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Saturday, August 15, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Saved for a Second Season; Netflix Renews Seinfeld Rights
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have news about the renewal of a streaming series, a renewal for Seinfeld on Netflix, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Stuart Fails to Save the Universe has been given a second season chance to save the universe. (Variety)
- Netflix will keep Seinfeld at least through 2031. (Deadline)
- You'd be too late now, but if you wanted Sophia's purse from The Golden Girls, you could've purchased it at auction for only $200,000. (People)
- A new Power Rangers series at Disney+ will not be going forward. (Deadline)
- You'll be seeing more NBA on ABC and NBC next season, which doesn't immediately seem relevant to what we talk about here, but it also means less scripted programming. (Deadline)
- Ben Jones, who played Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at 84. (AP News)
- All That cast member Christy Knowings has died at 46. (Variety)
- We've got trailers for season two of Adults and The Paper. (SitcomsOnline)
- A brand new season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia premieres Monday on FXX and Hulu.
- Season two of the dark comedy drama Average Joe debuts Wednesday on Paramount+.
Saturday, August 08, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Joe Dirt Animated Series in the Works at Fox; First Look at The Varnell Hill Show
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have news about a Joe Dirt animated series, a Martin spinoff, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- A Joe Dirt animated series is in the works at Fox. (Deadline)
- Apple TV is developing Bad News Dads, a mystery comedy starring James Marsden. (Deadline)
- We have our first look at the Martin spinoff (yes, a spinoff coming 30 years after the original series ended), The Varnell Hill Show. (Entertainment Weekly)
- A celebrity version of The Voice is in the works, but Carson Daly won't be hosting it (but he also won't be leaving the regular version either). (Variety)
- Patricia Richardson is sharing a recent photo with her "other boys" as she reunites with her two non-incarcerated Home Improvement sons. (Deadline)
- It's apparently not too early for networks to start developing sitcoms for the 2027-2028 season, and CBS is doing just that with Hilda! (In Lights!). (Variety)
- Football is one of the main things keeping the broadcast networks alive, and although nothing will change for the next few years, it looks like there could be some shakeups coming there. (Variety)
- CBS is putting Byron Allen into primetime to celebrate 20 years of a show that mostly serves as background noise for people fall to sleep to. (SitcomsOnline)
- Although it started on Monday, The Beverly Hillbillies has returned to FETV every weekday, though now unlike when they previously aired the public domain episodes, they have licensed uncut remastered versions of the entire series.
- Antenna TV has a Sunday Special of I Dream of Jeannie this week.
Saturday, August 01, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Clueless Sequel Series Starring Alicia Silverstone Ordered at Paramount+; Tubi Removing Some Warner Animated Series
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about a new Clueless series, a the removal of some animated series from Tubi, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- A Clueless sequel has been ordered by Paramount+ starring Alicia Silverstone. (Variety)
- Tubi is removing some of their animated series at the end of August to make room for others. (Cord Cutters News)
- Is it time for a Glee reboot? Creator Ryan Murphy thinks so. (Deadline)
- Pamela Anderson has no desire to reprise her Baywatch role. (Deadline)
- Disney has long been a half owner of A+E Global Media, which includes cable channels such as A&E and Lifetime, but now they're selling their 50% stake to co-owner Hearst Communications. (Deadline)
- We've got fall premiere dates for both ABC and CBS. (SitcomsOnline)
- Futurama returns for a new season on Hulu on Monday.
- Alley Cats, an animated adult comedy from Ricky Gervais, debuts Friday on Netflix.
