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Fans of Happy’s Place can rejoice—the hit series is officially returning for a second season! And the highly anticipated Season 2 premiere DATE has finally been REVEALED

Fans of Happy’s Place can rejoice—the hit series is officially returning for a second season! After a successful first season that captured audiences with its heartfelt storytelling and endearing characters, the highly anticipated Season 2 premiere date has finally been revealed.

When Does ‘Happy’s Place’ Season 2 Premiere?

The much-awaited second season of Happy’s Place is set to premiere on [insert date]. The show’s renewal comes as no surprise, given its growing fan base and strong critical reception.

What to Expect in Season 2

The upcoming season promises even more heartwarming moments, unexpected twists, and deep character development. With new challenges, emotional arcs, and fresh faces joining the cast, fans can expect the story to evolve in exciting ways.

Returning and New Cast Members

Season 2 will see the return of the beloved main cast, including Emma Kenney, who plays a central role in the series. Additionally, rumors suggest that new characters may be introduced, adding even more depth to the show’s already engaging storyline.

Where to Watch

Happy’s Place Season 2 will be available for streaming on [insert network/streaming service], with episodes releasing weekly/binge-style depending on the platform’s schedule.

With anticipation building, fans can mark their calendars and get ready for another season filled with laughter, heartfelt moments, and the signature charm that made Happy’s Place a fan favorite.

Stay tuned for more updates as the premiere date approaches!

Tim Allen has finally revealed the SURPRISING reason he decided to star in Shifting Gears

Tim Allen Reveals Why He’s ‘Always Wanted to Play’ a Character Like Shifting Gears’ Matt Parker

After starring in two of TV’s most successful sitcoms — Home Improvement, which ran for eight seasons between 1991 and 1999, and Last Man Standing, which ended its nine-season run in 2021 — Tim Allen wasn’t sure he was up for a third.

“I didn’t really want to do another one,” admits the 71-year-old. But Shifting Gears, his new ABC series about a widowed dad who reconnects with his estranged daughter (Kat Dennings) was enough of a deviation from his past roles to change his mind. At Tim’s suggestion, his character runs a classic car restoration shop — just like he does. (The set was even designed after the one the actor owns in North Hollywood!)

“That’s what I’ve always wanted to play,” he says. “I get to be more of a creative guy in grief over a loss of a wife. It’s a comedy, though!” Here, the dad of two (he shares Katherine, 35, with his ex, and Elizabeth, 15, with his wife of 19 years, actress Jane Hajduk) talks to In Touch’s Lindsay Hoffman about his new gig, fatherhood and sobriety.

Why do another sitcom?

TA: I love the sitcom format because [of ] my stand-up. I get to be in a live audience situation. When they said, “What would you do if you did another one?” I said, “If a guy had just lost his wife and he’s still able to be funny and [work on] a relationship with an older daughter … and I’d like to build hot rods!”

As a dad of two daughters, can you relate to your character?

TA: Kat Dennings said, “[Some people] get into a relationship because [their] parents don’t like it. Your parents tell you not to do something, so you do it.” My daughters are not like that. I mean, we’ve had our problems, of course.

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What’s your best parenting lesson?

TA: Learn how to listen. Last night, I had this conversation [with my daughter]. I said, “Don’t run away from me.” So, she sat at the bottom of the stairs, and I sat at the top, and I said, “I will just listen.” And I did. Then she said, “Now you tell me what you think.” And we thought different things. It’s all about point of view. And my older one has taught me that you’re only as sick as your secrets. We’ve had misunderstandings based on dumb conversations that happened when she was young. You’ve got to be able to apologize.

Is fatherhood easier the second time around?

TA: Yes, because I’m sober. I’ve been sober for 27 years. My first daughter, unfortunately, was not around a sober guy. So, they’re very different relationships.

Do you have any regrets about your sobriety journey?

TA: I have nothing but gratitude. My life is a struggle — horrifying, blessed, happy, sad. But somebody said, “If you’re going to do something that you’re going to say ‘sorry’ for tomorrow, don’t do it.” So, I don’t do things like that. It’s been a struggle because not being able to hide behind drugs and alcohol was difficult.

