Sunday, July 14, 2019

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of July 15, 2019)

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 July 15-19, 2019, 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, July 14
  • Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Catch Vivica on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm and repeated at 11pm on Bravo.
Monday, July 15
  • Mike Epps (Survivor's Remorse/Uncle Buck) - Watch Mike on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Joel McHale (Community/The Great Indoors) - Joel stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. He also talks about Card Sharks on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Ricky Gervais (After Life/The Office) - Ricky visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Laura Dern (F Is for Family/Enlightened) - Laura drops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Anna Faris (Mom) - Anna is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) - Kunal appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Harvey GuillĂ©n (What We Do in the Shadows) - Harvey is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) - Kumail chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Alan Alda (M*A*S*H) - Alan is in the house with rapid fire questions for Rach on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Seth talks about The Lion King on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Vivica talks about Lifetime's The Wrong Boy Next Door on Access Live, so check your local listings.
  • Fred Savage (What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage/Friends from College/The Grinder/Working/The Wonder Years) - Fred talks about What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage on Access Live, so check your local listings.
  • Drake Bell (Drake & Josh) - Drake is a guest on the BUILD Series at 12pm.
Tuesday, July 16
  • Fred Savage (What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage/Friends from College/The Grinder/Working/The Wonder Years) - Catch Fred on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Dax Shepard (Bless This Mess) - Dax visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • James Marsden (Dead to Me/30 Rock) - James appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan (Tacoma FD) - Steve and Kevin are guests on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Barry/The Good Place/Downward Dog) - Kirby appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Sam Richardson (Champaign ILL/Detroiters/Veep) - Sam is a guest on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Joel McHale (Community/The Great Indoors) - Joel chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Jenna Elfman (Dharma & Greg/Courting Alex/Accidentally on Purpose/1600 Penn/Growing Up Fisher/Imaginary Mary) - Jenna visits The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Deon Cole (grown-ish/Angie Tribeca/black-ish) - Deon stops by The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan) - Kathy talks about Kathy Griffin: Hell of a Story on People Now at 12pm.
Wednesday, July 17
  • Lenny Clarke (Are You There, Chelsea?/The Winner/It's All Relative/The John Larroquette Show/Lenny) - Watch Lenny on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Joel McHale (Community/The Great Indoors) - Joel visits The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
  • Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Marc stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
  • Sofia Vergara (Modern Family/The Knights of Prosperity/Hot Properties) - Sofia appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • David Cross (Arrested Development/Running Wilde/Oliver Beene) - David drops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Rebel Wilson (Super Fun Night) - Rebel is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Jemima Kirke (Girls) - Jemima appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Avan Jogia (Victorious) - Avan is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Bill Hader (Conan) - Bill stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Kristin Chenoweth (Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin chats on a repeat of The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • The Cast of The Big Bang Theory - Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch and Mayim Bialik are guests on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Gabriel Iglesias (Mr. Iglesias/Cristela) - Gabriel appears on a repeat of The Real, so check your local listings.
  • Rob Riggle (Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy/Golan the Insatiable/Gary Unmarried) - Rob talks about ABC's Holey Moley! on Access Live, so check your local listings.
Thursday, July 18
  • Billy Eichner (Friends from College/Difficult People/Parks and Recreation) - Catch Billy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC. He also talks about The Lion King on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Kenan Thompson (Kenan & Kel) - Kenan stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
  • Topher Grace (That '70s Show) - Topher visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He talks about Black Mirror on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
  • Lisa Kudrow (Friends/The Comeback/Web Therapy) - Lisa appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth) - Will is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Jason Sudeikis (Son of Zorn/The Last Man on Earth/The Cleveland Show) - Jason appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Jane Levy (Suburgatory) - Jane is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Carly Craig (American Housewife/Burning Love) - Carly appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) - Ellie drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo. She will also be on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Marc stops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
  • Elizabeth Banks (Scrubs/30 Rock) - Elizabeth is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Tracy Pollan (Family Ties) - Tracy and her family are cooking up veggie nachos on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Melissa Joan Hart (No Good Nick/Melissa & Joey/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Clarissa Explains It All) - Melissa gives a tour of the kitchen on-set at her show, No Good Nick!, on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Jake Smollett (On Our Own) - Jake appears on People Now at 12pm.
  • Christy Carlson Romano (Even Stevens/Kim Possible) - Christy is a guest on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
  • Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan) - Kathy talks about Kathy Griffin: Hell of a Story on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
Friday, July 19
  • The Jonas Brothers (Jonas) - The Jonas Brothers are guests on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
  • Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) - Aubrey is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Louie Anderson (Baskets/The Louie Show/Life with Louie) - Louie appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. He will be on Couch Surfing at 8am.
  • Allison Williams (Girls) - Allison is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Kristen Bell (The Good Place), Enrico Colantoni (Just Shoot Me!/Hope and Gloria), Ryan Hansen (Bad Judge/Bad Teacher/Party Down) and Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Barry/The Good Place/Downward Dog)- Kristen, Enrico, Ryan and Kirby talk about Veronica Mars on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Ricky Gervais (After Life/The Office) - Ricky chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Sutton Foster (Younger) - Sutton stops by The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Marcia Gay Harden (Trophy Wife) - Marcia talks about Netflix's Point Blank on Access Live, so check your local listings.
  • JD McCrary (Tyler Perry's The Paynes) - JD talks about The Lion King on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
  • Francesca Reale (Haters Back Off) - Francesca talks about Stranger Things on the BUILD Series at 2pm.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, July 14

Last Man Standing - "Cards on the Table" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mike begrudgingly invites Ryan to his weekly poker game but immediately regrets it when Ryan gets the guys to open up about their feelings.

Last Man Standing - "Otherwise Engaged" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Ed and Bonnie start spending more time together, Vanessa doesn't want Mike to interfere with their relationship; Mandy and Kyle eavesdrop on Kristin and Ryan through their new home security system.

The Simpsons - "Baby You Can't Drive My Car" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A self-driving car company sets up in Springfield and lures all of the power plant employees to join its fun work environment.

Bob's Burgers - "UFO No You Didn't" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina and her new science partner create a device that allows them to communicate with aliens, but their excitement turns to fear when they receive a dangerous warning message; Bob attempts to sell mini coatracks he bought.

