Thursday, November 18, 2021

COZI TV's 2021 Unexpected Guests Thanksgiving and Christmas; How I Met Your Father Premieres January 18 on Hulu

COZI TV Unexpected Guests

COZI TV's Unexpected Guests returns for another year. Starting on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25 and through November, 28, viewers can welcome some Unexpected Guests on their favorite COZI shows like, Charlie's Angels, Emergency!, Little House on the Prairie, The Munsters, Starsky & Hutch, and more. Followed by the return of A Very Cozi Christmas, a month-long of Friday and Sunday night holiday movie premieres in November and December to help viewers celebrate the holiday season. In addition, on Mondays in December, holiday themed episodes of 3rd Rock from the Sun, Frasier, Roseanne and The Nanny will air.

The national multicast network's fourth annual Unexpected Guests marathon will include special guest star appearances by Jamie Lee Curtis, Kelly Preston, Creed Bratton and Melora Hardin before their famous roles on The Office and Quincy, George Takei, Mark Hamill and Dennis Rodman on 3rd Rock from the Sun and Joseph Gordon Levitt and George Clooney on Roseanne. Viewers can also catch episodes of Starsky and Hutch with the original Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter and Days of Our Lives legend, Deidre Hall who will appear in an episode of Emergency! and Columbo.

The network's A Very COZI Christmas will also be airing the following holiday movies: The Real St. Nick, Miracle on Christmas, A Christmas Tree Miracle, Unlikely Angel, Christmas for a Dollar, Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage, A Christmas in Vermont, 12 Days of Christmas Eve, Santa Who?, Little House on the Prairie - A Christmas They Never Forget, Little House - Bless All the Dear Children, Little House on the Prairie - Christmas at Plum Creek, Little House on the Prairie – Blizzard, A Belle for Christmas and Santa Who?


How I Met Your Father

We have a date for #HIMYF! Hulu's How I Met Your Father premieres on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. In the near future, Sophie (Hilary Duff) is telling her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options. The series stars Hilary Duff, Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, Suraj Sharma as well as recurring stars, Kim Cattrall, Daniel Augustin, Ashley Reyes and Josh Peck.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Freeform Announces January Schedule; Starz Releases Premiere Date for Shining Vale with Courteney Cox

Single Drunk Female

Freeform announced its January schedule, which includes the series premiere of the highly anticipated comedy Single Drunk Female, from Jenni Konner and Simone Finch, with a two-episode premiere on Thursday, Jan. 20, and new episodes of grown-ish on Thursday, Jan. 27. All titles will be available to stream on Hulu the day after the premiere. Single Drunk Female will debut with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, Jan. 20, starting at 10 p.m. After its premiere, the series will air new episodes Thursdays at 10:30 p.m., following grown-ish. In this dramedy, a public flame-out at a New York media company forces 20-something alcoholic Samantha Fink to seize the only chance she has to sober up and avoid jail time: moving back home with her overbearing mother, Carol. Back in Greater Boston, Samantha restarts her life, working at the local grocery store while surrounded by all of the triggers that made her drink in the first place. Confronted with remnants of her old life, including run-ins with her perfect former best friend, who is now dating her ex, Samantha sets out on a path to move past her worst self and figure out her best self. Kinda. Single Drunk Female stars Sofia Black-D'Elia, Ally Sheedy, Rebecca Henderson, Sasha Compère, Lily Mae Harrington and Garrick Bernard.

Freeform's number one comedy series, Emmy(R)-nominated grown-ish, will return for the conclusion of senior year on Thursday, Jan. 27, at 10 p.m. The countdown to graduation is on and senior year at Cal U is in full swing. From unexpected hookups to wild nights with the crew, new life choices are on the horizon. Let the celebrations--and the complications--commence! The series stars Yara Shahidi, Trevor Jackson, Francia Raisa, Emily Arlook, Jordan Buhat, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Luka Sabbat and Diggy Simmons.


Shining Vale

Starz announced that the new genre-bending horror comedy Shining Vale will premiere on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 10PM ET/PT across all Starz platforms in the U.S. and Canada, and will air day and date internationally on the StarzPlay premium streaming platform across its complete footprint in Europe, Latin America and Japan. Part family comedy mixed with an homage to classic horror, the series stars Emmy Award(R) nominee Courteney Cox (Friends, Cougar Town), Academy Award(R) nominee and Emmy Award(R) winner Greg Kinnear (As Good As It Gets, The Kennedys), Gus Birney (Dickinson), Merrin Dungey (Big Little Lies, The Resident), Dylan Gage (PEN15) and Oscar(R) winner Mira Sorvino (Hollywood, The Expecting). The chilling half-hour comedy is created by Jeff Astrof (Trial & Error, Ground Floor) and Sharon Horgan (Divorce, Catastrophe).

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

MeTV Network Loses Columbo, Adds Andy Griffith and M*A*S*H Sundays; Remembering Gavan O'Herlihy, the Original Chuck Cunningham on Happy Days

The Andy Griffith Show & M*A*S*H

Columbo will no longer be available on MeTV after Sunday, November 21, as the rights to the series have expired. Mayberry and M*A*S*H, two mainstays of MeTV will come to the rescue on Sundays, too. These brilliant television shows continue to pull our heartstrings and take us to a different place and time. As different as they might be, one thing they do have in common is that they are timeless classics. The Andy Griffith Show and M*A*S*H already delight viewers of all ages on weeknight and now the two series are coming to Sunday evenings as well, beginning Sunday, November 28. Settle down for supper with your loved ones and step back into Mayberry and the 4077th. Catch one full hour of The Andy Griffith Show at 6PM | 5C, followed by a full hour of M*A*S*H at 7PM | 6C. After our visits to Mayberry and the M*A*S*H unit, Monk is stilkl on the case! The neurotic Sherlock solves crimes in San Francisco for two full hours beginning at 8PM | 7C. Afterward, stay tuned for vivacious variety courtesy of The Ed Sullivan Show at 10PM | 9C and Carol Burnett at 11PM | 10C. It's an evening of warmth, whodunnits and wisecracks — only on MeTV starting November 28!


Gavan O'Herlihy

Actor Gavan O'Herlihy, who played Chuck Cunningham in the first season of Happy Days, has died. He died in Bath, England, on September 15 of undisclosed causes. Mr. O'Herlihy was 70.

Happy Days Season 1 Cast

O'Herlihy appeared as Chuck Cunningham in seven episodes of the first season of the ABC sitcom Happy Days in 1974. Chuck Cunningham was the oldest son of Howard (Tom Bosley) and Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross) and older brother of Richie (Ron Howard) and Joanie (Erin Moran). He was a college student and basketball player. After O'Herlihy asked to leave the series, he was replaced by Randolph Roberts for two episodes in the second season. Chuck Cunningham was never mentioned again after the second season. O'Herlihy appeared on the Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion special in 2005.

His first TV credit was as Josh McBride in the 1973 episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show titled "Son of 'But Seriously, Folks." Some of his drama guest appearances included Sierra, Lucas Tanner, Marcus Welby, M.D., The Six Million Dollar Man, Police Woman, The Bionic Woman, The Amazing Spider-Man, Matt Houston, Cover Up, Tales from the Crypt, China Beach, Twin Peaks, The Good Guys (1992), Tarzan (1991-1992), Sharpe, Star Trek: Voyager, Jonathan Creek, 18 Wheels of Justice and Midsomer Murders.

O'Herlihy starred as Phil McGee in the 1976 ABC miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man in the episode "Part VIII: Chapters 11 and 12." Some of his other miniseries credits included A Rumor of War (1980), We'll Meet Again (1992), Partners in Crime (1983), A Killing on the Exchange, Lonesome Dove (1989) and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994).

Gavan O'Herlihy in Willow

He starred as Airk Thaughbaer, the military commander of the destroyed kingdom of Galladoorn who shares a mixed friendship with Madmartigan (Val Kilmer), in the 1988 fantasy film Willow. It was directed by his TV brother, Ron Howard. Some of his other film credits included Superman III (1983), Never Say Never Again (1983), Death Wish 3 (1985), Hidden Assassin (aka The Shooter) (1995), Prince Valiant (1997), Top of the World (1997), Seven Days of Grace (2006) and The Descent Part 2 (2009).

