Who didn’t see this coming, like, during the very first episode?
Entertainment Weekly reported the rumor first on Thursday: after just three little-watched episodes, Do Not Disturb will allegedly air no more due to Fox’s decision to cancel the series. Of course, since the unofficial confirmation came from some of those always unidentified “inside sources,” the network hasn’t had the chance to play catch up with a formal announcement yet. I reckon it won’t be long now.
This entirely expected outcome — it was only a matter of when, not if — follows right on the heels of a September …read more

The CBS Wednesday-Night Comedy Lineup Launches
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Wednesday, September 24 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
The New Adventures of Old Christine — A Decent ProposalChristine and Barb plan a loveless fake wedding so Barb won’t be deported to the Bahamas (of all places), and Richard works on asking New Christine to marry him.[8pm-8:30pm/CBS/Fourth-Season Premiere]
Gary Unmarried — PilotRecently divorced Gary has to deal with the news that his ex-wife is remarrying while also coping with his kids and a new woman in his own life.[8:30pm-9pm/CBS/Series Premiere]
‘Til Death — DreamguysJoy and Kenny get a little too close, prompting Eddie to …read more

Original Air Date: September 17, 2008
It’s too bad. I really, really want to like Do Not Disturb because I really, really like Reno 911! player Niecy Nash. Unfortunately, however, the show isn’t doing anything so far to help me out in that department. If you thought the series premiere was a sign of bad things to come, it’s unlikely the show’s second episode will change that foreboding feeling.
Despite a few funny moments, the humor is nowhere near as plentiful and consistent as it should be on a sitcom. Plus, the overemphasis placed on the character Larry’s …read more

This is the one with “big” guest star Audrina Patridge of MTV’s fake yet popular reality series The Hills.
The plot doesn’t sound like it diverges much from last week’s Do Not Disturb series premiere, either, which primarily focused on adults behaving immaturely when it comes to sex-related stuff.
This time around, general manager Neal hangs a life-sized birdcage in the hotel’s bar to showcase female employees he considers attractive, which understandably and predictably gets the panties of Human Resources boss Rhonda in all kinds of twists.
A selection of photos from the episode follows the jump.

Notable comedy television scheduled for the week ending Sunday, September 21 follows. All times are Eastern Standard.
Monday | September 8
Weeds — If You Work For A Living, Why Do You kill Yourself Working?Nancy must deal with both the DEA and Esteban; Celia ventures to Mexico to patch up her relationship with her daughter Quinn; Silas and Lisa’s former husband meet; and Doug gets a new lease on life.[10pm-10:30pm/Showtime/Fourth-Season Finale]
Tuesday | September 9
Eureka — Here Come the SunsZoe’s science partner creates a second sun, which threatens Eureka and diverts attention from the mayoral race.[9pm-10pm/Sci Fi Channel]

Let me just get this out of the way: I used to like Niecy Nash, but after a recent interview she graciously participated in to spread the word about her new Fox sitcom Do Not Disturb, I absolutely love her.
Do Not Disturb is a workplace comedy set at the posh and highly successful New York City hotel The Inn. The comedienne and actress probably most familiar to many TV watchers as Reno 911!’s straight-talking Deputy Raineesha Williams plays the more mainstream yet no less direct character Rhonda Peete, the head of The Inn’s Human Resources department.
Nash describes the competent executive …read more

Get a first look at “Work Sex,” the premiere episode of Fox’s new sitcom Do Not Disturb in the stills after the jump.
The series begins tomorrow night at 9:30pm EST, immediately after the third-season premiere of ‘Til Death, although the first episode isn’t the pilot, which was postponed until later. Perhaps network executives think having “sex” in the title and lots of naughty dialogue will make viewers come running. Maybe, maybe not…
Photos follow the jump.

The Fall 2008 TV season is kicking into full gear, which means it’s time to roll out the weekly guide to comedy TV again.
At the beginning of each week, the post will list NEW episodes only of series covered at Comedy Centric. Videos, photos, and additional spoilers will still be published on an individual basis when available, however.
The following episodes are scheduled for the week ending Sunday, September 14. All times are Eastern Standard.
Monday | September 8
Weeds — Till We Meet AgainNancy goes to the DEA, Celia begins to appreciate rehab, Doug learns about Andy and Maria’s relationship, …read more

Darn it!
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to participate in an interview with the one and only Niecy Nash, star of Comedy Central’s ridiculous — and I mean that in such a good way — Reno 911!, not to mention the upcoming Fox fall sitcom Do Not Disturb.
I knew it would probably lead to nothing, especially considering the Q&A was in support of the Fox show. But how could I possibly pass up this unique chance to get some scoop on who died at the end of Reno 911!’s fifth-season finale, “The Parade”?
Most bets, including mine, seem to be …read more

Do Not Disturb, Fox’s latest sitcom, launches next Wednesday, September 10, at 9:30pm EST with the series premiere alluringly titled “Work Sex.” Take a closer look at the show’s cast in the photos the network recently released. Images follow the jump.