Celebrity Extra: Nancy Travis
By Dana Jackson
Q: I saw a picture in a magazine about Nancy Travis having a new show. What is it about, and when will it air? -- K.A.
A: Nancy Travis' breakout role came in the 1987 blockbuster hit comedy "Three Men and a Baby," followed by its sequel three years later. It starred Tom Selleck, Ted Danson and Steve Guttenberg. She would go on to co-star with Danson in "Becker," one of Danson's many hit sitcoms. She's a talented comedic actress who has made the most out of playing the wife in sitcoms like "The Bill Engvall Show" and "Last Man Standing."
Nancy Travis in "The Kominsky Method". Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of Netflix
While she hasn't received any Emmy Awards or even nominations during her successful career in Hollywood, in recent years, she's found herself on a critically acclaimed show called "The Kominsky Method." The comedy series, where Travis played an acting student, won a Golden Globe Award in 2021, but alas, that was after she departed the show in 2019.
Next up for Travis is the new western family drama series "Ride," which should be a surefire success on the Hallmark Channel. According to Deadline.com, Tiera Scovbye ("Riverdale") plays a former rodeo queen struggling to find her place in a powerful family led by a "tough-as-nails family matriarch" (played by Travis).
Also joining the cast are Beau Mirchoff ("Good Trouble"), Sara Garcia ("The Flash") and Jake Foy ("Designated Survivor"). Filmed in gorgeous Alberta, Canada, "Ride" will premiere on the Hallmark Channel on Sunday, March 26 at 9 p.m. ET.
Q: I really love the show "Young Sheldon," but realize it can't go on forever. How old is the actor who plays the lead role? -- J.K.
A: The CBS sitcom "Young Sheldon" is in its sixth season and has one more left on its contract with the network. It could be renewed beyond that time, but even the show's executive producer, Steve Holland, has admitted he has to start thinking about its conclusion sooner rather than later.
Both the character of Sheldon Cooper and his portrayer, actor Iain Armitage, are 14 years old. The precocious Sheldon has already entered college and will eventually become the genius played by Jim Parsons on "The Big Bang Theory," which aired on CBS for 12 seasons. I would bet that seven seasons will be enough to wrap up the show while still maintaining the same level of comedy since its debut, but nothing is set in stone yet.
Q: When is "Only Murders in the Building" returning for a new season? The first two seasons were so good, so I hope the next mystery is just as compelling and hilarious. -- L.A.
A: Hulu, the streaming service that carries "Only Murders in the Building," recently released a teaser of the show's upcoming season with a very special addition to the cast -- three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep. She joins the cast of the critically acclaimed series in its third season, and surely she'll fit right in with Steve Martin and Martin Short as they stumble into another murder mystery. Paul Rudd ("Quantumania") also returns after his cameo in the season two finale.
On Aug. 8, look for the two-episode season premiere on Hulu.
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