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Reba McEntire Takes Her Live 'Women' to TV

Isaac Brekken, AP

Reba McEntire's return to the small screen will be earlier than expected. The chart-topper is slated to star in the upcoming sitcom 'Malibu Country,' but fans won't have to wait until next fall to see her on their TV screen. The songstress has partnered with GAC for a 90-minute concert special that was taped at the Lafayette, La., stop of her All the Women I Am tour.

"I'm thrilled to be partnering with GAC for this special," says Reba. "We had a blast out on the road with our new production this past fall, and I hope that all the fans who tune in enjoy it as much as we did."

This is Reba's first televised concert in more than 15 years, and it includes the redhead's signature songs from 'Is There Life Out There' to her self-titled sitcom's theme song, 'I'm a Survivor' and 'Does He Love You,' which features the Band Perry's Kimberly Perry. She also performs newer tunes such as 'Turn on Your Radio,' 'Strange,' 'Somebody's Chelsea' and 'All the Women I Am.'

As for her acting return, the Hollywood Reporter reveals the ABC television network has picked up the 'Malibu Country' pilot.

The half-hour show will center on Reba's character, who after discovering her rock-star husband cheating on her, moves from Nashville to California. The southern spitfire and her kids will have to adjust to the very different world of Malibu, where she'll also try to resurrect her music career.

"I miss the 'Reba' show so much, so it will be great to get back into the TV world again!" Reba posted on her website, referring to her sitcom that ran from 2001 - 2007 on the WB and CW networks.

Reba will also act as an executive producer on 'Malibu Country,' alongside her husband Narvel Blackstock, former 'Reba' producer Kevin Abbott, Mindy Schultheis, Michael Hanel, Pam Williams and musician Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics. It's not yet known when the pilot will air.

Shooting for the 'Malibu Country' pilot episode is tentatively set for April, and if all goes well, they'll continue filming more episodes at the end of the summer.

The GAC concert special premieres March 17 at 10:00 PM ET on GAC.

Reba McEntire On 2010 American Country Music Awards

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Hi Maryanne

LOVE REBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so happy to hear she has another sitcom - she was sooooooooo funny in the other one

February 12 2012 at 3:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
aurie355

Love Reba,

February 12 2012 at 3:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ricky

Hey thats great

February 12 2012 at 3:17 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
cat

I love everything Reba does She is great

February 12 2012 at 2:40 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
jorwmu

The thing I love about country singers is they're real. There is no lip syncing, no auto tune, no supercomputer needed to make their voice sound good. If you listen to their CD and then see them live in concert, its going to sound the same if not better. All these hip hop singers/rappers, couldn't carry a tune if their life depended on it. I see that the music industry is letting actual singers (Adele) back in the mix regardless of how they look or fashion style. Its about time

February 12 2012 at 1:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Glenda

Didn't people get enough of her on those re-runs of her so-called sitcom?

February 12 2012 at 1:00 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
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Terry

OMG, I still watch her SITCOM and it is still wonderful. You sound like a bitter ole fart or something. Reba is wonderful..........................................

February 12 2012 at 3:25 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
tloyd42

That old bat looks like an aging chipmunk with a red wig and needs to retire.

February 12 2012 at 12:40 PM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply
charliegirl1124

Yay Reba!! Can't wait!

February 12 2012 at 12:19 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
dilpickll

The writers need to consider bringing back old Sitcom actors in the old roles - - Imagine Cybil Shepard and Reba in a verbal brawl.They should be in short guest arcs . . . not as full timers. Dharma of Dharma and Gregg would be a great airhead versus reba match-up. jack (the flaming gay in the debra messing sitcom) versus reba would be hysterical.

There would be lots of these that could be done along with the continuing story lines

February 12 2012 at 11:16 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Ducker

can't wait to see Reba back again, she is so talented in whatever she does and it doesn't hurt that she is a beautiful woman also.

February 12 2012 at 10:21 AM Report abuse +4 rate up rate down Reply

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