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CBS 2026 Season Finale Dates; Wanda Sykes Returns with Third Netflix Special

CBS announced season finale dates for its original primetime comedies, dramas and unscripted series for the 2025-2026 broadcast season.

Thursday, April 23
9:00-11:00 PM Matlock (second season finale)

Sunday, May 3
10:00-11:00 PM Watson (series finale)

Tuesday, May 5
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: Origins (second season finale)

Monday, May 11
8:00-8:30 PM The Neighborhood (series finale)
8:30-9:00 PM DMV (series finale)

Tuesday, May 12
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (23rd season finale)
9:00-11:00 PM NCIS: Sydney (third season finale)

Wednesday, May 13
9:30-11:00 PM America's Culinary Cup (first season finale)

Saturday, May 16
10:00-11:00 PM 48 Hours (39th season finale)

Sunday, May 17
7:00-8:00 PM 60 Minutes (58th season finale)

Monday, May 18
8:00-9:00 PM FBI (eighth season finale)
9:00-10:00 PM CIA (first season finale)

Wednesday, May 20
8:00-11:00 PM Survivor (50th season finale)

Thursday, May 21
8:00-9:00 PM Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage (second season finale)
9:00-10:00 PM Ghosts (fifth season finale)
10:00-11:00 PM Elsbeth (third season finale)
11:35 PM-12:37 AM The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (series finale)

Friday, May 22
8:00-9:00 PM Sheriff Country (first season finale)
9:00-10:00 PM Fire Country (fourth season finale)
10:00-11:00 PM Boston Blue (first season finale)

Sunday, May 24
8:00-9:00 PM Marshals (first season finale)
9:00-10:00 PM Tracker (third season finale)

Wednesday, May 27
8:00-8:30 PM Hollywood Squares (second season finale)

Wanda Sykes returns to her roots for her third Netflix stand-up special, Wanda Sykes: Legacy, filmed live at her alma mater, Hampton University, and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Julie Dash, drops May 19 on Netflix. With the trademark wit and fearless insight that have earned her multiple Emmy wins and nominations, Sykes delivers an hour of bold, smart, and laugh-out-loud comedy that cements her legacy as a comedy icon.

Directed by Julie Dash, Producer: Page Hurwitz, Wanda Sykes, Productions Companies: Push It Productions.

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Labels: CBS, DMV, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Ghosts, Matlock, NCIS, Netflix, Survivor, The Neighborhood, Wanda at Large

CBS Renews 10 More Series for 2026-27; Shifting Gears and Abbott Elementary Return Big in January

CBS announced that it has renewed 10 additional series for the 2026-2027 broadcast season. The renewed CBS Original series include: Tracker, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Matlock, Elsbeth, Fire Country, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, Survivor, and The Amazing Race. They join previous series orders for the 2026-2027 season: Boston Blue, Sheriff Country, FBI, Ghosts, and new Cupertino and Einstein. This brings the total number of series ordered for the 2026-2027 season to 16. Additional series orders and renewals will be made at future dates.

ABC's Wednesday comedies are back in style. Shifting Gears (8 p.m. ET/PT) roared back for its midseason premiere, earning 6.88 million Total Viewers after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, rising +58% (vs. 4.36 million) over the show's initial Live+Same Day audience. The show scored its biggest total audience since the season debut (10/1/25). Abbott Elementary (8:30 p.m. ET/PT) also returned on a high note, earning 5.81 million Total Viewers after seven days of multiplatform viewing, rising +112% (vs. 2.74 million) over the initial Live+Same Day audience with its best audience in five weeks (since 10/22/25).

Standing as the top two shows of the night, Shifting Gears (0.57 rating) and Abbott Elementary (0.56 rating) dominated the linear landscape as the No. 2 and No. 3 scripted shows of the week in Adults 18-49, respectively, behind only ABC's High Potential. Coming up next week (Jan. 28 on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu), Matt is thrilled to show off his military-hero son Sam on Shifting Gears (8 p.m. ET/PT), but a shift in Sam's career could finally give Riley a chance to be the golden child. Meanwhile, Andy's singing hits all the wrong notes for Riley. Jesse Williams and Luke Macfarlane guest star. And on Abbott Elementary (8:30 p.m. ET/PT), when picture day catches the teachers at Abbott by surprise, chaos ensues.

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Labels: Abbott Elementary, ABC, CBS, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Ghosts, Matlock, NCIS, Shifting Gears, Survivor

NBC's Password Renewed for Season 3 for 2026; Pluto TV Streaming CBS Shows Ahead of Fall Season

NBC has renewed its hit game show Password for a fun-filled third season of the ultimate word showdown. Get ready for more outrageous clues, wild guesses and comedic moments as Keke Palmer returns as host alongside wordplay master Jimmy Fallon. Filming is currently underway in New Jersey. Episodes will air sometime in 2026 with celebrities including comedian Anthony Anderson and basketball player Josh Hart.

Password is back to build on the classic gameplay elements that made this legendary format a hit. Each episode delivers fast-paced, high-stakes fun as recurring player Jimmy Fallon teams up with a contestant to face off against a celebrity guest/contestant duo. With hilarious one-word clues, teams race to guess the secret password for a chance to win cash prizes.

In a bold celebration of CBS's primetime schedule this fall, Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, is teaming up with CBS to launch its largest-ever full-season promotional preview campaign to date. This September, for a limited time, viewers can stream the just-concluded full seasons of six acclaimed CBS Original series for free, offering fans the perfect opportunity to catch up on their favorite series before new episodes premiere on CBS. This cross-platform promotional initiative underscores the power of Paramount's unified ecosystem and Pluto TV's unique ability to deliver premium programming at no cost.

Full seasons of CBS's biggest franchises and current hits available to stream on Pluto TV include:

· ELSBETH Season 2
· FIRE COUNTRY Season 3
· GHOSTS Season 4
· MATLOCK Season 1
· NCIS: ORIGINS Season 1
· WATSON Season 1

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CBS Fall 2025 Premiere Dates; HBO and Larry David Team Up Again

CBS announced fall primetime premiere dates for four new and 16 returning series for the 2025-2026 season. The sophomore hit drama Watson will now air Mondays at 10:00 PM, ET/PT in the fall and the new drama CIA, previously announced to air in the fall, will move to midseason. The official "CBS Premiere Week" begins Sunday, Oct. 12 with sneak peeks of Matlock and Elsbeth on a special day followed by seven straight nights of original episodes of new and returning series. September is stacked with marquee events, including two fan-favorite annual specials, four season premieres, a summer series' season finale and a new special honoring a legendary R&B band.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7
8:00-11:00 PM, ET CBS Presents 2025 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14
8:00-11:00 PM, ET The 77TH EMMY® AWARDS, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze

SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 (♫ ♪♫ Do you remember, the 21st night of September? ♫ ♫ ♪)
8:00-10:00 PM A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO EARTH, WIND & FIRE LIVE: THE 21st NIGHT OF SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
8:00-10:00 PM SURVIVOR (49th season premiere)
*Regular 8:00-9:30 PM timeslot begins Wednesday, Oct. 1.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
9:00-10:30 PM THE AMAZING RACE (38th season premiere, special night)
*Regular Wednesday 9:30-11:00 PM timeslot begins Oct. 1.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS (38th season premiere)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
7:00-7:30 PM, ET NFL ON CBS doubleheader
7:30-8:30 PM, ET 60 MINUTES (58th season premiere of the #1 news program) (7:00-8:00 PM time period on Sunday, Oct. 5)
8:30-10:30 PM, ET BIG BROTHER (27th season finale)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
Debut of regular Wednesday lineup
8:00-9:30 PM SURVIVOR
9:30-11:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE

SUNDAY, OCT. 12
7:00-7:30 PM, ET NFL ON CBS doubleheader
7:30-8:30 PM, ET 60 MINUTES
8:30-9:30 PM, ET MATLOCK (second season premiere “sneak peek” on special night) Returns to regular 9:00 PM Thursday timeslot with an original episode on Oct. 16.
9:30-10:30 PM ET ELSBETH (third season premiere “sneak peek” on special night) Returns to regular 10:00 PM Thursday timeslot with an original episode on Oct. 16.

MONDAY, OCT. 13
8:00-8:30 PM THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighth season premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM DMV (series premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM FBI (eighth season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM WATSON (second season premiere)

TUESDAY, OCT. 14
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (23rd season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: ORIGINS (second season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM NCIS: SYDNEY (third season premiere)

THURSDAY, OCT. 16
8:00-8:30 PM GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE (second season premiere of the #1 comedy)
8:30-9:00 PM GHOSTS (fifth season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM MATLOCK (original episode of last season’s #1 new series)
10:00-11:00 PM ELSBETH (original episode)

FRIDAY, OCT. 17
8:00-9:00 PM FIRE COUNTRY (fourth season premiere, special time) *Starts regular 9:00 PM timeslot Friday, Oct. 24.
9:00-10:00 PM SHERIFF COUNTRY (series premiere, special time) *Starts regular 8:00 PM timeslot Friday, Oct. 24.
10:00-11:00 PM BOSTON BLUE (series premiere)

SUNDAY, OCT. 19 7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00 PM TRACKER (third season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM THE ROAD (series premiere)

Returning series Hollywood Squares -- and new series CIA, Y: Marshals (working title), Harlan Coben's Final Twist and America's Culinary Cup -- are currently planned for the second half of the 2025-2026 broadcast season.

HBO has ordered an untitled half-hour sketch comedy limited series from Larry David, produced by Higher Ground. The series, written by David and Jeff Schaffer, will feature a mix of some Curb Your Enthusiasm actors and noteworthy guest stars. Schaffer will also serve as director.

President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion. ...But then Larry David called. The series is executive produced by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer. For Higher Ground; executive producers are Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis.

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CBS Renews 9 Additional Series for 2025-26; Hulu Picks Up Paradise for Season 2

CBS announced that it has renewed nine additional series for the 2025-2026 broadcast season. The renewed CBS Original series include Tracker, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Hollywood Squares, Elsbeth, Fire Country, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Sydney. Additionally, the Network has ordered two more seasons of hit comedy Ghosts, taking the series through the 2026-2027 season.

Previous series orders for the 2025-2026 season include Matlock starring Kathy Bates; Fire Country spinoff series Sheriff Country starring Morena Baccarin; new police drama Boston Blue (working title) starring Donnie Wahlberg as his Blue Bloods character Danny Reagan; singing competition series The Road from executive producers Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan; and veterans Survivor and The Amazing Race. The original FBI series was formerly renewed through the 2026-2027 broadcast season. This brings the total number of series ordered for the 2025-2026 season to 16. Additional series orders and renewals will be made at future dates.

Hulu Original drama series Paradise, which hails from 20th Television, has been renewed for a second season. Following the season one finale on Hulu on March 4, Paradise will air a full first season run on ABC beginning Monday, April 7 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

The political thriller is from creator Dan Fogelman and stars Sterling K. Brown (This is Us, American Fiction, The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story) as Agent Xavier Collins. Paradise is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs, and a high-stakes investigation unfolds. Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Aliyah Mastin and Percy Daggs IV star in the debut season.

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Matlock Renewed for Second Season; Happy's Place Off to a Solid Start

Happy Halloween week and welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a little bit of a busier week this week with the announcement of the first renewal of a fall series, some ratings news for a long running game show, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Very few people probably saw this coming when the series was announced, but the reimagined Matlock has already been renewed for a second season. (Variety)
• Happy's Place had a solid start at NBC, but will it maintain that momentum? (Deadline)
• It was NBC, not Lorne Michaels, who decided to fire Shane Gillis from Saturday Night Live back in 2019 before he even appeared in a single episode, and Lorne Michaels was not happy with that decision. (Deadline)
• Wheel of Fortune is experiencing solid ratings with new host Ryan Seacrest. (Hollywood Reporter)
• Alan Sacks, the co-creator of Welcome Back, Kotter, has died at age 81. (Hollywood Reporter)
• Susan Olsen claims that CBS cancelled a proposed revival of The Brady Bunch due to her political views, although it doesn't seem that there were ever any public rumors of a proposed revival. (Deadline)
• The next Family Guy Hulu special is planned, which given that the series is now a midseason series for Fox, leads us to continue to wonder if the future of the entire series might be on Hulu. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1)

• Catchy Comedy is having a binge of Lucy this weekend, with a day of the rarely seen (and oddly, not available on streaming... see why we say to hang on to your DVDs?) Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour today and I Love Lucy tomorrow.
• A new season of American Dad! on debuts Monday on TBS, and with this new season, the series will have officially aired more episodes and seasons on TBS than Fox.
• Cozi TV is having a six hour marathon of The Munsters on Halloween.
• As always for Halloween, Antenna TV is celebrating on Thursday with a day of Bewitched while Rewind TV is having a day of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.

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Labels: Brady Bunch, Family Guy, Happy's Place, Matlock, Saturday Night Live, SitcomsOnline Digest, Welcome Back Kotter, Wheel of Fortune

SitcomsOnline Digest: Kathy Bates Matlock Premiere Brings Solid Ratings; Whitney Cummings to Host Friends-themed Game Show

 Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about ratings success for a new CBS series, a Friends-themed game show, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• The new Matlock series starring Kathy Bates has had a shockingly successful debut and reception has been mostly positive, though it remains to be seen if it will maintain that audience. (Deadline)
• Whitney Cummings has been tapped to host Fast Friends, a four part game show that is themed around the series Friends. (Variety)
• There won't be a third season for Chucky. (Deadline)
• Hoda Kotb is set to leave Today. (NPR)
• Ryan Seacrest's Wheel of Fortune debut week was a ratings winner. (Deadline)
• A pair of new sitcoms is now airing on the Laff lineup. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4)

• There is a Catchy Comedy binge of Gomer Pyle, USMC this weekend.
• Saturday Night Live returns for a new season tonight, with Jean Smart (for those who haven't watched TV since 1993, she has done so much more than Designing Women since then) as host.
• The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, and Krapopolis all return for a new season on Fox on Sunday.

