Saturday, February 25, 2023
SitcomsOnline Digest: The Goldbergs to End After 10 Seasons; Decades to Rebrand as Catchy Comedy
Welcome to SitcomsOnline Digest! This week, we're hearing of the cancellation of a long-running broadcast network sitcom, a South Park lawsuit, and more. Let's get going!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SITCOMSONLINE.COM AND AROUND THE WEB
- It's honestly surprising that it lasted as long as it did (10 years is a very long time for a broadcast network family sitcom, especially in this era), but The Goldbergs is finally coming to an end at the end of this season. (Variety)
- In the midst of all of the confusion of whether South Park streams on HBO Max or Paramount+ (a dispute that began when Paramount+ started airing new South Park "specials" despite HBO Max having the rights to the new episodes), it seems Warner Bros. Discovery is now suing South Park Studios and Paramount+. (Deadline)
- James Corden is heading to primetime for just one night ahead of his final episode in late April. (Deadline)
- Actor Richard Belzer, known for his roles on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: SVU has died. (Hollywood Reporter)
- We reported last week that Warner Bros. Discovery cancelled Judge Mathis, which they did, but it seems he isn't quite going away after all as Allen Media Group has announced a new series that will conveniently launch this fall called Mathis Court with Judge Mathis. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Say goodbye to the digital network Decades, which will be transitioning to a new identity with a new mission (and one that is actually more sitcom friendly), Catchy Comedy. (SitcomsOnline)
WEEKLY PLANNER (FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 3)
- We missed this last week, but Pluto TV now has a 24/7 channel devoted toI Love Lucy, that launched (appropriately) on Valentine's Day.
- Although Decades will be transitioning to a new identity soon, the binges will continue after the transition, and it seems that they're going non-comedy for the last few as this weekend it is a binge of Marshal Dillon.
- Saturday Night Live is back and live tonight, with Woody Harrelson and musical guest Jack White.
- We're amazed that a reality series that started during the big reality show boom of the early 2000s is still around, but it is, and Survivor returns for a new season on Wednesday.
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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.
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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.
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