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Ted Season 2 Trailer Released; Remembering T.K. Carter of Punky Brewster, TV Director Tom Cherones, and Others We Recently Lost

The trailer is out! All episodes of Ted Season 2 premiere Thursday, March 5 only on Peacock. It's 1994, and senior year of high school is underway for Ted the foul-mouthed teddy bear and his best friend, likable but awkward John Bennett. Together they live in a working-class Boston home with John's parents (Matty and Susan) and cousin (Blaire). Matty is a blustering, blue-collar Bostonian who sees himself as the unequivocal boss of the house and doesn't like anyone challenging him, particularly his liberal-minded niece. Susan is kind, selfless, and almost pathologically sweet when it comes to caring for her family. Blaire is an outspoken college student who often finds herself at odds with her more traditional-minded relatives. Starring Seth MacFarlane, Max Burkholder, Alanna Ubach, Scott Grimes, Giorgia Whigham. 8 episodes will air.

The hit comedic prequel series to the Ted films finds us in the '90s, and Ted the bear's (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He's now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 17-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John's parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham). Ted may be a lousy influence on John, but at the end of the day, he's a loyal pal who's always willing to go out on a limb for friendship. Following its January 11, 2024 launch, season one of Ted broke records as Peacock's most-watched original title and was the #1 Original Streaming Comedy in the U.S. for more than two consecutive months (per Nielsen). The series was also a global hit becoming the biggest U.S. comedy launch on Sky in the UK in 15 years.

In addition to the live-action prequel series, Peacock is expanding the Ted universe with the upcoming Ted: The Animated Series (WT), which will pick up where the Ted films left off and will feature Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth, Kyle Mooney, and Liz Richman voicing the roles. Both series are produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, Fuzzy Door, and MRC, the latter of which also produced the original Ted films.

Actor T.K. (Thomas Kent) Carter, who starred as Mike Fulton in Punky Brewster and as Mylo Williams in Good Morning, Miss Bliss, has died. He died at his home in Duarte, California, on January 9. Mr. Carter was 69.

Carter's first starring role on television was as Shabu in the short-lived 1983 ABC sitcom Just Our Luck. Created by brothers Lawrence and Charles Gordon, it was considered a modernized version of the 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie and starred Richard Gilliland as Keith Barrow, a mild-mannered TV weatherman for KPOX-TV, and Carter as a hip, fun-loving 3,000-year-old genie who is freed by Gilliland after being imprisoned in his bottle for nearly two centuries. It also starred Ellen Maxted, Rod McCary, Richard Schaal, Hamilton Camp, and Leonard Simon.

He starred as Mike Fulton in the second season (1985-1986) of the NBC sitcom Punky Brewster. Mike Fulton is a hip fourth grade elementary school teacher. He formed a close relationship with Punky and her friends, and was also portrayed as a social crusader of sorts. Carter first appeared as Mike Fulton in the final one-hour episode in Season 1, titled "Fenster Hall". It was a failed attempt to create a spin-off of Punky Brewster.

Carter starred as Mylo Williams in the 1988-1989 Disney Channel sitcom Good Morning, Miss Bliss (also known as Saved by the Bell: The Junior High Years). The series focuses on the life of junior high school teacher Miss Carrie Bliss (Hayley Mills) at John F. Kennedy Junior High in Indianapolis. Mylo Williams is a maintenance supervisor. It also starred Dennis Haskins, Joan Ryan, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Max Battimo, Dustin Diamond, Heather Hopper, and Lark Voorhies.

He starred as Clarence Hull in the 1993-1994 Fox sitcom The Sinbad Show. The series follows the life of David Bryan (Sinbad), a carefree bachelor who works as a video game designer, who becomes a single parent when he adopts two orphaned children, Zana (Erin Davis) and L.J. Beckley (Willie Norwood), who face several issues which they work through together. Clarence Hull is David's best friend and former roommate, who had to move out when the kids moved in. The cast included Nancy Williams, Hal Williams, and Salma Hayek (3 episodes in 1993).

Some of his sitcom guest appearances included Good Times (2 episodes), The Jeffersons, 227, Family Matters, A Different World, Moesha, The Gregory Hines Show, The Steve Harvey Show (4 episodes), The Nanny, Everybody Hates Chris, and Love That Girl!. He had a recurring role as Cliff in five episodes of Dave in 2023.

Carter made his acting debut in a 1976 episode of Police Woman. Some of his other television credits included Quincy, M.E. (1978), The Waltons, NYPD Blue, In Justice, How to Get Away with Murder, Saints & Sinners, Stumptown, and The Company You Keep (3 episodes as Pike). He played the role of drug addicted Gary McCullough in the 2000 HBO miniseries The Corner.

He provided the voice of Alex for the 1984 ABC animated series Turbo Teen. Some of his other voice credits included Jem, The Transformers, and What a Cartoon! (3 episodes).

Carter starred as the rollerskating chef Nauls in John Carpenter's The Thing (1982). Some of his other film credits included Corvette Summer (1978), Seems Like Old Times (1980), Southern Comfort (1981), Doctor Detroit (1983), Runaway Train (1985), Ski Patrol (1989), and Space Jam (1996).

