Pull out your Xela kickball jersey and kiss your Mandonna poster, “Happy Endings” will offer a virtual reunion that includes the original cast complete with new scripted footage, Variety You have learned exclusively.
In order to raise money and raise awareness about Color of Change and José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen that supports Black Lives Matter and the relief efforts of COVID-19, Sony Pictures Television (which produced the series that aired for three seasons on ABC) has partnered with executive producers and cast of “Happy Endings” for this special event that will take place on Monday, July 20 at 4 pm PT on Sony Pictures Television’s YouTube page.
“For years, people, and various networks, have spoken: they don’t want this program to continue. Undeterred, we were finally able to convince them to at least allow us to do just one weird Zoom thing, as long as we did it ourselves and it was out of charity, ”series creator David Caspe said in a statement. “So if you want to see, donate to Color of Change and World Central Kitchen, two amazing organizations that are fighting to make the world a safer, more equitable and fair place for everyone.”
Cast members Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally, Damon Wayans, Jr. and Casey Wilson will participate, as well as a “special surprise guest.” They will perform “And The Pandemmy Goes To …” by the writers of “Happy Endings” and then participate in a live Q&A. Fans can submit their questions using #AskHappyEndings and tag @HappyEndings.
Sony Pictures Television is making a contribution to both causes on behalf of the “Happy Endings” family and is encouraging fans to also directly support relief efforts.
“Happy Endings” originally aired on ABC between 2011 and 2013 and delivered 57 filmed episodes. She focused on a group of friends who lived in Chicago, navigating their careers, relationships, and a tight-knit group after Alex (Cuthbert) left Dave (Knighton) at the altar. The show’s writers put together an additional “future” special episode in 2016 for Entertainment Weekly’s PopFest. Entitled “Happy To Be Here”, he put his characters in a complete circle by ending up with Dave and Alex waking up in bed together just before their wedding.
“Happy Endings” now joins a series of fan-favorite series that have been using the coronavirus pandemic production shutdown to bring together favorite characters for an online experience. Previous ones have included “The Nanny”, “Teen Wolf”, “Melrose Place” and “Zoey 101”.
Color of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization that helps people respond effectively to injustice in the world around us and moves decision makers in corporations and governments to create a more world. humane and less hostile to blacks in America. World Central Kitchen is a team of food rescuers, helping to bring fresh and nutritious meals to frontline rescuers and vulnerable communities across the country.
