About Reba

Reba is an American sitcom television series that aired on The WB from 2001 to 2007. It follows the life of Reba Hart, a recently divorced mother played by country music artist Reba McEntire, as she navigates the trials of single parenthood and co-parenting after her ex-husband marries his younger, pregnant girlfriend.

Making / Production

The show is created by Allison M. Gibson and produced by 20th Century Fox Television. With a comedic approach, the series tackles serious subjects such as teen pregnancy, divorce, and child custody in a memorable and entertaining way.

Actors

• Reba McEntire as Reba Hart: The titular character, played with humour and emotional depth by McEntire.
• Christopher Rich as Brock Hart: Reba's ex-husband, portrayed with charm and charisma by Rich.
• JoAnna Garcia as Cheyenne Montgomery: Reba's eldest daughter, a character portrayed with authenticity and charm by Garcia.
• Steve Howey as Van Montgomery: Cheyenne's high school sweetheart and husband, brought to life by Howey's energetic performance.
• Mitch Holleman as Jake Hart: Reba and Brock's young son, delivered with boyish charm by Holleman.
• Scarlett Pomers as Kyra Hart: Reba and Brock's second daughter, a role imbued with sharp wit and sarcasm by Pomers.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Reba McEntire was supposed to film a different TV pilot, but turned it down for this show.
• During the show's six-year run, Reba wore a wig in every episode to save on time.
• Both Scarlett Pomers and Mitch Holleman aged naturally with the show, starting at the ages of 12 and 6 respectively.

Awards

The series has been nominated for several awards, with Reba McEntire winning the Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series at the People's Choice Awards in 2002.

Quotes

• "I'm a survivor. Aint nothing gonna slow me down." - Reba Hart
• "Life is full of surprises. Not all of them are good, but hey, that's life." - Reba Hart
• "I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom." - Reba Hart

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's theme song, "I'm a Survivor," is sung by Reba McEntire herself.
• Throughout its duration, the series features a number of songs by McEntire, showcasing her musical talent within the plot of the show.