Monday, June 12, 2017
The CW Fall 2017 Premiere Dates; Remembering TV Legend Adam West of Batman
The CW Network announced its Fall 2017 premiere dates, as the network’s entire primetime line-up will all debut during the week of Monday, October 9. On Monday, October 9, Supergirl is back at 8:00pm ET/PT, followed by the thrilling new drama Valor at 9:00pm ET/PT. The Flash races back for its fourth season Tuesday, October 10 at 8:00pm ET/PT, followed by the third season premiere of DC's Legends of Tomorrow at 9:00pm ET/PT. Riverdale returns on its new night and time on Wednesday, October 11 at 8:00pm ET/PT, followed by the delicious high drama of the all new Dynasty at 9:00pm ET/PT. On Thursday, October 12, Supernatural at 8:00ppm ET/PT makes its season 13 debut paired with Arrow at 9:00pm ET/PT on its brand new night. On Friday, October 13, The CW's Golden Globe winners are back-to-back, with the season premieres of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend at 8:00PM ET/PT and Jane the Virgin at 9:00pm ET/PT. And that's it for CW premiere week! But before all that, The CW will once again kick off its fall season with the exclusive telecast of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, airing over two nights Wednesday, October 4 from 8:00-10:00pm ET/PT and Friday, October 6 from 8:00-10:00pm ET/PT.
Actor Adam West, who was best known for his role as Batman in the 1960s series Batman, has died. He died in Los Angeles, California on June 9 following a brief battle with leukemia. Mr. West was 88.
West's early television guest appearances included The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse, Grand Jury, Lawman, Sugarfoot, Cheyenne, Bronco, Colt .45, 77 Sunset Strip, Maverick, Hawaiian Eye, Bourbon Street Beat, Johnny Midnight, Overland Trail, Bonanza, Michael Shayne and The Rifleman.
His first television starring role was as Sgt. Steve Nelson in the police drama Robert Taylor's Detectives. He appeared in the final season of the series, which aired in 1961-1962 on NBC. The series starred Robert Taylor as Capt. Matt Holbrook and Tige Andrews as Lt. John Russo.
West's 1960s television drama guest appearances included Perry Mason, Laramie, Gunsmoke, The Outer Limits, The Virginian and The Big Valley.
He starred as Bruce Wayne and his alter ego, Batman, in the 1966-1968 ABC action/adventure/comedy series Batman. The popular campy show ran for three seasons and 120 episodes. The series starred Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Madge Blake, Neil Hamilton, Stafford Repp and Yvonne Craig (1967-1968). A theatrical film titled Batman (also known as Batman: The Movie) was released in 1966.
In 2003, West and Ward reunited for the CBS television movie Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt. West voiced an animated version of Batman on The New Adventures of Batman, Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show and The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians.
West starred as Captain Rick Wright in the short-lived 1986 NBC sitcom The Last Precint. Captain Rick Wright led a group of misfit police academy rejects at Los Angeles' 56th precinct. The series starred Jonathan Perpich, Rick Ducommun, Ernie Hudson, Randi Brooks, Vijay Amritraj, Pete Willcox, Keenan Wynn, Hank Rolike, Lucy Lee Flippin, Wings Hauser, Yana Nirvana, Geoffrey Elliott and James Cromwell.
He made guest appearances in many sitcoms. His credits included Guestward Ho!, The Real McCoys, Petticoat Junction, Bewitched, Love, American Style, Alice, Operation Petticoat, Laverne & Shirley, The Love Boat, Nurses, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Hope & Gloria, Pauly, The Wayans Bros., Murphy Brown, Jenny, NewsRadio, The Drew Carey Show, Yes, Dear, The King of Queens, George Lopez, 30 Rock, The Big Bang Theory (200th episode) and Powerless.
West was also known for his voice work. He voiced Mayor Adam West, the lunatic mayor of Quahog, Rhode Island, on Family Guy beginning in 2000 (season 2). He voiced a cat-obsessed version of himself, who is famous for playing a superhero called Catman, and who actually believes he is Catman, in the Nickelodeon animated series The Fairly OddParents. He provided his voice in two episodes of The Simpsons. Some of his other voice credits included The Rugrats, The Critic, Animaniacs, The Batman and Futurama.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Marcelle Tagand Lear; two children from his second marriage to Ngahra Frisbie; and four children from his third marriage to Lear.
The Archive of American Television conducted an extensive interview with him on March 28, 2006.
Mr. West was a true TV legend. He was wonderful in his iconic role as Batman. West and Ward were a dynamic duo in the classic series. We thank him for the many hours of entertainment that he brought us in his career which spanned seven decades. He had a great on and off-screen presence. He will be greatly missed.
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Sunday, June 11, 2017
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of June 12, 2017)
For the week of June 12-16, 2017, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!
Monday, June 12
- T.J. Miller (Silicon Valley/The Goodwin Games/Carpoolers) - Watch T.J. on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) - Kumail is a guest on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
- Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond) - Ray appears on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
- Will Arnett (Arrested Development/Up All Night/Running Wilde) - Will visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Rory Scovel (Ground Floor/Those Who Can't) - Rory stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Bobby Moynihan (Me, Myself & I) - Bobby is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) - Tituss chats about Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Jamie Foxx (The Jamie Foxx Show) - Jamie appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Connie Britton (Spin City/Lost at Home/The Fighting Fitzgeralds) - Connie is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Tate Donovan (Partners) - Tate appears on a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
- Isabela Moner (100 Things to Do Before High School/Growing Up Fisher) - Isabela talks about Transformers: The Last Knight on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- The Cast of Designing Women - The cast of Designing Women reunites on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
- Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) - Catch Brian on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Jane Krakowski (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/30 Rock) - Jane visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Sanaa Lathan (Family Guy/The Cleveland Show/LateLine) - Sanaa is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Reid Scott (Veep/My Boys) - Reid appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Pauly Shore (Pauly) - Pauly is a guest on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
- Laura Prepon (Are You There, Chelsea?/That '70s Show) - Laura stops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Tom Hanks (Bosom Buddies) - Tom appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Skylar Astin (Graves/Ground Floor) - Skylar is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Tony Danza (Who's the Boss?/Taxi) - Tony appears on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Jillian Bell (Workaholics/Eastbound & Down) - Jillian talks about Rough Night on ABC's Good Morning America sometiem between 7-9am.
- Nick Kroll (The League/Cavemen) - Nick talks about The House and Oh Hello on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 9am hour.
- Fran Drescher (The Nanny/Happily Divorced/Living with Fran) - Fran talks about the Cancer Schmancer Charity on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Jamie Foxx (The Jamie Foxx Show) - Watch Jamie on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) - Miley is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Ilana Glazer (Broad City) - Ilana stops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Sam Richardson (Veep) - Sam visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Jim O'Heir (Parks and Recreation) - Jim appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) - Tituss drops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Greg Proops (True Jackson, VP) - Greg is a guest on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
- Tom Papa (Come to Papa) - Tom appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali visits Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She also talks about Pop's Nightcap on the AOL Build Show at 12:00pm.
- Chris Messina (The Mindy Project) - Chris is a guest on a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
- Keith Carradine (Complete Savages) - Keith appears on a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
- J.B. Smoove (The Millers/'Til Death/Curb Your Enthusiasm) - J.B. guest co-hosts a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
- Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher and Atticus Shaffer (Modern Family) - Charlie, Eden and Atticus are guests on a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
- Fran Drescher (The Nanny/Happily Divorced/Living with Fran) - Fran appears on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Mario Cantone (Sex and the City) - Mario will be on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Dove Cameron (Liv and Maddie) and China Anne McClain (A.N.T. Farm/Tyler Perry's House of Payne) - Dove and China Anne talk about Disney Channel's Descendants on People Now at 8:30am.
- Haley Joel Osment (Alpha House/The Jeff Foxworthy Show/Thunder Alley) - Haley talks about Silicon Valley and Futureman on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
- David Cassidy (The Partridge Family) - David appears on a repeat of The Doctors, so check your local listings.
- Gerald McRaney (Major Dad) - Gerald is a guest on Access Hollywood Live, so check your local listings.
- Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - Catch Andy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jillian Bell (Workaholics/Eastbound & Down) - Jillian appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Judy Greer (Married/Mad Love/Miss Guided) - Judy visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Jamie Foxx (The Jamie Foxx Show) - Jamie stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Hank Azaria (Brockmire/The Simpsons/Free Agents) - Hank is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Al Madrigal (About a Boy/Welcome to The Captain/Gary Unmarried) - Al appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi drops by Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm.
- Jerry Ferrara (Entourage) - Jerry appears on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
- Jim Jefferies (Legit) - Jim is a guest on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Ilana Glazer (Broad City) - Ilana appears on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She also talks about Rough Night ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Scott Foley (The Goodwin Games/A.U.S.A./Scrubs) - Scott is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Mario Cantone (Sex and the City) - Mario shares his take on the latest headlines and tells about his show at the Carlyle on The Wendy Williams Show at 2am on BET or on your local stations.
- Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan) - Kathy appears on a repeat of The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
- Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/Welcome to New York) - Jim will be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Kirstie Alley (Kirstie/Veronica's Closet/Cheers) - Kirstie is a guest on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Jim O'Heir (Parks and Recreation) - Jim talks about his film Middle Man on the AOL Build Show at 1pm.
- Alysia Reiner (Better Things) - Alysia is a guest on Good Day New York on WNYW-Fox5 in New York sometime between 7-10am.
- Maz Jobrani (Superior Donuts/The Knights of Prosperity) - Maz appears on Good Day New York on WNYW-Fox5 in New York sometime between 7-10am.
- Bill Burr (F Is for Family) - Watch Bill on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- John Early (Search Party) - John appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Ashton Kutcher (The Ranch/That '70s Show) - Ashton is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
- Haley Joel Osment (Alpha House/The Jeff Foxworthy Show/Thunder Alley) - Haley talks about Silicon Valley on the AOL Build Show at 4pm and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Josie Bissett (The Hogan Family) - Josie and Jack Wagner talk about Hallmark Channel's The Wedding March 2 on NBC's Today in the 10am hour and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Jillian Bell (Workaholics/Eastbound & Down) and Ilana Glazer (Broad City) - The entire cast of Rough Night will be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Nia Long (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Nia appears on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, June 11
Bob's Burgers - "The Laser-inth" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gene accompanies Bob on the last-ever rock-and-roll laser show at the planetarium, but the night takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Linda takes the girls out for dinner and Louise has a surprise revelation.
The Last Man on Earth - "Whitney Houston, We Have a Problem" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After finding a mysterious note left by Melissa that says “Goodbye,” the gang sets off to go look for her. Meanwhile, Gail gets stuck on a solo adventure of her own.
The Simpsons - "A Father's Watch" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Worried that Bart is destined for failure, Marge turns to a series of parenting “experts” for advice. Homer decides to cash in on one expert’s advice by opening up a trophy store in Springfield. Meanwhile, Bart finds some needed encouragement from Grampa, who gives him a precious watch coveted by Homer.
Bob's Burgers - "Into the Mild" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Bob finds out that the nearby wildness equipment store is having a going out of business sale, he decides to finally realize his dream of becoming an outdoorsman. In true Bob fashion, he encounters a snafu that leaves him stuck in the store overnight to fend for himself. Meanwhile, Linda and the kids spend the night watching the rehearsal for Aunt Gayle’s (guest star Megan Mullally) one-woman show.
Monday, June 12
Kevin Can Wait - "Chore Weasel" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Kevin thinks he’s got it made when he hires Blake (Andy Ridings) via a new online app that supplies people to do household chores while he plays football with his buddies and then takes all the credit with Donna.
Man with a Plan - "Thanksgiving" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Andi has a hard time not taking over when Adam tackles organizing the school’s big Thanksgiving feast with Don and Lowell.
Mom - "Blow and a Free McMuffin" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Christy and Bonnie rush to a sick Violet’s side, only to find out that having mono is the least of her worries.
Life in Pieces - "Swim Survivor Zen Talk" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
(Repeat)
When John decides to try out for “Survivor,” Tim gets jealous and attempts to undermine his audition tape. Also, Colleen confesses she can’t swim when she and Matt discuss Hawaii as a honeymoon destination; Jen pretends to get hooked on meditation so she can use the time to play cell phone games; and Heather gives Sophia the “sex” talk. “Survivor” host Jeff Probst guest stars as himself.
American Dad - "Julia Rogerts" (TBS, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Roger runs off in disguise as a Julia Roberts character to a small town after Stan hurts his feelings; Steve plans a meeting when he finds out that Jeff and Barry have never met.
Angie Tribeca - "Go Get 'Em Tiger" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
People are still solid, but Dr. Scholls turns up missing and the serial killer is still on the loose; Lt. Atkins has a beautiful outdoor wedding.
Tuesday, June 13
Downward Dog - "Trashed" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Nan travels to NYC with Jenn and Kevin for a big marketing meeting while Jason watches Martin at her home. But Martin uses the opportunity to go on a trash-eating bender of epic proportions while Nan fantasizes about her romantic future in Gotham.
The Middle - "Pitch Imperfect" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Axl begins to panic when he realizes that he only has four months of college left before he graduates, and he hasn’t sent out any job resumes – something he should have started when he was a junior. Meanwhile, Brad agrees to lead Sue’s no-cut a cappella group as they enter a music competition, and Brick desperately asks for Frankie and Mike’s advice when girlfriend Cindy tells him that he reads too much, and if he doesn’t stop, she’ll break up with him.
black-ish - "Lemons" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The nation is still reeling after the outcome of the presidential election, and tensions are particularly high at Dre’s work. Much to his frustration, they haven’t been able to get anything done since election night – eight weeks ago. Meanwhile, Junior is dealing with a disenfranchised student body as class president, and when he is asked to deliver Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech at school, Pops teaches him there is more to the speech than Junior thought.
black-ish - "Being Bow-racial" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bow must address unresolved feelings about her own biracial identity when Junior brings home his first girlfriend, who happens to be white. Dre is handling a big project for a client at work and relies on Charlie to teach him how to relate to the campaign’s white, female point-person. Meanwhile, Zoey needs extra credit for her design class, and asks Jack and Diane if she can remodel their room.
American Housewife - "Westport Cotillion" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Oliver is secretly taking dancing and manners classes in hopes of getting the girl he likes to go to the Westport Cotillion with him. He asks for his dad’s help in keeping this all secret from Katie, afraid that she’ll interfere, but that’s easier said than done.
Fresh Off the Boat - "No Thanks-giving" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Louis and Jessica decide to open Cattleman’s Ranch on Thanksgiving Day, inspiring Emery and Evan to take heed of the restaurant business and perhaps inherit the family legacy someday. Meanwhile, Eddie decides to blow off the rest of eighth grade, so Jessica finds a creative way to teach him the meaning of hard work.
The Mick - "The Mess" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Mickey’s attempts at disciplining the kids are ignored, she decides to shed her “cool aunt” persona and lay down the law.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Coral Palms Pt. 2" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Jimmy “The Butcher” Figgis sees Jake and Holt’s viral video, the two begin plotting their attack. However, when caught red-handed, they are forced to experience the other side of the interrogation table. Back at the precinct, a questionable new Captain (guest star Ken Marino, “Childrens Hospital”) takes over.
Wednesday, June 14
The Goldbergs - "Baré" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Erica is getting the bulk of her college acceptance letters, Barry is determined to become a doctor and starts to check out schools with the best medical programs. When Lainey announces she got into a fashion program that doesn’t have a medical school, Barry decides to modify his dream so he can be with Lainey. But Beverly sabotages his new plan, and Barry and Lainey question their future together. Meanwhile, Murray realizes his love for the dog is greater than his kids since Lucky won’t ever leave for college.
Speechless - "R-O-- ROAD T-R-- TRIP" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The family goes on an annual impromptu family road trip, but Ray has something in store, which angers Maya when she finds out what it is. But Maya’s relentlessness proves to be helpful when she takes control of an emergency situation involving Ray’s appendix.
Modern Family - "Five Minutes" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
So much can happen to the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan in five minutes! Mitch and Cam have five minutes to catch a new flight while fighting the effects of sleeping pills they took prematurely. Then at Rainer’s birthday dinner, Haley and Rainer are forced to reevaluate their entire relationship in the five minutes before the birthday cake arrives. Meanwhile, Phil and Claire pay a surprise visit to Alex and are given a five-minute surprise introduction to her new boyfriend. Finally, with only five minutes to catch a movie, Manny has to find the perfect parking space and endure Jay and Gloria’s backseat argument.