- Pluto TV is bringing several new shows to the service on Monday, including Alias, Jane the Virgin, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Paramount and Warner Merger on Hold; Paramount+ Cancels Crutch
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, a media merger could be falling apart, a Paramount+ series has been canceled, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- The merger between Paramount and Warner, which the parties had hoped to finalize in the upcoming weeks, has now been postponed for several months as legal fights against it play out. (Variety)
- In a world where reboots keep getting developed and falling flat on their face, things are going pretty well for King of the Hill, which has been very well received (some fans even saying it is better than it originally was), getting a good audience, and already has two more seasons under development. (Cord Cutters News)
- Crutch has been canceled after just one season, though it's probably not a big deal to Tracy Morgan as he has another sitcom on the air anyway. (Variety)
- The voice cast for the Family Guy spinoff Stewie has been announced. (SitcomsOnline)
- Nirvanna the Band the Show is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
- President Curtis, a new Adult Swim series that is a spinoff of Rick and Morty, debuts on Monday.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Warner to Release Perfect Strangers - The Complete Series on Blu-ray; Chloe Fineman Exits Saturday Night Live
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing of a release of an 80s classic sitcom on Blu-ray, the exit of a Saturday Night Live cast member, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Back in the day, when home media releases were huge, Saturday's were for "Digital Digest," and we're kind of going back to that this week as Warner Home Video has announced one of their most unexpected titles, Perfect Strangers - The Complete Series, on Blu-ray. (Blu-ray.com)
- Chloe Fineman is announcing her exit from Saturday Night Live. (Deadline)
- We got used to about 22 minutes of a sitcom on broadcast TV, and some going around or above 30 minutes on streaming, but now Stuart Fails to Saves the Universe is challenging that with much shorter episodes. (Deadline)
- Hal Williams, best known for his roles on Sanford and Son and 227 (among many others), has died at 91. (SitcomsOnline)
- Stuart Fails to Save the Universe arrives on HBO Max on Thursday.
- King of the Hill returns for a new season on Monday, on Hulu.
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is back on ABC on Wednesday.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Rob Reiner Receives Posthumous Emmy Nomination; Season Premiere Date Set for American Horror Story
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a very slow news week, but we have news about the return of a popular series, (sadly) some deaths of classic TV stars, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Rob Reiner has received a posthumous Emmy nomination for his work in The Bear. (Deadline)
- A season premiere date is now ready for American Horror Story, but don't look for Ariana Grande to return. (Deadline)
- Randolph Mantooth, known for his role in Emergency!, has died. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Louise Lasser, known for her role in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, has also died. (Entertainment Weekly)
- Great Entertainment Television has acquired the rights to House. (SitcomsOnline)
- The new Netflix comedy, The Hawk, which stars Will Ferrell, debuts on Thursday.
- Game shows return on Fox next week, including a new one, Nation's Dumbest, on Wednesday.
Saturday, July 04, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Elle Renewed for Second Season; NBCUniversal to Separate from Comcast
Happy Independence Day, and welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about the renewal of a series that just premiered, a media divorce, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- That was quick, Elle has already been renewed for a second season. (TV Insider)
- With all of the media mergers that have been happening lately, a "divorce" was bound to happen, and it looks like our first one is coming with Comcast looking to separate from NBCUniversal. (Deadline)
- Rob Reiner had a final (we think) TV appearance playing George Washington in last night's episode of Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Happiness. (Variety)
- Joby Baker, who starred alongside Ronnie Schell (who died just a few weeks ago) on Good Morning, World, has died. (Deadline)
- STARZ has picked up a spinoff of S.W.A.T. (SitcomsOnline)
- June 30 is now Marla Gibbs Day in Chicago. (SitcomsOnline)
- Antenna TV is celebrating Independence Day with American themed episodes of various series.
- Twilight Zone marathons are everywhere, with one that already started on Heroes & Icons, and of course Syfy is getting in on the action today.
- A new Disney+ exclusive Simpsons episode, "Simpsley," is now available to watch.
- Celebrity Family Feud and Press Your Luck return Thursday on ABC.
- The revival of Little House on the Prairie debuts Thursday on Netflix.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at New Seasons of King of the Hill and The Paper; Ben Feldman Upped to Regular for Season Six of Ghosts
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we've got a pair of previews for upcoming seasons of returning streaming favorites and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- The new season of King of the Hill is arriving next month, and we have our first look at it. (Deadline)
- We have our first look at the second season of The Paper. (TVLine)
- Ben Feldman is being upped to a regular for season six of Ghosts. (Deadline)
- The series finale of The Bear had an oh-so-subtle tribute to Rob Reiner. (Deadline)
- Mindy Kaling has more stories to tell, including her own reimagining of The Golden Girls. (Deadline)
- NBC has announced fall premiere dates. (SitcomsOnline)
- Elle, the prequel series to Legally Blonde, debuts Wednesday on Prime Video.
