He's smiling in that pic because he has brain damage and thats all he can do, like a senile old man.
JK, its great to see him in good spirits again.
Thats excellent news about the show being back in production. I was worried there for a bit that we'd never see it again. I guess TG is one luxury we can all have in our lives a little longer. I have no problem waiting as long as it takes, as long as I know it will be back again.