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Labels: Chucky, Friends, Gomer Pyle USMC, LAFF, Matlock, SitcomsOnline Digest, Today, Wheel of Fortune

CBS Fall 2024 Preview Special; The Franchise Premieres October 6 on HBO

CBS Fall First Look, a special headlined by scores of new and returning CBS stars sharing fun facts and cross-show conversations about "CBS Fall 2024" and presenting sneak peeks across the lineup, will be broadcast Thursday, September 19 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available for live stream and VOD on Paramount+, Pluto TV, MVPDs, vMVPDs and CBS.com/CBS App. Extended segments include stars from returning hit series Elsbeth, FBI, Fire Country, Ghosts, NCIS, The Neighborhood and Survivor – and the five new CBS Original series: Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Matlock, NCIS: Origins, Poppa's House and The Summit – with cameos from additional returning stars featured throughout! Throughout the special viewers can get primed for the return of simply satisfying original CBS fare with a mix of first looks from the Network’s new and returning shows as they count down to the special Sunday sneak peek premieres for Matlock (September 22) and The Summit (September 29) – and "CBS Premiere Week," kicking off with Tracker on Sunday, Oct. 13.

The HBO Original comedy series The Franchise debuts Sunday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The Franchise follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question - how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story. Starring Himesh Patel as Daniel, Aya Cash as Anita, Jessica Hynes as Steph, Billy Magnussen as Adam, Lolly Adefope as Dag, Darren Goldstein as Pat, and Isaac Powell as Bryson. Recurring guest stars include Richard E. Grant as Peter and Daniel Brühl as Eric.

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CBS Fall 2024 Premiere Dates; Disney Entertainment Television at San Diego Comic-Con 2024

CBS announced fall premiere dates for its five new and 15 returning series for the 2024-25 primetime schedule. The official "CBS Premiere Week" actually kicks off with a full week of original episodes beginning Monday, Oct. 14 with the 22nd season premiere of NCIS, and two hours of the new drama NCIS: Origins starring Austin Stowell as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs and narrated by Mark Harmon. All the FBI series returns Oct. 15. Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage premieres on October 17 followed by the season premiere of Ghosts at 8:30pm. Elsbeth returns the same night at 10pm. On Fridaym Oct. 18, S.W.A.T. and Fire Country return, leading into Blue Bloods for its 14th and final season at 10pm.

The fall lineup includes two special "Sneak Peeks" prior to CBS Premiere Week: The new Thursday night drama series Matlock, starring Kathy Bates, on Sunday, Sept. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) with a strong lead in from the 57th season premiere of 60 Minutes, and the new Wednesday night action-adventure reality competition series The Summit, set in the New Zealand Alps and hosted by Manu Bennett, on Sunday, Sept. 29 (9:00-10:30 PM, ET; 8:30-10:00 PM, PT) with a powerful lead in following an NFL on CBS doubleheader and an original 60 Minutes.

In addition, the hit reality series Survivor debuts its 47th season with a two-hour episode on Wednesday, Sept. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). New sitcom Poppa's House premieres Monday, Oct. 21 at 8:30pm following the season premiere of The Neighborhood at 8. Last season's new series Tracker returns Sunday, Oct. 27, while The Equalizer also returns that night.

Downtown San Diego will be home to carnivals, factories, pop-up restaurants and more as Disney Entertainment Television touts a star-studded and immersive lineup of programming across its portfolio of content brands including 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC, ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, FX and Hulu. Beginning Thursday, July 25, Hulu's Animayhem Factory, ABC's A.V.A. Fest (A Very Abbott Festival), and #FXSDCC outdoor activations will be open to the public directly outside the San Diego Convention Center. Plus, inside the convention halls, the Disney Entertainment Television booth will have 12 autograph signing sessions with talent from fan-favorite series.

Abbott Elementary will reach new heights at San Diego Comic-Con, inviting attendees to experience A.V.A. Fest (A Very Abbott Festival) firsthand. Inspired by two fan-favorite episodes from the series, this carnival-themed activation is poised to be Abbott's biggest, flashiest, "over-the-top and unhinged" fan experience to date. From a soaring swing ride to a colorful ball pit photo op and the chance to “dunk a white dude,” guests will encounter a wide variety of series-themed games and attractions inspired by its beloved characters. Also not to be missed – hourly live performances by the official Philadelphia Eagles Drumline and an exclusive festival playlist curated by Questlove. Hulu is bringing Animayhem back to San Diego Comic-Con with a zany, 2D-ifying factory where its beloved animated series are made. The factory is complete with Hulu's most iconic animated titles like Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, Futurama, The Simpsons and more. The activation is located right next to the Convention Center in the Bayfront’s Parking Lot.

FX will host a can't-miss series of immersive experiences transporting fans into their favorite FX series with interactive experiences, exclusive merch and photo opportunities including FX's The Bear Restaurant Pop-Up, the FX Fearless Hellevator, and featuring It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and What We Do in the Shadows.

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CBS 2024-25 Schedule; AXS TV's Shirley Partridge Mother of the Year Marathon

CBS 2024-25

Fall 2024

Mondays
8:00PM The Neighborhood
8:30PM Poppa's House (NEW!)
9:00PM NCIS
10:00PM NCIS: Origins (NEW!)

Tuesdays
8:00PM FBI
9:00PM FBI: International
10:00PM FBI: Most Wanted

Wednesdays
8:00PM Survivor
9:30PM The Summit (NEW!)

Thursdays
8:00PM Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (NEW!)
8:30PM Ghosts
9:00PM Matlock (NEW!)
10:00PM Elsbeth

Fridays
8:00PM S.W.A.T.
9:00PM Fire Country
10:00PM Blue Bloods

Saturdays
8:00PM Saturday Encores
9:00PM Saturday Encores
10:00PM 48 Hours

Sundays
7:00PM 60 Minutes
8:00PM Tracker
9:00PM The Equalizer (new time period)
10:00PM Drama Encores

 
Mid-Season 2025 Changes:
Wednesdays (January)
8:00PM The Price Is Right At Night
9:00PM Raid the Cage
10:00PM Hollywood Squares (NEW!)

Wednesdays (Spring)
8:00PM Survivor
9:30PM The Amazing Race

Fridays (Spring)
8:00PM NCIS: Sydney
9:00PM Fire Country
10:00PM S.W.A.T.

Sundays (Spring)
7:00PM 60 Minutes
8:00PM Tracker
9:00PM The Equalizer (new time period)
10:00PM Watson (NEW!)