Mr. Carter was a talented and funny actor. He was known for his comedic performances in around 70 television series and films. We thank him for the laughs and entertainment that he brought us in his career. He will be greatly missed.

Emmy-winning television director and producer Tom Cherones, who worked on Seinfeld, Ellen and NewsRadio, has died. He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease at his home in Florence, Oregon, on January 5. Mr. Cherones was 86.

Cherones was best known for his work on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld, where he directed 80 of the 86 episodes of the first five seasons. For his work directing the series, he won a Directors Guild of America Award and a Primetime Emmy Award as producer in 1993. He appeared uncredited as the fictional director on the 'Jerry' set in "The Pilot" and as Man in Coffee Shop in "The Finale" in 1998.

He directed 23 episodes of Ellen from 1994 to 1995 and 57 episodes of NewsRadio from 1996 to 1999. Some of his other sitcom directing credits included My Sister Sam, Just in Time, Annie McGuire, Boston Common, Caroline in the City (9 episodes), The Faculty (3 episodes), Men Behaving Badly, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Ladies Man, Oh, Grow Up (5 episodes), and The Pitts.

Some of his producing credits included The Roller Girls (4 episodes), The Two of Us, Maggie (1982), Amanda's, Growing Pains (10 episodes), My Sister Sam (4 episodes), Just in Time (5 episodes), Annie McGuire, and Seineld (82 episodes from 1990 to 1994). He worked as a unit manager on Welcome Back, Kotter from 1976 to 1977.

He was interviewed for The Interviews: An Oral History of Television on June 6, 2011.

Mr. Cherones directed nearly 200 sitcom episodes. Several of his Seinfeld episodes are considered highlights of the series, including "The Chinese Restaurant," "The Parking arage," and "The Contest," with the latter featured in rankings of the greatest television episodes of all time. We thank him for his work on television. He will be sorely missed.

We also remember cartoonist Scott Adams. He served as executive producer and showrunner for the animated sitcom Dilbert. He died following a battle with prostate cancer at his home in Pleasanton, California, on January 13. Mr. Adams was 68.

He developed and served as executive producer and showrunner, along with Seinfeld writer Larry Charles, for the 1999-2000 animated sitcom Dilbert. The series is an adaptation of the comic strip of the same name. It follows the adventures of a middle-aged white-collar office worker, named Dilbert, who is extremely intelligent in regards to all things that fall within the boundaries of electrical engineering. It won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design in 1999. The voice cast included Daniel Stern, Chris Elliott, Larry Miller, Gordon Hunt, Kathy Griffin, Jackie Hoffman, Jason Alexander, and Tom Kenny.

Mr. Adams received recognition for his work, including the National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award and Newspaper Comic Strip Award for 1997 for his work on Dilbert. We thank him for his work on Dilbert, which he created in 1989. He will be missed.

Composer Guy Moon worked on the 2009-2013 Nickelodeon sitcom Big Time Rush. On January 8, he was hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Wilmington, California. He died of traumatic injuries at the scene. Mr. Moon was 63.

Moon's sitcom composer credits included Square Pegs (4 episodes), Baby Boom, The Famous Teddy Z, Man of the People, California Dreams, Movie Stars, Big Time Rush (69 episodes), Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, and 100 Things to Do Before High School.

Some of his animated composer credits included The Addams Family (1992-1993), 2 Stupid Dogs, The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, Cow and Chicken, The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, Back at the Barnyard, and Johnny Test.

Mr. Moon received four Emmy nominations for his work on The Fairly OddParents. We thank him for the music. He will be sorely missed.

Actress Marcia Rodd starred in The Dumplings, 13 Queens Boulevard, and The Four Seasons (1984). She died on December 27, 2025. Ms. Rodd was 87.

Rodd starred as Stephanie in the short-lived 1976 NBC sitcom The Dumplings. Joe (James Coco) and Angela Dumpling (Geraldine Brooks) are a very happily married and overweight couple who are very much in love with each other and with life, never have a bad thing to say about one another, and exude good cheer and enthusiasm. Stephanie is Angela's sister. The series also starred George S. Irving, George Furth, Mort Marshall, Jane Connell, and Wil Albert.

She starred as Elaine Dowling in the short-lived 1979 ABC sitcom 13 Queens Boulevard. The series was about the diverse residents of a Queens apartment complex. The major residents of the complex were Felicia and Steven Winters (Eileen Brennan and Jerry Van Dyke) who have been happily married for over 15 years. Elaine Dowling is a divorcee who was Felicia's best friend. It also starred Helen Page Camp, Susan Elliot, Louise Williams, Karen Rushmore, and Frances Lee McCain.

Rodd starred as Claudia Zimmer in the short-lived 1984 CBS sitcom The Four Seasons. The series was based on the 1981 film The Four Seasons, which was written and directed by and starred Alan Alda. It also Jack Weston, Tony Roberts, Barbara Babcock, Allan Arbus, Joanna Kerns, Beatrice Alda, Elizabeth Alda, and Lori Carrell.