American Housewife - "The Nap" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
All Katie wants is a good, long nap after the kids keep her up all night. But when Greg gets the flu, she doesn’t get a minute to herself. Her exhaustion reaches critical mass with a confrontation with the school’s officious crossing guard (guest star Kate Flannery, “The Office”).
The Carmichael Show - "Shoot-Up-Able" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Jerrod (Jerrod Carmichael) survives a tragedy, he fights against being coddled by his family and being labeled a victim, but things are made harder when he's forced to tell a police officer exactly what he saw.
Superstore - "Color Wars" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The game is afoot when Glenn (Mark McKinney) declares that all employees will receive a $200 bonus if the store reaches a certain sales goal by the end of the day. As the associates scramble to upsell their customers, Jonah (Ben Feldman) struggles with his morality while convincing a customer to purchase many expensive items. Unfortunately for Ben, this customer happens to be Amy's (America Ferrera) husband! Meanwhile, a bored Glenn and Dina (Lauren Ash) work together to throw a party for everyone after they meet their sales goal.
Nightcap - "What Would Staci Do?" (Pop, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Staci is caught being a horrible person by Juju Chang's hidden camera show; desperate to prove she's a good person, Staci gets herself in too deep when Brooke Shields pressures her and Kelly Rutherford to take part in a dangerous drinking game.
Nobodies - "Paul's Muse" (TV Land, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Larry, Rachel and Hugh are thrilled to finally meet the acclaimed comedy film director Paul Skidmore, but horrified when he brings along his muse: Melissa McCarthy.
Lopez - "The Show Might Go On" (TV Land, 10:30PM ET/PT)
At the big table read for Valleys, George and the network see don’t see eye to eye. Maronzio hits rock bottom and falls in with a new, life-changing crowd.
Thursday, June 15
The Big Bang Theory - "The Comic-Con Conundrum" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
(Repeat)
With Koothrappali cut off from his father’s fortune, he appoints Sheldon to help him get out of debt. Also, Penny considers joining Leonard at Comic-Con.
Superior Donuts - "Man Without a Health Plan" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The group decides to take up a collection to pay for Franco’s medical expenses when he’s hurt at work and doesn’t have insurance. Also, Tush experiences unusual side effects when he participates in an experimental drug trial.
Mom - "Xanax and a Baby Duck" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
An overprotective Christy keeps a constant eye on her 12-year-old son, Roscoe, after discovering he has been using drugs and alcohol, and Bonnie finds herself in the strange position of being the calm and rational one. Emmy Award-winner Jon Cryer directed the episode.
Life in Pieces - "Window Vanity Dress Grace" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Colleen goes wedding dress shopping with her future in-laws, she must deal with Joan’s unfiltered opinions. Also, when Clementine feels she’s overstaying her welcome at the Hughes house, she starts being extra nice to Tim who takes it the wrong way; Greg gets frustrated when Jen can’t stay awake after a romantic date night; and John and Matt attempt to build a vanity for Sophia after John rips up the directions.
Friday, June 16
Stuck in the Middle - "Stuck Dancing with My Dad" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
hen Harley learns business magnate, Troy Havana, will compete on "Dancing with my Dad," she schemes to have her own dad and Daphne also appear on the program to get a chance to show off her latest invention. However, Troy offers Harley a deal which tests her financial ambition against her family loyalty.
Andi Mack - "Were We Ever?" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Andi, Buffy and Cyrus start a protest against an unreasonable new dress code.
Saturday, June 17
The Thundermans - "Come What Mayhem" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Phoebe makes a life-altering decision when her powers combined with Max's powers are not enough to stop one of Max's old pranks from ruining a superhero gathering.
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn - "Quadpendence Day" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The quads declare their independence when Dawn decides to get her ears pierced and the boys get a snake without their parents' permission.
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse - "All Over the Place" (OWN, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Jennifer needs convincing to receive prenatal care.
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse - "Bodacious" (OWN, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The women are very irritable as their husbands try to cope.
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse - "Faking It" (OWN, 10:00PM ET/PT)
The ladies reveal the results of their second home pregnancy tests.
Sunday, June 18
Family Guy - "Passenger Fatty-Seven" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Quagmire scores free friends-and-family plane tickets for a guys’ trip to San Francisco. However, after seeing the auto-pilot function, the boys doubt Quagmire’s flying skills. Then, unforeseen events in the air put Quagmire’s abilities to the test.
Saturday, June 10, 2017
SitcomsOnline Digest: Time to Reboot Northern Exposure?; Ned and Stacey Complete Series DVDs on the Way
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- If everything else in the world gets a reboot, why not go ahead and reboot Northern Exposure too? Nobody has any plans to do so for the time being, but at least the cast is interested. (Hollywood Reporter)
- A bit of unexpected sad news to report today, as Adam West, who is best known for play Batman, and most recently did the voice of Mayor Adam West on Family Guy, died last night at age 88. (Hollywood Reporter)
- It was one of those "blink and you'll miss it" moments, but for some odd reason, ESPN aired the pilot for Jalen vs. Everybody, a comedy that ABC was considering (but ultimately passed on) on Tuesday night. (Deadline)
- We know that nobody really watches C-SPAN, but when ABC, CBS, and NBC interrupt their regular daytime lineup to bring you a "free preview" of C-SPAN (as they sort of did this week with the James Comey hearings), you can create a rare daytime TV ratings success. (LA Times)
- Saturday Night Live has been accused by some people of being "old" and "not as good as it used to be" for years, but the past season has proven to be one of the most successful seasons for the series since the 1990s. (Deadline)
- The broadcast digital network getTV continues their evolution from being a channel primarily focused on movies to one that airs classic TV series, and now, after previously limiting their sitcoms to mostly lost and short-lived ones, they're finally adding a long-running and more successful sitcom to their lineup: Designing Women. (SitcomsOnline)
HOME MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
- It was over a decade ago that Sony released the first season of Ned and Stacey, but the second (and final) one never followed. Now, Shout! Factory is bringing the entire series together with Ned and Stacey - The Complete Series, which will be released on September 26.
TUESDAY (JUNE 13) HOME MEDIA RELEASES

- The Andy Griffith Show - Return to Mayberry (DVD, $14.98): Previously only available as part of other releases, CBS releases this reunion movie as a standalone release this time around.
- South Park - The Complete 20th Season (DVD, $29.98; Blu-ray, $39.99): As Comedy Central prepares for the August debut of the 21st season of the hit animated comedy, the 20th season (a number of seasons that we have never reported on for any DVD before aside from Law & Order) arrives in this release.
- That's My Mama - The Complete Series (DVD, $38.99): It's probably one of the most mysterious releases that we've seen in a while, given that Sony has mostly given up on releasing older TV series and that this is far from the biggest hit in their library, but Sony brings the complete series of this short-lived comedy back to DVD in this release.
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Friday, June 09, 2017
Fri-Yay: Surprise Sitcom Cancellations; Cozi TV's Frasier Father's Day Marathon
by Vincent
This year's Upfronts saw a lot of surprising moves made by the networks, from the sudden revival of American Idol by ABC to the cancellation-than-uncanellation of Timeless by NBC to countless befuddling schedule changes – but of particular note to sitcom fans may have been the cancellation of two long-running sitcoms that had star casts and vocal fan support, Last Man Standing and 2 Broke Girls. While nether show was a particularly huge hit, both were generally solid performers that seemed like staple series for their networks. And yet, both were unceremoniously cancelled after six seasons of service, without even a planned ending to wrap up their storylines.
The cancellation of Last Man Standing caused a mild ruckus in the media, as many conservative media pundits wondered if the show's right-leaning politics had a hand in the show's demise. And many fans of 2 Broke Girls wondered if, considering CBS renewed lower-rated series like Superior Donuts and Man With a Plan, perhaps the network simply just had a vendetta against their favorite sitcom. It makes sense that fans would jump to conclusions like these, since looking solely at ratings, there didn't seem to be much of a case giving these shows such a sudden, cruel end.