Survivors include his wife, Juliette; his children Rogan, Lonan, David and Daniel; and his siblings Cormac, Patricia, Lorcan and Olwen.

Gavan O'Herlihy

Mr. O'Herlihy was a good character actor. He had over thirty screen credits to his name, most of them in villainous or antagonistic roles. Willow was one of his few heroic roles. It was nice to see him work with Ron Howard again. We thank him for the entertainment he brought us during his career. He will be greatly missed.

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Monday, November 15, 2021

NBC Winter Midseason 2022 Schedule; And Just Like That... Premieres Dec. 9 and Airs Thursdays

Kenan

NBC rings in the new year with a prestigious lineup of new series and returning favorites, all amplified by the spectacle of the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics. Launching right out of the holiday season, two new series join NBC's storied comedy brand on Tuesday nights. January 4 marks the arrival of the workplace comedy American Auto from Justin Spitzer (Superstore) and Grand Crew, a show about a group of Black friends navigating life and love in Los Angeles, from Phil Augusta Jackson and Dan Goor (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). The comedies will air from 8-9pm. Jan. 4 will also see the return of the award-winning This Is Us at 9pm, which heads into its sixth and final season. A trifecta of returning comedies will also debut in 2022 with Kenan doing double duty on Monday nights starting Jan. 3 from 8-9pm, and pair of hits in Young Rock and Mr. Mayor coming back for their own second seasons following the Olympics on Tuesday, March 15 from 8-9pm.

The conclusion of the Olympics will also usher in bold new dramas, including the gripping heist series The Endgame on Monday, Feb 21 at 10pm and the flagship Law & Order on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 8pm, which will return to the air after a decade for its 21st season with its now iconic classic format. Ordinary Joe ends its season on Monday, Jan. 31 at 10pm, while The Blacklist will move from Thursdays to Fridays at 8pm starting Feb. 25. On Tuesday, March 8 The Thing About Pam joins the schedule at 10pm. A six-episode limited series inspired by some of the most popular episodes of Dateline NBC, the true-crime inspired drama is produced by Blumhouse Television, NBC News Studios and Big Picture Co. and stars Renée Zellweger. On Tuesday, April 19, following the six-episode run of The Thing About Pam, veteran drama New Amsterdam will return to the Tuesday 10 p.m. timeslot through the end of its season.

A duet of unscripted series will also hit the stage midseason, beginning Monday, Jan. 3 when Jimmy Fallon expands his network footprint onto the primetime schedule as the executive producer and host of music and comedy variety game show That's My Jam at 9pm. Then following the Olympics on Monday, Feb. 21, the all-live event series American Song Contest debuts, featuring original musical performances representing all 50 states, five U.S. territories and our nation's capital, with artists competing to win the country's vote for the Best Original Song in a grand spectacle. Previously announced shows that have been ordered to series but not yet dated include The Wheel, L.A. Fire and Rescue, AGT Extreme coming later this season and the revival of Night Court, which will now air in 2022-23 season.


And Just Like That...

The ten-episode Max Original series And Just Like That..., from executive producer Michael Patrick King, will debut with two episodes on Thursday, December 9 on HBO Max. The following eight episodes will premiere weekly on subsequent Thursdays. The Max Original And Just Like That..., the new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series Sex and the City, from executive producer Michael Patrick King, follows "Carrie" (Sarah Jessica Parker), "Miranda" (Cynthia Nixon) and "Charlotte" (Kristin Davis) as they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s. The series also includes previously announced cast members Sara Ramírez, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, Karen Pittman, Chris Noth, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Willie Garson, and Evan Handler.

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of November 15, 2021)

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 November 15-19, 2021, 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!


Sunday, November 14
  • Michael Rapaport (Atypical/The War at Home) - Catch Michael on Watch What Happens: Live at 3:30am on Bravo.
Monday, November 15
  • Paul Rudd (Living with Yourself/Friends/Wild Oats) - Watch Paul on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Dan Aykroyd (Soul Man) - Dan appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Ernie Hudson (Grace and Frankie/The Last Precinct/Highcliffe Manor) - Ernie is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. NBC's Today catches up with Ernie in the 9am hour.
  • Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) - Ellie will be on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. She also talks about her upcoming Disney+ movie Home Sweet Home Alone on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • John Lithgow (Trial & Error/Twenty Good Years/3rd Rock from the Sun) - John appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • John Goodman (The Conners/Roseanne/Alpha House/Center of the Universe/Normal, Ohio) - John is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Kristen Bell (The Good Place) and Dax Shepard (Bless This Mess) - Kristen and Dax are guests on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • America Ferrera (Superstore) - America talks about Netflix's Gentefied on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony talks about diabes on The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
  • Tony Hale (HouseBroken/Veep/Arrested Development) - Tony talks about the new Clifford the Big Red Dog movie on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke talks about her new Amazon series of short stories Southern Belle Insults on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Tuesday, November 16
  • Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show) - Catch Wilmer on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Vanessa Hudgens (Powerless) - Vanessa appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) - Aubrey is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. NBC's Today catches up with Aubrey in the 9am hour.
  • Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy will be on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Yvonne Orji (Insecure) - Yvonne appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Kyle Richards (Down to Earth) - Kyle is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm on Bravo.
  • Kieran Culkin (Go Fish) - Kieran will be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Tig is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Kim Fields (The Upshaws/Living Single/The Facts of Life/Baby, I'm Back) - Kim appears on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Bill Bellamy (Mr. Box Office/Men, Women & Dogs/Cousin Skeeter) - Bill guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Deon Cole (grown-ish/black-ish/Angie Tribeca) - Deon is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Al Franken (LateLine) - Al will be on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
  • John Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) - John gives a sneak peek at his new movie Funny Thing About Love on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Morris talks about Fox's Our Kind of People on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Brian Baumgartner (The Office) - Brian talks about Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
  • Tisha Campbell (Dr. Ken/Rita Rocks/My Wife and Kids/The Jamie Foxx Show/Martin) - Tisha is a guest on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Wednesday, November 17
  • Michael Keaton (Report to Murphy/Working Stiffs/All's Fair) - Watch Michael on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • America Ferrera (Superstore) - America appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • David Arquette (In Case of Emergency/Double Rush/Parenthood) - David will be on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • John Cho (Selfie/Go On/Kitchen Confidential/Off Centre) - John is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke talks about her holiday movie Castle for Christmas on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Bill Bellamy (Mr. Box Office/Men, Women & Dogs/Cousin Skeeter) - Bill guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Tracy Morgan (The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy is a guest on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Jenny McCarthy (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) - Jenny appears on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Alfonso Ribeiro (In the House/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air/Silver Spoons) - Alfonso brings his top three America's Funniest Home Videos clips of all time on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Dan Aykroyd (Soul Man), Paul Rudd (Living with Yourself/Friends/Wild Oats), Ernie Hudson (Grace and Frankie/The Last Precinct/Highcliffe Manor) and Mckenna Grace (Young Sheldon/Crash & Bernstein) - Dan, Paul, Ernie and Mckenna talk about Ghostbusters: Afterlife on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
  • Jennifer Esposito (Samantha Who?/Spin City) - Jennifer talks about Fresh Kills on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Kevin Hart (The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin talks about True Story on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
  • Don Johnson (Kenan) - NBC's Today catches up with Don in the 9am hour.
  • Jon Bernthal (The Class) - Jon talks about King Richrd on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Vanessa Hudgens (Powerless) - Vanessa chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Thursday, November 18
  • Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) - Catch Nick on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Simu Liu (Kim's Convenience) - Simu is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Paul Rudd (Living with Yourself/Friends/Wild Oats) - Paul appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Don Johnson (Kenan) - Don is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Cheech Marin (Rob/The Golden Palace) - Cheech will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Anne Heche (Save Me/The Michael J. Fox Show) - Anne appears on The Real, so check your local listings.
  • Harry Shearer (The Simpsons) - Harry appears as Derek Smalls on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) - Zooey is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Liza Koshy (Liza on Demand) - Liza talks about the final season of Liza on Demand on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Suzanne Somers (Step by Step/She's the Sheriff/Three's Company) - Suzanne cooks something yummy on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Vanessa Hudgens (Powerless) - NBC's Today catches up with Vanessa in the 9am hour.
  • Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) - Stephanie will be on PEOPLE in 10 at 8am.
Friday, November 19
  • Ryan Reynolds (Two Guys and a Girl) - Watch Ryan on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Kevin Hart (The Big House/Undeclared) - Kevin appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also talks about his new limited TV series True Story on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program) - Sarah is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Lea Michele (The Mayor/Scream Queens) - Lea performs a single from her new lullaby album on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Yvonne Orji (Insecure) - Yvonne guest hosts The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Michael Imperioli (Alex, Inc.) - Michael talks about his new book and sharing wild behind-the-scenes stories from The Sopranos on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Teri Hatcher (The Odd Couple/Sunday Dinner/Karen's Song/The Love Boat) - Teri and James Denton talk about Hallmark's A Kiss Before Christmas on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Do Not Disturb/Carpoolers/My Secret Idenity) - Jerry talks about Pups Alone on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Mckenna Grace (Young Sheldon/Crash & Bernstein) - Mckenna chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, November 14

