Overview
- Reba McEntire performed with Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
- The trio sang “Thank You for Being a Friend” on a recreation of the show’s kitchen, with audience members visibly singing and dancing along.
- After the number, they presented Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, which went to Hannah Einbinder for Hacks.
- The tribute fell on the show’s exact 40th anniversary; the theme was written by Andrew Gold and the series used a version recorded by Cynthia Fee.
- Coverage noted this was McEntire’s first public appearance since the August death of her stepson, Brandon Blackstock.