However, we've entered a strange time on network television, where live ratings are rapidly dwindling as viewers gravitate towards DVR and on demand viewing, yet the networks haven't found a way to fully profit from them yet. So they're forced to look at other forms of revenue - syndication, streaming deals, and international sales. However, the network airing a show doesn't profit from these forms of revenue – rather, the studio that produces the series does. Each network has an in-house studio which produces some of their series, which means that if a network's studio owns one of their shows, they are able to make money on all of those syndication, streaming and international sales deals. Last Man Standing and 2 Broke Girls were not owned by their network's studio, and both shows were in their sixth season, meaning that their actors were beginning to demand more money as the series grew older – therefore, the shows were growing more expensive. So these shows were getting increasingly expensive, and the only profit the network was making on them were their good-not-great live ratings. So as a result? Both shows were cancelled.
So what does this mean? It means that we can expect a lot more "surprise" cancellations (and renewals!) in the coming years, and if you're concerned about your favorite show's fate, you may need to start looking a little deeper than its ratings to figure out if it's going to survive.
COZI TV is offering a special Father's Day gift to fans, complete with 20 memorable episodes of the Emmy-award winning sitcom Frasier. The national multicast network announced a special Frasier's Day marathon, which will kick off on Sunday, June 18 at 1 PM ET (check local listings). The marathon includes 1994's "Give Him the Chair!" episode in which Frasier searches Seattle for his dad's infamous recliner, as well as 1997's Emmy-award winning "Dad Loves Sherry, the Boys Just Whine" episode in which Frasier and brother Niles discover their father is dating two women simultaneously. The marathon will also include 2002's "War of the Words" in which Frasier attempts to prep his son for the National Spelling Bee finals.
Episodes featured in the "Father's Day is Frasier's Day" marathon include:
01:00 PM: “Dinner at Eight”
01:30 PM: “Give Him the Chair!”
02:00 PM: “Burying a Grudge”
02:30 PM: “Breaking the Ice”
03:00 PM: “Chess Pains”
03:30 PM: “A Lilith Thanksgiving”
04:00 PM: “Our Father Whose Art Ain't Heaven”
04:30 PM: “Dad Loves Sherry, the Boys Just Whine”
05:00 PM: “The Unnatural”
05:30 PM: “The Gift Horse”
06:00 PM: “Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do”
06:30 PM: “Dial M for Martin”
07:00 PM: “Good Samaritan”
07:30 PM: “Our Parents, Ourselves”
08:00 PM: “A Tsar is Born”
08:30 PM: “The Apparent Trap”
09:00 PM: “The Bad Son”
09:30 PM: “Cranes Unplugged”
10:00 PM: “War of the Words”
10:30 PM: “Star Mitzvah”
Thursday, June 08, 2017
Season 2 of Showtime Comedy Premiere Date; Kevin Hart Comedy Central Series
Showtime released the key art and announced the premiere date for the second season of Dice. Season two of the comedy series will return with seven new, half-hour episodes Sunday, August 20 at 10:30pm ET/PT on Showtime on air, on demand and over the internet. Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios, the scripted, semi-autobiographical series will dig deeper into the unconventional world of Andrew Dice Clay - beyond the character who once sold out Madison Square Garden. The unemployed comic struggles to restart his career and deals with the effects of his outrageous brand of fame, all while living in the Vegas suburbs with his girlfriend Carmen (Natasha Leggero). Created by Scot Armstrong (Old School, The Hangover Part II), Dice chronicles Clay as he tries to live his life while trapped in the skin of "The Diceman." The series also stars Kevin Corrigan and Natasha Leggero. Season two guest stars include David Arquette, Andy Daly, Patrick Fischler, Billy Gardell, Mary Holland, Michael Imperioli, Ron Livingston, Laraine Newman, Tony Orlando, Mickey Rourke, Teller, Mike Starr and James Woods. The series' executive producers are Armstrong, Sean Furst, Bryan Furst, Andrew Dice Clay, Bruce Rubenstein, Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka.
Kevin Hart's superstar stamp of approval finds a group of fast-rising comedians in Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level, premiering Father's Day Sunday, June 18 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. The series spotlights seven comedians as they hit a coveted stand-up milestone: the televised half-hour special. Each episode spotlights a single performer, opening on an interview with Hart that leads into a special from the featured comedian. 7 episodes have been ordered and will run through and including July 30. Comedians leveling up include: Spank Horton, James Davis, Taneshia "Just Nesh" Rice, Vincent Oshana, Mario Tory, T. Kingsley, and Ray Grady.
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
New Pop Comedy with Keanu Reeves Starts in August; Starz Comedy Returns for 4th Season in August
Swedish Dicks, a new scripted procedural comedy from Lionsgate and MTG about a mismatched pair of L.A.-based detectives, premieres on Pop on Wednesday, August 2 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT. Starring Peter Stormare (John Wick: Chapter 2, Fargo, American Gods) and actor/comedian Johan Glans (Best Male Comedian, Swedish Comedy Awards) with special recurring guest star Keanu Reeves (John Wick, The Matrix), Swedish Dicks is a half-hour single camera comedy about an aging ex-stuntman (Stormare) stuck in the past and an overly optimistic Swedish DJ (Glans) stuck in the digital world. Together they get unstuck by forming the private detective firm Swedish Dicks, solving some of the strangest and wildest cases L.A. has ever seen. The 10-episode first season features an array of guest stars, including Traci Lords (Cry-Baby, Melrose Place), Margaret Cho (Fashion Police, Drop Dead Diva), Anthony LaPaglia (Without a Trace, Frasier) and Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, Suits).
Starz announced the highly-anticipated Season Four return of critically-acclaimed STARZ Original comedy series Survivor's Remorse on Sunday, August 20th at 10PM ET/PT. The upcoming season of Survivor's Remorse executive produced by Tom Werner, Maverick Carter, LeBron James, Mike O'Malley, Paul Wachter and Victor Levin will include ten half-hour episodes and include guest stars: Isaiah Washington, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Neal McDonough and DJ Khaled to name a few. In Season Four of the Mike O'Malley-created comedy series, Cam Calloway thought he'd finally reached the top when he signed his massive contract to play basketball in Atlanta. But the higher you reach, the farther you have to fall. His success has impacted the lives of everyone in his life and that kind of change comes with unintended and far-reaching consequences. The past that he has been desperately trying to avoid comes rushing back with a vengeance and family secrets threaten to destroy everything he has worked so hard to achieve. Plus, Cam's mom, Cassie Calloway, is dating the man who pays him to wear sneakers. Every silver lining has a cloud.
Tuesday, June 06, 2017
Modern Family's Sarah Hyland Joins Shadowhunters as Guest; More Tosh.0 on Comedy Central
In a world full of Shadowhunters, Demons, Vampires, Werewolves, Seelies and Warlocks, the Shadow World welcomes one more into the fold, as actress Sarah Hyland (Modern Family) joins the cast for a special guest appearance during the summer season. Hyland's character will be revealed at a later date. The summer premiere of Shadowhunters, aired last night (Monday, June 5) at 8:00pm EDT, on Freeform and on the Freeform app. In that summer premiere of Shadowhunters, Shadowhunters and Downworlders are picking up the pieces after Valentine's attack at the Institute. Downworlder numbers are down, and the different packs and clans debate on what they must do to survive. With Valentine in custody, the Institute is on high alert, but Jace carries the heaviest burden of all due to his part in igniting the Soul Sword and the secret he is keeping from Clary. But Jace and the Shadowhunters don't have much time to mourn, as a Greater Demon is loose in Manhattan. The series stars Katherine McNamara as Clary Fray, Dominic Sherwood as Jace Wayland, Alberto Rosende as Simon Lewis, Emeraude Toubia as Isabelle Lightwood, Matthew Daddario as Alec Lightwood, Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Garroway, and Harry Shum Jr. as Magnus Bane.