Bob's Burgers - "Diarrhea of a Poopy Kid" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Gene can't eat Thanksgiving dinner because of a stomach flu, the family tries to cheer him up.

The Simpsons - "A Serious Flanders" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a ruthless debt collector comes to Springfield, Homer and Ned's lives are sucked into the artfully violent world of prestige TV.

The Simpsons - "A Serious Flanders (Part 2)" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Things for Ned and Homer go from bad to worse in the stunning conclusion of this SIMPFLIX prestige crime thriller.

The Great North - "Tasteful Noods Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Ham is assigned an after-school job at a restaurant and gets an unexpected surprise; Moon develops a crush on an older woman.

Bob's Burgers - "Loft in Bedslation" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Linda and the girls attempt to build a loft bed for Louise in just one day; Bob and Gene host a group of gamers.

Family Guy - "Peterschmidt Manor" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Lois and her father attend the funeral of Lois' childhood nanny; Peter and the rest of the family turn Pewterschmidt mansion into a hotel.


Monday, November 15

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Shakedown" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Gemma’s phone is stolen, Dave and Calvin team up to get it back, only to have their mission take an unexpected turn. Also, Malcolm and Marty move into their new house.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "A Tough Old Bird" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Bob and Abishola try to help a sad and volatile Kemi who, after being dumped by Chukwuemeka, struggles with the possibility that her happiest days might be behind her.


Tuesday, November 16

The Last O.G. - "Helping Is Hard" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Tray begins teaching at the community center and training Javi in boxing until his mother shows up, angry he's been skipping school.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "DNA'int" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Retired fire Chief Curtis Payne and his lovely wife, Ella, navigate the problems of life with their quirky modern-day family.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Only the Lonely" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After losing his job, Jeremy decides to move to the backwoods of Georgia to help his grandfather, who has purchased a rundown home for the elderly.


Wednesday, November 17

The Goldbergs - "A Light Thanksgiving Nosh" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Beverly learns that Linda Schwartz will host Thanksgiving this year, she becomes concerned that her role as family hostess — and more importantly as Erica’s mom — is threatened. Meanwhile, Pop-Pop surprises the family by showing up with a new “lady friend”.

The Wonder Years - "Science Fair" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After seeing Dean bullied by Michael after school Lillian goes to confront his parents and learns he needs more compassion than discipline. Much to Dean’s dismay, she takes Michael under her wing and helps him with his project for the science fair – an event where Dean typically excels.

The Conners - "Let's All Push Our Hands Together for the Stew Train and the Conners Furniture" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
The Lunch Box is busier than ever, and when Jackie devises an offbeat plan of how to serve the customers, it’s anything but smooth service. Meanwhile, Dan begins to sell some furniture to make room for his new bride and her things but finds it a bit harder to let go than he thought.

Home Economics - "Two Thousand Pounds of Sand, $240" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Tom, Sarah and Connor are determined to prove that they can host a successful Thanksgiving dinner when they switch up their annual holiday tradition to gather at Connor’s place. Denise has some sibling drama of her own when her sister joins the Hayworth family celebration.


Thursday, November 18

Young Sheldon - "An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Sheldon takes his first engineering class with Professor Boucher (Lance Reddick). Also, Meemaw and Dale help take care of his ex-wife, June (Reba McEntire).

United States of Al - "College / Pohantoon" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Al struggles with the college class he is taking, Riley takes it upon himself to speak to his professor. Also, Art’s confidence is shaken when he learns Lois (Rachel Bay Jones) used to be married to a professional football star. John Ross Bowie guest stars as Professor Williams, Al’s psychology instructor.

Ghosts - "D&D" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
After Jay is kicked out of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with his city friends, Sam agrees to facilitate a new one between him and the ghosts. Also, Isaac confronts his feelings for Nigel, a British soldier ghost from whom he’s been keeping a gigantic secret.

B Positive - "A Dishwasher, a Fire and a Remote Control" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Gina is pressured by the seniors at Valley Hills to fire the chef, Bert (D.B. Sweeney). Also, a frustrated Drew blows up at one of his therapy patients.


Friday, November 19

Sydney to the Max - "Pie Hard" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A sociable middle schooler navigating the challenges of growing up and her protective single father learn they have more in common than they realize.

Gabby Duran & the Unsittables - "Magic Hours" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Gabby and Wes' school project gets wiped from Wes' ancient laptop, they go on a wild ride to resurrect it before its due.


Saturday, November 20

Danger Force - "Krampapalooza" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Danger Force sees an opportunity to make money fast by hosting Swellview's hottest music festival, but they catch a case of the Kramps when Krampus threatens to ruin their plans.

Side Hustle - "A Mouth Noise Christmas" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tasked with getting Mouth Noise back together by the new town billionaire, the kids must put on an epic holiday concert; when a sensitive hearing group bans all music in town, the kids must find a way to save Christmas and their concert.


Sunday, November 21

The Simpsons - "Portrait of a Lackey on Fire" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Smithers finds true love with a famous fashion designer, but his new relationship may destroy Springfield.

The Great North - "Good Beef Hunting Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
During Thanksgiving week, the Tobin kids and Honeybee take part in an old family tradition called the Beef Hunt; Beef wrestles with his greatest fear.

Bob's Burgers - "Stuck in the Kitchen with You" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Bob volunteers to cook Thanksgiving dinner for a retirement home, Louise gets stuck helping him on his most intense cooking day of the year; Gene and Tina try to help Zeke entertain the residents.

Family Guy - "The Birthday Bootlegger" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
A new boss quells Peter's favorite part about work: office birthdays; Stewie is put in detention and comes out a ruffian.

Complete TV Listings

Saturday, November 13, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: Night Court Reboot Set for 2022-2023 Debut on NBC; The Harper House Cancelled at Paramount+

 Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! The week, we're hearing news about the Night Court reboot, two things about Happy Days, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

  • It looks like the Night Court reboot will be appearing on NBC in the 2022-2023 season. (Deadline)
  • Gavin O'Herlihy, who played Chuck Cunningham on Happy Days, has died. (CNN)
  • Speaking of Happy Days, it seems things weren't too happy for Ron Howard on the set as he says that he was treated with disrespect by producers as Henry Winkler became the star of the show. (Yahoo! News)
  • There is a new Jeopardy! tournament in the works that will feature college professors. (TVLine)
  • There won't be a second season of The Harper House at Paramount+. (Deadline)
  • Brian Williams announced that he is leaving NBC News and MSNBC at the end of the year. (CNN)
  • ABC's The Wonder Years is seeing big numbers, thanks to streaming media. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (NOVEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 19)

  • Decades has a Hardcastle & McCormick binge this weekend.
  • The CW has premieres of Riverdale and The Flash on Tuesday.
  • Tiger King 2 comes to Netflix on Wednesday.