NOTES: Fast forwarding one year into the future, the Network also ordered its first new series for the 2025-26 broadcasting season - the drama series Sheriff Country, starring Morena Baccarin, an extension of the Fire Country universe.

Discuss CBS's 2024-25 lineup and view the full press release.

Named in honor of Shirley Partridge's historic nomination for Mother of the Year by the esteemed Women's Journal (season three, episode two), AXS TV's Mother's Day block puts the spotlight on 16 classic The Partridge Family episodes—capturing the musical matriarch in all of her motherly glory, providing her talented brood with love, guidance, and plenty of laughs, as they hop aboard their iconic multi-colored bus and hit the road for superstardom. AXS TV's "Shirley Partridge Mother of the Year Marathon airs Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, starting at 1 p.m. ET.

This special event kicks off with "M Is For The Many Things," in which the beloved Mrs. Partridge races to accept the award for Mother Of The Year after a hectic road trip navigating through a host of wrong turns, traffic tickets, a missing wallet, and more. The episode will lead off both the Saturday and Sunday lineups, starting at 1 p.m. ET. Other highlights include unforgettable guest roles by groundbreaking entertainers from across the pop culture spectrum, ranging from Country trailblazer Johnny Cash to Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith in a pair of pre-Charlie's Angels appearances; as well as legendary radio and television personality Dick Clark; and even Luke Skywalker, himself—Mark Hamill—six years before his career-defining role in Star Wars. The block also features enduring The Partridge Family singles such as "I Think I Love You," "Let The Good Times In," "That'll Be The Day" and more—ensuring viewers will be singing along all weekend long!

The Partridge Family stars Oscar®-winning actress Shirley Jones as Shirley Partridge, with Danny Bonaduce, Susan Dey, Suzanne Crough, Jeremy Gelbwaks, and teen sensation David Cassidy as her rockin' offspring. Encore presentations of each block will air in primetime at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.

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CBS Winter 2024 Schedule; The CW Pulls 2 Comedies

CBS announced its premiere dates and rollout plan for its 2024 primetime schedule, which will launch immediately following the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11. The Network will air original episodes of new and returning series beginning on Sunday evening and throughout the following week. Additional programming to be announced in the next few weeks. Previously announced legal drama Matlock, starring Kathy Bates, and Poppa's House, a comedy starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., are currently planned to air during the 2024-2025 broadcast season. Tracker starring and executive produced by Justin Hartley premieres Sunday, Feb. 11 in the highly coveted post-Super Bowl timeslot. Comedy block of The Neighborhood and Bob ♥ Abishola, NCIS and NCIS: Hawai'i premiere Monday, Feb. 12 beginning at 8:00 PM. All FBI Tuesday returns Feb. 13 at 8:00 PM. The Thursday comedy block premieres Thursday, Feb. 15 with Young Sheldon at 8:00 PM and Ghosts at 8:30 PM, So Help Me Todd at 9:00 PM and an encore episode of Tracker at 10:00 PM for two weeks. Friday dramas S.W.A.T., Fire Country and Blue Bloods returns Feb. 16 at 8:00 PM.

CSI: Vegas moves to Sundays at 10:00 PM beginning Feb. 18 Following the season four premiere of The Equalizer at 8:00 PM and Tracker in its regular time period at 9:00 PM. Survivor returns with two-hour episodes for the premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 8:00 PM and the second episode on Wednesday, March 6 at 8:00 PM followed by 90-minute episodes throughout the season. New drama Elsbeth premieres Thursday, Feb. 29 at 10:00 PM. The Amazing Race returns with 90-minute episodes beginning Wednesday, March 13 at 9:30 PM.

The CW has pulled two of its Thursday comedies. Run the Burbs and Everyone Else Burns have been pulled from the schedule. The comedy Children Ruin Everything, will now air from 8:30-9:00pm ET starting Thursday, November 16 following Son of a Critch, which remains at 8. Whose Line Is It Anyway? will air 9:00-9:30pm ET and The Great American Joke Off will air from 9:30-10:30pm ET.

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court Season Finale Brings Back a Familiar Face; Comedy Central Renews Digman! for Second Season

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have the renewal of a Comedy Central animated series, a first look at the new Matlock, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Tuesday night's episode of Night Court had a surprise guest at the end of the episode, and it's going to be more than just that one appearance (don't click on the link if you haven't watched it and don't want the surprise spoiled). (TVLine)
• Comedy Central has renewed Digman! for a second season. (Deadline)
• Disney+ and Hulu are going to merge into one app, but they'll still be available as separate services. (CNET)
• We have our first look at the new Matlock series starring Kathy Bates. (Collider)
• As a writer's strike nearly shut down the last few episodes of the end of the season for Jeopardy!, Mayim Bialik was unwilling to cross the picket line, but Ken Jennings was willing to do that. (Deadline)
• Deidre Hall is celebrating her 5000th episode of Days of Our Lives. (Vibe)
• Taxi ended 40 years ago, and some of the cast members got together in New York the past week for drinks. (Yahoo!)
• Son of a Critch, a Canadian comedy from the same people who brought us Schitt's Creek, is coming to The CW this summer. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 13 - MAY 19)

• Catchy Comedy has a binge of The Odd Couple this weekend (which seems a little odd for Mother's Day).
• Meanwhile, Antenna TV does have a Mother's Day appropriate binge of One Day at a Time.

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SitcomsOnline Digest: New Episodes of King of the Hill and Futurama in the Horizon; Night Court and That '90s Show Get Second Seasons

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This is a very busy week, and we've got about twice as much news as usual, including news about reboots of some Fox animated series (but on Hulu), second season renewals of two recent reboots (or whatever the proper title is for them), and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• It's the news everybody has been excited about this week: King of the Hill is coming back! But there are some issues that fans are wondering about how they will be addressed, such as what will happen with Luanne and Lucky (voiced by Brittany Murphy and Tom Petty, both of whom have died since the series ended), as well as how will the character of Khan (an Asian American voiced by a white man) be handled. (TVLine)
• Meanwhile, Lauren Tom (who just so happens to do voices on King of the Hill as well) has announced a timeline for the return of Futurama. (Game Rant)
• CBS has ordered a Matlock reboot pilot starring Kathy Bates. (AV Club)
• A huge shift in daytime TV is coming, as Dr. Phil will be coming to an end in just a few months. (Deadline)
• That '90s Show is getting a second season on Netflix. (Variety)
• There is a spoof of Seinfeld that can go on forever, thanks to AI. (TechCrunch)
• The Blacklist is coming to an end after 10 seasons at NBC. (Variety)
• Cindy Williams, best known as Shirley in Laverne & Shirley, has died at age 75. (Entertainment Weekly)
• Lisa Loring, who played the original Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family, has also died. (Variety)
• It isn't surprising given the initial success that it has had (we'll see if that holds), but Night Court is coming back for a second season. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (FEBRUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 10)

• Decades has a binge of Laverne & Shirley this weekend in remembrance of Cindy Williams.
• All in the Family comes to MeTV starting Sunday night.
• Not Dead Yet, a new ABC comedy, debuts on Wednesday.
• South Park returns for a new season on Comedy Central on Wednesday night, and is followed by the cable premiere of Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head.