Family Guy - "Con Heiress" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Stewie and Brian compete for the inheritance of a wealthy, older heiress; Peter and Chris battle for Mr. Herbert's affection.

What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage - "Assistant" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Savage interviews Ken Jeong ("The Masked Singer"), and actor Fred Willard.


Monday, July 15

Raven's Home - "Dress to Express" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Levi makes a documentary on how a person's individual style influences the perception of them, Nia, Tess and Booker each learn something new about themselves.

In The Cut - "The Honeymooners" (Bounce TV, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Jay and Cheryl's honeymoon phase is short lived when Cheryl empties out her storage unit into their condominium; Kenny and Smitty become roommates for the weekend.

In The Cut - "Monster in Law" (Bounce TV, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Jay meets Cheryl's mother for the first time; Kenny reunites with an old friend who goes from houseguest to burden.


Tuesday, July 16

Modern Family - "Blasts From the Past" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Phil and Claire decide to take a cycling tour through Italy before they become grandparents, and Dylan (guest star Reid Ewing) introduces them to his mom who has an interesting past. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell discover some interesting reading material in Lily’s room and decide to confront her about it, while Gloria and Jay discover their respective great uncles may have fought on opposing sides of a war.

The Goldbergs - "This Is This Is Spinal Tap" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Dropouts are thrilled when they book a gig at a Flyers charity carnival and Adam uses the opportunity to make his very first rockumentary. Since Barry doesn’t want to miss out on the fun, he forces his way onto the band, despite his sister’s objections. Meanwhile, Beverly’s concerns about Murray’s health push him to the limit.

Modern Family - "A Moving Day" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Claire and Phil aren’t convinced that Haley and Dylan can make it on their own as they move them into their new apartment before the baby arrives. Meanwhile, Pameron gets out of prison early and has a bone to pick with Mitchell.

black-ish - "Good in the 'Hood" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dre’s sister Rhonda takes Jack and Diane to her part of town in a black neighborhood and claims the twins are scared of their own community. Dre and Rhonda take them to a local diner to show them why it’s so special. Meanwhile, Bow becomes the “office mom” at work, and Junior tries to help her break the label.

The Detour - "The Year" (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Delilah and Jared reunite and catch up on the past year.

Sydney to the Max - "Nightmare on Syd Street" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Sydney holes up in her bedroom after an embarrassing event at school; after finding old VHS tapes of Max as a kid, Sydney falls asleep and dreams she is in the 1990s.

Sydney to the Max - "Mo' Grandmas, Mo' Problems" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When Grandma Maya comes to visit, Sydney loves spending time with her so much that Grandma Judy feels a little left out.


Wednesday, July 17

grown-ish - "Nice for What" (Freeform, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Zoey, Ana and Nomi each take a small stand for their own happiness.

Florida Girls - "Sunday Chunky Sunday" (Pop, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Jayla ditches the girls to attend a fancy business luncheon; Kaitlin, Shelby and Erica's insecurities begin to cause problems at a neighborhood barbecue.

Florida Girls - "Are We on a Church Trip?!" (Pop, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Shelby launches a plan to get the girls to turn their lives around by tricking them into attending a church trip before they blow their newly won scratcher money.

Just Roll with It - "Karate Wars IV: Dawn of the Karate Wars" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Owen and Blair compete against each other in a karate tournament, Byron and Rachel face the awkward situation of supporting both kids without choosing sides in their new family dynamic.

Younger - "Stiff Competition" (TV Land, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Liza and Charles use competiton to spice up their relationship. Kelsey and Diana question Liza’s loyalty. Josh reaps the perks of going viral.


Thursday, July 18

Baskets - "Denver Revisited" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Flammable carpets become a headache for Ken and Christine.

Bunk'd - "Hot Spring Friend Machine" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Lou helps Gwen build her confidence when she learns that her parents plan to send her to school at the end of the summer; Ava discovers a hot spring at Camp Kikiwaka and enlists Noah to keep it a secret.


Friday, July 19

Andi Mack - "A Moving Day" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Andi and her family take a road trip; while helping Jonah move, Buffy and Cyrus are surprised to learn the identity of his famous mother.


Saturday, July 20

none scheduled


Sunday, July 21

Last Man Standing - "The Passion of Paul" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Rev. Paul calls on Mike to teach Sunday school, Mike calls on Kyle to take his place; Eve fears Mandy and Kristin are taking advantage of Jen at home.

Last Man Standing - "Yass Queen" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
In an effort to help get her clothing line off the ground and into stores, Mike invites Mandy to sit in on a business meeting with an aggressive sales rep; Ed hires Kyle to transcribe his life story.

The Simpsons - "From Russia Without Love" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
On a mission to play hardcore pranks, Bart, Nelson and Milhouse get Moe a mail-order bride.

Bob's Burgers - "What About Blob?" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gene convinces Tina and Louise to help him save a misunderstood plankton blob from being destroyed by a yacht club.

Family Guy - "Pawtucket Pete" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The brewery's new bosses decide to change the company's mascot; in an attempt to be crowned the new face of Pawtucket Ale, Peter and Brian go head-to-head.

What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage - "Preempted" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
A crazy car chase on the news stops "The Flare" from airing, and Fred doesn't have anything to discuss until a call from a fan changes everything; Joel McHale stops by the show.

Complete TV Listings

Saturday, July 13, 2019

SitcomsOnline Digest: Reboot of The Flintstones in the Works (Again); Amazon Orders New Comedy Series

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about another attempt to reboot The Flintstones, a new Amazon Prime series, and some news about a shakeup in the streaming services as a bunch of new ones prepare to go live. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
  • A Seth MacFarlane reboot of The Flintstones didn't quite make it onto the air a few years ago, but it seems another reboot of it is in the works at least. (Hollywood Reporter)
  • Amazon has ordered a new Tracy Oliver comedy series, produced by Amy Poehler. (Deadline)
  • With all of these new streaming services appearing on the scene, some are no longer relevant, and this week it was announced that the FX Plus streaming service will be discontinued next month. (Variety) 
  • The dog who played Cheddar on Brooklyn Nine-Nine has died at age 13. (AV Club)
  • The days of streaming media being an all you can eat buffet are totally dead now that it has been announced that Netflix, which already lost The Office to NBC's streaming service, will also be losing Friends to WarnerMedia's new HBO Max streaming service. (SitcomsOnline)  

HOME MEDIA RELEASES (TUESDAY, JULY 17)

The Practice - The Complete Series

WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 6 - JULY 12)


  • Decades is airing The Love Boat all this weekend as their binge.
  • A new game show, Punchline, debuts a test run on a few Fox affiliates on Monday.