Friday, November 12, 2021

The Newlywed Game Coming to BUZZR; Nick Renews Tyler Perry's Young Dylan for Season 3

The Newlywed Game

The Honeymoon phase has ended, but the best is about to begin on BUZZR with The Newlywed Game! This game show treasure has officially said "I Do" to the retro network's lineup. Who doesn't love couple vs. couple rivalry at its finest?! Tune-in starting Monday, Nov. 15 at 9:30pm EST. Settle down on the sofa and grab your husband, wife, special someone, best bud or furry friend and watch as four couples (each married less than two years) compete for prizes by answering provocative questions leading to surprising answers about their relationship – revealing just how well they really know each other. And prepare to be surprised... BUZZR will be kicking-off the run with Season 2 of The Newlywed Game (1997) hosted by the legendary Bob Eubanks, then airing episodes from Season 3 and Season 1. The network will also be running an extra special Maternity Day episode in which all playing couples are "expecting" a little one! If this isn't a game show match made in heaven, then what is?

This is the first time in 20 years these episodes are airing on TV! Other times viewers can watch starting on Tuesday, Nov. 16 are as follows:
Monday – Friday at 11am EST
Sundays at 4:00pm and 4:30pm EST
The wedding bells have rung and now the real fun has begun...here come the Newlyweds!


Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

Nickelodeon announced that it has greenlit a 20-episode third season of its hit live-action sitcom Tyler Perry's Young Dylan. The series follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, hip-hop mogul-in-training Dylan (Dylan Gilmer), moves in unannounced. The season will begin production early next year at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. The third season of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan will follow Dylan as he continues his pursuit of stardom, while getting his family into hilarious hijinks along the way. Accompanying him in his quest for music greatness are his uncle Myles (Carl Anthony Payne II), aunt Yasmine (Mieko Hillman), grandmother Viola (Aloma Lesley Wright), cousins Rebecca (Celina Smith) and Charlie (Hero Hunter), and Rebecca's best friend Bethany (Jet Miller). In 3Q21, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan ranked as the #1 live-action program on Cable among kids 6-11 and was the top-rated show across all TV among Black kids 6-11. New episodes of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan currently air on Nickelodeon on Thursdays at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), with the season two finale scheduled to air Thursday, Dec. 9.

Thursday, November 11, 2021

CBS Winter 2022 Midseason Schedule; The Wonder Years Series Premiere Grows in Multi-Platform Viewing

Good Sam

CBS announced premiere dates for new and returning midseason CBS Original programming, including the new drama Good Sam and fan favorite reality series The Amazing Race, Undercover Boss, Celebrity Big Brother and Survivor. New drama Good Sam, starring Sophia Bush and Jason Isaacs, premieres Wednesday, Jan. 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), after CSI: Vegas completes its planned 10-episode first season. Long-running reality series The Amazing Race makes its return with a special two-hour premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 5 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) with Emmy Award-nominated host Phil Keoghan. Then it moves to its regular time period on Wednesday, Jan. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). The 11th season of alternative series Undercover Boss premieres Friday, Jan. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

Celebrity Big Brother returns for a third season on Wednesday, Feb. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), with a group of celebrities living together in the house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day. The series will air on multiple nights each week throughout February, with the finale on Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 8-9pm. The spring edition of Survivor debuts with a two-hour premiere Wednesday, March 9 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), hosted by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst. It moves to its regular time period on Wednesday, March 16 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). In addition, CBS' daytime game shows, The Price is Right hosted by Drew Carey and Let's Make a Deal hosted by Wayne Brady, will have themed primetime specials in January. The Price is Right at Night will have two specials, Wednesday, Jan. 12 and Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). Let's Make a Deal Primetime airs Wednesday, Jan. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

New episodes of returning series on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays will begin airing Sunday, Jan. 2, including S.W.A.T., which is moving to its new time period on Sundays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). The Monday and Thursday sitcoms return Jan. 3 and Jan. 6, respectively. As previously announced, the 64th Annual Grammy Awards will air Monday, Jan. 31 (8:00-11:30 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:30 PM, LIVE PT,) and CBS' inaugural broadcast of the CMT Music Awards live from Nashville will air Sunday, April 3 (8:00-11:00 PM, LIVE ET/delayed PT).


The Wonder Years

Watching television shows has changed in the last few years, with most primetime series being watched not on TV, but on other devices (streaming services, network websites, etc). Viewers now like to binge a few episodes in a row and watch on their own time. This has become even more apparent this season. After 35 days of viewing across linear (TV, DVR, VOD) and digital platforms (Hulu, abc.com, etc), the series debut of ABC's The Wonder Years catapulted to a 2.56 rating among Adults 18-49, growing by nearly 4 times over its initial Live+Same Day television only rating and representing a +282% jump (0.67 rating to 2.56 rating). The Wonder Years soared to 8.0 million Total Viewers after 35 days of multiplatform viewing, marking an increase of +4.8 million viewers and a lift of +150% over its Live+Same Day television average (3.2 million to 8.0 million). With a 2.56 rating in delayed multiplatform viewing, the new comedy stood as ABC's highest-rated telecast of Premiere Week 2021-22 in Adults 18-49. The Wonder Years marked ABC's strongest new comedy debut in two years in both Total Viewers (8.0 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.56 rating) - since mixed-ish in September 2019.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

HBO Max's Search Party Sets Final Season Launch on Jan. 7; The Wall Returns to Fill in on NBC

Search Party - Alia Shawkat and Jeff Goldblum

The Max Original comedy series Search Party returns to HBO Max for its fifth and final season Friday, January 7, 2022 with all ten episodes available to binge. In the new season, Dory (Alia Shawkat) enters a very public business partnership with charismatic tech billionaire Tunnel Quinn (Jeff Goldblum) on the other side of her near-death experience. Dory folds her old friends Portia (Meredith Hagner), Elliott (John Early) and Drew (John Reynolds) into the venture as they embark on an altruistic but terrifying journey. Joining the cast are recurring guest stars Kathy Griffin, John Waters, Aparna Nancherla, Angela Trimbur, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Greta Titelman, Joe Castle Baker, Larry Owens and Michelle Badillo. Returning recurring guest stars include Jeffery Self and Clare McNulty.


The Wall

NBC has pulled Home Sweet Home from the schedule effective immediately. The reality series was airing Fridays at 8pm and will now be replaced by new episodes of game show The Wall. 4 new leftover episodes will air of the game show to wrap up its 4th season. The season finale will air on Dec. 10. Repeats of The Wall will also air on Saturdays at 8pm thru Dec. 11. As for Home Sweet Home, only 4 episodes aired of its ten episode order. NBC has 6 unaired episodes still to air, if it ever airs, as last Friday's episode was a distant 4th place in its time period with a 0.2 A18-49 rating.

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Fox Winter Midseason 2022 Schedule; The Righteous Gemstones Returns Jan. 9 on HBO

Pivoting

Fox is announcing premiere dates for returning drama 9-1-1: Lone Star (Jan. 3), new drama The Cleaning Lady (Jan. 3), returning reality I Can See Your Voice (Jan. 5) and a new installment of Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer (Jan. 6), as well as time period premieres for series already announced, including new reality series Next Level Chef (Jan. 5), returning sitcom Call Me Kat (Jan. 13) and new comedy Pivoting (Jan. 13). As previously announced, Monarch will have a special two-night premiere event (Jan. 30 & Feb. 1). Hit drama series 9-1-1: Lone Star, starring Rob Lowe and Gina Torres, is back for all-new rescues beginning Monday, Jan. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Thrilling new drama The Cleaning Lady premieres Monday, Jan. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), following 9-1-1: Lone Star.