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Master Minds Returns Jan. 9 on Game Show Network; Remembering Sons & Daughters Co-Creator Nick Holly, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Ron Masak and Others We Recently Lost

Season 3 of Master Minds hosted by Brooke Burns will premiere on Monday, January 9 at 6 p.m. ET on Game Show Network and air weekdays. In Master Minds, three contestants square off against three trivia Master Minds in multiple rounds of intense trivia competition. The lowest scoring player on each side is eliminated until the top competitor and top Master Mind are left standing and now must face off, head-to-head, in the Ultimate Trivia Challenge. If the contestant can get more questions correct than the Master Mind, they will win $10,000 and come back to challenge the Masters again. If they win two games in a row, they join the ranks of the Master Minds and will appear in future episodes.

Actress and Emmy(R)-nominated television host Brooke Burns began her career with breakout roles in Ally McBeal, Baywatch and Melrose Place. In 2002, she made her game show hosting debut on NBC's Dog Eat Dog, and went on to host ABC's You Deserve It with Chris Harrison. From 2013-2015 Burns served as host of Game Show Network's Emmy(R)-nominated and wildly popular UK-adapted trivia show, The Chase, where she was also nominated for an Emmy(R) as Outstanding Game Show Host. Burns is also known for her starring roles on the Hallmark and Lifetime Channels, currently for the original Hallmark movie franchise Gourmet Detective, and earlier films A Sister's Revenge, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and Christmas Connection.

Television writer, producer and manager Nick Holly, who was the co-creator of Sons & Daughters, has died. He died on November 21 of lung cancer, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Santa Monica, California. Mr. Holly was 51.

Holly and Fred Goss created the short-lived 2006 ABC sitcom Sons & Daughters. It is about about an extended blended family living close together in a neighborhood. Holly, Goss, Lorne Michaels and Joann Alfano served as the executive producers. Holly wrote nine episodes and directed one episode. The cast included Fred Goss, Gillian Vigman, Jerry Lambert, Alison Quinn, Max Gail, Dee Wallace-Stone, Amanda Walsh, Desmond Harrington, Greg Pitts, Eden Sher, Randy Wayne, Trevor Einhorn, Noah Matthews, Lexi Jourden and Lois Hall.

Holly and Goss were writers for the 2011 YouTube animated web series The LeBrons. In 2005, he was the executive producer for the TV movie The Weekend. He worked as a mananager for writers of television, film and Broadway.

Survivors include his mother, Michael Holly; stepfather Keith Moxey; sister, actress Lauren Holly; and girlfriend, Amy Shapiro.

Mr. Holly helped create the funny and underrated Sons & Daughters. The series was never given a full chance by ABC. ABC tried another series with an extended blended family in 2010 with Modern Family, which became a big hit for 11 seasons. We thank him for his work bringing us Sons & Daughters, which should be available on DVD or streaming. He will be missed.

Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr., who starred as Conrad McMasters on Matlock and as James "Jimmy" Trivette on Walker, Texas Ranger, has died. He died after a long illness on November 28 at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Gilyard was 66.

Gilyard starred as Roland Culp on the short-lived 1984 NBC sitcom The Duck Factory. Roland Culp is a storyboard artist at an animation studio nicknamed The Duck Factory, which produces a TV cartoon called Dippy Duck. The cast included Jim Carrey, Teresa Ganzel, Jack Gilford, Julie Payne, Nancy Lane, Jay Tarses and Don Messick.

Some of his sitcom guest appearances included Diff'rent Strokes (2 episodes), Making the Grade, 227 and The Facts of Life.

He starred as Conrad McMasters on the NBC/ABC legal drama Matlock from 1989 to 1993. Conrad McMasters is Ben Matlock's (Andy Griffith) second private investigator who is a former deputy sheriff and a rodeo rider.

Gilyard starred as James "Jimmy" Trivette on the 1993-2001 CBS western crime drama Walker, Texas Ranger. Jimmy Trivette is Cordell Walker's (Chuck Norris) Texas Ranger partner and the deurotagonist of the series. Gilyard directed an episode of the series in 1999.

He starred as Officer Benjamin Webster on the sixth and final season of CHiPs from 1982 to 1983. Some of his other television guest appearances included Riptide and Simon & Simon.

Gilyard starred as Lieutenant Junior Grade Marcus "Sundown" Williams, a F-14 Tomcat radar intercept officer, in Top Gun (1986). He played Theo, a criminal computer expert, in Die Hard (1988). He played Pastor Bruce Barnes in Left Behind: The Movie (2000) and its sequel, Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002).

Mr. Gilyard was a talented and versatile actor. He was also an associate professor in the College of Fine Arts – Department of Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. We thank him for the entertainment he brought us during his career. He will be greatly missed.

Character actor Ron Masak played the recurring role of Sheriff Mort Metzger on Murder, She Wrote. He starred on the 1973 sitcom Love Thy Neighbor. He died of natural causes on October 20 in Thousand Oaks, California. Mr. Masak was 86.

Masak starred as Charlie Wilson on the short-lived ABC sitcom Love Thy Neighbor, which aired for 12 episodes in the summer of 1973. Masak and Joyce Bulifant portrayed a husband and wife who discover they're not as open-minded as they thought when a black couple (Harrison Page and Janet MacLachlan) move in next door. The series was based on the British TV hit Love Thy Neighbour.

Some of his sitcom guest appearances in the 1960s included The Monkees (2 episodes as The Count), The Second Hundred Years (2 episodes), The Flying Nun, Get Smart, The Good Guys (2 episodes as Andy Gardner), I Dream of Jeannie (2 episodes), Mayberry R.F.D., Nanny and the Professor, Arnie and Bewitched (5 episodes).

Masak's sitcom guest appearances in the 1970s and 1980s included Funny Face, The Bob Newhart Show, Love, American Style (4 episodes), Good Times, Barney Miller, Good Heavens, Alice, Private Benjamin, Goodnight, Beantown (1984), Jennifer Slept Here, E/R (1984), Diff'rent Strokes, New Love, American Style (1985), Bustin' Loose, She's the Sheriff, Webster (4 episodes as Woody Feldman).

He portrayed the recurring role of Sheriff Mort Metzger of Cabot Cove on Murder, She Wrote, taking over for Tom Bosley's Sheriff Amos Tupper. He appeared in 41 episodes from 1988 to 1996. Angela Lansbury predeceased him by only nine days.

