The kitchen at Happy’s Place is about to get a lot busier—and a lot funnier. NBC’s breakout freshman sitcom, led by country icon and sitcom veteran Reba McEntire, has already built a reputation as a warm, feel-good comedy. Now, a newly announced casting shake-up is adding serious comedic firepower and raising expectations for Season … Read more
Fans of the iconic 2000s sitcom Reba have reason to celebrate: Reba McEntire has confirmed that fan-favorite actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher will be making her way onto Happy’s Place, the spiritual successor to the original show. Speaking with Us Weekly while juggling other projects, McEntire acknowledged Garcia Swisher’s busy schedule—producing, starring in three movies, and … Read more
After a cozy first season that delivered 18 feel-good episodes, Happy’s Place quickly secured a Season 2 renewal earlier this year. While NBC initially kept the premiere date under wraps, the network has now confirmed the comedy’s return — and it’s arriving with a little extra something for fans. Created by Kevin Abbott and Julie … Read more
St. Denis Medical: The Mockumentary With a Pulse If you haven’t checked into St. Denis Medical yet, you’re missing one of TV’s most chaotic workplaces — think mockumentary energy with hospital-level stakes. Even more impressive, the series is growing in live 18–49 ratings at a time when most viewers are watching on delay. Led by … Read more
Season 2 of Happy’s Place may still be on the horizon, but Melissa Peterman is already thinking ahead about what’s next for her scene-stealing bartender, Gabby. While reflecting on Season 1, Peterman shared her excitement about exploring the character’s mysterious past and the surprising details that have slowly emerged through dialogue. According to Peterman, she … Read more
Fans of Reba are in for a nostalgic treat as Reba McEntire reunites with her former on-screen daughter Joanna Garcia Swisher in an upcoming episode of Happy’s Place. The special appearance brings a dose of early-2000s magic back to the screen while pushing the current storyline forward. In the episode, tavern owner Bobbie (McEntire) tries … Read more
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn are celebrating more good news for Happy’s Place—and they’re doing it with humor. The real-life couple joined the viral “Better Be Nice” trend to announce that the NBC comedy is officially returning for a second season. In the playful social media video, McEntire introduces Linn—who plays Emmett, the bar’s cook—and … Read more
Kelly Clarkson recently paid tribute to Reba McEntire by performing “Till You Love Me,” a standout track from McEntire’s 1994 album Read My Mind. The song, which tells the story of a woman patiently waiting for love, became a fan favorite thanks to its emotional lyrics and powerhouse vocals, climbing to No. 2 on the … Read more
Reba McEntire is set for a nostalgic reunion with her former co-star Joanna Garcia Swisher in an upcoming episode of Happy’s Place, and the series is leaning fully into the fun. Executive producer Kevin Abbott is teasing a storyline packed with comedy, character moments, and a few relationship updates that fans won’t want to miss. … Read more
When Happy’s Place premiered, fans felt an instant sense of warmth watching Reba McEntire and Rex Linn share such natural, easy chemistry. Knowing their real-life romance mirrored their on-screen relationship made the show feel even more authentic and comforting. That sense of security, however, began to waver when news quietly surfaced that the couple had … Read more