Hit competition show I Can See Your Voice returns for Season Two, kicking off with an all-new special holiday-themed episode on Tuesday, Dec. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), followed by the season premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 5 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Hosted and executive-produced by Ken Jeong and also features Emmy Award-nominated actress Cheryl Hines and Daytime Emmy Award-winning television host and vocalist Adrienne Bailon-Houghton. As previously announced, Gordon Ramsay's new unscripted cooking competition, Next Level Chef, will premiere immediately after the NFL on Fox doubleheader and The OT in all time zones on Sunday, Jan. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM ET / 7:00-8:00 PM CT / 6:00-7:00 PM MT / 5:00-6:00 PM PT). The series then makes its time period premiere Wednesday, Jan. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), following I Can See Your Voice. Also as previously announced, Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer premieres Thursday, Jan. 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), with a special two-hour event. It then makes its time period premiere the following Thursday, Jan. 13 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).

Also as previously announced, Season Two of sitcom Call Me Kat will premiere immediately after the NFL on Fox doubleheader and The OT in all time zones on Sunday, Jan. 9 (8:00-8:30 PM ET / 7:00-7:30 PM CT / 6:00-6:30 PM MT / 5:00-5:30 PM PT). The series then makes its time period premiere Thursday, Jan. 13 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT). Also as previously announced, new comedy Pivoting will debut after Call Me Kat's special premiere on Sunday, Jan. 9 (8:30-9:00 PM ET / 7:30-8:00 PM CT / 6:30-7:00 PM MT / 5:30-6:00 PM PT), live in all time zones. The series then makes its time period premiere Thursday, Jan. 13 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT), also after Call Me Kat. Starring Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin and Maggie Q, Pivoting is a single-camera comedy set in Long Island, NY, that follows three women - and close-knit childhood friends - as they cope with the death of the fourth member of their group. All-new country music drama Monarch will debut following the NFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 30 (10:00-11:10 PM ET/7:00-8:10 PM PT). The series then makes its time period premiere Tuesday, Feb. 1 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), after the winter premiere of The Resident (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Starring Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins and Anna Friel. Additional schedule details to be announced.




The Righteous Gemstones

The Righteous Gemstones, starring Danny McBride, John Goodman, Edi Patterson and Adam Devine, debuts its nine-episode second season with two new episodes Sunday, January 9 (10:00-11:25pm ET/PT), followed by additional half-hour episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. The series debuts on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Created, written and executive produced by Danny McBride (HBO's Vice Principals and Eastbound & Down), and marking his third HBO comedy series from Rough House Pictures, The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work. Season two finds our blessed Gemstone family threatened by outsiders from both the past and present who wish to destroy their empire. McBride collaborators Jody Hill and David Gordon Green also serve as executive producers and directors.

Season two returning cast includes Danny McBride as Jesse Gemstone, Adam Devine (Pitch Perfect) as Kelvin Gemstone, Edi Patterson (HBO's Vice Principals) as Judy Gemstone, John Goodman (HBO's Treme, The Connors) as Eli Gemstone, Cassidy Freeman (Longmire) as Amber Gemstone, Tony Cavalero (School of Rock) as Keefe Chambers, Tim Baltz (Drunk History) as BJ, Skyler Gisondo (Booksmart) as Gideon Gemstone and Greg Alan Williams (Greenleaf) as Martin Imari. Returning recurring cast includes Walton Goggins (Critics' Choice Award-winner for HBO's Vice Principals) as Baby Billy Freeman, Jennifer Nettles (Grammy winning recording artist) as Aimee-Leigh Gemstone, Jody Hill (The Legacy of a White Tail Deer Hunter) as Levi, Valyn Hall (The Act) as Tiffany Freeman, Kelton DuMont (Mosaic) as Pontious Gemstone and Gavin Munn (Raising Dion) as Abraham Gemstone. New recurring cast additions this season include Jason Schwartzman (Fargo) as Thaniel Block, Eric Roberts (Suits) as Junior, Eric Andre (Bad Trip) as Lyle Lissons and Jessica Lowe (Miracle Workers) as Lindy Lissons.

Monday, November 08, 2021

The CW Midseason 2022 Schedule; Dolly Parton to Appear on Final Season of Grace and Frankie

Dynasty

The CW Network will begin rolling out its new midseason schedule with series debuts and season premieres throughout the winter and into the spring, including the new dramas Naomi and All American: Homecoming, and the return of The CW's hit series Superman & Lois and Kung Fu. Midseason comes early with all of the devilishly delicious drama wrapped in a holiday bow as Dynasty returns for its new season on Monday, December 20 with back-to-back original episodes (8:00-9:00pm and 9:00-10:00pm ET/PT) until it returns in March for the rest of the season (more on that below). The Kent family returns for their second season on Superman & Lois on Tuesdays starting January 11, 2022 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT), followed by the premiere of The CW's newest superhero series, Naomi (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). Two Sentence Horror Stories debuts its season three with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, January 16 (9:00-9:30pm ET/PT and 9:30-10:00pm ET/PT) following The CW's reimagining of the beloved competition series Legends of the Hidden Temple (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT).

The hit series All American returns with original episodes on Monday, February 21 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) followed by series premiere of the next chapter in the All American saga, All American: Homecoming (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). Following their epic five-episode events this fall, both Riverdale and The Flash will return in March on brand new nights. Riverdale will make the move to Sundays, starting on March 6 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT), while The Flash will race over to Wednesdays, returning on March 9 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) followed by the second season premiere of The CW's action-packed hit series Kung Fu (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). On Friday, March 11, Charmed (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) will continue to conjure up its beguiling magic with its season four debut followed by the return of original episodes of Dynasty (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT).


Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda

Yes, it's finally happening. Dolly Parton will appear in the seventh and final season of Grace and Frankie. Details on her character are being kept under wraps, though, as no further character or plot details are available at this time. The first four episodes of Season 7 are available to stream now on Netflix. The final 12 episodes of Season 7 (and the series) will premiere in 2022. Production on the record-breaking series wrapped earlier this week. It was previously announced that with Season 7's final 16-episode order, Grace and Frankie, produced by Skydance Television, will make history as the longest-running Netflix original series ever, out of both comedy and drama, with 94 episodes. Grace and Frankie stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen, June Diane Raphael, Brooklyn Decker, Baron Vaughn, Ethan Embry, and Peter Gallagher, who all reprise their roles in the seventh and final season.

Sunday, November 07, 2021

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of November 8, 2021)

