Happy's Place (2024 TV series) explained

Genre:Sitcom
Creator:Julie Abbott
&<br>Kevin Abbott
Opentheme:"You Belong at Happy's Place" by Reba McEntire
Music:Doug Sisemore
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:6
Cinematography:Gary Baum
Editor:Kris Trexler
Network:NBC

Happy's Place is an American sitcom television series that premiered on October 18, 2024, on NBC. The series is created by Kevin & Julie Abbott and stars Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman, Belissa Escobedo and Rex Linn.

Cast

Main

Notable guest stars

Production

Development

The series is created by Kevin Abbott, who will serve as showrunner and executive producer. The other executive producers are Michael Hanel, Pamela Fryman, Mindy Schultheis and Julie Abbott.[2] Reba McEntire is also an executive producer. On January 29, 2024, the series received a put pilot commitment by NBC.[3] On May 7, 2024, the series had been given a series order and reveals the title as Happy's Place. Universal Television produced the series.[4] On November 15, 2024, the series was given additional script orders, making the season total of 13 episodes.[5] On November 21, 2024, the series adds 5 episodes, given it a 18-episode full first season order.[6]

Casting

McEntire, who helped develop the pilot, plays the lead role of Bobbie.[3] On March 18, 2024, Melissa Peterman and Belissa Escobedo were cast in main roles for the pilot.[7] A minute later, Rex Linn, Tokala Black Elk and Pablo Castelblanco were cast in main roles for the pilot.[8] McEntire and Peterman previously were co-stars on the sitcom Reba.

Filming

Happy's Place was filmed at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California but it is set in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Broadcast

Happy's Place premiered on October 18, 2024, on NBC.[9]

Reception

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 70% approval rating with an average rating of 5.7/10, based on 10 critic reviews.[10] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 60 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[11]

Ratings

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Manno . Jackie . July 9, 2024 . All About Reba McEntire New NBC Sitcom, Happy's Place . NBC . Aug 19, 2024.
  2. Web site: Manno . Jackie . July 9, 2024 . All About Reba McEntire New NBC Sitcom, Happy's Place . NBC . Aug 19, 2024.
  3. Web site: Cordero. Rosy. Reba McEntire Reunites With 'Reba' Team on New NBC Comedy Pilot. Deadline Hollywood. January 29, 2024. May 12, 2024.
  4. Web site: Cordero. Rosy. Reba McEntire Comedy 'Happy's Place' Lands Series Order At NBC. Deadline Hollywood. May 7, 2024. May 12, 2024.
  5. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Happy's Place' & 'Lopez vs. Lopez' Get Additional Script Orders From NBC. Deadline Hollywood. November 15, 2024. November 15, 2024.
  6. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Reba McEntire NBC Comedy 'Happy's Place' Gets Full-Season Order With Pickup Of 5 More Episodes. Deadline Hollywood. November 21, 2024. November 21, 2024.
  7. Web site: Cordero. Rosy. Melissa Peterman To Reunite With Reba McEntire, Joins NBC Comedy Pilot Alongside Belissa Escobedo. Deadline Hollywood. March 18, 2024. May 12, 2024.
  8. Web site: Cordero. Rosy. Reba McEntire's NBC Comedy Pilot Adds Tokala Black Elk, Rex Linn & Pablo Castelblanco. Deadline Hollywood. March 18, 2024. May 12, 2024.
  9. Web site: Petski. Denise. NBC Fall Premiere Dates: 'The Voice', One Chicago, 'Law & Order' Dramas, 'Happy's Place', NFL & More. Deadline Hollywood. July 9, 2024. July 9, 2024.
  10. happys_place. Happy's Place. tv. 1. October 29, 2024. y.
  11. happys-place. Happy's Place. tv. 1. October 18, 2024. y.

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