Friday, July 12, 2019

Fri-Yay: The End of Friends on Netflix; Remembering Rip Torn of The Larry Sanders Show and Disney Channel Star Cameron Boyce

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!

Friends

by Vincent

Well, another sitcom on Netflix has bitten the dust -or, rather, will soon. Warner Bros. (WarnerMedia) announced this week it will be launching its own streaming service this fall, so all Warner-related properties will be removed from Netflix and other streaming services and onto the Warner-exclusive app. It's just the latest sitcom to be removed from the site (although to be fair, the service is planning on launching next year, so you still have a few months to get your Friends fix), however, the trend is clear and has been for a while. Netflix is losing much of its streaming library as other companies are looking to cash in on the streaming trend.

Whether or not you're a fan of Friends or The Office or any of the sitcoms that will be leaving the service for greener pastures, this news no doubt has a large effect on the future of streaming services. If you're someone who has gotten used to having so many sitcoms and other TV shows at your fingerprints with just one or two monthly subscriptions, well...that reality may be ending very soon. Currently, most major series of the past 20 years or so are on either Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon. In the next year, there are new streaming services planned by Disney, Warner Bros, and NBC - and that may be just the beginning. That brings the "major" streaming services from just 3 to 6, and if you want access to a library on par with the one the current "big 3" streaming services give you, your monthly subscription will double. At one time, streaming TV was thought of as being a revolution, a way for us to cut cords and contracts and watch whatever we wanted with way less money and hassle. It's still a lot easier and cheaper than cable, but things are certainly getting more and more fragmented - let's just hope we don't wind up right back where we started.


Rip Torn

Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn, who starred as Artie in The Larry Sanders Show, has died. He died on July 9 at his home in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mr. Torn was 88.

The Larry Sanders Show - Rip Torn, Garry Shandling and Jeffrey Tambor

Torn starred as Artie in the 1992-1998 HBO sitcom The Larry Sanders Show. Artie (Arthur) was the producer of the fictional talk show The Larry Sanders Show. Torn was nominated for six consecutive Emmy nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for the role, winning in 1996. He received two American Comedy Awards nominations for Funniest Male Performance in a Series, winning once in 1994, and two CableACE Awards for his work on the series. The series also starred Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Penny Johnson, Janeane Garofalo (first five seasons), Mary Lynn Rajskub (final two seasons), Jeremy Piven (season one and part of season two), Wallace Langham, Linda Doucett (first three seasons), Scott Thompson (final three seasons), Megan Gallagher (first season and Jeannie's Visit) and Kathryn Harrold (second season).

Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and Rip Torn - 30 Rock

He appeared as Lionel Banks, a rich bachelor and love interest of Karen Walker (Megan Mullally), in four episodes of the NBC sitcom Will & Grace in 2002. He had a recurring role as Don Geiss, the CEO of GE and Jack Donaghy's (Alec Baldwin) boss and mentor, in seven episodes of the NBC sitcom 30 Rock from 2007 to 2009. He received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for the role in 2008.

Torn was the narrator for The Family Channel horror anthology series Ghost Stories from 1997 to 1998. He appeared in four episodes as Senator Harlan M. Turner, Jack Turner's (Rob Lowe) powerful father, in the short-lived 2003 NBC legal drama The Lyon's Den.

Some of his television drama guest appearances included Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Naked City, Dr. Kildare, The Lieutenant, Combat!, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mannix, Rawhide, Bonanza, The Eddie Capra Mysteries, Columbo (1991) and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He received an Emmy nomination in 1996 for his role as Dr. Warren Shutt in the Chicago Hope episode titled Hello Goodbye.

He was also known for his work in many films. Some of his film credits in the 1960s included Sweet Bird of Earth, Hero's Island, Critic's Choice, You're a Big Boy Now, Beach Red, Coming Apart and Tropic of Cancer. In the 1970s, he starred in Maidstone, Slaughter, Payday, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Coma, The Seduction of of Joe Tynan and Heartland.

Torn received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Marsh Turner in 1983's Cross Creek. He starred as Maax in 1982's The Beastmaster and as Bud Kruger in 1982's Airplane II: The Sequel. Some of his other 1980s and later film credits included Misunderstood, Flashpoint, City Heat, Summer Rental, Extreme Prejudice, Nadine, Defending Your Life, RoboCop 3, Men in Black, Men in Black II, Freddy Got Fingered and DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story.

Mr. Torn was wonderful as Artie in The Larry Sanders Show. He was just a solid actor in his many television and film roles. We thank him for the laughs and entertainment he brought us during his long career. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife Amy Wright, six children, four grandchildren and one sister.

Share your memories on our The Larry Sanders Show message board. View photos in our galleries.

Cameron Boyce

We also remember young actor Cameron Boyce. He starred as Luke Ross in the Disney Channel sitcom Jessie and as Conor in the Disney XD sitcom Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything. He died on July 6 in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles due to an epileptic seizure. Mr. Boyce was just 20.

Jessie

Boyce starred as Luke Ross in the 2011-2015 Disney Channel sitcom Jessie. Luke was the second oldest of the Ross children. The series follows Jessie Prescott (Debby Ryan) working as a nanny for the wealthy Ross family who live on the Upper West Side. It also starred Peyton List, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson and Kevin Chamberlin. The series ran for four seasons and 98 episodes.

Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything

He next starred as Conor in the 2015-2017 Disney XD sitcom Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything. Conor is a professional video game player who goes by the name of Kid Fury. The series also starred Murray Wyatt Rundus, Felix Avitia and Sophie Reynolds. It ran for two seasons and 37 episodes.

Boyce had a recurring role as Michael "Stone" Cates, Jr. in the Soapnet series General Hospital: Night Shift in 2008. He made guest appearances in Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up, Liv and Maddie, Bunk'd and Code Black.