- It wouldn't be Independence Day without Twilight Zone marathons (there are more places for them now, and competitors are doing it better than the original did), with the first of these starting Thursday on Heroes & Icons.
- Ms. Pat Settles It returns Tuesday on BET.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Fox Agrees to Purchase Roku; Mickey Mouse Set to Star in Home Alone Remake
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing of another media merger, (unfortunately) more deaths of classic TV icons we all love, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- The media mergers just never end, and now Fox says it is buying Roku. (NPR)
- Disney is bringing us some more "synergy" from their acquisition of 20th Century Fox, as they're preparing for a Home Alone redo of sorts starring Mickey Mouse. (Deadline)
- Iconic director James Burrows, who worked on TV series from The Mary Tyler Moore Show all the way up through the recent Netflix series Mid-Century Modern, has died at 85. (Variety)
- Anne Schedeen, known for her role of playing Kate Tanner on ALF, has died at 77. (People)
- We've got details on Jimmy Kimmel's summer guest hosts. (SitcomsOnline)
- Mindy Kaling is back with a new comedy, Not Suitable for Work, which debuts on Hulu on Tuesday.
- The final season of The Bear arrives on FX on Thursday.
- Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a limited comedy series that looks back at 250 years of America created by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, debuts Friday on HBO.
- Antenna TV is celebrating Father's Day with 24 hours of Sanford and Son tomorrow.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Tim Allen Still Wants Home Improvement Reboot; SpongeBob SquarePants Renewed
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, Tim Allen is still talking about that Home Improvement reboot that only seems to be of interest to him, we have a season premiere date for Adults, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Tim Allen is still talking about the status of the nonexistent Home Improvement reboot that nobody on the cast (other than himself) is interested in whatsoever. (Variety)
- A premiere date has been set for season two of Adults. (Deadline)
- We're sure nobody doubt it was going to happen, but SpongeBob SquarePants and The Patrick Star Show have both been renewed for multiple seasons. (Deadline)
- Ronnie Schell, known for his role on Gomer Pyle, USMC and Good Morning World, along with guest roles on many other series, has died at age 94. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Gene Shalit, the retired film critic from Today, has died at age 100. (NBC News)
- Tubi has announced a trio of new comedies. (SitcomsOnline)
- The first of three Simpsons Disney+ exclusive episodes, "Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition" debuts on Wednesday.
Saturday, June 06, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Hulu Orders Cable Guy Comedy Pilot; Netflix Orders Big Box Store Adult Animated Comedy
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about a new Hulu comedy based upon a classic 90s film, a new Netflix animated series, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- It may be a little dated for the cord cutters, but a new Hulu comedy pilot based upon the movie The Cable Guy is in the works, with Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. starring. (Deadline)
- Netflix has ordered Dealies, a new big box store adult animated comedy. (Variety)
- We're learning more about the upcoming Little House on the Prairie reboot on Netflix. (Yahoo)
- It's been a crazy week at 60 Minutes, with Scott Pelley being fired after questioning the motives of the new executive producer, but the last three remaining correspondents are saying they'll be back next season (but only because they fear that the show will be destroyed if they leave). (Deadline)
- We're learning premiere dates for some of Fox's summer offerings. (SitcomsOnline)
- Alice and Steve, a British series starring Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement, premieres Monday on Hulu.
- New streaming only episodes of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune debut Friday on Disney+/Hulu.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: New Episodes of The Simpsons Headed Exclusively to Disney+; Release Date Set for Reboot of A Different World
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about new episodes of The Simpsons (that'll be exclusively on streaming), a premiere date for a reboot of a classic series, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Get ready for a mini-season of summer episodes of The Simpsons, but they will be available exclusively on Disney+. (Deadline)
- A release date for the reboot of A Different World has been set, and it is exactly 39 years after the original. (Variety)
- CBS is defending their decision to replace The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with Comics Unleashed, which is doing a terrible job of attracting viewers. (Deadline)
- Meanwhile, over at the news side for CBS, there are huge changes coming to 60 Minutes despite being successful in the ratings. (AP News)
- Jay Daniel, executive producer for Roseanne, Moonlighting, and Cybill, has died. (Deadline)
- Director Howard Storm, known for his work on Mork & Mindy, Valerie, Rhoda, and many other series (even including Kenan & Kel), has died at age 94. (Deadline)
- CNN typically has Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen host a countdown for New Year's Eve, so why not do another one for the countdown to Independence Day for the 250th birthday of America? (Rolling Stone)
- Hallmark has new movies planned every Saturday night in June. (SitcomsOnline)
- Season 3 of Password debuts Tuesday on NBC, as well as the new season of America's Got Talent.