Some of his other television guest appearances included The Twilight Zone, Ironside, McMillan & Wife, Insight, Mission: Impossible, Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law, Longstreet, Medical Center, Emergency!, Land of the Lost, Police Woman, Barnaby Jones, The Rockford Files, Police Story (6 episodes), Wonder Woman, Supertrain, Magnum, P.I. (1981), Quincy M.E., Jessica Novak, Falcon Crest, Remington Steele, Starman, The Law and Harry McGraw and Cold Case.

His film credits included Ice Station Zebra (1968), Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) and Harper Valley PTA (1978).

Survivors include his wife, Kay, whom he married in September 1961; their children Kathryn, Tammy, Debbie, Christine and twins Michael and Robert; ten grandchildren; and two cousins, actors Michael and Mary Gross.

Mr. Masak was a familiar and dependable character actor with more than 100 television series and film credits. We thank him for the laughs and entertainment he brought us during his long career. He will be sorely missed.

Actor Kevin Conroy was known for his voice portrayal of the DC Comics superhero Batman in various animated media, beginning with Batman: The Animated Series in 1992. He starred on the sitcoms Rachel Gunn, R.N. in 1992 and The Office in 1995. He died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City from colorectal cancer on November 10. Mr. Conroy was 66.

Conroy starred as Dr. David Dunkle on the short-lived 1992 Fox sitcom Rachel Gunn, R.N., which aired for 10 episodes (plus 3 unaired). The series followed the staff of Little Innocence Hospital in Nebraska. It also starred Christine Ebersole, Megan Mullally, Bryan Brightcloud, Dan Tullis Jr., Kathleen Mitchell and Lois Foraker.

He starred as Steve Gilman on the short-lived 1995 CBS sitcom The Office. Steve Gilman is a sleazy salesman and the boss of Deborah (Kristin Dattilo-Hayward), a naive MBA student. The cast included Valerie Harper, Dakin Matthews, Debra Jo Rupp, Lisa Durr, Andrea Abbate and Gary Dourdan.

Conroy guest starred as Darryl Mead in two episodes of Cheers in 1989 and 1990. He played Roger Harris in a 1991 episode of Murphy Brown.

He played Chase Kendall on the daytime soap opera Search for Tomorrow for 79 episodes from 1984 to 1985. He had a recurring role as gay lawyer Bart Fallmont in eight episodes of Dynasty from 1985 to 1986. He starred as Captain Lloyd Hamilton on the 1987-1988 ABC police procedural Ohara. He played company commander Captain Rusty Wallace in 12 episodes of Tour of Duty.

Some of his other television guest appearances included Matlock, Kay O'Brien, Spenser: For Hire and WIOU.

Conroy was also known for his voice work. He was best known for his starring role as Bruce Wayne / Batman in the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995). He continued to voice Batman in various animated spin-off productions, which collectively took place in what is known as the DC Animated Universe (DCAU). These spin-offs include the TV shows The New Batman Adventures (1997–1999), Batman Beyond (1999–2001, in which he portrays an elderly Bruce Wayne retired from crimefighting), Justice League (2001–2004), and Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006), as well as the theatrical film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993), and the direct-to-video films Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998), Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000), and Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003). He also voiced Batman for the character's guest appearances in the DCAU's Superman: The Animated Series, Static Shock and The Zeta Project.

Mr. Conroy was a fine actor with a great voice. We thank him for work on television during his career. He will be greatly missed.

Actor Michael Callan starred as Peter Christopher on Occasional Wife. He died of pneumonia on October 10 at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California. Mr. Callan was 86.

Callan starred as Peter Christopher on the 1966-1967 NBC sitcom Occasional Wife. Peter Christopher is a bachelor who enjoyed the single life, but was blocked from professional advancement by not having a wife. Christopher asked a young hat check girl, Greta Patterson (Patricia Harty), to pose as his wife at company functions. Vin Scully was the uncredited narrator. He commented on the increasingly complicated problems created by the arrangement between Peter and Greta.

Some of his sitcom guest appearances included Hazel, That Girl, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Funny Face (1971), Love, American Style (8 episodes), The Love Boat and E/R (1984).

Some of his other television guest appearances included Dr. Kildare, Breaking Point, 12 O'Clock High, The Felony Squad, Journey to the Unknown, The Name of the Game, Ironside, Marcus Welby, M.D. (1972), The F.B.I. (4 episodes), Griff, McMillan & Wife, Lucas Tanner, Police Story (4 episodes), Barnaby Jones, Medical Center, Medical Story, S.W.A.T. (1975), Ellery Queen, Switch, Delvecchio, The Bionic Woman, Vega$, Charlie's Angels (2 episodes), Simon & Simon, Automan, Fantasy Island (5 episodes), The Fall Guy (2 episodes), T.J. Hooker, Crazy Like a Fox, Hardcastle and McCormick (2 episodes), Knight Rider, Houston Knights, Dragnet (1990), Swamp Thing and Murder, She Wrote (4 episodes).

He starred as Eddie Horner in Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961). He played Dr. Alec Considine in The Interns (1962). In 1965, he played Clay Boone in Cat Ballou. He originated the role of Riff in West Side Story on Broadway.

Mr. Callan was a solid character actor with around 90 television and film credits during his career, which spanned from 1954 to 2006. We thank him for the laughs and entertainment he brought us. He will be sorely missed.

Actress Susan Tolsky starred as Biddie Cloom on Here Come the Brides. She died of natural causes at her Toluca Lake home in Los Angeles on October 9. Ms. Tolsky was 79.

Tolsky starred as Biddie Cloom on the 1968-1970 ABC comedy western Here Come the Brides. The series was loosely based on Asa Mercer's efforts in the 1860s to import marriageable women (the Mercer Girls) from the East Coast cities of the United States to Seattle, where there was a shortage. The cast included Robert Brown, Bobby Sherman, David Soul, Joan Blondell, Bridget Hanley, Mark Lenard, Bo Svensen, Henry Beckman, Mitzi Hoag, Hoke Howell, Eric Chase (1969-1970) and Patti Cohoon (1969-1970).

She starred as Bernadette Van Gilder, Madame's shy secretary, on the 1982-1983 first-run syndicated sitcom Madame's Place. The series is based on the ribald, acerbic, aging-celebrity diva Madame, a puppet character portrayed by Wayland Flowers. The cast included Judy Landers, Johnny Haymer, Corey Feldman, Ty Henderson (recurring) and Edie McClurg (recurring).

Some of her sitcom guest appearances included The Second Hundred Years, Bewitched, Here's Lucy (2 episodes), Love, American Style (2 episodes), Barney Miller (2 episodes), Alice (4 episodes), Bustin' Loose and Webster.

She was also known for her voice work. She had a recurring role as Binkie Muddlefoot on Darkwing Duck from 1992 to 1993. Some of her other voice credits included Foofur, Fantastic Max, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures, TaleSpin, Goof Troop, Aladdin, Bobby's World, Hercules, Pepper Ann and The Buzz on Maggie.