He made his feature film debut in 1998's Mirrors. He starred as Keithie Feder, Lenny Feder's (Adam Sandler) son, in Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2. His other film credits included 2008's Eagle Eye and 2011's Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.

Boyce starred as Carlos in the Disney Channel's television films The Descendants in 2015 and the sequel Descendants 2 in 2017. Carlos is the son of of Cruella de Vil (Wendy Raquel Robinson). He provided the voice of Carlos in the television shorts Descendants: Wicked World from 2015 to 2017.

He provided the voice of Jake in seasons 2-3 of Disney Junior's Jake and the Never Land Pirates. His other voice credits included a 2014 episode of Ultimate Spider-Man as Luke Ross and a 2017 episode of Spider-Man as Shocker / Herman Schultz.

Survivors include his parents, Libby and Victor, and his sister, Maya.

Mr. Boyce was a talented actor and a rising star. He had a number of upcoming projects including Descendants 3 (which will premiere August 2), the HBO comedy series Mrs. Fletcher, the TV series Paradise City and the independent thriller film Runt. It's a tragic loss for his fans, friends and family. He will be deeply missed.

Share your memories on our Jessie message board. View photos in our galleries.

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Valerie Bertinelli to Host Food Network Series; Netflix Gets Katherine Heigl for Firefly Lane

Family Restaurant Rivals

Food brings families together, especially families who work together running restaurants, serving up some of the best dishes across the country. But, beginning on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT, some of these families will compete on Family Restaurant Rivals to prove their recipes are better than all the rest. Emmy(R) award-winning Valerie Bertinelli (One Day at a Time, Hot in Cleveland) hosts the action of this culinary competition where family pride and $10,000 are on the line. They must endure real-life restaurant curveballs and please a panel of rotating judges including Kardea Brown, Jason Fullilove, Ray Garcia, Alex Guarnaschelli, Robert Irvine, Clinton Kelly, Antonia Lofaso, Bricia Lopez, Simon Majumdar, Christian Petroni, Courtney Rada, Aarti Sequeira and Jet Tila with delicious dishes, but only one family will be crowned the winner.

In each episode, three families face-off in two rounds of challenges requiring them to overcome obstacles and unpredictable twists, without letting family dynamics get in the way of success. Throughout 6 hourlong episodes, the competing teams tackle challenges from elevating childhood classics, to putting their own spin on meat and potatoes, and whipping up guilty pleasure desserts in their bid for the grand prize. On the premiere, Valerie tasks the families to make their restaurant's best lunch combo, but to make it more challenging they must adapt their time-tested recipe for picky eaters. Only two families make it to round 2, where they have to create an impressive noodle dish as they race against the clock. A surprise twist in the competition will leave the families reeling, and only one family will earn the $10,000 grand prize and keep their family pride.


Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl (Suits, Grey's Anatomy) will star in Netflix's Firefly Lane, a new series based on the beloved book, as Tully Hart: a force of nature still bearing the scars of a traumatic childhood whose saving grace is her best friend, Kate, with whom she shares an unshakable bond over the course of four decades. Netflix has ordered 10 episodes for this one-hour drama. Katherine can also be seen in Suits, which is heading into its ninth and final season beginning next week (July 17). In Firefly Lane, Kate and Tully meet as young girls and become inseparable best friends throughout thirty years of ups and downs, successes and failures, depression and disappointments. When an unthinkable betrayal breaks them apart, the two women go their separate ways and it's unclear whether they will ever be able to reconcile.

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

WarnerMedia Announces HBO Max for 2020 with Friends, Fresh Prince & More; IMDb Gets First Scripted Series

HBO Max

WarnerMedia unveiled HBO Max as the name of its new streaming service, which will offer an impressive direct-to-consumer experience for everyone ranging from families with young children to adults of all ages. Anchored with and inspired by the legacy of HBO's excellence and award-winning storytelling, the new service will be "Maximized" with an extensive collection of exclusive original programming (Max Originals) and the best-of-the-best from WarnerMedia's enormous portfolio of beloved brands and libraries. New deals with Warner Bros. Television and others for HBO Max announced today include:

· The exclusive streaming rights at launch to all 236 episodes of Friends - one of the biggest hits on television and in streaming
· The exclusive streaming rights at launch to all episodes of fan favorites The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Pretty Little Liars
· The exclusive streaming home to a string of new Warner Bros.' produced dramas for The CW beginning with the fall 2019 season, including the highly-anticipated new DC Entertainment series Batwoman, and Katy Keene (spinoff of Riverdale)
· New exclusive movie production deals with Greg Berlanti, one of Hollywood's most prolific and successful producers, and Reese Witherspoon, Academy Award(R) and Emmy Award(R)-winning actress and producer; Berlanti will produce an initial four movies focused in the young adult space, while Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine will produce at least two films

HBO Max, scheduled to launch commercially in spring of 2020, is anticipated to premiere with 10,000 hours of premium content. Max Original series previously announced include: Dune: The Sisterhood, an adaptation of Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson's book based in the world created by Frank Herbert's book Dune, from director Denis Villeneuve; Tokyo Vice, based on Jake Adelstein's non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat starring Ansel Elgort; The Flight Attendant, a one-hour thriller series based on the novel by Chris Bohjalian, which will star Kaley Cuoco, who is also executive producing alongside Greg Berlanti; Love Life, a 10-episode half-hour romantic comedy anthology series starring Anna Kendrick, who will also executive produce alongside Paul Feig; Station Eleven, a postapocalyptic limited series based on Emily St. John Mandel's international bestseller, adapted by Patrick Somerville and directed by Hiro Murai; Made for Love, a 10-episode, half-hour, straight-to-series adaptation based on the tragicomic novel of the same name by Alissa Nutting, also from Somerville and directed by S.J. Clarkson; Gremlins, an animated series from Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Entertainment based on the original movie.

