actor George Foreman, who starred as George Foster in the short-lived ABC sitcom George, has died. He died at a hospital in Houston, Texas, on March 21. Mr. Foreman was 76.

Foreman starred as George Foster in the short-lived 1993-1994 ABC sitcom George. George Foster is a retired boxer who runs an after-school program for troubled kids. The show was co-produced by actor and former boxer Tony Danza. The cast included Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tony T. Johnson, Lauren Robinson, Anne Haney, Larry Gilliard Jr., Cleandre Norman, Pablo Irlando, Doniell Spencer, and LáCrystal Cooke.

He appeared as himself in episodes of Sanford and Son in 1976, Good Sports in 1991, Home Improvement in 1992, and The Larry Sanders in 1992. He voiced George Fisticuff in a 1994 episode of Garfield and Friends and himself in a 2003 episode of King of the Hill. He made his television acting debut as Marcus Grayson in a 1976 episode of The Six Million Dollar Man. In 2022, he competed in season eight of The Masked Singer as "Venus Fly Trap".

Foreman starred in the 2016-2018 NBC reality travel show Better Late Than Never. The series is an adaptation of the South Korean Grandpas Over Flowers series. The cast included four "seasoned" North American celebrities William Shatner, Henry Winkler, George Foreman, and Terry Bradshaw, accompanied by younger comedian Jeff Dye, as they travel overseas, experiencing new cultures and checking off their bucket lists.

He won a gold medal in the boxing heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. He won the world heavyweight title with a stunning second-round knockout of the then-undefeated Joe Frazier in 1973. In 1994 at age 45, he won the unified WBA, IBF, and lineal heavyweight championship titles by knocking out 26-year-old Michael Moorer. He was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame and International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003.

Outside boxing, he was a successful entrepreneur and known for his promotion of the George Foreman Grill, which has sold more than 100 million units worldwide by 2011. In 1999, he sold the commercial rights to the grill for $138 million. Previous to that he was being paid about 40 percent of the profits on each grill sold, earning him $4.5 million a month at its peak, so it is estimated he made a total of over $200 million from the endorsement, a sum that is substantially more than he earned as a boxer.

Mr. Foreman was a man of many talents as a boxer, businessman, minister, author, and actor. While he was one of boxing's most feared fighters, he was a funny and gentle giant outside the ring. He was always a great late night talk show guest. We thank him for the laughs and entertainment over the years. Big George will be greatly missed.

Character actor Wings Hauser, who starred as Lt. Ronald Hobbs in The Last Precinct and had a recurring role as Ty Tilden in Roseanne, has died. He died in Santa Monica, California, on March 15. Mr. Hauser was 77.

Hauser starred as Lt. Ronald Hobbs in the short-lived 1986 NBC police comedy-drama The Last Precinct. The series stars Adam West as Captain Rick Wright, leading a group of misfit police academy rejects. Lt. Ronald Hobbs runs the 56th Precinct, Los Angeles' seediest and most woebegone unit. The pilot for the Stephen J. Cannell series debuted after Super Bowl XX in 1986, but the show was canceled within two months of its April premiere. The cast included Jonathan Perpich, Rick Ducommun, Ernie Hudson, Randi Brooks, Vijay Amritraj, Pete Wilcox, Keenan Wynn, Hank Rolike, Lucy Lee Flippin, Yana Nirvana, Geoffrey Elliot, and James Cromwell.

He had a recurring role as Ty Tilden in five episodes of the fifth (1992-1993) season of the ABC sitcom Roseanne. Ty Tilden is a neighbor of Roseanne's, who moved into Kathy Bowman's (Meagen Fay) old house. He is a kind, laid-back, struggling single father of two daughters, Charlotte Tilden (Mara Hobel) and Molly Tilden (Danielle Harris). He owns a Winnebago.

Hauser guest starred as Garnite Giles in two episodes of Arli$$. He played Greg Foster in 15 episodes of The Young and the Restless from 1977 to 2010. He starred as Lt. Col Matthew "Trane" Coltrane in the 1991-1992 first-run syndicated action-adventure series Lightning Force.

Some of his other television guest appearances included Cannon, Movin' On, Baretta, Magnum, P.I. (1981), Jessie (1984), Hunter, Hardcastle and McCormick, MacGruder and Loud, Airwolf, The A-Team (2 episodes), Freddy's Nightmares, China Beach (4 episodes), The Young Riders, Walker, Texas Ranger (1994), JAG, Murder, She Wrote (4 episodes), Beverly Hills, 90210 (6 epiosdes as J. Jay Jones), Kingpin (4 episodes as Doug Duffy), CSI: Miami, Third Watch, House, Monk, Cold Case, Bones, and Castle.

He received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male for his role in Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987). Some of his other film credits included Vice Squad (1982), Deadly Force (1983), and The Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989). In 1983, he wrote the story for the Paramount Pictures box-office hit Uncommon Valor, which starred Gene Hackman, Fred Ward, Reb Brown, Randall "Tex" Cobb, Robert Stack, Patrick Swayze, Harold Sylvester, and Tim Thomerson.

Mr. Hauser was a prolific character actor who appeared in over 100 television and film productions. We thank him for his work on television and in films. He will be sorely missed.

We also remember actor Craig Richard Nelson. He starred as Mason Woodruff in Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers and had a recurring role as Mr. Spacek in Square Pegs. He died in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 3. Mr. Nelson was 77.