Some of her sitcom guest appearances included The New Dick Van Dyke Show, All in the Family (2 episodes), Good Heavens, Phyllis, All's Fair, Maude, M*A*S*H, Archie Bunker's Place, Maggie (1981), Laverne & Shirley, Night Court (1984), Gimme a Break!, Off the Rack, Too Close for Comfort, New Love, American Style (2 episodes), Empty Nest, Open House, Doogie Howser, M.D., and Home Improvement.

She had a recurring role as E.J. Riverside in 14 episodes of Trapper John, M.D. from 1980 to 1986. She had a recurring role as Alice Kovacs in four episodes of Flamingo Road in 1981. Some of her other television credits included Medical Center (2 episodes), Barnaby Jones, Quincy, M.E. (1979), Insight (2 episodes), Bret Maverick, Lou Grant (2 episodes), Highway to Heaven (1985), Murder, She Wrote (2 episodes), 21 Jump Street (3 episodes), Hunter, Renegade, Sisters, ER, Family Law (3 episodes), Without a Trace, The Young and the Restless (2 episodes), Grey's Anatomy, and Hunters.

Rodd made her film debut in Alan Arkin's 1971 film Little Murders. She received acclaim for her role as Portland Angel in Jonathan Demme's Handle with Care (1977). She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1973 for her performance as Maud in the musical Shelter.

Ms. Rodd was a talented and versatile actress. She played the role Maude's daughter Carol Traynor in the pilot episode of Maude. The role was eventually played by Adrienne Barbeau in the series after Rodd opted out to pursue theatre. She also played Ann's upstairs neighbor in the unsold pilot for One Day at a Time when it was called Three to Get Ready. We thank her for her work on television and in films. She will be deeply missed.

Character actor Richard Dimitri starred as the twin characters Bertram and Renaldo in When Things Were Rotten. He died in Los Angeles on December 18, 2025. Mr. Dimitri was 83.

Dimitri played the dual roles of twins Bertram and Renaldo in the short-lived 1975 ABC sitcom When Things Were Rotten. The series was created by Mel Brooks and set in 1197 as a parody of the Robin Hood legend. The series starred Dick Gautier as the handsome and heroic Robin Hood. It also starred Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Henry Polic II, Misty Rowe, David Sabin, and Ron Rifkin.

Some of his sitcom guest appearances included Welcome Back, Kotter (1976), Trying Times, and Hearts Afire. He starred as Frank Topo in the 1977 NBC miniseries Seventh Avenue. Some of his other television credits included Starsky and Hutch, Hawaii Five-O (3 episodes in 1978 and 1979), and Tenspeed and Brown Shoe.

He starred as Troy Lassiter in The World's Greatest Lover (1977), as Roman Troy Moronie in Johnny Dangerously (1984), and as Tony Cheeseburger in Let It Ride (1989).

Mr. Dimitri was a talented character actor. He later worked as an art and antiques dealer. He will be greatly missed.

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The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Gets Special Preview; ABC Midseason Changes for Monday and Tuesday Night Lineups

To showcase its new midseason comedy, NBC will now offer a special premiere of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins on Sunday, January 18 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT or immediately following coverage of the NFL playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears. The series will return on Monday, February 23 at 8 p.m. with an encore of the pilot and a new episode immediately following at 8:30 p.m. in its timeslot premiere. The series will continue its run in the 8:30 p.m. Monday timeslot the following week on March 2. The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins also airs next day on Peacock.

Disgraced former football star Reggie Dinkins (Tracy Morgan) is on a mission to rehabilitate his image with the help of award-winning filmmaker Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe). In order to earn back the admiration of his fans and the respect of his family, Reggie will also have to confront the ghosts of his past. The cast includes Tracy Morgan, Daniel Radcliffe, Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan, Precious Way, and Jalyn Hall.

New drama series R.J. Decker will premiere Tuesday, March 3, at 10 p.m. on ABC, joining the Tuesday night powerhouse lineup alongside Will Trent and High Potential. All series stream next day on Hulu.

Scott Speedman stars as R.J. Decker, a disgraced newspaper photographer and ex-con who starts over as a private investigator in the colorful-if-crime-filled world of South Florida. The series follows him tackling cases that range from slightly odd to outright bizarre with the help of his journalist ex, her police detective wife and a shadowy new benefactor — a woman from his past who could be his greatest ally ... or his one-way ticket back to prison.

R.J. Decker is inspired by the novel Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen. R.J. Decker stars Scott Speedman as R.J. Decker, Jaina Lee Ortiz as Emilia "Emi" Ochoa, Bevin Bru as Detective Melody "Mel" Abreau, Kevin Rankin as Aloysius "Wish" Aiken and Adelaide Clemens as Catherine Delacroix. R.J. Decker is produced by 20th Television, and is written and executive produced by Rob Doherty. Carl Hiaasen, Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman serve as executive producers. Paul McGuigan directs and executive produces. Scott Speedman serves as a producer.