Highlights of HBO programming previously announced for 2020 and 2021 include Stephen King's The Outsider, a dark mystery starring Ben Mendelsohn, produced and directed by Jason Bateman; Lovecraft Country, a unique horror series based on a novel by Matt Ruff, written and executive produced by Misha Green, and executive produced by Jordan Peele and J.J. Abrams; The Nevers, Joss Whedon's new science fiction series starring Laura Donnelly; The Gilded Age," the opulent world of 1885 New York from Julian Fellowes; Avenue 5, high satire aboard a space-bound cruise ship from Armando Iannucci, starring Hugh Laurie and Josh Gad; The Undoing, a psychological thriller from David E. Kelley, directed by Susanne Bier starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant; The Plot Against America, reimagined history based on Phillip Roth's novel written and executive produced by David Simon and Ed Burns, starring Winona Ryder and John Turturro; Perry Mason, the classic legal drama for a new generation, executive produced by Robert Downey, Jr. and Susan Downey, with Matthew Rhys in the title role; I Know This Much Is True, a complex family drama starring Mark Ruffalo playing twin brothers, one of whom has schizophrenia, based on the best-selling novel by Wally Lamb, written and directed by Derek Cianfrance.


You're Not a Monster

IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, announced its first-ever animated comedy series: You're Not a Monster (www.imdb.com/monster). Fans will get a sneak peek of the 10-episode, short-form series when its trailer premieres on the IMDboat at Comic-Con International: San Diego later this month, and full episodes will premiere this fall. The show joins other IMDb original series now airing including The IMDb Show, IMDbrief and Casting Calls.

You're Not a Monster demonstrates that even classic movie monsters have emotional issues - because the only thing worse than being undead is being unloved. Returning to the "therapist's chair" for the first time since Frasier, Kelsey Grammer voices a former psychiatrist-turned-vampire in the series, who mentors his great-great grandson "Max" (Eric Stonestreet), a therapist who has inherited his practice. In each 4 to 5 minute episode, Max treats classic monsters including Frankenstein, The Invisible Man and Medusa as they seek desperately needed therapeutic help. Rounding out the series cast is Aparna Nancherla as a demon receptionist, Ellie Kemper as a therapist who thinks Max is imagining everything, and Peter Grosz, Langston Kerman, Joel Kim Booster, Patton Oswalt, Adam Pally, Amber Ruffin, Amy Sedaris and Milana Vayntrub as hideous monsters. Show creators and cast members including Grammer and Nancherla will participate in an exclusive interview with host Kevin Smith on the IMDboat at San Diego Comic-Con on July 20.

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

COZI TV Schedules Two The Office Stunts; Adult Swim Picks Up New Seasons of Animated Comedies

The Office Smell-a-Vision

Fans of COZI TV, the multicast network and showcase for some of the most beloved and time-tested TV programming, will be treated to two upcoming events related to The Office, one of the most celebrated and quoted television comedies of the past 20 years. In the first stunt, slated to air on Monday, August 26 at 10 PM ET (check local listings), COZI TV will present the "Dinner Party" episode of The Office in Smell-A-Vision, a watch-and-sniff-along special in which viewers can experience the episode's unique aromas as they occur. A replay will air on Labor Day, Monday, September 2 at 10 PM ET (check local listings). The second event, "A Hardin's Day Night," a marathon to air on Sunday, September 22 from 1 PM to 12 AM ET (check local listings), focuses on the earlier television appearances of actress Melora Hardin (The Bold Type, Transparent), whose portrayal of the volatile Jan Levinson remains an enduring part of the continued success of The Office.

COZI TV is currently the only free broadcast home of The Office, as the series continues to demonstrate a remarkable second life in pop culture and social media. For the "Smell-a-Vision" event, the network will distribute scratch-and-sniff cards, while supplies last, in various ways, including:

* New York City: Ticket-holders attending off-Broadway's The Office: A Musical Parody at the Orbach Theatre at The Theatre Center
* San Diego: Attendees of the July 18-21 Comic Con
* Online: Fans can request a card at the COZI TV page on Facebook or at COZITV.com. Those cards will be sent out by mail.

"Dinner Party" is the infamous and celebrated episode in which Jan and Michael host an evening of awkward moments and simmering hostility. For the Smell-A-Vision event, Melora Hardin will appear on COZI TV to guide viewers on how and when to use their scratch-and-sniff card to experience select aromas on cue with key moments in the episode. Among the scents are the centerpiece of the menu, osso buco, as well as the waxy aromatic fragrances of Serenity by Jan, her entrepreneurial undertaking following her litigious exit from Dunder Mifflin. In the second event, "A Hardin's Day Night," COZI TV offers a marathon featuring Melora Hardin's many guest-starring roles ranging from her girlhood appearances on Little House on the Prairie to Quincy, in which she portrays a rebellious punk rocker. The showcase will also present Hardin's appearances on Murder, She Wrote and, of course, memorable Jan episodes of The Office. As an added bonus, viewers will be treated to episodes of COZI TV shows featuring Hardin's real-life father – and fellow actor – Jerry Hardin, who gained wide acclaim for his portrayal of Deep Throat on the hit series, The X-Files. Guest starring turns by Jerry in Murder, She Wrote and The Rockford Files will run within the 11-hour programming event.


Adult Swim

Adult Swim, the top destination for young adults for more than a decade, continues to invest in creator driven, original animated content with season renewals for Mr. Pickles, Ballmastrz: 9009 and Tigtone, plus the season 12 return of Squidbillies on Sunday, August 11. Lastly, Toonami adds all-new gen:LOCK to the network's popular anime-obsessed line up. This mecha-anime style series from Rooster Teeth will make its exclusive broadcast premiere on Saturday, August 3.

Monday, July 08, 2019

Comedy Central Closes Q2 Strong; Hallmark Channel June Weddings Stunt Scores in Ratings

Comedy Central

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, recorded a strong quarter of ratings growth for Q2 2019, driven by the brand's core, young male demos. Among M18-34, ratings jumped +12% to a 0.25 rating, Comedy Central's biggest year-over-year growth in that demo since 2014. For P18-34, Comedy Central ratings increased +6% (0.21), the second straight quarter that the brand posted growth in the demo. It's the first time since 2014 that the brand grew ratings year over year in consecutive quarters.

Comedy Central also finished the quarter averaging a 0.19 P18-49 total day rating, up +1% from last year. The #1 brand in comedy has now posted year over year ratings growth in 5 of the last 6 quarters. Comedy Central also recorded a stellar June, averaging a 0.27 rating among M18-34, up +21% from the same month last year. The brand earned a 0.19 P18-49 rating, building +3% over a year ago. Comedy Central recorded its best quarter ever with 1.7 billion social streams, up +30% versus the same quarter last year. The Daily Show with Trevor Noah earned 700 million streams on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the quarter, +18% year over year. It is the most engaging late night show in its competitive set across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.


