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Happy’s Place has changed casting before a character’s arrival on the NBC series. Emma Kenney (The Conners, above) is joining the series as the daughter of Reba McEntire’s character, Bobbie. She is replacing the previously cast Elizabeth Alderfer.
McEntire, Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk, and Rex Linn star in the sitcom, which follows a woman (McEntire) who has inherited her father’s bar after his death only to learn she is now running it with a half-sister (Escobedo) she never knew she had.
Gracie McAllister (Kenney) will first be seen in the January 10th episode of the NBC sitcom, according to TV Line. Her character is tough (like her mother), serving in the military, and has been deployed overseas. She has just gone on leave and is returning home to Knoxville to visit her mother.
Happy’s Place airs on Friday nights on NBC. The series returns from a holiday hiatus on January 3rd.
What do you think? Have you been enjoying this NBC sitcom? Are you excited to see Kenney guest on the series?
I really enjoy this show. It has funny and sad moments. I wonder why the original woman isn’t being returned to this great show ?
Hi Teri, I believe they are adding a new character, not replacing.
Love it
Family are big fans of the show.
Think it’s a bit soon to be introducing a daughter. Considering we’re getting used to the idea of her having a half sister.
Love the show
Not a fan of the sister’s acting…..
Love the show!!! The cast is great!!!!!!
Reba is my favorite celebrity of all time, so funny, sweet and kind. Her TV costars are blessed to be able to work with her. I think the daughter needs to be as funny/sassy as she is. Not sure if Emma Kenny can be that. We’ll see.
Love this show!!!
Yes, I love Happy Place.
I wanted to like this show, but can’t. The half sister came on too strong and entitled. The other characters are bland.
I love Reba and the other cast of the show. I give the show a , coz, I have followed Reba throughout her career.