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On This Day In 2001: Reba McEntire Stars In Premiere Of TV Sitcom ‘Reba’

Author Lauren Hoffman
October 5th 11:44 AM
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Reba McEntire attends "America's Got Talent" Red Carpet at Hotel Dena on September 20, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Where do we sign the petition to get a Reba reboot immediately? Of course, we love the show’s star: Reba McEntire. That aside, I think it’s safe to say it was one of the best sitcoms to ever air on television.

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By now, you probably are already singing the infectious theme song, “I’m A Survivor.” So, let’s go back in time. Reba first aired on October 5, 2001, and had a six-season run, up until 2006.

Although Reba is a superstar no matter what she’s doing, the cast is what made the show so great, week after week. The chemistry the characters had on screen was something very special that even translated into real-life friendships.

Reba worked alongside castmates Christopher Rich “Brock Hart,” Melissa Peterman “Barbra Jean,” JoAnna Garcia Swisher “Cheyenne Hart-Montgomery,” Steve Howey “Van Montgomery,” Scarlett Pomers “Kyra Hart,” and Mitch Holleman “Jake Hart” for a total of 125 episodes.

The cast reunited this past spring while Reba was on tour at her show in Los Angeles, California at the Hollywood Bowl. Peterman posted a series of photos to her Instagram page, including a short clip of Swisher holding a very large Reba head while walking into the arena.

In 2002, Reba garnered McEntire a win for the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series and later was also nominated for a Golden Globe in 2004.

Reba is the newest coach to join season 24 of The Voice and you can catch new episodes on Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC. She will also be releasing a new book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots on October 10 as well as a new album, Not That Fancy, on October 6.

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11 TV Shows You Can Stream With Country Stars: Reba, Lainey

When Hollywood actors went on strike for the first time in forty years last week, production on all sets stopped.  That affected all country stars acting in TV or movies.

The strike will not affect reality shows like American Idol and The Voice, full of country music royalty helping young budding stars’ dreams come true. Those shows will go on as scheduled, giving us all the chance to see Reba McEntire and Dan + Shay sitting in red chairs on The Voice as first-time coaches on the show.

According to the guidelines, SAG-AFTRA members cannot attend premieres, do interviews for completed work, go to awards shows, attend film festivals, or even promote projects on social media while the strike is in effect. They are also prohibited from attending conventions such as Comic-Con to promote any past or present work made under a SAG-AFTRA contract.

The strike will affect those country stars that have done a lot of acting in the past, including Tim McGraw, McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Randy Houser, and more.

We searched for what to watch on TV and streaming services during the strike, which could last for months. For you, we gathered some TV shows already on streaming services where you can watch your favorite country stars flexing their acting skills, talking about their career in documentaries, and more.

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  • Reba McEntire in “Reba” TV Sitcom on Hulu (2001)

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    Reba got her very own sitcom in 2001 called "Reba." The show was a huge hit, and you can watch all six seasons on Hulu.

  • Reba McEntire on “Malibu Country” on Hulu (2012)

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    In 2012, Reba got the second sitcom that starred her along with Legendary comedian Lily Tomlin. It aired on ABC and only had one season, but you can watch that season, which features an appearance from Blake Shelton, on Hulu.

  • Jelly Roll “Save Me” Hulu Documentary (2023)

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    This is a must-see for any fan of Jelly Roll and country music. This doc is gripping and emotional and can be streamed on Hulu.

  • “CMA Fest: 50 Years Of Fan Fair” (2023)

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    This new documentary talks to many country superstars and tells the fascinating story of how CMA Fest, known originally as Fan Fair, came about and still plays each year to this day.

  • “George & Tammy” on Showtime (2022)

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    If you haven't yet watched this drama mini-series on the life of country royalty George Jones and Tammy Wynette, you have to see it. Played by actors Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon, it tells the story of George & Tammy's turbulent love, marriage, and life in country music.

  • “Nashville” TV show on Hulu (2012)

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    This ABC drama about the life of fictional country singers in Nashville is spot on how the Nashville machine works to make ordinary people country music superstars. The show began in 2012 and lasted for six seasons. It starred Charles Esten, Hayden Panettiere, and Connie Britton.

  • “The Voice” (2011-present)

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    If you have "Live TV" on Hulu, you can watch The Voice's past seasons. You can watch when The Voice Season 24 airs with Reba and Dan + Shay in coaches' chairs. The show will go on as planned and is not affected by the strike.

  • “American Idol” – (2023)

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    You can re-watch Season Six of "American Idol" with Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie. You can watch Season Eight when it airs the next day, and Season Seven reruns are expected to drop on the service soon.

  • Reba McEntire on ABC’s “Big Sky” (2023)

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    While this show was recently canceled, watching the last season when Reba played a villain for the first time was so much fun. She's bad, and her real-life boyfriend, Rex Linn, who also starred on the show. Why is it so fun to see Reba as a villain?

  • “Yellowstone” (2018-2023)

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    Lainey Wilson got her acting start on TV's "Yellowstone" on Paramount. She plays a singer named Abby in Season Five. While they haven't finished Season Five with all the drama with Kevin Costner not wanting to come back and now the actor's strike, you can watch all of the show, including the first part of Season Five, on Peacock.

  • “1883” on Paramount Plus (2021)

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    You can watch the whole mini-series show "1883" starring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on Paramount Plus. The show is epic and features a powerful acting job from both country superstars.

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