Overview

• McEntire performed “Thank You for Being a Friend” with Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
• The segment unfolded on a recreation of the show’s Miami kitchen, echoing the series’ most recognizable setting.
• Following the tribute, the trio presented Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, which went to Hannah Einbinder for Hacks.
• Onstage remarks thanked the beloved characters and the stars who portrayed them, reflecting on a legacy built by Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty.
• The appearance also marked McEntire’s first public outing since the August death of her stepson, Brandon Blackstock, as noted in prior statements.