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Melissa Peterman Emotional discussion about her meeting on the screen Rebe Cube Christopher Rich After his massive stroke.
“When he had a stroke, it was really scary – and I think many people didn’t know,” said Peterman, 53, exclusively Us every weekHe notes that she could “tear” a little when talking about Rich. “I think fans just thought,” Oh, maybe he retired and maybe he decided a break. “It wasn’t. He had a massive stroke and it was scary.”
Peterman remembered the initial months after he was terrified and said, “He did so hard work to get back (though), was always Chris. I immediately saw him in the hospital and Chris was there. Immediately burst jokes. ”
Despite Rich’s progress, he is still is experiencing some side effects.
“His left side is still affected.” But we wanted him to come back and he was ready to come back, ”Peterman said Our. “It was really amazing because I remember when I was in Reba, I was such a child.” It was my first series of regular role and Chris was basically my acting partner throughout this series. ”
Peterman and Rich, 71, became the names of the household when Rebe She was broadcasting from 2001 to 2007. The hit show followed by a free mother, who had to start again after her husband, Brock (Rich), left her for his dental hygiene Barbra Jean (Peterman). Reba (Reba Mcentire) she tried to start freshly and raise her three children – including her pregnant adolescent daughter (Joanna Garcia Swisher) and her friend (Steve Howey).
“It was me and he and he was so kind to me,” Peterman continued. “He taught me so many things.” He would even whisper things in my ear, so I didn’t feel stupid because I didn’t know. And it’s one of the smartest men I know. He’s such a good actor. ”
Mcentire, 69, and Peterman Again two decades later Like costumes on NBC Happy placewho paved the way to meet Rich and Howey again. Rich’s episode in February was of particular importance after resigning from playing several years after a massive stroke.
“It is hard for all of us if your body betrays you, and yet you are still there and you want to do it.” It’s scary. But our whole team felt familiar to him and felt safe to play. By the way, he crushed it, ”said Peterman. “He was so funny.”
Peterman appreciated Rich for being “so brave” He added, “When we talked about other iterations of what we could do – if Reba was restarted – we would have to deal with it because it can’t physically hide it. He was always so open that he was really honest about it and was vulnerable. ”
During Rich’s return to acting, Happy place let him play A tattoo artist who immediately caught Gabby (Peterman) eye. This episode even included a line where Gabby asked Maverick (rich) if she had a wife from which she could steal him.
“I liked that they let me call (Reba’s character Bobbie) red at one point.” That’s what I told her on the show, ”Rich said exclusively on Brock’s reference to Reba on a hit situation. “These little things are often beautiful.” And Reba (show) has such an amazing follow that people will comment on it online. It was so amazing to work with the two women. They took care of me so well and were very, very protective. ”
While Rebe Fans are waiting for more portrait News, Peterman did not rule out another meeting on the screen.
“Scarlett (Pomers) Because Kyra was simply incredible and comedy talented. I know we would like to see Joanna Garcia (Swisher) And I think she recently saw Reba. So I hope Reba was like, “When you are available …” it would be fun to have some and all Rebe Participants – whether they are a member of the cast or a guest, ”said Peterman. “It would be so fun and we would like to have them all.”
Happy place It broadcasts on NBC on Friday at 20:00 et.