Bear witness to the eccentric personalities of viral videos and epic internet shenanigans with host Daniel Tosh when new episodes of Tosh.0 debut tonight (Tuesday, June 6) at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT followed by the new series premiere of The Jim Jefferies Show at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. The premiere episode will spotlight Ricky Berwick as the "CeWEBrity Profile" and features Daniel as a guest star on "The Amazingly Incredible Ricky Berwick TV Show." Currently in its ninth season, Tosh.0 premiered on June 4, 2009 and features razor-sharp humor and biting commentary from comedian Daniel Tosh. The weekly, topical series delves into all aspects of the Internet and the social media landscape from the absolutely absurd to the incredibly ingenious. Each episode includes a "CeWEBrity Profile" or Tosh giving subjects of notorious viral videos a second chance to redeem themselves from the embarrassment with which they have become synonymous with their very own "Web Redemption."
New talk show The Jim Jefferies Show will take on culture and politics with an unapologetic, honest and international approach. Each week, Jefferies will tackle the week's top stories from behind his desk and travel the globe to far-off locations to provide an eye opening look at hypocrisy around the world. Featuring interviews, international field pieces, and man on the ground investigations, Jefferies will cover the most controversial issues, all through the lens of his distinctive brand of comedy.
Monday, June 05, 2017
Designing Women Heads to getTV with 30th Anniversary; TV Land's Younger Season 4 Brings Out the Stars
getTV has acquired the hit sitcom Designing Women for its lineup, as the series celebrates its 30th anniversary. The series will launch with a week-long 30th anniversary marathon on Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23 from 9pm-12am each night. getTV will feature a Countdown to the Top 30 episodes, with the top episode reveal set for Friday, June 23 at 11:30pm. Which episode will it be? Tune in! The cast of Designing Women will reunite on the Today Show on Monday, June 12 to promote this anniversary event. Designing Women will begin airing weekdays from 11am to 1pm ET beginning Monday, June 26.
Designing Women is a beloved CBS show which ran for seven seasons from 1986 to 1993. The series focuses on the lives of four women and one man as they work together to run an interior design firm in Georgia. Originally starring Dixie Carter as Julia Sugarbaker, Delta Burke as Suzanne Sugarbaker, Annie Potts as Mary Jo Shively, and Jean Smart as Charlene Frazier. In season six Burke and Smart would be replace by Julia Duffy and Jan Hooks, but in season seven Judith Ivey takes over as Suzanne.
TV Land's captivating dramedy Younger is back this summer, and this season's trailer makes one thing clear: the truth hurts. Last season, Liza (Sutton Foster) finally admitted her bombshell secret to Kelsey (Hilary Duff) – that she's not 26 and she's been lying all along – and viewers will get to see how it all unfolds on the Wednesday, June 28 premiere at 10pm. But Liza's relationship with Kelsey is not the only thing left in shambles. Her boyfriend Josh (Nico Tortorella) was left broken when he stumbled upon Liza and her boss, Charles (Peter Hermann), kissing right before he was about to propose. With her professional and personal lives on the line, Liza might only be left with the truth.
Season four of the Darren Star-created series will also see some amazing guest stars, including Emmy® and Tony® winner Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked, Pushing Daisies) as Marylynne Keller, a DC "spin doctor" trying to sell a book to Empirical; heartthrob Charles Michael Davis (The Originals) as Zane Anders, a competitor (and maybe more) to Kelsey; Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show) as Jay Mallick, a 40-something publisher that approaches Liza to run her own imprint; Jennifer Westfeldt (Friends with Kids) as Pauline, a new author that Liza meets and in whom she sees herself; Meredith Hagner (Search Party), who plays Montana, a young artist and fan of Maggie's (Debi Mazar) work; and Phoebe Dynevor (Snatch), playing Clare, an Irish bartender that befriends Liza and the group. Younger will also see the return of some fan favorites this summer, including Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) as literary agent Redmond; Mather Zickel (Masters of Sex) as Diana's (Miriam Shor) live-in boyfriend Richard; Tessa Albertson (The Good Wife) as Liza's daughter Caitlin; and Ben Rappaport (Mr. Robot) as Max, Lauren's (Molly Bernard) doctor boyfriend.
Sunday, June 04, 2017
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of June 5, 2017)
Our "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" moves to Sundays. We are pleased to add a new feature called "This Week in Sitcoms" where we'll take a look ahead at the sitcoms airing on the broadcast and cable networks. The daily talk show and schedule listings can be found below each blog post and on the main page of Sitcoms Online.
It's Sunday, so it is time for "Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows" for the coming week. This is where we list what sitcom stars are appearing on talk shows for the coming week, the stars are both current and past sitcom stars, so this is for all sitcom fans of all eras!
For the week of June 5-9, 2017, we have many current sitcom stars and past sitcom stars on TV talk shows! All times listed are Eastern. So get your DVRs (or whatever you use) ready! Ready? Here is all what you need to know for the coming week!
Monday, June 5
- John Lithgow (Trial & Error/Twenty Good Years/3rd Rock from the Sun) - Watch John on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Kevin Hart (The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Michael visits The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley) - Thomas appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Jon Daly (Betas) - Jon is a guest on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
- Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program) - Sarah visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Jill Kargman (Odd Mom Out) - Jill appears on a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
- Patrick Warburton (Crowded/Rules of Engagement/Seinfeld) - Patrick is a guest on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- NeNe Leakes (The New Normal) - NeNe reveals her newest age-defying find and puts the latest rumors to rest on a repeat of The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
- Loretta Devine (The Carmichael Show) - Loretta cooks up a yummy dish from scratch with Carla Hall on ABC's The Chew at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT.
- Laura Blumenfeld (Nightcap) - Laura talks about Nightcap on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Kevin Hart (The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin can be heard on The Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM in the 9am hour.
- Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place) - Selena can be heard on The Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM in the 10am hour.
- Jada Pinkett Smith (A Different World) - Catch Jada on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- John Early (Search Party) - John appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Jenna Elfman (Imaginary Mary/1600 Penn/Accidentally on Purpose/Courting Alex/Dharma & Greg) - Jenna is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Steven Boyer (Trial & Error) - Steven appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Barry Rothbart, Lucas Neff and Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Downward Dog) - Barry, Lucas and Kirby are guests on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
- Ty Burrell (Modern Family/Back to You/Out of Practice) - Ty stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Zach Woods (Silicon Valley/The Office) - Zach visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Gabourey Sidibe (The Big C) - Gabourey appears on a repeat of Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
- Nathan Fillion (Two Guys and a Girl) - Nathan is a guest on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Jake Johnson (New Girl) - Jake talks about The Mummy on NBC's Today in the 9am hour and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali talks about Pop's Nightcap on ABC's The Chew at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
- Margo Martindale (The Millers) - Margo dishes on some of her favorite roles on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Kevin Hart (The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin will be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Beth Littleford (Dog with a Blog/I'm in the Band) - Beth talks about Random Tropical Paradise on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Ari Graynor (I'm Dying Up Here/Bad Teacher) - Ari talks about I'm Dying Up Here on the AOL Build Show at 1pm.
- Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) - Candace is a guest on E!'s Daily Pop at 12pm.
- Michael Keaton (Working Stiffs/All's Fair) - Watch Michael on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Norm Macdonald (Norm/A Minute with Stan Hooper) - Norm visits The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- Alan Alda (M*A*S*H) - Alan is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Briga Heelan (Great News/Ground Floor) - Briga appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
- Tom Rhodes (Mr. Rhodes) - Tom is a guest on @midnight on Comedy Central at midnight.
- Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) - Nick stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
- Kevin Hart (The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Felicity Huffman (Sports Night) - Felicity drops by The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
- Kym Whitley (Young & Hungry/Animal Practice/The Parkers) - Kym is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
- Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken/Community) - Ken will be on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- John Lithgow (Trial & Error/Twenty Good Years/3rd Rock from the Sun) - John joins Clinton Kelly to create a classic carnival treat in the kitchen on ABC's The Chew at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT. He also talks about the movie Beatriz at Dinner on the AOL Build Show at 1pm.
- Missi Pyle (Jennifer Falls) - Missi talks about her movie Miles on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Jake Johnson (New Girl) - Jake talks about The Mummy on the AOL Build Show at 3:45pm.
- Will Arnett (Arrested Development/Up All Night/Running Wilde) - Catch Will on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
- John Mulaney (Mulaney) - John is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Zoe Lister-Jones (Life in Pieces/Friends with Better Lives/Whitney) - Zoe appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Melissa Leo (I'm Dying Up Here) - Melissa chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
- Laura Prepon (Are You There, Chelsea?/That '70s Show) - Laura visits LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings. She can be heard on The Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM in at 10:20am.
