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SitcomsOnline Digest: CBS Cancels The Equalizer; Wisteria Lane Offshoot of Desperate Housewives in the Works

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning of the cancelation of another CBS series, hearing about an offshoot of a series that was a hit for ABC two decades ago (has it been that long?), and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• As it seems has been happening with many shows on the "bubble" this year, CBS has canceled The Equalizer. (Variety)
• Wisteria Lane, which is an "offshoot" rather than a spinoff or reboot of Desperate Housewives, is in the works. (Deadline)
• We're getting some casting news for the Little House on the Prairie reboot. (Deadline)
• CBS is the most watched network for the 24-25 season, for the 17th year in a row. (Deadline)
• The OTA broadcast network TBD is now ROAR, and it looks as if series such as The Office and Friends are coming to the network. (Cord Cutters News)
• Ruth Buzzi, known for her role on Laugh-In, has died. (Hollywood Reporter)
• A streaming "Mother of All Marathons" of The Carol Burnett Show is coming next weekend on The Carol Burnett Show streaming channel. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (MAY 3 - MAY 9)

• Tomorrow's binge on Catchy Comedy is All in the Family.
• The season finale of Wild Cards airs on The CW on Wednesday. The season premiere of Sullivan's Crossing will air May 14.

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Labels: CBS, Desperate Housewives, Laugh-In, Little House on the Prairie, SitcomsOnline Digest, The Equalizer, Wisteria Lane

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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Labels: Abbott Elementary, ABC, Blue Bloods, CBS, FX, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Ghosts, Hulu, Matlock, NCIS, Poppa's House, San Diego Comic Con, Survivor, The Equalizer, The Neighborhood

CBS 2023-24 Season Finale Dates; Hacks Star Gets Max Comedy Special

CBS announced season finale dates for its original primetime comedies, dramas and unscripted series for the 2023-2024 broadcast season.

Thursday, May 2
8:31-9:01 PM - Ghosts (third season finale)

Monday, May 6
8:00-8:30 PM - The Neighborhood (sixth season finale)
8:30-9:00 PM - Bob ♥ Abishola (series finale)
9:00-10:00 PM - NCIS (21st season finale)
10:00-11:00 PM - NCIS: Hawai'i (third season finale)

Wednesday, May 15
9:30-11:00 PM - The Amazing Race (36th season finale)

Thursday, May 16
8:00-9:00 PM - Young Sheldon (special back-to-back episodes for series finale)
9:00-10:00 PM - So Help Me Todd (second season finale)

Friday, May 17
8:00-9:00 PM - S.W.A.T. (series finale)
9:00-10:00 PM - Fire Country (second season finale)
10:00-11:00 PM - Blue Bloods (14th season finale*)

Saturday, May 18
10:00-11:00 PM - 48 Hours (36th season finale)

Sunday, May 19
7:00-8:00 PM - 60 Minutes (56th season finale)
8:00-9:00 PM - The Equalizer (fourth season finale)
9:00-10:00 PM - Tracker (first season finale)
10:00-11:00 PM - CSI: Vegas (third season finale)

Tuesday, May 21
8:00-9:00 PM - FBI (sixth season finale)
9:00-10:00 PM - FBI: International (third season finale)
10:00-11:00 PM - FBI: Most Wanted (fifth season finale)

Wednesday, May 22
8:00-11:00 PM - Survivor (three-hour 46th edition finale)

Thursday, May 23
10:00-11:00 PM - Elsbeth (first season finale)

*Blue Bloods will return to the fall schedule to conclude the second half of its 14th and final season. ***

Best known for her starring role in the Max Original comedy series Hacks, Hannah Einbinder will tape her first stand-up comedy special in front of a live audience at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on April 20. The special will air exclusively on Max this June. Hannah Einbinder stars in Hacks, which returns for its third season on May 2. Einbinder's performance in Hacks has earned her numerous accolades, including two Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominations for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Einbinder has owned the stage as a stand-up comedian at venues and festivals around the country. She made her late-night stand-up debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2019 and was highlighted as one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" in 2021.