What’s been your proudest accomplishment?

TA: I’ve learned to be an older brother to my sometimes-dramatic family. I’ve learned from sobriety. I stay away from the words “should, could and would.” I’ve learned from life. I’m there just to listen.

“Shifting Gears” Hit with Upsetting Schedule Shakeup: Fans Left Reeling as ABC Delivers Devastating News!

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC’s new comedy TV series Shifting Gears has quickly become a new fan favorite for many viewers.

In a piece of upsetting news, we learned that tonight, ABC will not be airing a new episode of the Tim Allen-led TV show. Instead, two repeats will be airing.

In addition, yubi, we know a little more about the episode count for the freshman series.

TV Line previously reported that the “penultimate” episode will air on March 12. That leads us to believe that the season 1 finale will be airing the next week on March 19, though ABC has not confirmed this just yet.

New episodes pick up next Wednesday on February 26 with episode 7.

If the March 19 date is really the season 1 finale, that means ABC only ordered 10 episodes for season 1. It’s not very unusual for new shows to have shortened episode counts.

If you didn’t see, find out which 5 TV shows were renewed by ABC already in 2025.

Georgie & Mandy’s Father-Son EMOTIONAL Reunion Revealed: Report

Georgie & Mandy’s Father-Son Reunion Revealed: Young Sheldon’s George Sr. Returns in New Promo — WATCH

Georgie & Mandy’s Father-Son Reunion Revealed: Young Sheldon’s George Sr. Returns in New Promo — WATCH

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is conjuring its first spirit — well, sort of.

Lance Barber, who for seven seasons starred as Cooper family patriarch George Sr. on CBS’ Young Sheldon, will reprise his role on the Thursday, Feb. 27 episode of the recently renewed spinoff.

Barber’s beloved character was famously killed off in Young Sheldon’s third-to-last episode. As foretold on The Big Bang Theory, George Sr. suffered a fatal heart attack, and his funeral factored heavily into the prequel’s May 2024 series finale. So how, exactly, will George Sr. appear on Georgie & Mandy?

“His dad visits him in a dream,” series co-creator Steve Holland explained during a recent press day on set of the CBS sitcom. “George is thinking about his dad, and he’s worried that his dad might be disappointed in him…. [The idea] came out of a conversation we’d had with Chuck [Lorre], even early on, talking about the show. Chuck had said about his own father that he still dreams about him, he still visits him, so that was a thing we had thought about. And then when we were breaking this episode, it just seemed like a great opportunity to bring George back.”

Holland previously told TVLine that Georgie & Mandy would never erase the events of Young Sheldon, or bring George Sr. back from the dead. “If we found the right sort of emotional reason for Georgie [to see him], and it didn’t just feel like a stunt — like, here’s George Sr. crawling his way out of the grave — and we treated it respectfully, it would be great to have Lance back on,” he said in November. And now they will.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage has already brought back several Young Sheldon characters. In addition to series regulars Montana Jordan (Georgie), Emily Osment (Mandy), Rachel Bay Jones (Audrey) and Will Sasso (Jim), Zoe Perry (Mary), Raegan Revord (Missy), Matt Hobby (Pastor Jeff), Craig T. Nelson (Dale) and Annie Potts (Meemaw) have all made guest appearances.

New episodes of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage air Thursdays at 8/7c on CBS (and stream next day on Paramount+). Revisit our May 2024 interview about George Sr.’s death with Lance Barber and Zoe Perry below, then hit the comments and let us know if you’re looking forward to Barber’s return.

Reveal ‘Reba’ Sitcom Alum Who Will on Reba McEntire’s NBC Series ‘Happy’s Place’ New Season

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Happy’s Place has enjoyed keeping it in the TV family by casting numerous stars from Reba McEntire‘s past sitcom Reba.

