On the NBC sitcom, Happy’s Place, they will pay tribute to country star singer Dolly Parton (Steel Magnolias) in their new episode themed for Día de los Muertos (Day of The Dead). According to Deadline, Actress Reba McEntire (Reba, Young Sheldon) said they were filming the episode when Dolly passed.
Reba had a close relationship with Dolly since the late 1970s. They both met when performing at the Grand Ole Opry. They have shared the stage many times to sing their songs. Back in January, they sang a new version of Dolly’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” with other fellow artists, including Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana). Reba sang at the 2026 Emmy’s with Dolly’s 1983 song, “Appalachian Memories,” to pay homage to her music career. Dolly died on August 25 after her battle with cancer.
Dia De Los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a holiday that celebrates two days of honoring and remembering the deceased. It takes place on November 1, which is also called All Saint’s Day, that welcomes the children’s spirits and November 2, which is also called All Souls Day, that welcomes the adult spirits. The holiday favored in its tradition that included people bringing photos of the departed with their favorite foods to welcome their spirits.
On Happy’s Place’s third season, episode two was titled “Skeletons in the Closet” and set to air October 30 at 8 p.m. ET. The episode will highlight Bobbie, played by McEntire, and Isabella, played by Belissa Escobedo (American Horror Stories, Don’t Look Deeper), dealing with unresolved feelings to their late father with guest star Justina Machado (Pulse, One Day at a Time) playing Isabella’s mother. Meanwhile, Emmett, who is played by Rex Linn (Young Sheldon, Better Call Saul), tries to avoid Halloween pranks from Gabby, played by Melissa Peterman (Baby Daddy, Reba).