Ms. Tolsky was a talented and funny actress. Madame's Place would be nice to see again one day. We thank her for work on screen on television and for her voice credits. She will be deeply missed.

Actor Robert Brown starred as Jason Bolt on Here Come the Brides. He died on September 19 in Ojai, California. Mr. Brown was 95.

Brown starred as Jason Bolt on the 1968-1970 ABC comedy western Here Come the Brides. The series was loosely based on Asa Mercer's efforts in the 1860s to import marriageable women (the Mercer Girls) from the East Coast cities of the United States to Seattle, where there was a shortage. The cast included Bobby Sherman, David Soul, Joan Blondell, Bridget Hanley, Mark Lenard, Bo Svensen, Susan Tolsky, Henry Beckman, Mitzi Hoag, Hoke Howell, Eric Chase (1969-1970) and Patti Cohoon (1969-1970).

Some of his sitcom guest appearances included Bewitched, The New Dick Van Dyke Show and Archie Bunker's Place. He was a close friend of Carroll O'Connor. He also appeared in an episode of In the Heat of the Night in 1994.

He starred as Carter Primus on the 1971-1972 syndicated adventure series Primus. The series, which was created and produced by Ivan Tors, also starred Will Kuluva and Eva Renzi.

Some of his other television guest appearances included Wagon Train, The Lawless Years (2 episodes), Bonanza, Perry Mason (3 episodes), 12 O'Clock High, Shane, Star Trek, Run for Your Life, Columbo, Police Story (2 episodes) and Fantasy Island.

His only feature film credits were the science fiction film The Flame Barrier (1958) and the horror film Tower of London (1962).

Mr. Brown was mostly active in the 1960s and 1970s. Here Come the Brides is a fun series worth checking out on DVD or on television when it is aired. Bobby Sherman and David Soul are the only surviving main cast members. We thank him for his work on television. He will be greatly missed.

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MeTV Network Fall 2015 Schedule; Remembering Alex Rocco and Roger Rees

The MeTV Network has announced their new fall program schedule premiering on Monday, August 31. The line-up features a timeless and memorable lineup of westerns, dramas, sci-fi, comedies and more. MeTV will have new programs coming to weekdays, prime time and Sundays. With shows chosen and scheduled to appeal to a wide audience of viewers looking to enjoy memorable entertainment, it's easy to see "That's Memorable, That's Me!" The new weeknight prime time line-up features the comedies Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley from 9-10apm and back-to-back Hogan's Heroes at 10, joining M*A*S*H at 7, The Andy Griffith Show (or Mayberry R.F.D. in select areas) at 8 and Carol Burnett and Friends at 11pm. Weekday mornings, beloved MeTV star Andy Griffith stars as folksy criminal-defense attorney Ben Matlock in the memorable legal drama Matlock airing at 10am to kick-off their law/crime block leading into Quincy and Rockford. Other changes to the weekday line-up will be early mornings and late nights, Welcome Back Kotter moves to 5:30am into Gilligan's Island at 6am, followed by Family Affair. At 7am, Donna Reed remains, but The Beverly Hillbillies will move to 7:30am into an hour of I Love Lucy at 8am.

Weeknights in late night following Perry Mason at 11:30pm will now have The Twilight Zone at 12:30am and Alfred Hitchcock Hour at 1am into the Mystery Movie at 2am. On Weekends, "MeTV's Sunday Funnies" delivers laughs Sunday afternoons with a three hour block of comedies including Gilligan's Island from 2-3pm, Happy Days & Laverne & Shirley from 3-4pm and I Love Lucy from 4-5pm, all following the continued success of "The Brady Bunch Brunch" from 12-2pm. More memorable comedy is coming to Sunday evenings with "MeTV's Last Laugh," including M*A*S*H, The Odd Couple, The Honeymooners, Cheers, The Bob Newhart Show, Mary Tyler Moore, Taxi, Get Smart and The Phil Silvers Show all from 9:30pm-2am. The Love Boat sets sail on Sundays from 5-7pm leading into The Andy Griffith Show (or Mayberry R.F.D. in select areas) at 7. Weekend late nights will have The Man from U.N.C.L.E. on both nights at 2am. Naked City and Route 66 will following on Sunday nights from 3-5am. Other weekend changes are all in mornings, with Welcome Back Kotter Saturdays 6-7am, Wagon Train Saturdays at 11am, Abbott & Costello Sundays 6-7am and F Troop Sundays 7-8am. Everything else remains the same as it is now. With returning favorites and new friends, MeTV's fall schedule is refreshed for weekdays and weekends. Scheduled for audience enjoyment and extended viewing, with some of the greatest shows in TV history. Keep it right here for continued updates.

Actor Alex Rocco, who appeared as Jo Polniaczek's father Charlie in The Facts of Life, has died. He died on July 18 of cancer in Studio City, Los Angeles. Mr. Rocco was 79.

Rocco appeared in the recurring role of Charlie Polniaczek, Jo's father (Nancy McKeon), in The Facts of Life. He made 11 guest appearances from 1981-1988. In 1995, he guest starred as Michael O'Donnell, Annie O'Donnell's (Nancy McKeon) father, in an episode of the CBS sitcom Can't Hurt Love. He appeared in the recurring role of John Exstead Sr., Inspector Jinny Exstead's (Nancy McKeon) father, in 14 episodes of the Lifetime drama The Division from 2001-2004.

He starred as Al Floss, a fast-talking obnoxious Hollywood agent, in the 1989-1990 CBS sitcom The Famous Teddy Z. Rocco received an Emmy Award as Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1990 for the role in the series, which starred Jon Cryer. He starred as Howie Ruscio in the 1991-1992 ABC sitcom Sibs. In 1994-1995, he played the fast-talking bookie Harry Rosetti in the Fox sitcom The George Carlin Show.

Some of his other sitcom guest appearances included Get Smart, That Girl, Lotsa Luck, Mary Tyler Moore, The Love Boat, The Golden Girls, Murphy Brown, Daddy Dearest, Partners, Hope & Gloria, Mad About You, Goode Behavior, Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher, Home Improvement, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Just Shoot Me! and Episodes. He provided his voice in episodes of The Simpsons, Pinky and the Brain and Family Guy.

His television drama guest appearances in the 1960s and 1970s included Batman, The F.B.I., Mission: Impossible, The Rookies, Get Christie Love!, Kojak, Cannon, Delvecchio, Police Story, The Rockford Files, Barnaby Jones, Baretta and Starsky and Hutch. His guest appearances in the 1980s included CHiPs, Matt Houston, Hardcastle and McCormick, St. Elsewhere, Simon & Simon, The A-Team, Murder, She Wrote, T.J. Hooker, Hotel and Hunter. Later guest appearances included Early Edition, Michael Hayes, Family Law, Walker, Texas Ranger, ER and The Practice. He had a recurring role in the Starz crime-drama series Magic City from 2012-2013.