Reba, which aired from 2001 to 2007, starred McEntire, Melissa Peterman, Christopher Rich, JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Steve Howey. Nearly two decades later, McEntire and Peterman reunited with former Reba executive producer Kevin Abbott on Happy’s Place.

“We are new characters. It’s a new time and it’s different. But those core things that you loved about it are there. It does feel really different [though],” Peterman exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2024. “As far as trying to harness the things that [Reba fans] love — like the chemistry that we have — that is there no matter what. We’re just new characters. And Barbra Jean [from Reba] was forced on Reba because she married her ex-husband. Gabby is there because she’s her friend.”

Peterman applauded Happy’s Place for finding a way to “keep the magic” without copying the same sitcom structure.

“The other big difference is real life family and the reality of blended families,” she noted. “Happy’s Place is all about finding family at work, and Belissa [Escobedo’s] character is also finding a family that she didn’t know existed and figuring that out. You’ll feel that same warm feeling but you’re gonna it’s new.”

Her costar Howey felt the same way when he joined for a potential multi-episode arc. “Kevin had this idea for this character ahead of time. And then he was like, ‘What if Howey would do it? That would be really great to get a reunion going.’ I fit the character description, so he gave me a call,” Howey recalled to Us two months later. “The planets just aligned on this one.”

He continued: “Now after 20 some years, I can bring different experiences to the characters that I play. Also the character relationships — because Happy’s Place is a new thing — are different. Yes, it’s Reba and Melissa, but the characters are different. Bobbie is a lot different than Reba. Gabby is a lot different than Barbara Jean, and Danny’s obviously different.”

“Last Man Standing” Stars Tease Fans With Mystery Reunion Photo, Hinting at New Projects or a Beloved Comeback!

Last Man Standing Reunion Revealed in New Image of Upcoming Shifting Gears Episode

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Another Last Man Standing reunion episode is in the works for Tim Allen’s new sitcom Shifting Gears. However, unlike the recently aired Valentine’s Day episode, the returning Last Man Standing alum was not a main cast member during the show’s nine-season run on ABC/Fox.

Per Screen Rant, in an upcoming episode of Shifting Gears, Allen will reunite with Jay Leno, who made recurring appearances in Last Man Standing as semi-retired auto technician Joe Leonard in the show’s final five seasons. However, Allen and Leno’s working relationship goes back even further than that, with Leno having made two guest appearances as himself on Allen’s first sitcom, Home Improvement, in the 1980s. Leno will appear in the March 12 episode of Shifting Gears, titled “Gummies,” as himself, with the storyline seeing the former Tonight Show bringing his car into Allen’s character’s car restoration shop, yubi, Parker Customs, for repair. Check out a first look image of Leno below.

The sitcom’s production designer explains why some changes to the set were necessary.

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Leno isn’t the first Last Man Standing alum to make a guest appearance on Shifting Gears. Nancy Travis, who appeared in all nine seasons of the ABC/Fox sitcom as Tim Allen’s character’s wife Vanessa Baxter, guest starred in the sixth episode, “Valentine’s.” In the episode, directed by frequent Allen collaborator John Pasquin, Travis played a widow named Charlotte who stumbles upon Matt (Allen’s Shifting Gears character) visiting his wife’s gravesite on Valentine’s Day.

After the episode aired, Travis spoke with TheWrap about working with Allen again. “I got to work with Tim again, not in the role of a wife or a girlfriend, but as a stranger who shares a similar past and is a catalyst for him moving forward after the death of his wife in the show,” she said. “It was a very, very interesting character, and I was really excited to jump in and do these scenes with Tim.”

Shifting Gears Has Been a Ratings Hit for ABC

Created by Julie Thacker Scully and Mike Scully, Shifting Gears stars Allen as Matt Parker, a widower who runs an auto shop, and Kat Dennings as his estranged daughter, Riley Parker. The series revolves around Matt reluctantly taking in Riley and her two children after she returns home, as well as day-to-day auto shop life. Seann William Scott, Daryl Chill Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis are also part of the show’s main cast.

Shifting Gears star Kat Dennings fondly remembers Bob Saget, who once played her father in a sitcom on TV.