- Pluto TV will be streaming Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's movies produced by Dualstar starting Monday, though there is no indication the sitcoms created through that company will be included.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Ben Stiller Teams with Mike Judge for New Apple TV Comedy; Late Show Ends with Spectacular Ratings
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! We're headed into Memorial Day weekend with news of a new comedy from Mike Judge and Ben Stiller, news about ratings for the final episode of The Late Show, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Ben Stiller is teaming with Mike Judge for an upcoming Apple TV comedy series called Protective Custody. (Deadline)
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert went out with a bang, scoring the biggest ratings that show has ever seen for a weeknight episode. (Variety)
- There are some new Celebrity Wheel of Fortune episodes coming up that will be exclusive to Disney+ and Hulu. (Deadline)
- Grizz Chapman, who played Grizz on 30 Rock, has died. (TVLine)
- The 29th season of South Park has a premiere date. (Variety)
- MeTV is planning some special theme weeks for The Golden Girls. (SitcomsOnline)
- PopTV is airing every episode of Schitt's Creek in order this weekend through Monday, which started at 11 AM today.
- Although it started yesterday, IFC is airing an extended marathon of Tales from the Crypt through tomorrow morning.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: First Look at Stuart Fails to Save the Universe; A Different World Reboot Set for Fall Premiere
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a busy week, and we only have some of the highlights for you (go back and read previous postings from earlier in the week), but we do have new news about some streaming series debuts and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- We have our first look at The Big Bang Theory spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. (Hollywood Reporter)
- The reboot of A Different World will debut in the fall on Netflix, but we don't know much more than that. (Deadline)
- The new season of Futurama is coming to Hulu in August, but don't expect to be able to binge the entire season the day it comes out this time. (Gizmodo)
- David Letterman stopped by to help Stephen Colbert say goodbye to The Late Show this week, and created some memorable moments. (Deadline)
- Dennis Rush, who played Howie, one of Opie's friends on The Andy Griffith Show, has died. (Hollywood Reporter)
- HBO's Rooster has turned out to be one of their most-watched comedies in over 15 years. (Deadline)
- Remember Wordle, the game everybody was playing and talking about a few years ago but now most of us have forgotten? Well, it's getting an NBC game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie. (Variety)
- Great Entertainment Television has acquired Happy Endings. (SitcomsOnline)
- It's the end of an era (well, one that started in the 90s) on CBS on Thursday night with the finale of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
- There are tons of season finales in the next seven days, including Saturday Night Live tonight, Family Guy and Bob's Burgers tomorrow, and Ghosts and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage on Thursday.
Saturday, May 09, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Picks Up The Rockford Files and Two Comedies; King of the Hill Season 15 Premiere Date Set
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about some new pickups for next season, the return of an animated comedy favorite on Hulu, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- NBC has ordered a reboot of The Rockford Files for the fall, along with two new comedies, Sunset P.I. and Newlyweds. (Hollywood Reporter)
- King of the Hill is back for season 15 on Hulu, on July 20. (Hollywood Reporter)
- We have our first look at the upcoming Hulu comedy, Not Suitable for Work. (Deadline)
- History was made with a record-breaking prize yesterday on The Price is Right. (Variety)
- It's almost summer, so of course, summer game show season is coming soon to ABC. (TVLine)
- There was some doubt, but it looks like Law & Order will be returning next season after all. (Deadline)
- Ted Turner, who could arguably be described as one of the architects of cable TV as we know it, has died. (Deadline)
- Fox has picked up the reboot of Highway to Heaven. (SitcomsOnline)
- Antenna TV is celebrating Mother's Day with a marathon of One Day at a Time, while Rewind TV is celebrating it with a marathon of 227.
- Monday is National Twilight Zone Day, and Syfy is celebrating that with a marathon of the show on Sunday.
