Summary
Reba McEntire is coming back to TV forHappy’s Place, and she will continue a tradition from her past shows. Aside from being the Queen of Country Music, the prolific singer is also an accomplished actress, particularly a comedic one. Previously, Reba was last seen in theYoung Sheldonfinale. However, her role was rather small inThe Big Bang Theoryprequel. She played June — Dale’s ex-wife, who eventually becomes friends with Meemaw. Now, however, she gets to spearhead her own show on broadcast TV again.
During NBC’s TCA Summer Press Tour panel (viaMatt Mitovich/X), it has been confirmed thatReba will also sing the theme song forHappy’s Place. Check out his post below:
This continues Reba’s trend of performing the theme song for her shows. It all started with 2001’s Reba,“I’m A Survivor,“followed by 2012’s Malibu Country’s"Goodbye Looks Good On Me.“According to Mitovich, Reba has yet to record the piece.
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This marksReba’s return to network TV for a comedy in over a decade. She previously starred inBig Skyseason 3, but it was more of a mystery drama. Her last foray into something similar was in the short-lived Malibu. Despite its cancellation, the iconicRebasitcom from the early 2000sis more than enough proof that she can excel in the format. For context,Happy’s Placewill see Reba play Bobbie, who inherits her father’s restaurant. What she doesn’t know is that she’ll have to run it with her half-sister who she didn’t know existed.
Aside fromHappy’s Placebeing a milestone in Reba’s comedy portfolio, the show’s ensemble is also quite exciting. It will mark the first time that she andMelissa Peterman will co-star in a show sinceReba.Peterman portrayed Barbara Jean, Reba’s husband’s mistress in the Texas-set comedy. InHappy’s Place, Peterman plays the bartender at the restaurant. The NBC show will also feature Reba’s real-life partner, Rex Linn as the establishment’s chef. It’s worth noting that before the upcoming comedy, all three of them were supporting characters in CBS’Young Sheldon.
If her past TV show songs are any indication, expect thatHappy’s Placewill also be catchy. What sets the currently untitled song apart from its predecessors, however, is that Reba will also write it. With the multi-cam show’s nearing premiere, expect that NBC will release it as part of their promotional activities for the show sooner rather than later.
Happy’s Place
Cast
Happy’s Place: In 2024’s Happy’s Place, Bobbie unexpectedly inherits her father’s restaurant and navigates unforeseen challenges alongside the half-sister she never knew existed. The series explores themes of family and partnership amid the bustling backdrop of restaurant life.
Reba
Reba stars Reba McEntire as a single mother navigating life after her husband’s affair disrupts their marriage. Set in Houston, the series blends humor with the complexities of blended families, showcasing Reba’s resilience and wit as she handles life’s curveballs.