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 November 8-12, 2021, 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, November 8
  • Kal Penn (Sunnyside/Deadbeat/We Are Men) - Watch Kal on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Tig appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Bill Pullman (1600 Penn) - Bill is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Juliette Lewis (Camping/A Family for Joe/I Married Dora) - Juliette talks about Yellowjackets on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan (check your local listings) and on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
  • Michael Rapaport (Atypical/The War at Home) - Michael guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood/New Girl/Modern Men) - Max appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Ben Vereen (B Positive/Webster) - Ben is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Ally Maki (Wrecked/10 Things I Hate About You) - Ally will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Reba McEntire (Reba/Malibu Country) - Reba appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Eve (Eve), Brandy Norwood (Zoe Ever After/The Game/Moesha/Thea) and Nadine Velazquez (My Name Is Earl/The League) - Eve, Brandy and Nadine talk about Queens on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Alan Cumming (Schmigadoon!/Web Therapy) - Alan is talking about his new memoir and sharing the craziest stories from his career on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Kenan Thompsonm (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan talks about Clifford the Big Red Dog on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Jane Seymour (B Positive/Modern Men) - Jane talks about B Positive on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Bill Bellamy (Mr. Box Office/Men, Women & Dogs/Cousin Skeeter) - Bill talks about BET's A Rich Christmas on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
Tuesday, November 9
  • Jessica Williams (Love Life/Just for Kicks) - Catch Jessica on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Will appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. He will also be on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program) - Sarah is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke will be on Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
  • Lena Waithe (Master of None) - Lena appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Michael Rapaport (Atypical/The War at Home) - Michael guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Casey Wilson (Black Monday/Marry Me/The Hotwives/Happy Endings) - Casey shares her favorite beauty tips and discusses her new show The Shrink Next Door on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Dwayne Johnson (Young Rock) - Dwayne talks about Netflix's Red Notice on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 10am hour.
  • Teri Hatcher (The Odd Couple/Sunday Dinner/Karen's Song/The Love Boat) - Teri and James Denton talk about Hallmark's A Kiss Before Christmas on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) and John Brotherton (Fuller House) - Candace and John talk about Hallmark's The Christmas Contest on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
Wednesday, November 10
  • Ryan Reynolds (Two Guys and a Girl) - Watch Ryan on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. He also talks about Netflix's Red Notice on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
  • Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) - Aubrey appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Dwayne Johnson (Young Rock) - Dwayne is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • David Alan Grier (Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!/The Cool Kids/The Carmichael Show/Life with Bonnie/DAG) - David appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Jamie Foxx (Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!/The Jamie Foxx Show) - Jamie is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Michael Rapaport (Atypical/The War at Home) - Michael guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Kal Penn (Sunnyside/Deadbeat/We Are Men) - Kal appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • The Cast of The Game - The Cast of The Game are guests on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Jenny McCarthy (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) - Jenny will be on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • America Ferrera (Superstore) - America talks about Gentefied on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
  • Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Will appears on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Thursday, November 11
  • Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) - Catch Ellie on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Aisling Bea (Living with Yourself) - Aisling appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Will appears on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm.
  • Drew Carey (The Drew Carey Show/The Good Life) - Drew is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Kathryn Hahn (Central Park/Happyish/Transparent) - Kathryn will be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Michael Rapaport (Atypical/The War at Home) - Michael guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Tamera Mowry-Housley (Sister, Sister/Roommates) - Tamera appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Zazie Beetz (Atlanta) - Zazie is a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - Olivia will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
  • Mckenna Grace (Young Sheldon/Crash & Bernstein) - Mckenna talks about Ghostbusters on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
Friday, November 12
  • Michael Imperioli (Alex, Inc.) - Watch Michael on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Fortune Feimster (Kenan/Bless the Harts/Sunnyside/Champions) - Fortune appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Michael Rapaport (Atypical/The War at Home) - Michael guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Yvonne Orji (Insecure) - Yvonne appears on The Real, so check your local listings.
  • Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke talks about her new collection of short stories based on her original Instagram characters and sketch comedy videos on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Paul Rudd (Living with Yourself/Friends/Wild Oats) - Paul and Will Ferrell talk about The Shrink Next Door on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
  • John Stamos (Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You Again?) - John talks about Big Shot on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) and Rob Delaney (Catastrophe) - Ellie and Rob talk about Home Sweet Home Alone on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - Olivia is a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, November 7

The Simpsons - "A Serious Flanders" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When a ruthless debt collector comes to Springfield, Homer and Ned's lives are sucked into the artfully violent world of prestige TV.

The Great North - "Skidmark Holmes Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Judy's murder mystery party doesn't go exactly as planned; Alyson invites herself on a date with Beef.

Bob's Burgers - "Beach, Please" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When the Belcher kids participate in a beach clean-up for Wagstaff Volunteer Day, Louise gets drawn into a battle of wits with Mr. Fischoeder; Teddy surprises Bob and Linda with a new look.

Family Guy - "Cootie & The Blowhard" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Stewie takes drastic measures when he thinks he is diagnosed with terminal cooties; Peter becomes infatuated with Bonnie's cooking.


Monday, November 8

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Ex-Files" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Calvin is thrilled when he unexpectedly crosses paths with NFL legend Jerome “The Bus” Bettis – until he discovers the Hall of Fame football player shares a history with Tina. Also, Dave deals with the fallout of a romantic revelation of his own.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "Fumble in the Dark" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Abishola and Kemi are conflicted as to how to handle Morenike after she confides her deepest secret to them. Also, when Bob gets credit for Christina’s idea for a Twitter marketing campaign, she considers leaving MaxDot.


Tuesday, November 9

The Last O.G. - "If You Can't Buy, Rent" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
After Veesy declines his help, Tray decides to get enough signatures to keep the community center open in secret.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Home Invaders" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
"House of Payne" is the hilarious comedy about retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his lovely wife, Ella; together, the loving couple navigate the problems of life with their quirky modern-day family.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Christmas Staycation" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The family's plans for Christmas are interrupted by inclement weather.


Wednesday, November 10

none scheduled


Thursday, November 11

Young Sheldon - "Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Missy asks some uncomfortable questions at church, and Meemaw and Georgie go into business together.

United States of Al - "Veterans Day / Roz-e Sarbaz" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Riley struggles with his disability rating as he prepares to meet up with some military buddies for Veterans Day. Also, with Art’s help, Lizzie finally opens a box of her fiancé’s belongings.

Ghosts - "Flower's Article" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Sam is commissioned to write an article about Flower and her friends holding up a bank during their commune days, Flower begs Sam not to accept the job because she’s embarrassed about a part of the story she’s never revealed.

B Positive - "Novocaine, Bond and Bocce" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Gina tries to convince Jerry to move into the senior center after he faints at work. Also, Drew and Gina deal with the emotional fallout of their drunken night out.


Friday, November 12

Sydney to the Max - "Praise Your Voice" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Sydney's cousin, Lexi, wants the family to go to church with her in Portland; the family opens up to a new community and Syd is volunteered to sing gospel music for the first time.

Gabby Duran & the Unsittables - "Shue-Dun-It" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Gabby discovers that her favorite sneakers have been mysteriously destroyed, she will not rest until she finds the shoe killer.


Saturday, November 13

Danger Force - "A Henry Among Us" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Volt and ShoutOut are kidnapped by Cyborg Rick Twitler, Henry Hart returns from Dystopia in an attempt to save his friends and stop the anti-internet cyborg for good.

Side Hustle - "Lex-Jitsu" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After accidentally setting their principal's boat on fire, best friends Lex, Presley and Munchy create an app to get jobs to pay off their debt.


Sunday, November 14

Bob's Burgers - "Diarrhea of a Poopy Kid" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Gene can't eat Thanksgiving dinner because of a stomach flu, the family tries to cheer him up.

The Simpsons - "A Serious Flanders" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a ruthless debt collector comes to Springfield, Homer and Ned's lives are sucked into the artfully violent world of prestige TV.

The Simpsons - "A Serious Flanders (Part 2)" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Things for Ned and Homer go from bad to worse in the stunning conclusion of this SIMPFLIX prestige crime thriller.

The Great North - "Tasteful Noods Adventure" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Ham is assigned an after-school job at a restaurant and gets an unexpected surprise; Moon develops a crush on an older woman.

Bob's Burgers - "Loft in Bedslation" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Linda and the girls attempt to build a loft bed for Louise in just one day; Bob and Gene host a group of gamers.

Family Guy - "Peterschmidt Manor" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Lois and her father attend the funeral of Lois' childhood nanny; Peter and the rest of the family turn Pewterschmidt mansion into a hotel.

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Saturday, November 06, 2021

SitcomsOnline Digest: Season 2 Premiere Date Set for The Righteous Gemstones; Complete Series of The Andy Griffith Show Headed to Blu-ray

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! The week, we're getting some new (and sort of surprising) home media news, hearing of the season two premiere date for an HBO series, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

  • The Righteous Gemstones finally has a season 2 premiere date. (Deadline)
  • This one is one that we found a bit surprising: the entire series of The Andy Griffith Show is being released on Blu-ray (as a manufacture on demand title) next month. (Blu-ray.com)
  • That isn't all of the home media news, as The Trials of Rosie O'Neill - The Complete Series, an early 90s legal drama starring Sharon Gless, is coming to DVD from VEI. (VEI)
  • The Wonder Years parents Alley Mills and Dan Lauria have reunited again for different roles, but only on Broadway. (Deadline)
  • Even though a lot of cable operators have already dropped it anyway, ESPN Classic is officially going away for good. (CNN)
  • We love a good listing of holiday programming, and Deadline has that. (Deadline)
  • Although the network it airs on has undergone two name changes since it began, the network now known as Freeform is ready for the 25th anniversary of 25 Days of Christmas. (SitcomsOnline)

WEEKLY PLANNER (NOVEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 12)

  • Decades has a Get Smart binge this weekend.
  • HBO Max has five new classic 90s sitcoms from the WBTV library (Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, In the House, The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin and The Parent'hood) this week, and we can only hope more are coming.
  • The Game, which was developed for UPN, but ended up airing on The CW before moving to BET, returns with a revival on Thursday on Paramount+.