Rocco appeared in dozens of films. He was best known for his portrayal of Moe Greene in The Godfather. Some of his other film credits included The Friends of Eddie Coyle, Freebie and the Bean, Herbie Goes Bananas, The Stunt Man, Cannonball Run II, Lady in White, Get Shorty, Just Write and The Wedding Planner.

Survivors include his wife Shannon; sons Sean and Lucien; daughters Kelli and Jennifer; grandchildren Anthony, Kiran, Sarame and Ravi; and sister Vivian. He was married to Sandie Elaine Rocco from 1966 until her death in 2002.

Mr. Rocco was a talented and versatile character actor. It was always great to see him return in The Facts of Life. Although he didn't have many appearances, they were always memorable. He will be greatly missed.

Share your memories on our Facts of Life message board. View photos in our galleries.

Actor Roger Rees, who played English multi-millionaire industrialist Robin Colcord in Cheers, has died. He died of brain cancer at his home in New York on July 10. Mr. Rees was 71.

Rees appeared as Robin Colcord, an English tycoon who was a love interest of Rebecca Howe (Kirstie Alley), in Cheers. He made 16 guest appearances from 1989-1991. He returned for an episode in the final season in 1993.

He starred as Malcolm in the British sitcom Singles from 1988-1989. In 1997, he had a recurring role as President Harrison Cross in the NBC sitcom Boston Common. His other sitcom guest appearances included Three Sisters and The Middle.

His drama roles included the 1994-1995 Fox sci-fi series M.A.N.T.I.S.. He played the recurring role of British Ambassador Lord John Marbury in The West Wing from 2000-2005. He appeared in 7 episodes of Warehouse 13 as James McPherson. Some of his other drama appearances included My So-Called Life, Oz, The Education of Max Bickford, Veritas: The Quest, Law & Order, Related, Grey's Anatomy, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Good Wife, Elementary and Forever.

Some of his film credits included Star 80, If Looks Could Kill, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Frida, The Prestige, The Pink Panther, Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties and Survivor.

He was also known for his stage work. He won an Olivier Award and a Tony Award for his performance as the lead in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Other parts included Shadowlands, Six Degrees of Separation and Indiscretions.

Survivors include his husband, playwright Rick Elice.

Mr. Rees was very funny as Robin Colcord in Cheers. He always did fine work on television and in films. He will be deeply missed.

Share your memories on our Cheers message board. View photos in our galleries.

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INSP Fall 2013 Schedule; Darren Star TV Land Sitcom Fast-Tracked

This Fall, INSP will be adding some more dramas to its schedule. Coming to the network this fall will be JAG, Christy, Robin Hood and Lark Rise to Candleford. The fun begins on Sunday, Sept. 29 with a JAG marathon from 12pm-2am ET. The series was airing on the Universal-owned networks, but the contract expired and now INSP has the series. The new line-up will then begin the following day on Monday, Sept. 30 at 11am. Kicking it off will be The Big Valley from 11am-1pm every Mon-Thurs, as the series moves down an hour (it was airing 12-2pm). Sitcoms Happy Days and The Brady Bunch will therefore be removed from the schedule beginning on Sept. 30 and won't be found anywhere on the line-up. The High Chaparral will remain Mon-Thurs at 1pm. The Virginian will air in this block from 11am-2pm on Fridays. Then each weekday will have a different drama from 2-8pm now, as six-hour blocks of the same show will air. On Mondays it will be Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, while on Tuesdays it is Matlock. Wednesdays will feature Little House on the Prairie, while Thursdays it is family time with The Waltons. And on Fridays, new acquisition JAG will get the marathon treatment. In INSP primetime from 8pm-12am, the line-up starts off with The Waltons at 8 every weeknight, followed by newbie JAG at 9pm. At 10pm and 11pm, Matlock makes his case with back-to-back episodes every weeknight. In late night from 12-2am, we have a rotating block of shows. Monday and Tuesday nights will feature JAG, while Wednesday and Thursday nights will showcase Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. And on Fridays, new addition Robin Hood will close the work week out.

Onto weekends, Saddle-Up Saturdays will continue. Airing from 1pm-12am, westerns rule the day with The Virginian from 1pm-4pm, The High Chaparral from 4-6pm, and The Big Valley from 6-8pm. Then in primetime, it's more westerns with The Virginian again from 8-11pm leading into Bonanza at 11pm. In late night, JAG will air from 12-2am once again. On Sundays, different marathons will air from 12pm-5pm (such as The Waltons, Matlock, Little House and Dr. Quinn). Then the new Sunday line-up begins with the Kellie Martin drama Christy airing at 5pm, followed by Lark Rise to Candleford at 6pm and Robin Hood at 7pm. JAG airs in primetime at 8pm & 9pm, into movies from 10pm-2am. Before the new series launch, they will get marathons. We mentioned JAG's launch marathon already, but the others will also get marathons. Lark Rise to Candleford gets the first taste on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 6pm-2am. The following week (Sunday, Sept. 22), Robin Hood gets the marathon from 6pm-2am. We mentioned JAG on Sept. 29, but on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 5pm-2am, Christy gets its launch marathon.

That's all for INSP this fall. We hope Happy Days and The Brady Bunch return to the schedule at some point, but at least they are available to watch on other networks if you receive those. Stay with us for continued updates on all things INSP!

TV Land has fast-tracked a project to be written by writer, producer and creator Darren Star of Sex and the City. This single camera comedy, which is based on the novel "Younger" by Pamela Redmond Satran, will follow the story of a suddenly-single New Jersey housewife and mother in her early 40s who, unable to restart her career, decides to lie about her age and successfully passes herself off as a twenty-something. Armed with a makeover and new resume, she wins a coveted position at the city's hottest publishing company. Pretending to be "younger" doesn't hurt in the bar scene, either, as guys line up like never before. Between Sex and the City, Beverly Hills, 90210 and Melrose Place, he has created some of the most iconic and beloved shows in the history of television. The series has been fast-tracked, but has not been picked-up to pilot just yet. If and when it does that, it would then have to be picked-up to series for us to see it on television. So it's a long way to go, but fast-tracking a project is a good thing.

TV Land also recently announced a pilot for a multi-camera sitcom, Jennifer Falls, starring Jaime Pressly. The network's current line-up of original sitcoms airs Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT and includes the hit series Hot in Cleveland, The Exes and The Soul Man. The series have received several awards and accolades including two 2013 Creative Arts Emmy(R) nominations: one for Hot in Cleveland and the other for The Exes. All of these series star pop culture icons and fan favorites including Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick, Jane Leeves, Kristen Johnston, Donald Faison, Wayne Knight, David Alan Basche, Kelly Stables, Cedric "The Entertainer," Niecy Nash and Wesley Jonathan. This December, TV Land will debut its newest original series, Kirstie, which stars Kirstie Alley, Michael Richards, Rhea Perlman and Eric Petersen.

Posted by Pavan -- SitcomsOnline.com at 12:00 PM

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