Yes, I Do - Hallmark Channel June Weddings

Hallmark Channel's annual "June Weddings" programming franchise said its final "I Do" of the 2019 wedding season at the end of June, claiming the #1 spot on cable during weekend prime for the entire month of June. The event's five all-new Saturday night original movies averaged a 2.1 Household rating, 2.1 million Total Viewers, and 259,000 Women 25-54. Other key Nielsen highlights (Live +SD): "June Weddings" boosted the network to be the highest-rated and most-watched cable network during weekend prime for the month of June. All five original premieres were the highest-rated and most-watched program of the day on their respective air dates among Households. Premieres reached 8.4 million unduplicated total viewers.

Sunday, July 07, 2019

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of July 8, 2019)

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 July 8-12, 2019, 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, July 7
  • Keke Palmer (True Jackson, VP/Scream Queens) - Catch Keke on Watch What Happens: Live at 10pm and repeated at 11pm on Bravo.
Monday, July 8
  • Tracy Morgan (The Last OG/30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Watch Tracy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - Olivia appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Ramy Youssef (Ramy) - Ramy is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Woody Harrelson (Cheers) - Woody appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Zachary Levi (Less Than Perfect) - Zachary is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Jameela Jamil (The Good Place) - Jameela appears on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Joey King (Bent) - Joey is a guest on a repeat of Last Call with Carson Daly at 1:35am on NBC.
  • Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) - Kumail talks about Stuber on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am, on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan (check your listings) and on the BUILD Series at 2:15pm.
  • Bernadette Peters (Mozart in the Jungle/All's Fair) - Bernadette visits LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Laura Marano (Austin & Ally/Back to You) and Vanessa Marano (The Comeback) - Laura and Vanessa talk about Saving ZoĂ« on People Now at 12pm.
  • Holly Robinson Peete (Hangin' with Mr. Cooper/For Your Love) - Holly will be on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Tuesday, July 9
  • Donald Glover (Atlanta/Community) - Catch Donald on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place/Barry) - D'Arcy visits Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Keegan-Michael Key (Friends from College/Playing House/Gary Unmarried) - Keegan-Michael appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
  • Horatio Sanz (Black Monday/Great News/Big Lake/In the Motherhood) - Horatio is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
  • Jenny Slate (Big Mouth/Married/Parks and Recreation) - Jenny appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Tig drops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Vivica talks about The Wrong Stepmothers on NBC's Today in the 9am hour. She chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Pete Holmes (Crashing) - Pete is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) - Eric appears on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Emeril Lagasse (Emeril) - Emeril serves up a New Orleans classic: gumbo on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Jane Lynch (Angel from Hell) - Jane talks about NBC's Hollywood Game Night on NBC's Today in the 10am hour, on the BUILD Series at 1pm and on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
  • Laura Marano (Austin & Ally/Back to You) and Vanessa Marano (The Comeback) - Laura and Vanessa talk about Saving ZoĂ« on the BUILD Series at 11am.
  • Kenan Thompson (Kenan & Kel) - Kenan will be on Access Live, so check your local listings.
Wednesday, July 10
  • Seth Rogen (Undeclared) - Watch Seth on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Adam DeVine (Workaholics/Modern Family) - Adam appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC.
  • Dax Shepard (Bless This Mess) - Dax is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. Kristen Bell (The Good Place) and Dax hang with Rach and spill on who’s the disciplinarian when it comes to parenting their two daughters on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Adam Scott (Ghosted/Parks and Recreation/Party Down) - Adam stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) - Kumail visits Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
  • Phoebe Robinson (I Love Dick) - Phoebe drops by Watch What Happens: Live at 11pm on Bravo.
  • Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Office) - Ellie chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Molly Shannon (Divorce/Kath & Kim/Cracking Up) - Molly visits The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • David Spade (Rules of Engagement/8 Simple Rules/Just Shoot Me!) - David is a guest on a repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Nicole Byer (Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Nicole talks about Netflix's Nailed It on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Danica McKellar (The Wonder Years) - Danica will be talking about Hallmark's Christmas in July on Access Live, so check your local listings.
Thursday, July 11
  • Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy/American Dad!/The Cleveland Show) - Seth is a guest on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me/Guys Like Us) - Linda appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) - Kumail stops by Conan at 11pm on TBS.
  • Allison Janney (Mom/Mr. Sunshine) - Allison appears on repeat of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Marsai Martin (black-ish) - Marsai is a guest on a repeat of Steve, so check your local listings.
  • Caroline Rhea (Sydney to the Max/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Pride & Joy) - Caroline talks about Sydney to the Max on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
  • Nicole Byer (Loosely Exactly Nicole) - Nicole visits The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
  • Jane Lynch (Angel from Hell) - Jane talks about NBC's Hollywood Game Night on Access Live, so check your local listings.
Friday, July 12
  • Wanda Sykes (The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Watch Wanda on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Reba McEntire (Reba/Malibu Country) - Reba appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Caroline Rhea (Sydney to the Max/Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/Pride & Joy) - Caroline chats about Sydney to the Max on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
  • Kenan Thompson (Kenan & Kel) - Kenan dishes on how he got his start on Saturday Night Live on a repeat of Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Jason Jones (The Detour) - Jason stops by ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm.
  • Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Trial & Error/Sherri/Less Than Pefect) - Sherri talks about GSN's Best Ever Trivia Show on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Danica McKellar (The Wonder Years) - Danica talks about Christmas in July on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
  • Marc Maron (GLOW/Maron) - Marc talks about Sword of Trust on the BUILD Series at 3pm.
  • Marcia Gay Harden (Trophy Wife) - Marcia visits The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.

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Sitcoms Airing This Week

Sunday, July 7

Family Guy - "You Can't Handle the Booth" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Griffins provide DVD commentary on a recent episode and reveal never-before-told drama between Peter and Lois.

What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage - "Flarenomenon" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Savage interviews producer Kevin Smith and "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan.