- The final episode of The Neighborhood airs Monday on CBS.
Saturday, May 02, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: NBC Cancels Stumble; Do You Want Kids? Not Going Forward at ABC
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about some cancelations and renewals, the release date for a new spinoff of a popular sitcom, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- NBC has canceled Brilliant Minds and Stumble, and they are still undecided on the future of Law & Order. (Hollywood Reporter)
- A release date has been announced for Big Bang Theory spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. (Variety)
- The Rachel Bloom comedy pilot Do You Want Kids? is not going forward at ABC. (Deadline)
- Erik Per Sullivan wasn't interested in appearing in Malcolm in the Middle: Life is Still Unfair, but as evidence that life is unfair, he's still getting the attention for not being in it, and TV brother Justin Berfield is telling the paparazzi to back off. (Variety)
- Lots of people think actors and actresses get rich off of residuals, but Jodie Sweetin's one cent residual check for Full House would disagree. (Deadline)
- Like most other actors on Roseanne/The Conners, it seems that Laurie Metcalf has not spoken with Roseanne since she was fired from her own show. (People)
- It's probably no surprise, but ABC has renewed Shifting Gears and Scrubs. (SitcomsOnline)
- COZI TV is adding Two and a Half Men and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper to their lineup, starting with extended programming blocks Two and a Half Men marathon today through Monday, and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper launching Monday morning.
- Car 54, Where Are You? arrives on FETV on Tuesday.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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)
- You can stream My Wife and Kids, as well as a slew of series from glory days of The CW, on Pluto TV starting Friday.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Law & Order: Organized Crime Ending After Five Seasons; Price Is Right to Get Live Primetime Episode in December
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's not a big news week this week, but we do have news of a cancellation of a Law & Order series, an update on CBS late night programming, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- You'd be forgiven if you have Law & Order fatigue and weren't aware that it was a series, but Law & Order: Organized Crime has, indeed, been a thing for five seasons, but there won't be a sixth. (Variety)
- CBS is planning the first ever live primetime edition of The Price Is Right for December, though Bill Cullen, who pretty much always did it live when he hosted the old version, might dispute it being the first. (Variety)
- Despite leasing the time slot out to reruns syndicated comedy slop from Byron Allen that you're probably not going to laugh at, CBS says they're exploring "other ideas" for the time slot beyond the upcoming season. (Entertainment Weekly)
- Nobody is shopping through TV anymore, and QVC is filing for bankruptcy because of it. (Deadline)
- Sid Krofft, who was half of the duo that made NBC Saturday mornings what they were in the 70s, has died at age 96. (Hollywood Reporter)
- You may have noticed media mergers are going wild lately, but it doesn't look like the merger between Nexstar and Tegna (which would create a local broadcast TV company that would reach 80% of the US) is going as planned. (NPR)
- FETV has acquired Car 54, Where Are You?, and will begin airing it on May 5. (SitcomsOnline)
- Great Entertainment Television is airing Community, starting today.
- Kevin, a new adult animated series from Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert, premieres Monday on Prime Video.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: ABC Buys Multi-Cam Pilot Pitch from Creator of Mom; Final Three Saturday Night Live Hosts Announced
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have news of a new ABC comedy, some CBS late night changes, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- ABC has bought a pilot pitch called The Dogwood, a multi camera comedy from the creator of Mom. (Deadline)
- The final three hosts and musical guests for Saturday Night Live for this season have been announced. (NBC)
- CBS has chosen to "lease" (in other words, it's pretty much like they're selling infomercial time) their late night lineup to Byron Allen after the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airs, so that they can air reruns of episodes of Comics Unleashed in an earlier time slot, the series that typically airs at 3 AM on a CW affiliate, that nobody was laughing at even when they were new a decade ago. (Variety)
- In a little bit of brighter news for CBS, they have picked up Eternally Yours, a comedy pilot from the showrunners of Ghosts. (Deadline)
- HBO has picked up Rooster for a second season. (SitcomsOnline)
- HBO has a comedy special from Ramy Youssef, Ramy Youssef: In Love set to air on Friday.
- In a sign that "game show season summer" is brewing, new episodes of The 1% Club and The Quiz with Balls come to Fox on Monday.