While his film career as a leading man was short-lived, Allen has remained a constant draw on television, with Home Improvement and Last Man Standing lasting eight and nine seasons, respectively. Shifting Gears has the potential to run just as long, especially if it maintains the ratings it’s currently getting. The series premiere of Shifting Gears set an audience record for ABC with its subsequent viewership on streaming, drawing almost 17 million viewers across ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and digital platforms. This makes Shifting Gears the strongest series debut for ABC since the Roseanne spinoff series, The Conners, premiered in 2018.

“Gummies,” the ninth episode of Shifting Gears, guest starring Jay Leno, airs on ABC on Mar. 12.

Source: Screen Rant

A Mysterious New “Big Bang Theory” Project is Brewing at Max, Set to Deliver More Hilarious Adventures Very Soon!

Creator Chuck Lorre is prepping what will be the second offshoot of TV’s longest-running multicamera comedy.

The cast of ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ Michael Yarish/CBS/courtesy Everett Collection Bazinga!

Max, the newly named merged HBO Max-Discovery+ service, is reteaming with Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre for a new series set in the same world as the former CBS hit. Plot details are being kept under wraps for what would be the second offshoot of television’s longest-running multicamera comedy series ever. Prequel series Young Sheldon, currently airing its sixth season on CBS, was the first offshoot from Big Bang Theory. The flagship series, created by Lorre and Bill Prady, aired for 12 seasons on CBS. The new Big Bang, like the flagship and prequel series, hails from Warner Bros. Television. The studio has been Lorre’s home for decades.

Big Bang Theory streams exclusively on Max (the former HBO Max) following a landmark deal with Lorre and Warners. The studio is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, with the extension of the Big Bang Theory franchise coming exclusively to streaming rather than being sold to Paramount Global’s CBS. Young Sheldon currently ranks as the most watched comedy on broadcast among total viewers. That follows the trajectory of the original series, which was a hit with total viewers and the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic.

The Big Bang Theory launched in 2007 and wrapped its run in 2019 after 279 episodes. Emmy-nominated star Jim Parsons, who played Sheldon Cooper, ultimately was responsible for the show coming to an end after he decided to walk away from the series rather than continue on. Lorre had always been adamant about only continuing the show if the entire cast — Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch — wanted to continue the show.

“I couldn’t wrap my head around the idea of going on without the whole ensemble — and the whole ensemble is why we succeeded,” Lorre previously told THR. “In pulling it apart and re-approaching it as a fraction of what it was just never felt right to me. I’ve seen other shows try and fail to take a character out of their realm and carry on. And maybe Frasier is the only thing I could think of off the top of my head where it really did work, thanks to the lightning strike of David Hyde Pierce.”

At the conclusion of the series, the central stars earned $1 million an episode on top of their ownership points on the show. Many also parlayed the show’s success into overall deals with producers Warner Bros. Television.

“It was the first time in my life of doing this show that it occurred to me that I might want to not do another contract after [season] 12 was up,” Parsons told The Hollywood Reporter at the show’s May 2019 wrap party. “I don’t know if it’s because I’m an Aries or just because maybe I’m in touch with myself. Whatever it is, once I had that thought, I was like, ‘Well, that’s your answer.’”

Lorre, meanwhile, had always been open about the reasons to expand the franchise beyond Young Sheldon.

“Truthfully, the reason for a spinoff is economics, and that’s not the reason to do a show,” Lorre said as part of a wide-ranging interview pegged to his 2019 THR Producer of the Year honor. “You should do a show because you have something you really love and you want to do it. Economics follow passion. If you start with economics … well, shit, become a network executive.”

Big Bang ended with Leonard (Galecki) and Penny (Cuoco) expecting their first child. That idea naturally created talk of a spinoff that could follow the married couple on their path to becoming parents.

