Fans of “Young Sheldon,” the popular prequel of “The Big Bang Theory,” now have a new show to enjoy featuring the Cooper family.

There were constant reminders this past week, when major entertainment companies hawked their wares to advertisers in Manhattan presentations, of the diminished role of broadcast networks.

FILE - Conchata Ferrell arrives at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 16, 2007, in Los Angeles. Ferrell, who became known for her role as Berta the housekeeper on TVs Two and a Half Men, has died. A publicist says the actor died in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles following cardiac arrest, with her family at her side. Ferrell died Monday at Sherman Oaks Hospital in Los Angeles following cardiac arrest, according to publicist Cynthia Snyder. She received two Emmy supporting actress Emmy nominations for “Two and a Half Men,” and a nod for her role as Susan Bloom on “L.A.

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2020, file photo Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks in Washington. On Monday, Sept. 7, Harris will travel to Milwaukee, her first traditional campaign trip. Three weeks after joining Joe Biden as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, the California senator is still campaigning largely in front of a computer screen to relatively small audiences. On Monday, Harris will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on her first traditional campaign trip. He said he expects there will be opportunities for Harris to get out in swing states like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida and Georgia.

The Equalizer, a 1980s drama reboot starring Queen Latifah, and the comedy B Positive with Thomas Middleditch are CBS' fall newcomers. The network's schedule, as with those of other outlets, is dependent on when the two-month TV and movie production halt to contain the coronavirus ends or at least eases. CBS isn't ignoring that reality but hopes to see taping resume sometime this summer, said Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment. We are optimistic we're going to have our shows on in the fall. We have five returning strong freshman shows, and that wasn't going to leave a ton of room for new shows," Kahl said.

Pulling out a bright hat and sticking it on his head, Chuck Lorre proudly declared immigrants make America great while introducing his latest television series, Bob Hearts Abishola, at the 2019 Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, California, on Thursday. While the premise is cute, Lorre discussed how the series is ultimately about the story of immigrants who make America their home. So I manifested, saved and chose to make America my home simply for creative liberation. They did come around before they passed on, so Im happy to say that.See more on the latest television news below. RELATED CONTENT:The Secret Formula to Chuck Lorre's Comedy Empire'Big Bang Theory' Finale: Chuck Lorre Says Show's Ending Won't Please Everybody (Exclusive)Chuck Lorre Gets Emotional Over End of 'The Big Bang Theory' (Exclusive)

The final days on The Big Bang Theory set were emotional. The beloved CBS sitcom bid farewell in May after 12 seasons and ET has an exclusive look at the very candid behind-the-scenes moment that made Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki and creator Chuck Lorre tear up. In the clip, Lorre begins to get visibly emotional up as he slates the last take filmed in front of a studio audience. For more from the final days on The Big Bang Theory set, watch below. RELATED CONTENT:Jim Parsons Reveals What 'Big Bang Theory' Cast Texts About After Series Finale (Exclusive)'Big Bang Theory' Says Goodbye: 16 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets From the Emotional Finale Taping'Big Bang Theory' Cast Shares NSFW Behind-the-Scenes Secrets on 'Late Show' Following Series Finale