Monday, July 8

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Repass" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a curmudgeonly resident with few fans in the community passes away, the Butlers step up to host a memorial, leading Calvin to an unexpected revelation about himself.

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Dinner Guest" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Calvin and Tina learn Marty has a new girlfriend, Chloe (Alexandra Chando), they insist he invite her over for dinner, with surprising results.

Raven's Home - "Twister, Sister" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Nia and Booker are excited to spend a week with Devon, but their fun plans are cut short when Devon has to leave to report on a storm and the kids have to join him.


Tuesday, July 9

The Conners - "Hold the Salt" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dan questions Peter’s motives when he learns about the pricey Christmas gift that Jackie purchased for her new, unemployed beau. Meanwhile, Darlene receives dating advice from an unlikely source.

American Housewife - "Disconnected" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Katie plans a “friend date” in hopes of reconnecting with Taylor and encourages Greg to attend self-help guru Johnny Diamond’s (Cheyenne Jackson) seminar with Oliver. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat takes extreme measures to secure her place as Katie’s favorite child.

Modern Family - "Kids These Days" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Haley needs a little motherly advice from Claire as she considers her future with Dylan and her career. Meanwhile, Jay and Cam’s less than politically correct coaching style earns them a class on sensitivity from Manny and Phil; and Mitch runs into Phil’s nemesis, Gil, at an unlikely place.

The Goldbergs - "Mister Knifey-Hands" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Despite Beverly’s wishes, Jackie’s parents allow Adam to watch “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and a disagreement between the families ensues. But Beverly dreams of facing off with horror icon Freddy Krueger (guest star Robert Englund), which teaches her an important lesson about her son’s relationship with Jackie. Meanwhile, Erica realizes she’s not as popular as she once was as she starts hanging out at William Penn Academy despite the fact she’s no longer a student there.

Modern Family - "Putting Down Roots" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dede’s husband, Jerry (Ed Begley Jr.), comes to town to bequeath her possessions to the family. Mitch and Claire receive a little more of Dede than they really know what to do with, and Jay and Gloria feel sorry for Jerry and invite him to stay with them while he is in town.

black-ish - "FriDre Night Lights" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dre is thrilled when Jack makes the football team, but Bow is against the idea. Meanwhile, Diane wants Junior to drive her to her first real date with Jalen, but Junior overstays his welcome.

The Big Bang Theory - "The D&D Vortex" (CBS, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When the gang finds out Wil Wheaton hosts a celebrity Dungeons and Dragons game involving William Shatner, Joe Manganiello, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kevin Smith, deception and betrayal are the path to make it to the one open seat.

The Detour - "The B.J." (TBS, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Nate gets caught in a bad "parent trap."

Sydney to the Max - "Never Been Pierced" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
While out with Mrs. Harris, Sydney gets her ears pierced and hurts Grandma Judy's feelings; Mom rewrites young Max's English paper behind his back.


Wednesday, July 10

grown-ish - "Strictly 4 My..." (Freeform, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A heated debate erupts over whether Vivek has crossed the line into cultural appropriation.

Florida Girls - "Pilot" (Pop, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Four girls in Clearwater, Fla., are forced to take stock of their lives when their best friend moves out of their shared mobile home to start a career.

Florida Girls - "Dirty A... River" (Pop, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Shelby's mission to get her GED diploma and better her life throws a wrench in the girls' mission to take acid and go to the water park.

Just Roll with It - "No Thank You for Your Service" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Owen and Blair convince Byron and Rachel to let them stay home alone for the first time without a baby sitter, freeing the parents to go on their first date since the wedding.

Younger - "An Inside Glob" (TV Land, 10:00PM ET/PT)
In the wake of a book loss, Liza and Kelsey shift their focus to an author who is skeptical of Millennials in charge. Kelsey deals with the stress of her new job. Maggie tries a holistic remedy.


Thursday, July 11

Baskets - "Affirmations" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Dale orders a cheeseburger at a Chinese restaurant.

Bunk'd - "An Udder Disaster" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Finn offers to care for Lou's beloved cow, but must prove he can handle the responsibility; Destiny and Gwen concoct a plan to patch things up between Ava and her mother; Raphael helps Noah learn French for an audition.


Friday, July 12

Andi Mack - "Something to Talk A-Boot" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Andi makes a big decision about her future; T.J.'s act of kindness toward Buffy lands him in trouble; Amber asks Jonah for some space.


Saturday, July 13

Henry Danger - "Massage Chair" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Captain Man shows up with a cool new massage chair, Henry, Charlotte and Jasper compete in a series of physical and mental challenges to see who wins the chair.


Sunday, July 14

Last Man Standing - "Cards on the Table" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Mike begrudgingly invites Ryan to his weekly poker game but immediately regrets it when Ryan gets the guys to open up about their feelings.

Last Man Standing - "Otherwise Engaged" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Ed and Bonnie start spending more time together, Vanessa doesn't want Mike to interfere with their relationship; Mandy and Kyle eavesdrop on Kristin and Ryan through their new home security system.

The Simpsons - "Baby You Can't Drive My Car" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A self-driving car company sets up in Springfield and lures all of the power plant employees to join its fun work environment.

Bob's Burgers - "UFO No You Didn't" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina and her new science partner create a device that allows them to communicate with aliens, but their excitement turns to fear when they receive a dangerous warning message; Bob attempts to sell mini coatracks he bought.

Family Guy - "Con Heiress" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Stewie and Brian compete for the inheritance of a wealthy, older heiress; Peter and Chris battle for Mr. Herbert's affection.

What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage - "Assistant" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Savage interviews Ken Jeong ("The Masked Singer"), and actor Fred Willard.