With this addition, Season 8 of The Rookie shifts to Mondays at 10 p.m. starting Jan. 26, following the highly anticipated season premiere of American Idol. All episodes stream next day on Hulu. With this shift, the remaining 15 episodes of The Rookie will have a straight run with no interruptions. The Rookie Season 8 premiere scored 7.88 million Total Viewers after three days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, rising over last season's premiere (+6% vs. 7.40 million on 1/7/25) and matching its best premiere performance in MP+3 since season two on 9/29/19. The Season 8 opener of The Rookie set a record with its biggest premiere for the series on streaming, based on seven days of views on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

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NBC Orders Pilots, Including The Rockford Files; The CW to Premiere Celebrity Series

NBC is looking to revive The Rockford Files from Mike Daniels. They have given a pilot order for a contemporary update on the classic series of the same name. Newly paroled after doing time for a crime he didn't commit, James Rockford returns to his life as a private investigator using his charm and wit to solve cases around Los Angeles. It doesn't take long for his quest for legitimacy to land him squarely in the crosshairs of both local police and organized crime.

And they have also ordered a pilot for Protection from Josh Safran, Jenna Bush Hager and Ben Spector. When a U.S. Marshal falls in the line of duty, a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy as a family of law enforcement agents become the target of a mysterious assassin. Bridging personal differences and crossing professional boundaries, the Thornhill family must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice ... even if it means betraying their sworn code.

As the nation approaches a historic convergence of milestones in 2026, The CW announced The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition, a new prime-time event series celebrating American culture, community, and connection. Premiering Wednesday, May 13 (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT), the series will air weekly on The CW Network, culminating in a live two-hour finale on Wednesday, July 22 (8:00-10:00pm ET/PT). The Rally is hosted by Ian Ziering, whose four-decade television career, cultural resonance, and deep connection to automotive culture make him a natural guide for this journey.

Set against a cross-country journey along iconic Route 66, The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition blends competition, storytelling, and real-world impact as the country prepares to mark the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, and other defining cultural moments in 2026.

The series features ten celebrity-driven vehicles, each aligned with a charitable cause, embarking on a cross-country journey to raise awareness, drive fundraising, and activate local communities - transforming competition into contribution and the open road into a force for good.

Best known for his iconic roles across film and television, Ian Ziering is a lifelong car enthusiast and committed philanthropist with longstanding ties to charitable and community-based initiatives. As host, he leads viewers through America's backroads and byways, celebrating the people, places, and causes that define the country's past and present - while connecting legacy stories with a new generation of audiences.

More than a traditional competition series, The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition is designed as a shared national experience - one with a clear beginning, a clear destination, and an open invitation for viewers across the country to engage along the way. Additional details, including celebrity participants, community events, and opportunities for fan participation, will be announced in the weeks ahead.

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83rd Golden Globe Winners; Tubi's Upcoming YA Film Slate

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and American television of 2025, as chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). The ceremony was held Sunday night (January 11), from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, with it being aired live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony once again.

The big television winners were Adolescence with 4 wins and The Studio & The Pitt with two wins each. The Studio won for Best Television Series - Musical/Comedy. Hacks star Jean Smart won again for Best Television Actress - Musical/Comedy Series. The Studio's Seth Rogen won for Best Television Actor - Musical/Comedy Series once again. Ricky Gervais won for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for his special Ricky Gervais: Mortality. See the full list of winners.

Tubi (www.tubitv.com), Fox Corporation's ad-supported streaming service, announced that it has cast its YA horror comedy Original movie Buzzkill with Siena Agudong (Sidelined: The QB and Me and Sidelined 2: Intercepted), Brec Bassinger (Final Destination: Bloodlines) and Aliyah's Interlude (English Teacher). Buzzkill is currently in production.

When a group of sorority sisters find themselves trapped with a vengeful killer, party-girl Nora knows that the drunker she gets, the more her tipsy memories start revealing clues about who's murdering her friends. But she'd better hurry, or her next vodka soda might be her last call. Siena Agudong plays "Nora," a fast-talking party girl written off as the house screw-up, until her sorority sister's murder reveals she may be the only person capable of solving the crime. Using alcohol to unlock her fractured memories, Nora chases the truth, even if it destroys her. Brec Bessinger plays "Kendall," a flawless legacy queen; she is Sigma Omega Koppa perfection personified. Treating tragedy like a PR crisis, Kendell will bury anything that threatens the sorority's pristine façade. Aliyah's Interlude plays "Lexi." Allergic to all things fake, she's Sigma's resident truth-teller and her no-nonsense attitude doesn't have time for Nora's obsession with solving a murder. That is until Nora's chaotic theories turn out to actually have some real truth to them.

Buzzkill is produced by Blue Ice Pictures with Lance Samuels, Siena Agudong, Jem Garrard, Suzanne Keilly as executive producers. It most recently premiered SIDELINED 2: INTERCEPTED starring Siena Agudong and Noah Beck, Tubi's most successful Original movie, and driving an incredibly young wave of new viewers with a median age of 21.