Nelson starred as Mason Woodruff in the short-lived 1974-1975 CBS sitcom Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers. The series, which starred Paul Sand, centers on a musician in Boston, Massachusetts, and his relationships. The cast included Michael Pataki, Penny Marshall, Dick Wesson, Steve Landesberg, and Jack Gilford.

He appeared as Dr. Osgood in five episodes of the 1976-1977 satirical soap opera Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and four episodes of the 1977 satirical comedy talk show Fernwood Tonight. He was a regular on the 1979 ABC summer variety/sketch comedy series Carol Burnett & Company.

Nelson had a recurring role as drama teacher Mr. Spacek in three episodes of the 1982-1983 CBS sitcom Square Pegs. Some of his other sitcom guest apperances included What's Happening!!, Maude, Barney Miller, Hail to the Chief, What's Happening Now!!, The Golden Girls, Empty Nest, Doogie Howser, M.D. (1990), Dream On, Night Court (2 episodes in 1987 and 1990), Get a Life, Wings, Grace Under Fire, and Home Improvement.

Some of his other television guest appearances included The Rookies, Cagney & Lacey, Amazing Stories, Stingray, L.A. Law, Dallas (1989), Alien Nation, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Father Dowling Mysteries, Quantum Leap (1992), Diagnosis: Murder (1994), Murder, She Wrote (2 episodes), The Lazarus Man, Charlie Grace, and Star Trek: Voyager.

Nelson starred as Bell, a mean-spirited law student, in The Paper Chase (1973). Some of his other film credits included 3 Women (1977), A Wedding (1978), and My Bodyguard (1980).

Mr. Nelson was a talented and versatile actor. We thank for his work on television and in films. He will be greatly missed.

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ABC Midseason 2025 Schedule; Jim Gaffigan Gets First Hulu Comedy Special

ABC announced its 2025 midseason premiere dates, featuring a slate of laugh-out-loud comedies, high-octane dramas and fan-favorite unscripted series. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition makes its long-awaited return to ABC with all the feels beginning Thursday, January 2. The new iteration, hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit, will be followed by the exclusive broadcast premiere of season two of the Emmy® Award-nominated Hulu Original comedy Only Murders in the Building. Will Trent premieres Tuesday, January 7, followed by the midseason return of High Potential and a new season of The Rookie.

Tim Allen and Kat Dennings star in new comedy series Shifting Gears premiering Wednesday, January 8, followed by the highly anticipated Abbott Elementary and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia crossover episode, which kicks off the Emmy Award-winning series’ midseason return. New episodes of Celebrity Jeopardy!, hosted by Ken Jennings, and What Would You Do? round out the evening. NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC returns for select Saturdays beginning January 25 (Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors). On Monday, January 27, Grant Ellis begins his journey on The Bachelor, followed by the exclusive broadcast debut of season one of Hulu's most-watched unscripted season premiere this year, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. ABC News' Scamanda and Hulu's Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini will air beginning Thursday, January 30 from 9-11pm, before the fan-favorite drama series 9-1-1, Doctor Odyssey and Grey's Anatomy return to the iconic Thursday night lineup on March 6.

The search for a superstar begins when American Idol premieres Sunday, March 9, on ABC, with Carrie Underwood joining Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and host Ryan Seacrest a remarkable 20 years after she claimed the title. The $100,000 Pyramid has been renewed for season eight and will join the Sunday night lineup following Idol. The farewell season of The Conners will return in March 2025 with a night and time to be announced. And Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Press Your Luck will also return in the new year, but airdates to be announced at a later date (they both will air Holiday episodes this December, though).

It's Jim like you've never seen him before. In his new #Hularious stand-up special The Skinny, Jim Gaffigan weighs in on everything from teenagers to brunch to weight-loss medication - but he's never light on laughs. Considered one of the most prolific comedians working today, 7 time Grammy nominee Jim Gaffigan provides the skinny on everything from appetite suppressants to raising teenagers in Hulu's very first comedy special. Stream Jim Gaffigan: The Skinny November 22 on #Hulu and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus.

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Colin Jost to Host Pop Culture Jeopardy!; Tubi Picks Up Comedy-Drama Series

Prime Video and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) have announced Colin Jost as host of Pop Culture Jeopardy!, the first Jeopardy! series created exclusively for a major streaming service. The multiple Emmy(R) Award-winning writer, actor, and comedian will be behind the lectern when Pop Culture Jeopardy! premieres on Prime Video. Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a brand-new twist on the classic quiz show's "answer-and-question" format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the excitement and unpredictability of pop culture. Contestants, playing in teams of three, will need to be experts in categories from Alternative Rock to The Avengers; Broadway to MMA; Gen Z to Zendaya as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights.

Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation's ad-supported streaming service, announced that it will once again be the exclusive home in North America and LATAM for the BBC's critically acclaimed coming-of-age series Boarders, when it returns for a second season. The six-episode second season of the comedy-drama will be a co-production between Tubi and the BBC, and will be produced by Studio Lambert, part of All3Media, in association with All3Media International for the BBC. The first season of Boarders was Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 100% rating. Written by BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Boarders follows the lives of five talented Black teenagers from inner-city London as they navigate life at an elite boarding school. As previously announced by the BBC, the second season will see a new era for the students at St Gilbert's. With the headmaster who brought them on now suspended following a school rebellion, the acting headmistress has made her intentions clear- she wants them gone. The first season focused on the five outsiders as they begin to thrive in this new boarding school environment and the second season will test them in how much they're willing to sacrifice to survive.

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