The new sitcom Happy’s Place is staging another Lord Again. Making its NBC debut in just a matter of days, Happy’s Place Marks Reba McEntire’s return to the comedy establishment nearly two decades after the end of her self-titled series. Both in front of the camera and behind it, the show is something of a homecoming for the country legend. It features key creative figures from LordIn addition to McEntire’s frequent co-star Melissa Peterman.
Ahead of the much-anticipated premiere of Happy’s Placewhat Coming Friday, October 18th at 8 PM ET, TVLine Confirms That Lord Actor Steve Howie will guest star on the NBC sitcom. Howey, who portrayed Van Montgomery throughout Lords run, has the role of Danny in Happy’s Place. Series creator Kevin Abbott revealed that Danny is a potential sperm donor for Gabby (played by Peterman). The character description is below:
Steve Howie plays “Donny,” a wealthy business owner who Gabby meets at a dog park. In order to impress him, Gabby pretended to be Bobbie (Reba McEntire) because she thought it would make her more interesting…that is until he wants to hold his holiday party at the tavern.
Howey, who recently starred in the CBS reboot of True readis only slated to appear in the Christmas episode of Happy’s Place. However, Abbott is open to having the guest star reprise his role. In the quote below, Abbott also talks about Want to bring in others Lord Cast members, namely JoAnna Garcia Swisher, who played Cheyenne:
It’s a lot of fun. We absolutely want to bring some of the old cast members on – and in very different roles than what they played on Lord. Steve is our first, and we’re trying to figure out how to bring Joanna [Garcia-Swisher] We only want to have the old cast in if we can actually use them in a fun, impactful way.
What Howey’s appearance means for Happy’s Place
It is a familiar team that works together
Happy’s Place Focuses on Bobbie (McEntire), a woman who inherited her father’s restaurant. The big news is made a little more complicated, however, once she finds out that she has an unexpected partner: her half-sister Isabella (Belisa Escobedo), a sister she didn’t even know she had. A clash of personalities soon follows, with the half-sister’s enthusiasm bumping up against Bobby’s different personality.
Peterman, who played Barbra Jean in LordHas the role of Gabi in Happy’s Place. She is a bartender who has worked at the titular restaurant and tavern for a while, with Bobby taking to her as a sister, in a flip from their previous contentious sitcom dynamic, and a familiarity that helps attract those who enjoy it. Lord. The figure of Happy’s Place Also includes Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and Rex Linn.
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The multi-cam comedy includes Abbott, Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis, all of whom had lead roles as executive producers. Lord. Even though the new series is markedly different, with the protagonist having a sharper edge and different dynamics with the women around him, it still leans into the hectic family energy that made McEntire’s 2000s sitcom run so fun to watch. The comparisons to an enduring comedy will be Helped by the presence of Howeywho once played Raba’s son-in-law, and possibly.
Our take on Howey joining Happy’s Place
Bring on the guest star
McEntire’s new project joins returning NBC sitcoms Night Court And Lopez vs. LopezIn addition to the new mockumentary, St. Denis MedicalOn NBC’s list of lighthearted shows. The rise of the country artist’s return to the comedy space, even in the Happy’s Place trailer, has lind in Lords enduring status as a relatively underrated but well-remembered series. Considering the talent involved and the lasting fandom, Howey’s appearance should just be the first of many familiar faces.
Source: TVLine