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Labels: Blue Bloods, Bob ♥ Abishola, CBS, Ghosts, Hacks, Max, NCIS, S.W.A.T., Survivor, The Equalizer, The Neighborhood, Young Sheldon

CBS 2021-22 Season Finale Dates; ABC Renews Two Hit Dramas for 2022-23

CBS announced season finale dates for its original primetime comedies, dramas and unscripted series for the 2021-2022 broadcast season, including the series finale of Bull on Thursday, May 26 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Friday, April 8
8:00-9:00 PM UNDERCOVER BOSS (11th Season Finale)

Thursday, April 21
9:00-9:30 PM GHOSTS (First Season Finale)

Wednesday, May 4
10:00-11:00 PM GOOD SAM (First Season Finale)
Friday, May 6
9:00-10:00 PM MAGNUM P.I. (Fourth Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM BLUE BLOODS (12th Season Finale)

Sunday, May 15
8:00-9:00 PM THE EQUALIZER (Second Season Finale)

Wednesday, May 18
9:00-11:00 PM BEYOND THE EDGE (Two-Hour First Season Finale)

Thursday, May 19
8:00-8:30 PM YOUNG SHELDON (Fifth Season Finale)
8:30-9:00 PM UNITED STATES OF AL (Second Season Finale)

Sunday, May 22
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (13th Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM S.W.A.T. (Fifth Season Finale)

Monday, May 23
8:00-8:30 PM THE NEIGHBORHOOD (Fourth Season Finale)
8:30-9:00 PM BOB ♥ ABISHOLA (Third Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS (19th Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM NCIS: HAWAI`I (First Season Finale)

Tuesday, May 24
8:00-9:00 PM FBI (Fourth Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM FBI: INTERNATIONAL (First Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM FBI: MOST WANTED (Third Season Finale)

Wednesday, May 25
8:00-11:00 PM SURVIVOR (Three-hour 42nd Edition Finale)

Thursday, May 26
10:00-11:00 PM BULL (Series Finale)

ABC has renewed hit dramas The Good Doctor and The Rookie for Season 6 and Season 5, respectively, to air next seasom (2022-23). They join previously renewed dramas Grey's Anatomy & Station 19 along with freshman breakout comedy Abbott Elementary. ABC will have a potential The Rookie spin-off series starring Niecy Nash next season after they test it with a backdoor pilot later this season during The Rookie.

The Good Doctor stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Hill Harper, Richard Schiff, Christina Chang, Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, Paige Spara, Noah Galvin and Bria Samone. The Rookie stars Nathan Fillion stars as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Alyssa Diaz as Angela, Richard T. Jones as Sgt. Wade Grey, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune and Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers.

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Labels: ABC, Bob ♥ Abishola, CBS, Ghosts, Magnum, NCIS, Survivor, The Equalizer, The Good Doctor, The Neighborhood, The Rookie, United States of Al, Young Sheldon

Mr. Mayor Returning for Season 2; CBS 2020-21 Season Finale Dates

NBC has given a season two renewal to its new hit comedy Mr. Mayor. 9 episodes aired in the first and aired from Jan. 7 through Feb. 25 of this year. The Mr. Mayor pilot, which aired Jan. 7, has grown to a 3.7 in the 18-49 demo and 16 million total viewers, up +509% and +217%, respectively, from its live + same day performance. The series premiered as NBC's best Thursday comedy launch in total viewers (6.6 million in live+7) since the premiere of the Will & Grace revival in 2017. The series stars Ted Danson, Holly Hunter, Vella Lovell, Mike Cabellon, Kyla Kenedy and Bobby Moynihan. Robert Carlock, Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond and David Miner executive produce. Eric Gurian serves as a co-executive producer. The comedy is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, Little Stranger, Bevel Gears and 3 Arts Entertainment.

CBS announced season finale dates for its original primetime comedies, dramas and unscripted series for the 2020-2021 broadcast season, including the series finales of Mom, on Thursday, May 13 (9:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT), and of NCIS: New Orleans on Sunday, May 23 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Dates for upcoming new comedy The United States of Al and new drama Clarice will be announced later, as they go into summer. See below for a list:

Wednesday, April 14
8:00-9:00 PM Tough as Nails (Second Season Finale)

Friday, April 30
8:00-9:00 PM MacGyver (Fifth Season Finale)

Friday, May 7
9:00-10:00 PM Magnum P.I. (Third Season Finale)

Thursday, May 13
8:00-8:30 PM Young Sheldon (Fourth Season Finale)
9:00-9:30 PM Mom (Series Finale)
9:30-10:00 PM B Positive (First Season Finale)

Friday, May 14
9:00-11:00 PM Blue Bloods (Two-Hour 11th Season Finale)

