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Although it’s been months since The Conners concluded its seven-season run, an intriguing update has come to light courtesy of Roseanne Barr. As fans know, Barr starred as the matriarch of the Conner family in the ABC sitcom Roseanne, which ran from October 18, 1988, to May 20, 1997, and was briefly revived from March 27 to May 22, 2018. She, however, wasn’t featured in the direct follow-up series and was the only original cast member not to be, even though she recently claimed that she was asked to make an appearance.

This may seem surprising to many, considering Barr’s history with Roseanne. Back in May 2018, the sitcom’s revival was eventually cancelled due to the actress’ racially “abhorrent” tweet directed at then-president Barack Obama’s former advisor Valerie Jarrett. At the time, President of ABC Entertainment Channing Dungey said in a statement:

"Roseanne's Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant, and inconsistent with our values,...

As The Conners approached its final episodes, producers may have reached out to the star responsible for its very existence. “They called me and asked me if I would like to come back as a guest star,” Roseanne Barr claims in the new documentary, Roseanne Is America, per People. “You’re coming back as a ghost.”

Barr, as you might expect, reacted like a classy lady. “You’re asking me to come back to the show that you fucking stole from me and killed my ass,” she allegedly responded. “And now you want me to show up because you got shit fucking ratings and play a ghost.”

Despite the invitation, Barr politely declined due to a prior engagement. “I’m gonna be bowling that fucking week,” she informed producers.

Roseanne being Roseanne, her ghost story might be the apocryphal musings of an unreliable narrator. Producers for The Conners didn’t...

She may be remembered as one-half of “Two Beckys,” but The Conners star Lecy Goranson will always be the Becky Conner, as the actress who originated the role of Roseanne and Dan Conner’s oldest child on Roseanne when she was just 14 years old.

Through the 1988-97 original series (minus a few of seasons off while she attended college and Sarah Chalke was recast as the character), the one-season Roseanne reboot in 2018, and the just-completed seven-season Roseanne sequel, Goranson’s Becky ran off against her parents’ wishes to marry her high school boyfriend, Mark (Glenn Quinn), became a widow (after Quinn died in 2002 and his role was not recast), battled alcoholism, became a single mother, and pursued an advanced degree after giving up her dream of college when she eloped with Mark.

In The Conners series finale — spoiler alert — Becky’s years of surviving a lot of trauma and working a lot of unsatisfying,...

Warning: contains spoilers for the April 16th episode of The Conners.

The cold open of this week’s episode of The Conners — “Danny Boy, the Interview, the New Hire and the Hanging Chad” — quickly reminds us of the many storylines currently active on the show. Mark (Ames McNamara) is still making money as a hacker; his mother, Darlene (Sara Gilbert), has kicked him out of the house over it. Dan (John Goodman) is pursuing a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company that made the opioids the character of Roseanne used to induce a fatal overdose after the actor who played her was fired from the show. Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) is trying to rejoin the local police force, despite her advanced age. And Darlene’s husband Ben (Jay R. Ferguson) is so consumed launching a new magazine that Darlene barely sees him, and has been replacing his company with Chad (Seth Green...

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She's the Chosen One meant to stand against the forces of darkness while trying to finish her homework on time. 

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" first premiered in 1997, making waves with its fun, fast-paced story that offers a different take on the vampire hunting tale. The series follows Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar), a teenage vampire slayer who moves to Sunnydale, California where she meets her guardian Rupert Giles (Anthony Head) and her best friends Willow (Alyson Hannigan) and Xander (Nicholas Brendon). It's up to her to fight the evil forces lurking around her new home while also navigating the high school social scene.

The fantasy series stood out on the small screen because its imaginative stories are centered around a strong female protagonist. The role of Buffy, which almost received a named change, helped turn Gellar into a household name,...

American sitcoms are a dime a dozen, and few run for more than a few seasons. Those that do achieve this distinction often become instant classics, accumulating loyal cadres of fans. While more recent examples haven’t had a chance to see revivals, many of America’s older sitcoms have since seen a resurgence. One of the most famous of these iconic sitcoms is Roseanne. Today, many audiences will remember the show for its more recent spin-off, The Conners. Its short-lived revival under former star Roseanne Barr’s name came to an ignominious end after a vitriolic Twitter rant.

