Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire Happy to Work Together Again in New Sitcom

Reuniting on a New Sitcom

Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire are teaming up again for a new sitcom called Happy's Place. The show will premiere on **August 19, 2023** on **ION Television**. Peterman and McEntire previously worked together on the sitcom Reba, which ran from 2001 to 2007.

The multi-camera comedy series revolves around the misadventures of a group of friends and family members who gather at a local bar called Happy's Place.

Similar to 'Cheers'

Melissa Peterman describes the show's format as a modern-day "Cheers," in which the bar serves as a gathering spot for the characters to socialize and share stories.

The ION Television president Brad Schwartz is enthusiastic about the sitcom. He describes it as "funny, heartwarming, and relatable."

Reviving Old Chemistry

Melissa Peterman is excited to reunite with her former co-star. She says, "It feels right to be working with Reba again. We have such a great chemistry on and off screen."

Reba McEntire echoes Peterman's sentiments. "I'm thrilled to be working with Melissa again. She's a wonderful friend and a talented actress."

What to Expect

The show will feature a cast of characters who are all connected to Happy's Place in some way. The bar is owned by the title character, Happy, played by John Ratzenberger.

Peterman plays Christy, a bartender at Happy's Place. McEntire plays Bobbie Hart, a regular customer at the bar. The rest of the cast includes Josh McDermitt as Tim, Carly Hughes as Amanda, and Tyler Ritter as Wayne.

Themes Explored

The show will explore themes of friendship, family, and community. It will also feature musical performances by Reba McEntire.