NBC's Happy's Place Gets Full Season; HBO Renews It's Florida, Man for Another Zany Season

Friday, November 22, 2024

NBC's Happy's Place Gets Full Season; HBO Renews It's Florida, Man for Another Zany Season

NBC has ordered an additional five episodes of its Friday night comedy hit Happy's Place, bringing the total episode order to 18. The Happy's Place premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms. The premiere has improved the Friday 8-8:30 p.m. timeslot by +90% among total viewers and +88% in the 18-49 demo. Bobbie (Reba McEntire) inherits her father's tavern (Happy's Place) and is surprised to discover that she has a new business partner, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), a twentysomething half-sister she never knew she had. The series stars Reba McEntire, Belissa Escobedo, Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn.

It's Florida, Man

The HBO Original late-night comedy series It's Florida, Man has been renewed for a second season. The season one finale debuts Friday, November 22 and the first season is available to stream on Max. From Rough House Pictures (HBO's Eastbound & Down and The Righteous Gemstones) and Range Studios, this irreverent late-night comedy series brings to life unbelievable ripped-from-the-headlines tales of the Sunshine State - straight from the people who live there. Featuring interviews from everyday Floridians and playful recreations starring a rotating cast of actors and comedians, including Anna Faris, Jake Johnson, Randall Park, Juliette Lewis, Sam Richardson, Ego Nwodim, and more, this hilarious and outrageous series sheds light on the viral, wacky, and weird. Covering diverse topics - from mermaids to witches, extreme fantasies, and feral bunnies with equal parts humor and heart, It's Florida, Man is a love letter to the beaches, backwaters, and especially the people of a misunderstood yet magical state.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, August 30

The Simpsons - "Guess Who's Coming to Skinner" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Principal Skinner discovers that one of his students is a runaway who has been living in the school library, he has to take the snarky, difficult kid into his home and is forced into a role he never expected or wanted -- being a parent.

Animal Control - "Squirrels and Fat Cats" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Frank uncovers Emily and Shred's secret romance during a break-in at city supply; Victoria and Patel confront his daughter's school bully.

Universal Basic Guys - "Down the Shore" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Hoagies go down the shore; Tammy tries to make amends with her estranged sister.

Grimsburg - "Crystal Ball" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Flute goes for surgery to have a second testicle put in, he finds an unexpected side effect.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 24)

Saturday, August 29 and August 30

Amy Poehler (Duncanville/Parks and Recreation) and Will Ferrell (The Hawk/The Office) - Amy and Will bond over their box office bomb on a repeat of The Weekend View on ABC News Live at 7:30am.

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