Complete TV Listings

Saturday, July 06, 2019

SitcomsOnline Digest: WarnerMedia Considering Reboots of TGIF Classics for New Streaming Service

Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! It's been a slow news week, though we've got a little bit of news about some of the streaming services, including potential reboots of classic TGIF series. Let's get going!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
  • As WarnerMedia prepares their new streaming service, they've already got their eye on potentially rebooting classic TGIF series, including Family Matters, Perfect Strangers, Step by Step, and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (Deadline)
  • We mentioned last week that The Office will be moving from Netflix to NBC's own streaming service, but NBC's service will be ad supported, which could be becoming the new normal in streaming. (Deadline)
  • Shows on Netflix have a lot of smoking in them, but now, the streaming service is vowing to cut back on the smoking that you see in series. (Variety) 
  • The View has been known for having hosts who are constantly in bitter personal feuds and battles with each other, and it seems that is the case once again as Meghan McCain seems to have one foot out the door (though ABC insists she is coming back). (CNN)
  • ABC has set their fall lineup premiere dates, complete with Kids Say the Darnedest Things (which definitely isn't hosted by Bill Cosby this time). (SitcomsOnline) 

WEEKLY PLANNER (JULY 6 - JULY 12)
Remington Steele

  • All weekend on Decades, it's Remington Steele.
  • Hollywood Game Night returns to NBC on Thursday.

Friday, July 05, 2019

Fri-Yay: Netflix's One Day at a Time Revived By Pop TV; WarnerMedia OTT Gets Gremlins Series

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!

One Day at a Time

by Vincent

Well, just when it seemed like all hope was lost for One Day at a Time, it finally happened. The beloved yet cancelled revival of the 1970s sitcom was miraculously resurrected by Pop TV - yes, the former TV Guide Network - for a fourth season, set to air in 2020. This is a landmark deal not just for fans of One Day at a Time - although the fact that we will get to see more of the Alvarez family is seriously exciting - but also for TV in general. Over the past 5-6 years, we've gotten used to streaming services swooping in and saving network and cable TV shows from cancellation. Now, we have the opposite happening - a cable network has saved a cancelled streaming series. It seems we've come full circle, haven't we?

One Day at a Time going to Pop TV - an admittedly lesser known cable network - seems strange at first, but makes more sense the more you think about it. After all, Pop TV is home to Schitt's Creek, another little watched but critically cherished family sitcom. More importantly, the network is owned by CBS, who previously expressed interest in the show for its CBS All Access streaming service but was denied the ability by Netflix due to the platform's (frankly ridiculous) rules about its originals switching streaming services. One Day at a Time will premiere its new episodes on Pop, but will also rerun them on CBS, which should give the series a chance to reach new fans. Frankly, One Day at a Time has always felt like it would do best on a traditional TV network, and CBS's audience could very well eat the show up (it would fit well with Mom). I really hope this series works out for the show, as there's nothing quite like it on TV. But I'm also interested to see just what this means for streaming services going forward. With Netflix going on a cancellation spree lately, could some of its other casualties find a new home? In this new "cable network saves streaming services" world, it seems like anything's possible.


Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai

WarnerMedia has ordered Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, a 10-episode, half-hour prequel to original Gremlins, for it OTT streaming sertvice. In the animated television adaptation, we travel back to 1920s Shanghai to reveal the story of how 10-year-old Sam Wing (future shop owner Mr. Wing in the 1984 movie) met the young Mogwai called Gizmo. Along with a teenage street thief named Elle, Sam and Gizmo take a perilous journey through the Chinese countryside, encountering, and sometimes battling, colorful monsters and spirits from Chinese folklore. On their quest to return Gizmo to his family and uncover a legendary treasure, they are pursued by a power-hungry industrialist and his growing army of evil Gremlins.

Thursday, July 04, 2019

2019 4th of July Marathons on TV

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Today is the 4th of July so Happy 4th of July to all of you out there! We hope you enjoy the day off on our country's birthday! It's time to relax and watch some TV on this holiday! We are known for letting you know what marathons are airing on TV on holidays and we will do the same for this 4th of July as well! So, bring out your beach towel, BBQ some hot dogs, and stay cool indoors and watch some television!

Key marathons include The Andy Griffith Show on TV Land from 9am-8pm. Sundance will also be airing The Andy Griffith Show from 6am-12pm. VH1 airs Martin from 4am-8am and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 8am-3:50pm. BET offers 12 hours of Girlfriends from 7am-7pm. Comedy Central will have a marathon of The Office from 9am-12am. IFC has Two and a Half Men starting at 3pm to 4am. Aspire will air the sketch comedy series In Living Color from 10am-6pm. They follow with My Wife and Kids from 6pm-1am. Vice will have a marathon of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia from 8am Thursday to 6am Friday. MTV airs their comedy clip show Ridiculousness starting at 6am.

As we mentioned last week, JAG joins the WGN America lineup with a two-day "JAG of July" marathon on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 starting at 9am ET/8am CT. It wouldn't be the 4th of July without a Twilight Zone marathon. Decades TV is back again this year with the Rod, White & Blue Twilight Zone Marathon with 42 episodes starting at 7am. TBS airs Claws from 2:30pm-6:30pm. ION Television will have Chicago P.D. from 7am-3am. Catch up with The Walking Dead on AMC from 9am-3:10am. Pop airs Beverly Hills, 90210 beginning at 10am to 6pm. Netflix drops the third season of Stranger Things.

Other marathons of note include Dr. Phil on OWN from 5am-4pm. OWN follows with 20/20 from 4pm-4am. CNBC presents Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles from 5:30am-1pm. HGTV has Fixer Upper from 8am-1pm. Extreme Homes airs on GAC from 6am-6pm. Bravo airs Below Deck from 6am-7pm. Oxygen takes care of true crime fans with Cold Justice from 6am-12pm and Buried in the Backyard from 12pm-6pm. ID offers In Pursuit with John Walsh from 6am-12pm. TruTV airs Impractical Jokers from 7:30am-10pm. Finding Bigfoot will air on Animal Planet from 6am-6pm.

If movies are your thing, there are plenty of options. Paramount airs the RED movies starting at 9am. USA Network has the Jurassic Park movies beginning at 11:43am. The 4th of July Wedding Movie Countdown airs on Hallmark from 12pm-10pm. FX airs Marvel/X-Men movies starting at 7am. E! presents the National Treasure movies beginning at 12pm. A&E has the Lethal Weapon movies starting at 4:30pm.

Firweworks in primetime are NBC's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, which are co-hosted by Derek Hough and Ciara from 8-10pm (with an abbreviated encore at 10pm). John Stamos hosts A Capitol Fourth, a celebration of America's 243rd birthday with a concert on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol on PBS at 8pm (encore at 10pm). Bring out your lawn chair, throw some burgers on the BBQ, and watch some television!


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.


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