Monday, May 17
8:00-8:30 PM The Neighborhood (Third Season Finale)
8:30-9:00 PM Bob ♥ Abishola (Second Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM Bull (Fifth Season Finale)

Wednesday, May 19
9:00-10:00 PM Seal Team (Fourth Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM S.W.A.T. (Fourth Season Finale)

Sunday, May 23
8:00-9:00 PM The Equalizer (First Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: Los Angeles (12th Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM NCIS: New Orleans(Series Finale)

Monday, May 24
9:00-10:00 PM All Rise (Second Season Finale)

Tuesday, May 25
8:00-9:00 PM NCIS (18th Season Finale)
9:00-10:00 PM FBI (Third Season Finale)
10:00-11:00 PM FBI: Most Wanted (Second Season Finale)

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Labels: B Positive, Blue Bloods, Bob ♥ Abishola, CBS, MacGyver, Magnum, Mom, Mr. Mayor, NBC, NCIS, SWAT, The Equalizer, The Neighborhood, Young Sheldon

NBC Announces Summer 2021 Schedule; CBS Renews The Equalizer

NBC has announced three of its summer shows: summer staples America's Got Talent and American Ninja Warrior, along with now airing in the summer Making It. All three shows will launch NBC’s summer season that begins the week of May 31-June 4. The 16th season of America's Got Talent returns on Tuesday, June 1 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) with a new set of aspiring performers looking to compete for the ultimate $1 million prize. Executive producer Simon Cowell returns to the star-studded judging panel with global fashion icon Heidi Klum, fan-favorite comedian Howie Mandel and acclaimed actress and international superstar Sofia Vergara. Terry Crews, the dynamic co-star of NBC's Brooklyn Nine-Nine, also returns as host. It will air Tuesdays from 8:00–10:00pm ET/PT through September 14, except for June 15, when it will air from 10:00pm ET/PT, and preempted during Olympics on July 27 and August 3. When the show goes live in August, it will also air on Wednesdays from August 11 at 8:00pm Live ET/CT through September 8. The season finale will be air on September 15 from 9:00 – 11pm Live ET/CT.

Season 13 of American Ninja Warrior, where some of the most elite athletes in the country compete on the world's most difficult obstacle courses, will return on Monday, May 31 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT). Hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall are all back to call the action, which is set to take place in Seattle, Los Angeles and Las Vegas for the finals. The show will air on Mondays from 8:00 – 10:00pm ET/PT from May 31 through July 19 (preempted on June 14 and on June 21 it will air from 9:00 – 11pm ET/PT). Beginning August 9 after the Olympics, it will air from 9:00 – 11pm ET/PT through September 13. No word on what will air at 8pm yet leading in, but NBC has plenty of series still to be announced (That's My Jam, Small Fortune, College Bowl, Family Game Fight, True Story, etc). From executive producers and Emmy Award-nominated hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, Making It returns for a third season on Thursday, June 3 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT), reuniting two of pop culture's biggest BFFs and celebrating the creativity and craftiness in all of us. This season’s eight episodes highlight how making things brings together communities, friends, neighbors and families, serving as a reminder of the importance of positivity and imagination, which is needed now more than ever. The series airs through July 15, but on July 22 a two-hour finale will air from 8:00 – 10:00pm ET/PT.

And finally, three regular season series spills into early summer. On Thursday, June 3, Manifest moves an hour later to 9:00pm ET/PT through July 1, while The Blacklist moves to Thursdays at 10:00pm through June 24. And finally, beginning July 1, NBC begins airing the remainder of the season of Good Girls at 10:00pm ET/PT through July 22. It will air on Sundays at 10pm through June 13.

CBS announced that it has renewed new drama series, The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah, for a second season after four episodes. The series premiered on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 after the game. The Equalizer is a reimagining of the classic series starring Academy Award® nominee and multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah ("Chicago," "Bessie") as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn. McCall presents to most as an average single mom who is quietly raising her teenage daughter. But to a trusted few, she is The Equalizer - an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the downtrodden, who's also dogged in her pursuit of personal redemption. Chris Noth, Lorraine Toussaint, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira and Laya DeLeon Hayes also star. Andrew Marlowe, Terri Miller, Dana Owens (Queen Latifah), John Davis, John Fox, Debra Martin Chase, Richard Lindheim (co-creator of the original The Equalizer TV series that ran on CBS for four seasons) and Shakim Compere are executive producers for Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with CBS Studios.

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Labels: CBS, Making It, NBC, The Equalizer