- Mae Whitman (Arrested Development) - Mae is a guest on a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
- Erica Ash (Survivor's Remorse) - Erica appears on a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
- Will Arnett (Arrested Development/Up All Night/Running Wilde) - Will talks about The Gong Show on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken/Community) - Ken will be on NBC's Today in the 9am hour. He returns with his unique brand of medicine...laughter on a repeat of The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
- Anna Chlumsky (Veep) - Anna talks about Veep on NBC's Today in the 10am hour. She will also be on the AOL Build Show at 1:30pm.
- Jim O'Heir (Parks and Recreation) - Jim talks about the movie Middle Man on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
- Michael Angarano (I'm Dying Up Here) - Michael talks about I'm Dying Up Here on the AOL Build Show at 3:30pm.
- Bill Burr (F Is for Family) - Bill talks about F Is for Family on the AOL Build Show at 4:30pm.
- Nico Tortorella (Younger) - Nico is a guest on E!'s Daily Pop at 12pm.
- Jerrod Carmichael (The Carmichael Show) - Watch Jerrod on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/Welcome to New York) - Jim appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Anna Chlumsky (Veep) - Anna is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Louie Anderson (Baskets/The Louie Show/Life with Louie) - Louie visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
- Jeffrey Tambor (Transparent/Arrested Development/The Larry Sanders Show) - Jeffrey appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Debra Messing (Will & Grace) - Debra is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) - Demi appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Charlie Hunnam (Undeclared) - Charlie is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
- Niecy Nash (Scream Queens/The Soul Man/Reno 911!) - Niecy talks about her new show Claws with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. She will also be on People Now at 8:30am.
- Jake Johnson (New Girl) - Jake talks about The Mummy on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT. He will also be on Access Hollywood Live, so check your local listings.
- Will Arnett (Arrested Development/Up All Night/Running Wilde) - Will visits LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
- Vivica A. Fox (Out All Night) - Vivica appears on a repeat of Harry, so check your local listings.
- Ted Danson (The Good Place/Becker/Cheers) - Ted is a guest on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
- Ali Wentworth (Nightcap) - Ali talks about Nightcap on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
- Laura Prepon (Are You There, Chelsea?/That '70s Show) - Laura teams with Carla Hall for a star-spangled classic to wow your party guests on ABC's The Chew at 1pm ET/12pm PT/CT.
- Ilana Glazer (Broad City) and Jillian Bell (Workaholics) - Ilana and Jillian talk about the movie Rough Night on the AOL Build Show at 11:15am.
- Sam Elliott (The Ranch) - Sam can be heard on The Morning Mash Up on SiriusXM at 10:25am.
Sitcoms Airing This Week
Sunday, June 4
Bob's Burgers - "Eggs for Days" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The annual Easter egg hunt always brings out the competitive sides of Bob and Linda, but this time, the game goes awry. After the Belcher parents have a little too much fun hiding the eggs, the entire family is enlisted in finding the lone egg that is quickly rotting in its hiding place.
The Last Man on Earth - "Mama's Hideaway" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Carol is hell-bent on capturing the perfect family photo and will stop at nothing to get it. Meanwhile, Melissa has a surprising mission of her own, Lewis looks into a new hobby and Gail finds herself stuck in a scary situation.
The Simpsons - "22 for 30" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
In this parody of a cable sports show, Bart goes from delinquent with detention to the star basketball player at Springfield Elementary. Lisa covers Bart’s success for the school paper, and Homer becomes the team’s coach. Things go awry when Bart gets involved with the mafia.
Family Guy - "High School English" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
In an anthology episode, the cast reenacts three classic pieces of literature commonly taught in high school: “The Great Gatsby,” “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “Of Mice and Men.”
Bob's Burgers - "Zero Lap Thirty" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Linda wins a contest to spend a dream weekend at the home where her favorite television show is filmed, things don’t go quite as planned. Back at home, Teddy’s back problems leave him stuck on the floor, while he babysits the kids.
Bob's Burgers - "Carter and Tricia" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Carter buys the Pawtucket Patriot brewery and decides to cut some corners to save a few bucks. Peter overhears the plan and runs and tells investigative journalist Tricia Takanawa about Carter’s plan to use toxic chemicals in the beer cans. Meanwhile, Brian’s drivers’ license has expired and he enlists Stewie as an instructor.
Monday, June 5
Kevin Can Wait - "Sleep Disorder" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Kevin rearranges the house to his liking after his buddies convince him that Donna makes all their decisions and has taken over the house for her own benefit. Also, Kendra enlists her Uncle Kyle (Gary Valentine) to help toughen up Chale.
Man with a Plan - "Winter Has Come" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a blizzard prevents the Burns family from visiting the grandparents’ house for Christmas, Adam and Andi scramble to avoid an epic holiday disaster.
Mom - "High-Tops and Brown Jacket" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bonnie and Adam’s relationship is tested when he moves in with her and Christy for a few weeks. Also, Christy learns the hard way that it may be a mistake to try and meet men with Jill.
Life in Pieces - "Dinner Professor Steps Lesbian" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
(Repeat)
When Joan’s creative writing teacher, Professor Sinclair Wilde (Cary Elwes), praises her work, John assumes it is because he has a crush on her. Also, Tyler and Clementine invite Matt and Colleen over for an awkward dinner party; Jen tries to hide it from Greg when Lark takes her first steps while he’s away on a business trip; and Colleen, Heather and Jen take Dougie (Fortune Feimster) out for ladies night when she realizes she might be gay.
American Dad - "Camp Campawanda" (TBS, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Steve is upset when Snot threatens their summer camp fun by becoming a counselor-in-training; Hayley and Jeff are suspicious of Roger when he organizes a ``Burning Man'' reenactment for their anniversary.
Angie Tribeca - "Germs of Endearment" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
When an outbreak of a lethal virus threatens to liquefy everyone in Los Angeles, the team realizes this might be the serial killer's magnum opus.
Tuesday, June 6
Downward Dog - "The Full Package" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Nan meets Eric, (guest star Timothy Odmundson) an attractive dog owner who appears to be the older, more successful version of Jason, and enlists his help with Martin, secretly hoping to score a date. But when Martin spends time with Eric’s well-trained dog, it thrusts Martin into a crisis of self-confidence.
The Middle - "Hoosier Maid" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Frankie is ecstatic when she wins free maid service for a month. But the Heck house turns out to be quite the frustrating challenge to clean. Meanwhile, when Mike and Rusty’s (Norm Macdonald) dad, Big Mike, starts to have trouble taking care of himself at home, the brothers begrudgingly begin to look at assisted living facilities for him; and when the Winnebago gets too cold and dangerous to inhabit since snow is coming through a hole in the roof, Axl, Hutch and Kenny attempt to move in with Sue and Lexie in their temporary college housing.
black-ish - "God" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Jake and Holt remain in Florida, adjusting to their new lives under the Witness Protection Program, while Jimmy “The Butcher” Figgis is still on the loose. Their one human link to their regular lives is U.S. Marshall Karen Haas (guest star Maya Rudolph, “Maya and Marty”), but their anonymity may be in danger when a video of them goes viral.
black-ish - "40 Acres and a Vote" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Jake and Holt remain in Florida, adjusting to their new lives under the Witness Protection Program, while Jimmy “The Butcher” Figgis is still on the loose. Their one human link to their regular lives is U.S. Marshall Karen Haas (guest star Maya Rudolph, “Maya and Marty”), but their anonymity may be in danger when a video of them goes viral.
American Housewife - "The Snub" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Jake and Holt remain in Florida, adjusting to their new lives under the Witness Protection Program, while Jimmy “The Butcher” Figgis is still on the loose. Their one human link to their regular lives is U.S. Marshall Karen Haas (guest star Maya Rudolph, “Maya and Marty”), but their anonymity may be in danger when a video of them goes viral.
Fresh Off the Boat - "Citizen Jessica" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Jake and Holt remain in Florida, adjusting to their new lives under the Witness Protection Program, while Jimmy “The Butcher” Figgis is still on the loose. Their one human link to their regular lives is U.S. Marshall Karen Haas (guest star Maya Rudolph, “Maya and Marty”), but their anonymity may be in danger when a video of them goes viral.