“(Laughing.) No. I don’t want to be too definitive, but then I was in my weird way. I feel like these seven characters share seven different areas of the same brain. We have split them off in every single different division you can and it all works. There’s no two that don’t work together. I don’t think it would be a disaster, but it wouldn’t be Big Bang,” Galecki previously told THR when asked about a Leonard and Penny spinoff. Added Cuoco: “Uhhh, no! But if Chuck asked me I would highly consider it because I don’t say no to Chuck! … I think they’re going to be awesome parents. They waited so many years and they’re so fun and easygoing. Or Penny is really kind of easygoing! I think they’d be adorable parents. I can only imagine.”

The new Big Bang offshoot becomes Lorre’s latest series for Max, joining Sebastian Maniscalco comedy How to Be a Bookie. That series, like Young Sheldon, hails from Warner Bros. TV. Lorre also exec produces the CBS comedy Bob Hearts Abishola. He is repped by UTA.

Reveals First Look At MAJOR REBA REUNION 18 Years After Series Ended.

Happy’s Place BTS VIDEO Reveals First Look At MAJOR REBA REUNION 18 Years After Series Ended

Happy’s Place BTS Video Reveals First Look At Major Reba Reunion 18 Years After Series Ended

A new behind-the-scenes video for Happy’s Place has revealed a major reunion between Reba McEntire and Christopher Rich. NBC’s Happy’s Place is a comedy series led by McEntire, who portrays Bobbie, a divorced mother who inherits her late father’s tavern, Happy’s Place, and is shocked to learn that she has a new co-owner named Isabella, her long-lost half-sister. McEntire, known for her work in both country music and television, has earned widespread acclaim for her role in Happy’s Place. Rich, who portrays Reba’s ex-husband Brock Hart in Reba, returns to work with McEntire in Happy’s Place Tavern.

In Entertainment Tonight’s first-look video, McEntire and Rich shared a moment on set, marking their first television reunion 18 years after Reba wrapped its final season. The behind-the-scenes video highlights the chemistry the two actors shared in the original show and teases how they’ll reconnect in Happy’s Place. As McEntire and Rich are on set, they interact between takes and playfully acknowledge their long-awaited reunion. While specific plot details for the episode remain unclear, the video confirms that the two actors will share screen time in Happy’s Place. Check out the video below:

What This Means For Happy’s Place

More Reba Reunions May Come In The Future

McEntire has maintained a strong presence in entertainment since Reba ended, balancing music, television, and hosting. In addition to her success in country music, she has appeared in shows like Malibu Country and Young Sheldon and starred in films, most recently in The Hammer. Rich, known for roles in Murphy Brown and Boston Legal, has continued acting, though Happy’s Place marks a return to working alongside McEntire for the first time since Reba. The Happy’s Place cast also includes Belissa Escobedo, Rex Linn, and Pablo Castelblanco.

This isn’t the first time McEntire has reunited with her Reba co-stars in recent years. The series is co-executive produced by McEntire and Melissa Peterman, who also starred in Reba as Barbra Jean and plays Gabby in Happy’s Place. McEntire and Peterman have collaborated multiple times, including in Young Sheldon‘s cast and various live performances. Additionally, JoAnna García Swisher, who played McEntire’s on-screen daughter in Reba, is rumored to potentially star in Happy’s Place, though no definitive announcement has been made.

Our Take On Reba And Christopher Rich Reuniting In Happy’s Place

McEntire And Rich’s Reunion Will Be Nostalgic

Reuniting McEntire and Rich after almost two decades is a move that feels both timely and nostalgic. Their duo helped make Reba memorable, and this reunion serves as a reminder of their onscreen chemistry. While Happy’s Place is a new show with its own premise, bringing in familiar faces helps generate excitement and sentiment for viewers. McEntire has consistently proven her ability to lead television projects, and Happy’s Place continues to reinforce why she remains a major presence in both comedy and entertainment.

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[SO SAD] Michael Bublé shares his TOUGH time at ‘Voice’

‘Voice’ Coach Michael Bublé Was Stunned After Emotional Battle Round Between Contestants

Team members Adam David and Ricardo Moreno went “Home” to see who would come out on top.

