Reba McEntire gives hints on recording the theme song for her upcoming sitcom ‘Happy’s Place’; DEETS

Reba McEntire will sing on Happy’s Place and has revealed that she is working on the theme song. McEntire starred in six seasons of her sitcom Reba on the WB (later the CW). Of the 127 episodes, it is the first 29 seconds that have remained popular in the culture. With McEntire returning to television with a new NBC sitcom, people are wondering if the new show’s theme song will be just as popular.

Reba McEntire speaks openly about working on the title song

McEntire said at a promotional event for her upcoming show, “It’s written and we’re recording it at the end of this month, I hope you like it.” The title track, “I’m a Survivor,” is a slightly altered version of a song she released in 2001. It’s still popular on TikTok and Instagram and is often parodied for its lyrics about “a single mom who works too hard.”

In Happy’s Place, McEntire plays Bobbie, who inherits her father’s restaurant. She is surprised to learn that she has a new business partner: her half-sister Isabella, played by Belissa Escobedo, who she never knew existed. McEntire will also appear in the series, as there is a stage in the tavern where the series is set, Deadline reports.

Happy’s Place reunites McEntire with her Reba producer Kevin Abbott and co-star Melissa Peterman. McEntire said at the launch event, “Ever since we left Reba, we’ve been looking for another project. I love the sitcom genre. Of all the things I do, this is my favorite,” THR said.

What is the difference between Reba and Happy’s Place?

The similarities between the two shows end with the creative team. Reba was about a mother of three (McEntire) whose husband left her for another woman (Peterman). Happy’s Place follows Bobbi (McEntire) after the death of her father, which leads to her inheriting a bar and finding a new business partner in the half-sister (Belissa Escobedo) she never knew she had.

Bobbi is described as a widow who works at least one job. While it’s not clear if she loves her children and never gives up, it’s safe to assume she’s a survivor, according to THR.

The sitcom also stars Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn. Kevin Abbott is the writer and executive producer, along with Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, Julie Abbott and Reba McEntire. The show is produced by Universal Television, part of the Universal Studio Group.

In addition to Happy’s Place, McEntire also returns to The voice as a coach. She mentioned that season 26 coaches Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg may make guest appearances on the sitcom.

Happy’s Place premieres on NBC on Friday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.