Happy's Place is a brand-new sitcom that might become your comfort show this holiday season. Who doesn't love a light-hearted slice-of-life sitcom? If you are done rewatching your favorite sitcom for the 100th time, Happy's Place might be the show you are looking for.
The show stars Reba McEntire, who is also its executive producer. Other executive producers include Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, and Julie Abbott. Kevin Abbott created the show for NBC, while Universal Television produced it.
Happy's Place marks McEntire's return to the sitcom world after Reba and Young Sheldon. She is also seen as one of the coaches on The Voice Season 26. The three-time Grammy winner will play the show's protagonist, who will inherit her father's bar.
Happy's Place received a pilot commitment from NBC on January 29, 2024, and the show's title was revealed on May 7, 2024.
Here's everything we know about Happy's Place plot and cast.
What is the plot of Happy's Place?
According to IMDB, the synopsis of Happy's Place reads,
''Bobbie (Reba) inherits a restaurant from her late father, then learns she must share ownership with a newly discovered half-sister, creating awkward tension between the two.''
According to McEntire, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight,
''It's lots of fun. I love all genres of entertainment. But the sitcoms are so much fun, cause it's a brand new script every week. And you're just having fun. It's really hard memorizing dialogue you have to do, but it ain't my first rodeo.''
She has confirmed that the show will be lighthearted and funny, with occasional heart-touching moments.
Is there a release date for Happy's Place?
Happy's Place will premiere on Friday, October 18, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. The episodes will be available weekly and air every Friday. The first and second episodes of Happy's Place are titled 'Pilot' and 'Tapped Out', respectively, on IMDB.
Happy's Place will air exclusively on NBC. After it airs on TV, the episodes will also be available to stream on Peacock for viewers who don't have access to traditional cable.
Who is in the cast of Happy's Place?
The complete cast of Happy's Place is as follows-
- Reba McEntire as Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father's bar following his death,
- Melissa Peterman as Gabby
- Belissa Escobedo as Isabella, Bobbie's half-sister,
- Rex Linn as Emmett
- Pablo Castelblanco as Steve
- Tokala Black Elk as Takoda
- Cheryl Francis Harrington as Receptionist
- Matthew Gilmore as Man
- Joy McElveen as Woman Customer
Melissa Peterman, who plays Gabby on the show, also appeared on Reba alongside McEntire. Actress Belissa Escobedo is famous for her roles in projects like Blue Beetle, Hocus Pocus 2, Sex Appeal, and American Horror Stories.
With many sitcoms already out and the audience having favorites, Happy's Place must fight for its place in the viewer's heart. The cast and plot look promising; it would be exciting to see what the episodes of this modern-day sitcom will store for the viewers.
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