Happy place I found a way To joke Reba McEntireRehearsal Party on the fellow NBC series Sound.
During the Friday, January 3 episode of the hit sitcom, Bobby (McIntyre) and Gabe (Melissa Peterman) Compete to see who will officiate the Tavern's anniversary party. Bobby Emmett asked (rex lane, McIntyre's true friend) for help, resulting in a surprised and hilarious response.
“I realize you don't know anything about judging a talent contest,” Emmett quipped. “But decisions should be made based on talent and talent alone.”
He added: “This is what America expects and this is what America deserves.”
Before the 69-year-old McIntyre joined Happy placeshe was briefly a judge America's got talent In 2016. She later worked as a team coach Sound after Blake SheltonOut in 2023. Country music star I enjoyed some success During her seasons 24-26, she ended up winning the Asher Havon In 2024.
McEntire's new series, which premiered in October, has had some success Inaccurate references To her other on-screen roles. The show follows Bobbie as she inherits her father's restaurant and discovers a new business partner in her half-sister (Belisa Escobedo), which you didn't know existed.
In addition to the string constructor Kevin AbbottHis previous involvement with McEntire's Reba The 53-year-old sitcom Peterman also starred in the show. Previous to them Reba com. costar Steve Howe He recently scored a guest role on Happy place.
“Kevin had this idea for this character early on. Then he said, 'What if Howie did that? That would be really cool to have a reunion.' I fit the description of the character so call me,” Howie, 47, recalled during an interview. with Us Weekly In December 2024. “The planets just aligned on this planet.”
Howey's appearance as Danny is featured Several Easter eggs In reference to his time playing Van on Reba.
“Those little winks and nods are really great for the audience,” he said. “The line I gave was the first time I walked in when Reba was drawing on a picture of Melissa and I made a mustache. I say, ‘Hey, beautiful mustache.’ She turns around and says, ‘I wish I could say the same about you.’ But that was my line to Reba — and this is How cool is Reba that I can show something and she says, “I'll try that.”
The actor said he was happy for Danny It doesn't become a copy and paste Fan version.
“Van was obviously different because I was very different. I was much younger, more naive and more modern. It was my first regular job in the series, so it was very new. “Now 20 years later, I can bring different experiences to the characters I play,” he explained. I play it.” “Also personal relationships – because Happy place It is something new – different. Yes, it's Reba Melissa, but the characters are different. Bobby is very different from Reba. Gabby is very different from Barbara Jean and Danny are clearly different.
He continued: “This man owns his own business.” He has money and plays this game. Like I said, Danny was after them the whole time. …They have something special (with Happy's Place) that makes sense, and Ripa has another sparkle in the bottle show.
Happy place It airs Fridays at 8pm on NBC.