Friday, November 05, 2021

Fri-Yay: black-ish to Debut Final Season in January; Fox's Fantasy Island Gets Holiday Special and 2nd Season

It's time for another edition of Fri-Yay! That means we will take a look back on some sitcom happenings in recent days or weeks or other fun sitcomy stuff. It's a sitcom lover's paradise! Happy Fri-Yay!

black-ish

by Vincent

This week, ABC announced the premiere date for the final season of black-ish. The hallmark ABC sitcom, which premiered in 2014, will be concluding its run after eight seasons, with the final season beginning on January 4. The show remained remarakbly consistent through its run, although the recent seasons aren't quite up to the standards set by the first few seasons, it remained a very funny and entertaining series nonetheless. It also helped revitalize the career of Anthony Anderson and had Tracee Ellis Ross's fame rise to new heights.

So what should we expect out of the final season of black-ish? It will be interesting to see if the show does just another regular season or attempts to give closure to its fans. Family sitcoms typically don't have any real overarching storylines to end, but it'll certainly be nice to see where Dre and Bow and the kids wind up. Either way, it'll be the end of an era when black-ish wraps up its run in the first half of 2022.


Fantasy Island

Fox has renewed aspirational series Fantasy Island for a second season. A modern comedy-drama series, from Sony Pictures Television, Gemstone Studios and FOX Entertainment, Fantasy Island takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. Delving into the "what if" questions -- both big and small -- that keep us awake at night, each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enlightened and transformed through the magical realism of Fantasy Island. The series stars actress, singer and songwriter Roselyn Sanchez as ELENA ROARKE, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke, who set aside her own ambitions, and the love of her life, to uphold her family's legacy. Sophisticated, insightful and always charming, Elena's calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed as steward of this mysterious island. Kiara Barnes also stars as RUBY AKUDA, a young woman with an old soul who arrived on Fantasy Island with a terminal illness and was given a new lease on life as Roarke's right hand.

But wait there's more! On Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT on Fox, Fantasy Island returns for a special two-hour holiday episode, "Welcome to the Snow Globe." A businesswoman's (guest star Lindsay Craft) fantasy of a perfect Christmas and meeting "Mr. Right" (guest star Eddie Cahill) tests Roarke in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Mr. Jones (guest star Mackenzie Astin) faces his past, while a new Secret Santa tradition has Ruby and Javier looking to the future. If you like all the previous series, all seasons of the original 1977 Fantasy Island series and the 1998 remake are available to stream on Fox Entertainment's free-streaming platform, Tubi.

Thursday, November 04, 2021

NBC Slates Comedy Previews in December, Including American Auto & Grand Crew; It's Always Sunny to Surpass Ozzie & Harriet for Live-Action Comedy

Kenan & Mr. Mayor

As a holiday gift to its comedy fans, NBC will air original episodes of all five of its comedy series - three returning and two new shows - during the week of Dec. 13-17 to whet the appetite of viewers looking forward to the network's highly anticipated 2022 comedy slate. All three of NBC's sophomore comedies - Young Rock, Kenan and Mr. Mayor - are returning Dec. 15, as previously announced, for holiday-inspired special episodes before they make their return to the primetime lineup in the new year to begin their second seasons.

American Auto & Grand Crew

NBC's two new comedies will also air on the network in December, and then be available on digital platforms leading into its timeslot premiere early next year. American Auto - from Superstore executive producer Justin Spitzer - will air its first two episodes in a special preview on Monday, Dec. 13 at 10 p.m. following a live two-hour telecast of The Voice. Then, on Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 8-9 p.m., Grand Crew - from Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Insecure writer Phil Augusta Jackson - will preview its first two episodes as well before The Voice finale. Premiere dates and times for all five comedy series will be announced shortly as part of NBC's midseason scheduling release.

American Auto, a new workplace comedy that takes the wheels off the automobile industry, stars Ana Gasteyer, Jon Barinholtz, Harriet Dyer, Humphrey Ker, Michael Benjamin Washington, Tye White and X Mayo. Grand Crew, a new comedy that proves life is better with your crew, stars Nicole Byer, Justin Cunningham, Aaron Jennings, Echo Kellum, Grasie Mercedes and Carl Tart.


It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's record-breaking 15th season will premiere Wednesday, December 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FXX, and stream the next day on FX on Hulu. The premiere will include the first two episodes of the 15th season, which makes Sunny the longest-running live-action comedy series in television history, bypassing The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. Sunny's remarkable run has also racked up more than 1.8 billion hours viewed since its premiere in 2005.

The record-breaking 15th season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is its most ambitious yet. In the seismic wake of Covid-19 and all things 2020, The Gang stands at a crossroads in this strange new world. The rules are changing quicker than anyone can keep up with, despite herculean efforts from "Mac" (Rob McElhenney), "Charlie" (Charlie Day), "Dennis" (Glenn Howerton), "Dee" (Kaitlin Olson) and "Frank" (Danny DeVito) to continue business as usual. Now, they must face the music and decide who they'll become in the cultural upheaval that is 2021. Across the span of eight episodes - and the Atlantic Ocean - we find them answer in a way only they could think to. Like a fine Irish whiskey, Sunny's distinct flavor has gotten richer and intensified through the years. First barreled in 2005, the show has become a landmark for dark comedy and American satire, uniting the most devoted of fans from all over the country and abroad, and this monumental 15th season is truly one to crack open and celebrate. Continuing to deliver some of the hardest laughs on television while tackling society's most pressing issues, Sunny turns its fearless focus both outward and inward: to a national and international level but also to a deeply personal level. This is a season that sees The Gang try to exploit pandemic aid, sidestep cancel culture, evade criminal justice, reflect on their origins, and reconcile their identities and homeland roots.

Oh, and did we mention this is season 15? Sunny now breaks the record and becomes the longest-running live-action sitcom of all time. The show is executive produced by McElhenney (creator), Day, and Howerton, along with David Hornsby, Megan Ganz, Rob Rosell, Nick Frenkel, and Michael Rotenberg. None of this could be possible without the unyielding faith and courage of FX, who took a gamble on a small, homegrown show and now have cultivated one of the most vital, boundary-breaking comedies in American history. So, raise that snifter and cheers: To Sunny! Yes, it burns a little, and that's what you want.

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

2021 Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas Schedule - The 25th Anniversary; The Simpsons in Plusaversary Special

Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas

Just in time to start wrapping presents and trimming the tree, Freeform's highly anticipated "25 Days of Christmas" monthlong event returns for its 25th Anniversary on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Freeform is the home for all of your Christmas favorites, including Home Alone, The Santa Clause trilogy, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), as well as beloved classics like Frosty The Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and more! D'oh, ho, ho! Freeform will also be airing special blocks of holiday episodes of The Simpsons and spend an evening with everyone's favorite toy gang with a marathon of Disney-Pixar's Toy Story films. And if that's not enough holiday cheer, Freeform is bringing the holiday party to you with the network premiere of Office Christmas Party, starring Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston. Other holiday faves airing throughout the stunt include Disney's A Christmas Carol, Black Nativity, Love Actually, The Preacher's Wife and former original movies such as Holiday in Handcuffs and Snowglobe. View the full line-up!