In 2026, coming of age stories How to Lose a Popularity Contest starring Sara Waisglass (Ginny & Georgia) and Chase Hudson, and Kissing is the Easy Part starring Asher Angel (Shazam! Fury of the Gods) and Paris Berelc (Alexa & Katie) will premiere exclusively as Tubi Originals on the platform.

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Peacock's The 'Burbs Trailer; The Jeff Foxworthy Show Launch Back on COZI TV

Peacock has released the trailer and lots of artwork for the mystery half-hour comedy series The 'Burbs. Inspired by the 1989 horror-comedy film of the same name and set in present-day suburbia, The 'Burbs follows a young couple who have reluctantly relocated to the husband's childhood home. Their world is upended when a new neighbor moves in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new deadly threats shatter the illusion of their quiet little neighborhood.

All eight episodes of The 'Burbs premiere Sunday, February 8 only on Peacock. Starring Executive Producer Keke Palmer. Seth MacFarlane will also executive produce. Series Regulars: Keke Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Julia Duffy, Paula Pell, Mark Proksch, and Kapil Talwalkar.

It's finally here! The delayed launch of The Jeff Foxworthy Show on COZI TV actually launched this past weekend on Friday at Midnight/11C. It was pulled last second and then reinstated pretty quickly, too, without much advanced notice. And you can catch it every weekend - that's Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - from Midnight to 2am ET.

Originally airing from 1995 to 1997, The Jeff Foxworthy Show chronicles the adventures of a Southern family man adjusting to life in Indiana before returning to his Georgia roots. Across its 41 episodes, the series showcases Foxworthy’s signature humor, earning him the People’s Choice Award in 1996.

The sitcom boasts an impressive supporting cast, including Bill Engvall, Debra Jo Rupp and Jay Mohr, alongside Haley Joel Osment and Jonathan Lipnicki. After its original run, the series found a second life in syndication and now, COZI TV is giving it a new home for fans old and new.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of January 12, 2026)

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Henry Winkler to Star in NBC Legal Comedy Pilot; First Look at Peacock's The Burbs

   Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing about a new NBC legal comedy pilot, getting our first preview of a new Peacock dark comedy based upon a classic movie, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• Henry Winkler is set to star in a new NBC legal comedy pilot called Last Chance Lawyer. (Deadline)
• We have our first look at Peacock's upcoming dark comedy series The 'Burbs. (Deadline)
• Netflix has ordered a new comedy called I Suck at Girls. (Deadline)
• Bowen Yang is talking about his exit from Saturday Night Live. (CNN)
• The new reality for late night talk is that shows (at least the ones still existing) have to cut their budget, and Jimmy Kimmel Live is doing that by reducing their number of musical guests each week. (Hollywood Reporter)
• We now have a trailer for the upcoming special event for The Muppet Show. (SitcomsOnline)

• Mayberry RFD is the binge this weekend on Catchy Comedy.
• New seasons of Animal Control and Going Dutch arrive Thursday on Fox.
• Antenna TV has a Sunday Special featuring Maude tomorrow.

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HBO's Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! Documentary with Interviews Including Rob Reiner; 83rd Annual Golden Globes Presenters

The HBO Original two-part documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, directed by award-winning filmmakers Judd Apatow (HBO's Emmy®-winning The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling) and Michael Bonfiglio (HBO's Emmy®-winning George Carlin's American Dream), debuts Thursday, January 22 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT), followed by part two debuting Friday, January 23 on HBO. Both parts will be available to stream beginning Thursday, January 22 on HBO Max.

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! explores the life, career, friendships, and loves of legendary writer, director, producer, and performer, Mel Brooks. One of Hollywood's most daring satirists from the early years of television sketch comedy through his film and stage hits, Brooks has held a funhouse mirror up to the human condition and used laughter as a path to resilience, connection, and joy for nearly a century.

Anchored by Apatow's candid conversations with Brooks and rare archival footage of his performances and television appearances over decades, the two-part film chronicles his early sketches, landmark films and Broadway hits, such as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs and The Producers, and highlights how he turned personal pain, postwar trauma, and the absurdities of life into bold, hilarious satire that subverted norms and reshaped American comedy.

The film features new interviews with Brooks himself, as well as the comedians he has inspired including Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Nick Kroll, Patton Oswalt, Dave Chappelle, Conan O’Brien, Josh Gad, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, and Tracey Ullman; filmmakers Rob Reiner, Robert Townsend, Peter Farrelly, Jerry & David Zucker, Barry Levinson, and David Lynch; actors Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Cary Elwes, Matthew Broderick, and Nathan Lane; Brooks’ children Stefanie, Nicolas, Eddie, and Max; and granddaughter Samantha.

CBS and the Golden Globes(R) announced the lineup of presenters for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes(R), which will air live on Sunday, Jan. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S. Presenters for the first major awards show of the season will take the stage alongside returning host, acclaimed Golden Globe, GRAMMY(R) and Emmy(R)-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser.

