Saturday, August 10, 2024
SitcomsOnline Digest: A Sequel to A Different World and Reboot for Scrubs?; Cartoon Network Shuts Down Website
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're learning about some reboots, a potential fourth season of Ted Lasso, the shutdown of the Cartoon Network website, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- We haven't had a lot of sequel/reboot news lately, but here's a new one: a sequel to A Different World is in the works at Netflix. (Deadline)
- When asked about a Scrubs reboot, creator Bill Lawrence has responded by saying "we're definitely going to do it." (Screen Rant)
- There could be a fourth season of Ted Lasso, but it's all in the hands of Jason Sudekis as to whether or not he wants to do it. (Deadline)
- About a month or so ago, the websites for all of the Paramount cable networks mostly shutdown, scrubbing all of the content and leaving behind just a basic website with the schedule and where to find the channel on your local cable operator, but now, Cartoon Network has gone much further and shut their website down completely and not even offering a schedule, and instead redirecting people to subscribe to Max. (Variety)
- That isn't quite all for Warner and their efforts to seemingly sunset their cartoon legacy, as they also announced late last week that the Boomerang streaming service is shutting down and merging into Max. (Variety)
- Steve Martin was the first person that came to mind for many people for playing the role of vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz onSaturday Night Live, though he has reportedly (or perhaps he is bluffing) declined, stating that he is "not an impressionist." (NBC News)
- We have our first look at Travis Kelce's new game show, Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? (Deadline)
- Hulu has a full slate of new programming for the fall. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 16)
- Catchy Comedy has a binge ofMy Three Sonsthis weekend, with episodes from the third and fourth season.
- Both Antenna TV and Rewind TV are going back to school with marathons this weekend, with Facts of Life on Antenna TV and Welcome Back, Kotter on Rewind TV.
- The third season of Bel-Air arrives Thursday on Peaco*ck.
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Tuesday, August 20
The Conners - "Beards, Thrupples and Robots" (The CW, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Darlene, desperate for money, gets a job at Price Warehouse; Jackie decides to take her "thrupple" relationship with Ron and Janelle to the next level.
The Conners - "Tats and Tias" (The CW, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Newly-unemployed Harris is depressed and has moved back into the house; Becky struggles to find affordable childcare so she reaches out to Emilio's family for support.
The Conners - "The Icewoman Cometh" (The CW, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Back from Arizona, Bev announces that she wants to use her finances to spread happiness; when she offers to fund Mark's tuition to a prestigious coding camp.
The Conners - "Pilot Lights & Sister Fights" (The CW, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dan is finally ready to share his feelings with Louise; Darlene realizes how badly she wants a baby; Ben gets caught up playing handyman and babysitter for Becky.
Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Adjust Your Crown, Sis" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Ella sponsors the membership of the new wife of a longtime dea-con into her social club, Incomparable Crowns, she begins to suspect something may be going on behind closed doors in the new marriage.
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Ay-Bay-Bay" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Leah wants to try for another baby; when Jeremy plays hard to get, Leah hatches a plan to seduce him; Mr. Brown has to babysit Kimberly's grandson who appears to be the perfect angel, until he reveals himself to be a mischievous handful.
The Michael Blackson Show - "Introducing Miguel" (BET, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Michael is caught in an unforeseen situation with Deidra, and it follows him to work; when a student's life is put in danger, Michael weighs how to handle the situation.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 19)
Tuesday, August 20
- Sanaa Lathan (Family Guy/The Cleveland Show/LateLine) - Catch Sanaa on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Michael Keaton (Report to Murphy/Working Stiffs/All's Fair) - Michael appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. Michael, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara (Schitt's Creek) talk about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on NBC's Today some time between 7-9am.
- Conner O'Malley (Shrill) - Conner drops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
- Richie Moriarty (Ghosts), Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts/Duncanville/Disjointed/Animal Practice) and Punam Patel (Ghosts/Return of the Mac/Kevin from Work) - Richie, Betsy and Punam are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Jason Schwartzman (Blunt Talk/Mozart in the Jungle/Bored to Death) and Carol Kane (Taxi/All Is Forgiven/Amerian Dreamer/Pearl/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) - Jason and Carol talk about their new film Between the Temples on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
- Kim Fields (The Upshaws/Living Single/The Facts of Life/Baby, I'm Back) - Kim talks about living out her new dream with a brand new lifestyle platform promoting wellness on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
- Rachel Dratch (Grimsburg/Imaginary Mary/30 Rock) - Rachel is joining Drew at the news desk for a special birthday edition of Drew's News on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
04/03 - Too Close for Comfort - The Complete Series (VEI)
04/08 - Check It Out! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/21 - Frasier (2023) - Season One
06/11 - The Jeffersons - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
06/11 - Welcome Back, Kotter - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
07/05 - Letterkenny - Season 12 (Final Season)
07/30 - Ted Lasso - The Richmond Way (The Complete Series) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
09/17 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K Ultra HD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
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