The Simpsons in Plusaversary

The Disney+ Day celebration is headed to Springfield in The Simpsons in Plusaversary! In the new short, The Simpsons host a Disney+ Day party and everyone is on the list... except Homer. With friends from across the service and music fit for a Disney princess, Plusaversary is Springfield's event of the year. A Disney+ Day premiere, The Simpsons in Plusaversary will debut Friday, November 12 exclusively on the streaming service. The global celebration of Disney+ Day will come to life in 10 days with new content releases, fan experiences, exclusive offers and more across The Walt Disney Company on Friday, November 12. The Simpsons in Plusaversary is the third in a series of Disney+ shorts from The Simpsons that highlight the service's marquee brands and titles. The previously released Star Wars and Marvel-themed shorts Maggie Simpson in 'The Force Awakens from Its Nap' and The Good, The Bart, and The Loki are currently available on Disney+. All of these and more can be found in The Simpsons collection on the streaming service: https://www.disneyplus.com/franchise/the-simpsons

Tuesday, November 02, 2021

ABC Winter Midseason 2022 Schedule; HBO Max Acquires Mr. Cooper, Martin, Jamie Foxx and More

Abbott Elementary

ABC announced the first wave of 2022 midseason premiere dates for new and returning series. Teacher knows best! Workplace comedy Abbott Elementary, starring and executive produced by Quinta Brunson, will air a special early premiere on Tuesday, Dec 7 at 9:30pm. The all-new series is then set to air new episodes in its regular time period starting Tuesday, Jan 4 at 9pm, where it will be joined by Emmy®-nominated black-ish at 9:30pm for a star-studded final season, and the winter return of Queens at 10pm. With the most recent seasons of The Bachelor franchise pulling in a combined 23.8 million Total Viewers after 35 days of delayed viewing on linear and digital platforms [MP+35], the search for love continues when The Bachelor launches an all-new season on Monday, Jan. 3 from 8pm-10pm. Then, on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 10pm, ABC's heart-racing quiz show The Chase will return with new episodes (giving A Million Little Things a breather) alongside the winter returns of The Goldbergs, The Wonder Years, The Conners and Home Economics from 8-10pm. ABC's six-episode limited series Women of the Movement, chronicling the story of Mamie Till-Mobley seeking justice for son Emmett Till, will premiere Thursday, Jan. 6 from 8-10pm for three weeks, as previously announced. The epic, generation-spanning drama Promised Land, following two Latinx families vying for wealth and power in California's Sonoma Valley, rounds out January premieres on Monday, Jan. 24 at 10pm giving The Good Doctor a breather. ABC has not announced yet when the 2022 returns of its normal Thursday night line-up (Station 19, Grey's Anatomy, Big Sky) will be, along with The Good Doctor and A Million Little Things. However, additional midseason premiere dates will be shared at a later time.

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, In the House, The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin and The Parent'hood

HBO Max announced a new lineup of Warner Bros. acquisitions are now available on the platform, including the sitcoms Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, In the House, The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin and The Parent'hood. They join other recently added Warner Bros. owned sitcoms such as Full House, Family Matters, and Step by Step on Oct. 1. Perfect Strangers should be coming soon, as they have also a reboot potentially coming of that. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper stars Mark Curry, Holly Robinson Peete, Saundra Quarterman, Nell Carter, Marquise Wilson, Dawnn Lewis, Omar Gooding and Luis Avalos. In the House stars LL Cool J, Debbie Allen, Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Kim Wayans, Maia Campbell, Jeffery Wood, Dee Jay Daniels and Alfonso Ribeiro. The Jamie Foxx Show stars Jamie Foxx, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan, Ellia English, Garrett Morris and Andy Berman. Martin stars Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Tichina Arnold, Thomas Mikal Ford, Carl Anthony Payne, Jonathan Gries, Garrett Morris and Angelina Estrada. The Parent'hood stars Robert Townsend, Suzzanne Douglas, Carol Woods, Kenny Blank, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Curtis Williams, Ashli Adams, Bobby McGee, Tyrone Dorzell Burton, Faizon Love and Kelly Perine.

Monday, November 01, 2021

Ovation TV Acquires Hart to Hart; MC Lyte Sitcom Premieres on ALLBLK

Hart to Hart

Ovation TV, America's only arts network, has acquired the non-exclusive U.S. linear and AVOD rights for classic mystery series Hart to Hart from Sony Pictures Entertainment. The deal includes five seasons (110x60') of the series as well as eight made-for-television movies (8x90'). The network will begin airing the series, starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers, on Wednesday, November 17 at 7pm ET. Episodes will air back-to-back in four-hour blocks.

Hart to Hart stars Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, a wealthy couple who lead a glamorous jet set lifestyle and regularly find themselves working as un-paid detectives in order to solve crimes in which they become embroiled. The series was created by novelist and television writer Sidney Sheldon (The Patty Duke Show, I Dream of Jeannie). Developed by Tom Mankiewicz (Live and Let Die, Superman: The Movie), the series was executive produced by the legendary Aaron Spelling (Dynasty, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Leonard Goldberg (Fantasy Island, Blue Bloods).


Partners in Rhyme

Trailblazing rap legend MC Lyte teams up with Bentley Kyle Evans (Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show), for the hilarious new multi-camera sitcom, Partners in Rhyme. The seven-episode original will premiere weekly beginning Thursday, November 18 on popular AMC Networks' streamer, ALLBLK. It's old school versus new school in this comical look at the record industry through the eyes of a female hip-hop icon and her young protégé. Starring MC Lyte and directed by Evans, the light-hearted, half-hour sitcom follows the life of rap pioneer, Lana Crawford (MC Lyte). When Lana discovers she is being dropped as an artist from her label and in massive debt, The OG rap star is propositioned into managing her niece Lucious T (Precious Way, ABC's Queens)... an up and coming Instagram rapper. Generations collide as Lana and Luscious T try to find their footing, working, and living under the same roof. Lana's feisty best friend and personal assistant, Victoria "Vicky" Sims (Cloie Wyatt Taylor); Mekhai Crawford (Ron G., Insecure, Key & Peele) her younger, freeloading brother; High-power label executive and mastermind behind the new dynamic duo, Hazel Wilson (Rolanda Watts) and trusted recording engineer Boston Jacobs (Wesley Jonathan, Monogamy), are all on hand, to help this legend raise a star!

ALLBLK is an invitation to a world of streaming entertainment that is inclusively, but unapologetically - Black. Featuring a diverse lineup of content that spans across genres and generations, the ALLBLK library includes exclusive original series such as Craig Ross Jr.'s Monogamy, A House Divided, and Double Cross; must-see independent films, nostalgic Black cinema, popular network TV, lively stage plays, and so much more. ALLBLK is available everywhere streaming services are found - iOS, Android, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV and Apple TV Channels, Roku and Roku Channels, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube TV, Cox, DISH, Sling TV, Charter and more. ALLBLK content can also be found on WEtv+. At www.ALLBLK.tv, ALLBLK offers a free 7-day trial and thereafter is just $4.99/month or $49.99/year.


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, October 21

Scrubs - "My Best Friend's Birthday" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Turk is determined to have a fun birthday with J.D. and Elliot; the interns are challenged during the night shift.

Abbott Elementary - "The Tryouts" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The step team tries out for a major competition; Melissa and Barbara take a special ed certification course; Janine, Gregory and Jacob welcome a new substitute.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 19)

Wednesday, October 21

  • Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Watch Billy on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Josh Charles (Best Medicine/Sports Night) - Josh appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Kate Berlant (Ghosted/Search Party) - Kate is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Natasha Leggero (Broke/Dice/Another Period/Free Agents) and Jimmie Walker (Good Times/At Ease/Bustin' Loose) - Natasha and Jimmie will be on a repeat of Funny You Should Ask at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
  • Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - Olivia appears on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Giancarlo Esposito (Bakersfield P.D.) - Giancarlo talks about The Only Living Pickpocket in New York on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Max Casella (Doogie Howser, M.D.) - Max talks about Jimmy on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
  • Sara and Erin Foster (Producers of Nobody Wants This) - Sara and Erin talk about Nobody Wants This on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD) The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray) The Bill Dana Show - The Complete Series (DVD) I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray) Perfect Strangers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

01/20/26 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27/26 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11/26 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
04/11/26 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)
04/21/26 - Famous Studios Champion Collection (Blu-ray) (DVD)
05/19/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
05/19/26 - Looney Tunes Cartoons - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
06/16/26 - Difficult People - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
06/30/26 - Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
07/14/26 - The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - The Bill Dana Show - The Complete Series (DVD)
07/28/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - The Paper - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
08/25/26 - Perfect Strangers - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/08/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 3 (Blu-ray)
09/22/26 - Bridget Loves Bernie - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
10/20/26 - The Quick Draw McGraw Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

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