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It’s not often viewers get to see a coach on The Voice choose their own song for a duet in the Battle Rounds. But Michael Bublé decided to do just that for season 27, and he wasn’t expecting the result he got.

On the March 24 episode of the NBC series, fans watched as Adam David and Ricardo Moreno vied for a chance to continue on Michael’s team in the competition. For their battle, Michael gave the duo his hit 2005 song “Home” to perform, a tune that was later covered by other artists (including The Voice alum Blake Shelton).

At the end of their performance, each coach spoke about how incredible the duo were, and Adam Levine acknowledge just how difficult the decision would be for Michael. “You didn’t really get into your pocket until a little later, but then it got really strong,” Adam said. “You both have really, really pretty voices, but so drastically different. That’s what kind of makes this a tough one, but you guys did a great job, and I don’t know what he’s going to do. I don’t know how to help him.”

When it came time for Michael to deliver his feedback on the battle, he couldn’t help but get choked up over what he’d just witnessed.

“It’s really incredibly emotional to me,” he said in the clip posted on YouTube. “When I got signed, I was 27-years-old. Everybody told me it was way too late … They also didn’t think I was a songwriter, and I was like, ‘No, I’m a songwriter!’ So, I can’t really thank you enough for honoring me.”

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When fans saw how Michael reacted to Adam and Ricardo’s duet online, they were equally moved by what they watched in that moment.

“Great throwback I love this song so much!! So glad they sang it so well,” one person wrote in the comments. “I loved both of them ❤️ Amazing talent,” another penned. “I really loved this song you wrote Michael 💕💕,” a different follower agreed.

While Michael eventually chose Adam to move on to the Knockout Rounds, we love how both Adam and Ricardo paid homage to their coach in this manner. And who knows … maybe there’s a chance we’ll get to see more of Michael’s catalog pop up later on in the season!

The Voice receives extremely GOOD news while their opponents American Idol receives BAD news

‘American Idol’ & ‘The Voice’ Ratings Revealed: Which Show Has More Viewers?

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American Idol and The Voice have both seen major shake-ups for their current seasons, but which show is bringing in the most viewers?

Season 27 of The Voice premiered on February 3, 2025, on NBC and saw the return of former coach Adam Levine, back for his seventeenth season after last coaching during Season 16. Levine joined returning coaches John Legend and Michael Bublé and first-time coach Kelsea Ballerini.

Meanwhile, Season 23 of American Idol premiered on ABC on March 2, 2025, and saw season four winner Carrie Underwood joining the judging panel to replace Katy Perry. Underwood serves as a judge alongside regulars Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

According to The U.S. Sun, The Voice is currently winning the ratings war between the two long-running singing competitions. The March 17 episode of The Voice brought in 5,237,000 total viewers for NBC, almost a million more than Idol‘s March 16 episode, which brought in 4,510,000 total viewers.

The March 9 episode of Idol, which featured Part 2 of the Auditions, amassed 4,494,000 total viewers. In comparison, the March 10 episode of The Voice had 5,470,000 total viewers.

In fact, the only episode of Idol to beat The Voice so far this season was the premiere on March 2, which aired immediately after the Academy Awards. That episode brought in 5,905,000 viewers, compared to The Voice‘s 5,646,000 viewers for its March 3 episode.

The Voice’s premiere on February 3 reached 5,684,000 total viewers.

Idol faced controversy earlier this year when some fans vowed to boycott the show after Underwood performed “America the Beautiful” at President Donald Trump‘s inauguration.

“I will not watch anymore with MAGA Carrie!! I’ve been a fan since the beginning and Kelly Clarkson’s win, but no more. Sad for all fans of the show!” wrote one viewer on social media.

Another added, “I won’t be watching maga Carrie!!!! Sad, because I really love the other 2 judges… when she leaves the show then I’ll return.”

Underwood later shared a statement with People, explaining her decision to perform at Trump’s inauguration. “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” she said. “I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”

American Idol, Season 23, Sundays, 8/7c, ABC

The Voice, Mondays, 8/7c, NBC, streaming on Peacock

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