Presenters for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes include: Amanda Seyfried, Ana de Armas, Ayo Edebiri, Charli xcx, Chris Pine, Colman Domingo, Connor Storrie, Dakota Fanning, Dave Franco, Diane Lane, George Clooney, Hailee Steinfeld, Hudson Williams, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Joe Keery, Judd Apatow, Julia Roberts, Justin Hartley, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Hart, Kyra Sedgwick, Lalisa Manobal, Luke Grimes, Macaulay Culkin, Marlon Wayans, Melissa McCarthy, Mila Kunis, Miley Cyrus, Minnie Driver, Orlando Bloom, Pamela Anderson, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, Sean Hayes, Snoop Dogg, Wanda Sykes, Will Arnett and Zoë Kravitz.

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Netflix Orders Nick Kroll Comedy Series; Saturday Night Live January 2026 Hosts and Music Guests

Netflix announced a new comedy series A Hundred Percent, starring Nick Kroll, Sam Richardson, Jason Mantzoukas, and Vanessa Bayer. A Hundred Percent is a half-hour comedy about a group of friends working inside the Thought Leader industrial complex. Their books, podcasts and morning routines might help us live our lives more perfectly, but away from the screens and mics, they are most definitely far from perfect.

Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer: Gabe Liedman (PEN15, Brooklyn Nine-Nine). Executive Producer/Writer: Nick Kroll (History of the World: Part II, The League). Executive Producers: Max Joseph (Catfish, We Are Your Friends, 15 Minutes of Shame), Alex Plapinger (The Legend of Ochi, Wild Life).

Starring Nick Kroll (History of the World: Part II, The League), Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso, Veep), Jason Mantzoukas (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and Vanessa Bayer (I Love That For You, SNL).

Finn Wolfhard will host Saturday Night Live for the first time on Jan. 17. Wolfhard stars in the global hit series Stranger Things, with the entire series now streaming on Netflix. A$AP Rocky will take the stage as the musical guest for the first time. The multi-platinum selling artist's fourth album, "Don't Be Dumb," will be released Jan. 16.

Teyana Taylor will make her first hosting appearance on Jan. 24. Taylor has received Golden Globe, Critics Choice and Actor Award nominations for One Battle After Another and is Grammy nominated for her album "Escape Room." Geese will perform as musical guest for the first time. The band is currently on a world tour in support of its critically acclaimed album, "Getting Killed."

Alexander Skarsgård will make his Saturday Night Live" hosting debut on Jan. 31. The Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor next stars in The Moment, in theaters on Jan. 30, and Pillion, in theaters Feb. 6. Cardi B will return for her second appearance as musical guest. The Grammy-winning artist kicks off the "Little Miss Drama Tour" on Feb. 11 following the release of her newest Billboard #1 album, "Am I the Drama?" In addition to the broadcast on NBC (11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT), Saturday Night Live streams live on Peacock. Stream every season of Saturday Night Live now on Peacock.

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Saturday Night Live Bobbleheads from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum; Fox Entertainment Signs Tracee Ellis Ross to Deal

This morning, to celebrate National Bobblehead Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first officially licensed, limited-edition Saturday Night Live Bobblehead Series. The bobblehead series features 10 different characters from NBC's Emmy-winning late-night comedy show which is currently in its 51st season. The special edition bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, an official licensee of NBCUniversal.

The Saturday Night Live Bobblehead Collection includes the following bobbleheads:

Roseanne Roseannadanna
Matt Foley
More Cowbell
Drunk Uncle
The Ladies' Man Bobblehead
The Ambiguously Gay Duo
Bass-O-Matic
D*ck in a Box
Mango
Nick the Lounge Singer

The bobbleheads, which will each be individually numbered to 2,026, are only available through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum's Online Store. The bobbleheads, which are expected to ship in May, are $35 each for the individual bobbleheads and $40-$50 for the dual bobbleheads plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order. Visit their website and on Facebook, X and Instagram.

Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and director Tracee Ellis Ross, along with her production company Joy Mill Entertainment, has entered into a multiyear first-look scripted and overall unscripted deal with FOX Entertainment Studios (FES). Under the partnership, Ross will serve as executive producer and creative originator on a cross-genre scripted slate spanning comedy, drama and animation, as well as unscripted and reality television programming formats. The agreement marks Ross's first term deal with FOX Entertainment Studios, reinforcing FES's ongoing commitment to collaboration with visionary talent who push creative boundaries across mediums. In addition, Adriana Ambriz will return to Joy Mill to continue her role as Head of Development, a position she has held since 2020.

A celebrated actor, producer, director and entrepreneur, Tracee Ellis Ross is best known for her Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Rainbow Johnson on ABC's groundbreaking comedy black-ish, which ran for eight seasons. She also starred in and executive produced mixed-ish and appeared in the feature film The High Note, earning a Critics' Choice Award nomination. Earlier in her career, Ross gained acclaim for her performance in Girlfriends, one of television's most beloved series, centering Black women's friendships and experiences.