- Saturday Night Live is new tonight with host Colman Domingo.
- Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat had two bonus episodes drop yesterday on Prime Video.
Saturday, April 04, 2026
SitcomsOnline Digest: Colin Jost Lands Role in New Peacock Series; Cincinnati Radio Station Gets WKRP Letters
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we have news about a Saturday Night Live cast member getting a series on the side, a new radio station in Cincinnati that is getting the call letters that never existed on a real radio station in that city, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Colin Jost has mostly been known as the Weekend Update anchor on Saturday Night Live (though he has recently been making appearances at Pete Hegseth), but now he wants to go all-in on acting with a new Peacock drama series that is based upon a true story where he portrays a dentist who is a drug kingpin on the side. (Deadline)
- Details are light, but a radio station in Cincinnati has acquired the letters WKRP, marking the first time a radio station in that city has legally had those letters (though there was a TV station that used the letters as a nickname that we covered almost two decades ago). (Ultimate Classic Rock)
- Ashlee Simpsons says she would "definitely return" to Saturday Night Live despite it being where her career-ending lip-syncing scandal occurred in 2004. (Deadline)
- MeTV Toons acquired and starting airing The Super Mario Bros. Super Show last week, but fans are noticing that something is way off, as they've used some very sloppy AI tools to remaster the episodes. (Engadget)
- Tubi now has 250 classic episodes of Sesame Street. (SitcomsOnline)
- This is the big one many have been waiting for, Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair arrives on Hulu on Friday.
- The final season of Hacks arrives Thursday on HBO Max.
- Saturday Night Live returns on NBC tonight, with host Jack Black and musical guest Jack White.
- The Office is returning to TBS after a seven year hiatus starting Monday night at midnight.
- We forgot to mention this last week, but if you're interested in other sitcoms from the same era as The Office, E! Entertainment (which has reportedly lost the rights to The Office as it moves to TBS) is now airing Two and a Half Men and How I Met Your Mother (which has been absent on cable for a little while).
- Antenna TV has a Hazel marathon tomorrow
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Monday, August 17
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Babies and Bathwater" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dave’s ambitious home improvement plans take a turn, prompting Calvin to step in, while Malcolm seeks Gemma’s help to overcome writer’s block. Meanwhile, Tina’s suggestion for Daphne sparks a parenting dilemma for Courtney.
The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Hoodwink" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina grows concerned about Malcolm’s romantic choices. Meanwhile, Calvin and Dave’s street smarts are put to the test.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "Frank Marries a Corpse" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The guys help Frank with his cold feet ahead of his wedding to Sam; Dee tries to scare Sam off the nuptials with testimonies from The Waitress, Artemis and Snail.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "Dennis and Dee Don't Get Rich" (FX and FXX, 9:32PM ET/PT)
The Reynolds twins push themselves to the limit to secure Sam's transfer of wealth; Charlie and Frank plan a proper memorial for Bonnie during the annual Mummers Parade.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 17)
Monday, August 17
- Rosie O'Donnell (SMILF/Stand by Your Man/Gimme a Break!) - Rosie guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) - Watch Hannah on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Ana Gasteyer (American Auto/People of Earth/Lady Dynamite/Suburgatory) - Ana appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Will Forte (The Four Seasons/HouseBroken/MacGruber/The Last Man on Earth/The Cleveland Show) - Will stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- Adam Ferrara (The Job) and Harland Williams (The Geena Davis Show/Simon) - Adam is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
- Maya Rudolph (Loot/Bless the Harts/Forever/Up All Night) - Maya appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Isla Fisher (Wolf Like Me), Michelle Buteau (Survival of the Thickest/Bless the Harts/Enlisted) and Anna Faris (Mom) - Isla, Michelle, Anna and Leslie Mann talk about Spa Weekend on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere/Nightcap) - Jeff talks about Apple TV's Widow's Bay on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
- Emeril Lagasse (Emeril) - Sunny Anderson gets a big surprise from Drew – cooking with the legendary Emeril Lagasse on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
- Jennifer Aniston (Friends/Muddling Through/Ferris Bueller/Molloy) - Drew is chatting with Jennifer about the new season of The Morning Show, her kids cookbook, Cook with Clydeo, and her haircare line on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
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