The Mick - "The Master" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
All hell breaks loose, as the kids fight over who will take the master bedroom. Also, Mickey pursues a wealthy businessman who quickly discovers that she is not the prize he thought she was.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - "Coral Palms Pt. 1" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Jake and Holt remain in Florida, adjusting to their new lives under the Witness Protection Program, while Jimmy “The Butcher” Figgis is still on the loose. Their one human link to their regular lives is U.S. Marshall Karen Haas (guest star Maya Rudolph, “Maya and Marty”), but their anonymity may be in danger when a video of them goes viral.
Wednesday, June 7
The Carmichael Show - "Grandma Francis" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Joe (David Alan Grier) and his sons take a boys trip to visit Joe's mother (guest star Marla Gibbs) that takes a serious turn when she presents them with an impossible dilemma.
Superstore - "Shoplifter" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Amy's (America Ferrera) daughter Emma (Isabella Day) is without childcare and has to come to the store for the day. Unfortunately, this is against store policy, so when Glenn (Mark McKinney) pulls Amy away to help him with a task, Jonah (Ben Feldman) has to keep Amy's secret and an eye on Emma. Elsewhere Mateo (Nico Santos) and Cheyenne (Nichole Bloom) fight over a couch that is on sale because an elderly man passed away on it and Dina (Lauren Ash) tries to catch a shoplifter.
Nightcap - "Out of the Box" (Pop, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The crew adjusts to its new studio next to Dr. Oz's; the network sends a new staff member, Davis Maxfield, to do the exact same job as Staci; Davis tells Staci to bump actress Julianna Margulies in favor of a YouTube ``unboxing'' star.
Nightcap - "Out of the Box" (Pop, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin go out of their way to be empathetic when Staci reveals she had a minor cancerous mole removed; Staci confuses their kindness as sexual interest and propositions them for a threesome.
Thursday, June 8
The Big Bang Theory - "The Allowance Evaporation" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
(Repeat)
Sheldon and Amy have their first fight since moving in together, and Koothrappali is shocked at the realities of financial independence when he stops receiving support from his father.
Superior Donuts - "Arthur's Day Off" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Arthur grudgingly takes a vacation day, Randy and Fawz try to show him there’s more to life than work. Also, Franco sets out to prove he has what it takes to run the donut shop in Arthur’s absence.
Mom - "Curious George and the Big Red Nightmare" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Christy and Bonnie worry that Roscoe has a drug problem when Baxter and Candace catch him smoking pot.
Life in Pieces - "Boxing Opinion Spider Beard" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
John’s plan to encourage Samantha to skip her ballet class and take up boxing with his trainer, Troy (Victor Ortiz), behind her mother Heather’s back has unexpected consequences. Also, Jen tries to discreetly seek a second opinion when Tim tells her she needs tonsil surgery; Joan constantly scares Matt by hiding spiders around him; and Greg grows a wiry beard that irritates Jen.
Friday, June 9
Stuck in the Middle - "Stuck in a Good Deed" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Harley and Suzy volunteer at a local retirement community.
Andi Mack - "Home Away from Home" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Andi and Bex struggle to get comfortable with their new living arrangement; Cyrus thinks Iris has dumped him so he enlists Buffy to fill in as his date.
Saturday, June 10
The Thundermans - "Super Dupers" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Max is dumped, Phoebe tries to cheer him up by introducing him to another girl. However, Max’s date turns out to be an intense animal activist, who steals Dr. Colosso when she sees Max’s “cruel” treatment of him.
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn - "Quad for Teacher" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Dawn and Mae get summer jobs at the Boulderly Hills Country Club, they come face to face with the boys who have weaseled their way in to try to ruin their perfect summer and with Madison, aka “The But-ter” their nemesis.
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse - "The Big Secret" (OWN, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The ladies share a big secret.
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse - "Bodacious" (OWN, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The guys are all at odds with their women.
Sunday, June 11
Bob's Burgers - "The Laser-inth" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gene accompanies Bob on the last-ever rock-and-roll laser show at the planetarium, but the night takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Linda takes the girls out for dinner and Louise has a surprise revelation.
The Last Man on Earth - "Whitney Houston, We Have a Problem" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After finding a mysterious note left by Melissa that says “Goodbye,” the gang sets off to go look for her. Meanwhile, Gail gets stuck on a solo adventure of her own.
The Simpsons - "A Father's Watch" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Worried that Bart is destined for failure, Marge turns to a series of parenting “experts” for advice. Homer decides to cash in on one expert’s advice by opening up a trophy store in Springfield. Meanwhile, Bart finds some needed encouragement from Grampa, who gives him a precious watch coveted by Homer.
Bob's Burgers - "Into the Mild" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Bob finds out that the nearby wildness equipment store is having a going out of business sale, he decides to finally realize his dream of becoming an outdoorsman. In true Bob fashion, he encounters a snafu that leaves him stuck in the store overnight to fend for himself. Meanwhile, Linda and the kids spend the night watching the rehearsal for Aunt Gayle’s (guest star Megan Mullally) one-woman show.
Saturday, June 03, 2017
SitcomsOnline Digest: Leah Remini to Join Kevin Can Wait Cast as a Regular; WGN America Cancels Underground
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- Leah Remini made a brief reunion with Kevin James in the sitcom Kevin Can Wait last season, but that reunion is about to get much bigger in the second season as she becomes a regular cast member. (Variety)
- The same hackers who posted unaired episodes of Netflix's Orange is the New Black is now targeting ABC, although it isn't clear what they intend to leak. (Deadline)
- WGN America has cancelled Underground, which is just another sign that new parent company Sinclair intends to take the network into another direction, though it isn't exactly clear what that direction is right now. (Deadline)
- Elena Verdugo, known for her role of nurse Consuelo Lopez on Marcus Welby, M.D., died this week at age 92. (LA Times)
- We sort of thought that the evening newscasts on the three broadcast networks were finally returning to stability after the role became a revolving door in 2004 and 2005 (when decades long staples left; specificially Tom Brokaw retired, Peter Jennings died, and Dan Rather was fired), but CBS has decided to shake things up again, announcing that Scott Pelley is out the door. (Washington Post)
- NBC has made a significant change to their fall schedule, which means This Is Us won't be moving after all, but more importantly (to us), Thursday night will be restored to a full two hours of comedy as it was meant to be. (SitcomsOnline)
TUESDAY (JUNE 6) HOME MEDIA RELEASE

- CHiPs - The Sixth and Final Season (DVD, $24.98): Exactly ten years and one day following the release of the first season of the series, Warner Home Video finally brings out the final season in this four disc set. The complete series is also available.
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Friday, June 02, 2017
Fri-Yay: Master of None & Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt New Seasons; CBS Fall 2017 Premiere Dates
by Vincent
These days, sitcoms kind of come in all different shapes and sizes. If you're a sitcom traditionalist, preferring classical multi-camera set up with plenty of silly hijinks and audience laughter, there are plenty of shows for you that still exist - from network comedies like The Big Bang Theory and Kevin Can Wait to "reboots" of classic sitcoms on Netflix such as Fuller House and One Day at a Time. There are also still plenty of smart, slick, modern single-camera sitcoms with in the vein of The Office and Modern Family - some of my favorite contemporary examples include NBC's Superstore and Fox's Brooklyn Nine-Nine. But with the rise of streaming and "peak TV" has come with it a new type of sitcom. These sitcoms follow the sitcom mold - they're about 20-30 minutes long, are filled with jokes and lovable characters, and generally tell stories on an episode-by-episode basis. But they're also a little more complex than your average sitcom, are more comfortable telling serialized stories along with their episode-by-episode story lines, and aren't as constructed to the network-mandated act structure of a network (or even cable) sitcom. They're sitcoms designed for streaming services - essentially, they're sitcoms tailor-made for a new age.