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Emily in Paris Renewed for Season 6; Audible's New Comedy Series Starring Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts

Netflix announced it has renewed Emily In Paris for a sixth season. Emily In Paris 5 has amassed 26.8M views globally on Netflix in just 11 days, debuting at #2 in the Global Top 10 English TV list. This season reached the top 10 in 91 countries and #1 in 24 (including France, Italy, Brazil and Germany).

Emily in Paris has captivated fans around the world for five seasons, with each season appearing in the global Top 10 English TV List for multiple weeks. The series invites fans into Emily's chic and fabulous life inspiring trends, memes, fashion, tourism, location visits and more. Emily even became the ultimate American in Paris for those unforgettable Olympics promos. As with his previous groundbreaking television series that put New York (Sex and the City) and Los Angeles (Beverly Hills, 90210 and Melrose Place) on the cultural map, creator Darren Star's signature storytelling has consistently shaped entertainment and global pop culture - this time through the lens of Paris.

Darren Star was recently awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour), France's highest civilian honor from French President Emmanuel Macron. Starring: Producer Lily Collins (Emily Cooper), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie Grateau), Ashley Park (Mindy Chen), Lucas Bravo (Gabriel), Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), Lucien Laviscount (Alfie), Eugenio Franceschini (Marcello), Thalia Besson (Genevieve), Paul Forman (Nico), Arnaud Binard (Laurent G), Minnie Driver (Princess Jane), Bryan Greenberg (Jake), and Michèle Laroque (Yvette)

Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, and Khalabo Ink Society announce Big Age, a new Audible Original comedy series. From the unmatched comedic mind of Kenya Barris, creator of the Emmy-nominated and acclaimed television series black-ish, this heartwarming and hilarious series stars comedy powerhouses Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts in a story that proves it’s never too late to enjoy life’s little moments.

Premiering February 5th, Big Age follows recently retired couple Dot and Butch Watts after being forced by their daughter to move into Sunset Gardens, a Floridian retirement community that is anything but relaxing. What begins as a reluctant relocation becomes an unexpected adventure filled with colorful characters, romantic entanglements, and laugh-out-loud moments that challenge everything The Watts’ thought they knew about aging. Blending outrageous comedy and touching moments of self-reflection, Big Age explores what it means to grow older without growing old at heart.

Dot, played by renowned Hollywood stalwart Jenifer Lewis (black-ish, What's Love Got to Do With It, Cars, The Princess and the Frog), is sharp tongued and sassy as she chronicles life at Sunset Gardens. Butch, Dot’s charming and kind-hearted husband is played by Cedric the Entertainer (The Barbershop trilogy, Ice Age, The Neighborhood). The flirtatious Ethel, Butch's high school sweetheart, is played by Emmy Award winner and Out100 Icon Niecy Nash-Betts (Audible's Queer West, All's Fair, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story). The remaining featured cast includes Diarra Kilpatrick (Diarra From Detroit), Miles Brown (black-ish), and a vibrant community of Sunset Gardens residents voiced by Michael Harney (Orange is the New Black), P.J. Byrne (Rainmaker), Nana Visitor (Friday the 13th), Jim Meskimen (How The Grinch Stole Christmas), Jane Gennaro, Sophie Hayden, and Rafael Ferrer.

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Labels: Audible, Big Age, black-ish, Emily in Paris, Netflix

Trailer for The Muppet Show Special Event; Season 3 of Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal on Adult Swim

The trailer is out for The Muppet Show! Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos is bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter! Premiering on Disney+ and ABC - Wednesday, February 4.

Veteran Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel will perform the majority of the iconic Muppet characters in this production, supported by a talented team of additional performers. Dave Goelz, who has performed with The Muppets for over 50 years, was one of the performers on the original The Muppet Show and originated the characters Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, among many others.

Another trailer is out! This time for Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal S3 premiering on Adult Swim next Sunday, January 11 at 11:30pm and streams the next day on HBO Max.

The animated series follows a caveman at the dawn of evolution. Combining artistry and pulse-pounding action, the first two seasons followed Spear as he formed an unlikely bond with an almost extinct dinosaur and later made the ultimate sacrifice after a final standoff turned fatal.

The third season of Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal opens with a shocking twist that resurrects Spear in a new form - stripped of memory and humanity - and forces him to roam a brutal, untamed world as a shadow of his former self. As Spear battles savage landscapes and deadly foes, faint echoes of his past begin to stir, leading him toward an emotional and explosive reunion that will test the limits of survival.