Two of these streaming sitcoms - Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Master of None, both Netflix originals - released new seasons this past few weeks. And both of these seasons featured plenty of examples of why both have become buzzed about and beloved cultural hits. Master of None featured two episodes in its season that may wind up being my two favorite episodes of television of this entire year - "New York, I Love You" (a series of disconnected vignettes about peripheral characters on the outskirts of its protagonist Dev's New York life) and "Thanksgiving" (a coming out story of Dev's best friend Denise that's perhaps the most raw and honest coming out story I've ever seen on TV.) These two episodes feature very little of Master of None's protagonist and have nothing to do with the show's central premise or storyline – they’re entirely experimental. And yet, they're some of the most fascinating and refreshing TV you'll find right now. Similarly, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's third season has some of the best joke writing you could possibly find, and there were several moments where I had to pause my TV because I was laughing so hard. What's even more impressive is the way the show weaves some very dark subject matter between these jokes, revolving around the horrors of Kimmy's past, which she spent being held captive by a madman who convinced her the world had ended. Kimmy started out as a network sitcom (the first season was written for NBC before they sold it to Netflix), but the show's Netflix home has allowed it to gradually uncover the horror of Kimmy's past while still keeping its joke-a-second pace rolling.
Still, while the freedom of Netflix allows these shows to flourish in many ways, there are also some ways where I feel these sitcoms could actually benefit from some of the tightness of network programming. The second season of Master of None spends a large amount of its time on a humdrum romance arc between Dev and a woman he meets in Italy named Francesca, cultivating in an episode that's 45 minutes long and entirely devoted to their relationship. The story is never as interesting as the show thinks it is, and I have to wonder if perhaps some creative restraints may have guided Ansari to either developing the story better or at least shortening it in places (like, maybe a 25 minute episode instead of 45 minutes?). Similarly, there are parts of Kimmy Schmidt's third season that feel like total misfires, particularly in the show's largely unfunny satire of college students that never quite finds its target. And yet, without any real network notes or ability for audience response to influence creative direction, the shows keep going with plotlines and beats that clearly aren't working. I wouldn't want Master of None or Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt to be network sitcoms, as I wouldn't want to lose their heir of experimentation, even if it means they sometimes lack consistency. But they're also signs that the traditional method of doing television may not be completely dead yet.
CBS has announced Fall 2017 primetime premiere dates. Premiere week opens with The Big Bang Theory at 8:00 PM, leading into the Special Series Premiere of Young Sheldon at 8:30 PM, and the New Comedy Me, Myself & I at 9:30 PM, on Monday, Sept. 25. New Drama SEAL Team joins Survivor and Criminal Minds when they premiere Wednesday, Sept. 27. Wisdom of the Crowd debuts Sunday, Oct. 1 at approx. 8:30 (after NFL), followed by the Season Premiere of NCIS: Los Angeles at approx. 9:30 PM. On Monday, Oct. 2, New Comedy 9JKL premieres at 8:30 PM, following The Big Bang Theory. CBS' Thursday Night Entertainment Lineup returns following the conclusion of Thursday Night Football on Nov. 2 with The Big Bang Theory at 8:00 PM, New Comedy Young Sheldon at 8:30 PM, Mom at 9:00 PM, Life in Pieces at 9:30 PM and New Drama S.W.A.T. at 10:00 PM. Full premiere dates are below:
Sunday, Sept. 24
7:30-8:30 PM — 60 Minutes (50th season premiere)
Monday, Sept. 25
8:00-8:30 PM — The Big Bang Theory (11th season premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM — Young Sheldon (special series debut)
9:00-9:30 PM — Kevin Can Wait (2nd season premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM — Me, Myself and I (series debut)
10:00-11:00 PM — Scorpion (4th season premiere)
Tuesday, Sept. 26
8:00-9:00 PM — NCIS (15th season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM — Bull (2nd season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM — NCIS: New Orleans (4th season premiere)
Wednesday, Sept. 27
8:00-9:00 PM — Survivor (35th season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM — SEAL Team (series debut)
10:00-11:00 PM — Criminal Minds (13th season premiere)
Thursday, Sept. 28
7:30 PM ET — Thursday Night Football Pre-Game Show
8:25 PM ET — Thursday Night Football (Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers)
Friday, Sept. 29
8:00-9:00 PM — MacGyver (2nd season premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM — Hawaii Five-0 (8th season premiere
10:00-11:00 PM — Blue Bloods (8th season premiere)
Saturday, Sept. 30
10:00-11:00 PM — 48 Hours (30th season premiere)
Sunday, Oct. 1
8:30-9:30 PM — Wisdom of the Crowd (series debut)
9:30-10:30 PM — NCIS: Los Angeles (9th season premiere)
Monday, Oct. 2
8:30-9:00 PM — 9JKL (series debut)
Sunday, Oct. 8
10:00-11:00 PM — Madam Secretary (4th season premiere)
Monday, Oct. 30
8:00-8:30 PM — Kevin Can Wait (regular time period)
9:00-9:30 PM — Me, Myself and I (regular time period)
9:30-10:00 PM — Superior Donuts (2nd season premiere)
Thursday, Nov. 2
8:00-8:30 PM — The Big Bang Theory (regular time period)
8:30-9:00 PM — Young Sheldon (regular time period)
9:00-9:30 PM — Mom (5th season premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM — Life in Pieces (3rd season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM — S.W.A.T. (series debut)
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Hosts Set for ABC's Battle of the Network Stars; The Late Late Show London Week
The '70s and '80s television pop-culture classic, Battle of the Network Stars (which premiered from ABC Sports in 1976 and continued for 13 years), will be revived when it returns to television on Thursday, June 29 at 9:00pm EDT on ABC. Battle of the Network Stars is a nostalgic throwback to the original series where TV celebrities blended athleticism with hilarious antics. The 10-episode summer event will pit teams of current and classic TV stars from multiple eras and different genres against one another in a variety of athletic games. Viewers can look forward to seeing a fresh take at some of the classic show's sporting events like Tug of War, Archery, Kayak Relay, the Obstacle Course and the Dunk Tank. The hosts will be Mike Greenberg and Joe Tessitore of ESPN; Cassidy Hubbarth and Cari Champion of ESPN will be the sideline reporters; plus Super Bowl 50 winner DeMarcus Ware and MMA fighter/Olympian Ronda Rousey will be the team captains.
For this new version, the network vs. network format didn't make as much sense as fielding teams based on the characters people love from over the years to the current day - Cops vs. TV Sitcoms, White House vs. Lawyers, TV Moms & Dads vs. TV Kids, etc. In this way, we'll get to see everyone's favorites from over the years, even if they spanned different networks at the time. The 100 TV stars, from 14 different network and cable companies, will be announced at a later date.
James Corden will welcome a star-studded lineup of guests when he broadcasts his Emmy Award-winning The Late Late Show from the historic, 1700-seat venue, Central Hall Westminster in London, Tuesday, June 6 - Thursday, June 8 at 12:37 AM ET/P) on the CBS Television Network. The featured guests will include Nicole Kidman, David Beckham, Emily Blunt, Tom Cruise, Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Hudson, Kit Harington, with music from Harry Styles and Kings of Leon, and more. As Corden shares highlights of his homeland with American viewers, The Late Late Show's signature musical and comedy segments will get a British twist, including a brand new Carpool Karaoke with Grammy(R) Award-winning British artist Ed Sheeran.
Sky, the exclusive home to The Late Late Show with James Corden in the U.K., will broadcast these London-based episodes June 7-9 at 10:00 PM on Sky 1 and Now TV. The show is available daily on Sky on Demand and Now TV.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Tuesday, September 16
none scheduled
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 15)
Tuesday, September 16
- Rob Lowe (Unstable/The Grinder/Parks and Recreation/A New Kind of Family) - Catch Rob on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Marlon Wayans (Marlon/The Wayans Bros.) - Marlon is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. He also talks about Him on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
- Eva Longoria (Only Murders in the Building/Telenovela) - Eva appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Melanie Lynskey (Two and a Half Men/Togetherness), Drew Tarver (Running Point/Bless the Harts/The Other Two), Mary Holland (The Big Door Prize/Hoops/Robbie/Blunt Talk), and Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Melanie, Drew, Mary, and Morris are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Jay Duplass (Search Party/Transparent/The Mindy Project) - Jay appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) - Demi stops by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.
- Judy Reyes (Scrubs) - Judy talks about High Potential on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Brett Goldstein (Shrinking/Ted Lasso) - Brett talks about All of You on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
- Eugene Levy (Schitt's Creek/Greg the Bunny/Hiller and Diller) - Eugene talks about The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy on CBS Mornings Plus in the 9am hour.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
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