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Labels: ABC, Adult Swim, Disney+, Primal, The Muppet Show

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of January 5, 2026)

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SitcomsOnline Digest: Premiere Date Set for Malcolm in the Middle Reboot; NBC Pulls The Paper

  Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's a new year, and we've got news about a reboot of Malcolm in the Middle, NBC pulling a series that was borrowed from Peacock, and more. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB

• We now have an April premiere date for Malcolm in the Middle: Life is Still Unfair. (Variety)
• The presses have been stopped on The Paper on NBC, as the network has pulled the linear run in favor of reruns of Stumble (but don't worry if you're a fan, the series has already been renewed for a second season on Peacock). (TVLine)
• Henry Winkler says he isn't interested in retiring, not even at 80. (Deadline)
• Pluto TV has launched a new FAST channel featuring The X-Files. (Cord Cutters News)
• Chevy Chase is responding to accusations of him being a racist on the set of Community. (Deadline)
• MTV went dark on their music-only channels outside of the US just like it started with "Video Killed the Radio Star," but despite what a lot of people are seeing on social media, this doesn't affect any of the US stations (for now anyway). (TheWrap)
• We're looking back at all of the sitcom stars that we've lost in 2025, including Melanie Watson, who played Kathy on Diff'rent Strokes and died just this past week. (SitcomsOnline)

• St. Denis Medical returns for a second season on Monday on NBC.
• You can now watch past seasons of Animal Control (which is surprisingly already in the fourth season, believe it or not) on Netflix.
• Catchy Comedy has a Mama's Family binge tomorrow.
• If you missed the Thursday marathon, Antenna TV has the first (and in many cases second) episodes of all of their shows again today.
• Best Medicine debuts Sunday on Fox, though it will regularly air on Tuesday nights.
• As previously mentioned, Pluto TV now has a FAST channel for The X-Files.

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Labels: Animal Control, Best Medicine, Community, Diff'rent Strokes, Malcolm in the Middle, Mama's Family, MTV, SitcomsOnline Digest, St. Denis Medical, Stumble, The Paper, X-Files

Bridgerton Season 4 Details and Live Premiere Event; NBC Pulls The Paper from Mondays

Behind the cover of a mask, anything can happen. Bridgerton Season 4 will arrive in two parts with Part 1 premiering January 29 and Part 2 on February 26. Only on Netflix. And YOU'RE INVITED. Bridgerton Season 4 World Premiere Masquerade Live Stream Event. Don't miss your chance to watch the red carpet event, exclusive cast interviews, and the first episode of Season 4 on January 14 streaming live from the red carpet in Paris, France.

Part 1 Premiere Date (episodes 401-404): January 29
Part 2 Premiere Date (episodes 405-408): February 26

From Shondaland and Jess Brownell, Bridgerton returns for a fairy-tale inspired fourth season. Bohemian second son Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) refuses to settle down, despite pleas to the contrary from matriarch Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell). Until - at Violet's masquerade ball, Benedict is awestruck by a masked, mysterious Lady in Silver. With the reluctant help of his sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie), Benedict sets out in society to uncover the young lady's identity. But in fact, his heart's desire is not in society at all - she is a resourceful maid called Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), working for the formidable Lady of the house, Araminta Gun (Katie Leung). When fate brings Benedict and Sophie back together, Benedict wrestles between the reality of his affection for this intriguing maid and the fantasy of the Lady in Silver - unaware that they are the same person. Will Benedict's inability to see these women as one in the same derail the undeniable spark between him and Sophie? And can love truly conquer anything - even a cross-class connection forbidden by society? Inspiring Benedict's journey are the marriages of his siblings - including Francesca (Hannah Dodd) to John Stirling (Victor Alli), and Colin (Luke Newton) to Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), who faces new challenges as a now public gossip columnist.

Series Regulars: Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), Victor Alli (Lord John Stirling), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Julie Andrews (Lady Whistledown), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Masali Baduza (Michaela Stirling), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Bridgerton), Hannah Dodd (Francesca Stirling), Daniel Francis (Lord Marcus Anderson), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), Emma Naomi (Alice Mondrich), Hugh Sachs (Brimsley). Additional Key Cast: Kate Bridgerton (Simone Ashley), Isabella Wei (Posy Li), Michelle Mao (Rosamund Li), and Katie Leung (Lady Araminta Gun).

NBC has pulled The Paper from Mondays. Instead the final three episodes of The Paper will air on Saturday, January 3 from 8pm-9:30pm followed by a repeat of St. Denis Medical at 9:30pm. Repeats of Stumble will now air on Mondays, January 5 through February 2 at 8:30pm instead of The Paper. After the Winter Olympic Games on February 23, new comedy The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins will take over the timeslot.

In other scheduling news, a repeat of Stumble will air at 7pm on Sunday, January 11 before an NFL Wild Card Game, while on Sunday, January 25 NBC has scheduled an original Dateline NBC from 7-9pm and repeats of Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU from 9-11pm opposite the NFL NFC Championship Game on Fox.

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Labels: Bridgerton, NBC, Netflix, Stumble, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, The Paper

Happy New Year; Shrinking Season 3 Trailer

Apple TV debuted the trailer for the upcoming third season of its beloved comedy, Shrinking, starring Emmy Award-nominee Jason Segel and multi-award winner Harrison Ford, along with acclaimed performances from stars Christa Miller, Emmy Award nominee Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell and Ted McGinley.

Created by Emmy Award-winners Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein alongside Segel, Shrinking season three will premiere globally with a one-hour season premiere episode on Wednesday, January 28 followed by one new episode weekly, every Wednesday until April 8, 2026 on Apple TV. Season three brings back guest stars Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr., Wendie Malick and Cobie Smulders, along with new additions Jeff Daniels and multi-award winner and activist Michael J. Fox.

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