However, what modern viewers may not know is that the show was once hailed for its progressive content. Roseanne often took on stories no other show dared to touch. It tackled the real problems faced by struggling working-class mothers and included a diverse cast of lovable characters. Like its revival, it...

As the Roseanne spinoff, The Conners, is gearing up for its seventh and final season, fans of the series can tune in to Hulu to catch up on the first five seasons of the show. Hulu is set to release seasons one through five of The Conners on the streamer starting on March 12.

The Conners, which won an Emmy in 2021 for Outstanding Multi-camera Picture Editing, has had its ups and downs since it premiered in 2018. The show, created by Dave Caplan, Bruce Helford, and Bruce Rasmussen stars Roseanne alums John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, and Lecy Goranson. It also features Emma Kenney (Shameless), Ames McNamara, Michael Fishman, and Katey Sagal.

RelatedHow The Conners Tackled One Major Roseanne Star's Death

Beloved actor Glenn Quinn's death has been one of The Conners' most somber and touching storylines.

A Hit Despite Initial Controversy

The series premiered in the fall of 2018 after...

The "Roseanne" episode "Sherwood Schwartz: A Loving Tribute" was, as the title implies, a tribute to one of the most successful sitcom creators to play the game. Schwartz, of course, is the mastermind behind both "Gilligan's Island" and "The Brady Bunch," and he worked as a writer on shows like "My Favorite Martian," "The Red Skelton Show," and "I Married Joan." Schwartz is a giant of the televised medium, and many TV shows owe him a debt; he provided several generations of goofy comedians with inspiration.

"Gilligan's Island" was particularly well-known among the public, partly because of its indelibly dumb humor, and partly because of endless reruns that continued through the 1980s. Every American knew the premise of "Gilligan's Island" and every sitcom writer wanted to emulate its success. It stood to reason that the makers of "Roseanne" — a blue-collar sitcom — would want to pay it, and Sherwood Schwartz, homage.

Former sitcom star Roseanne Barr saw her revived comedy series come to a controversial end in 2018. With seven years passing, it would seem that Barr feels that the time is right to get back onto the small screen as the star of an all-new TV series.

Per Variety, Barr has revealed that she's written a new comedy series alongside Allan Stephan. As was the case with Roseanne, Barr will be the lead star. The series is planned to span four to six episodes "in line with the U.K. comedy format," and it's set to soon be shopped for its potential home on TV or streaming.

Related How The Conners Tackled One Major Roseanne Star's Death

Beloved actor Glenn Quinn's death has been one of The Conners' most somber and touching storylines.

Barr has described the project as a cross between The Roseanne Show and The Sopranos. It stars...

An early story on Supernatural for Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) shared many aspects with another storyline within the Buffy The Vampire Slayer spinoff Angel. Many of Supernatural's best episodes focused on the fantastic monsters, lore, and action as well as the unbreakable bond between the Winchester brothers, weaving the two together often to increase the series' emotional and even physical tension. However, the Winchester's individual stories also helped amplify that tension, with Sam's ever-shifting arc shaping many of the early events of the series.

Sam's story in Supernatural often seemed to mirror Dean's (Jensen Ackles), especially as the two brothers were used by Heaven in Hell in the first few seasons of the show. Sam's associations with Hell not only complicated his arc but also allowed the series to naturally increase the stakes as both angelic and demonic forces closed in on the brothers. One particular aspect of that storyline was Sam's prophetic visions,...

Angel stars David Boreanaz and Charisma Carpenter share posts online celebrating the show's 25th anniversary. Spinning off after the end of Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 3, Boreanaz and Carpenter went on to lead Angel alongside Glenn Quinn in 1999. Created by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt, the series followed the titular vampire on his quest for redemption and to help the helpless,

Taking to Instagram, Boreanaz and Carpenter reflect on the show 25 years after it aired. Boreanaz states his gratitude for the series, saying he was "given an opportunity" and thanks the fans for their support. He also includes "Always with me #Quinny," a tribute to the late actor, Quinn, whom Boreanaz has always called a close friend. Carpenter shares her thanks for "the role of a lifetime," while referencing that filming the series was an experience she survived, in part referring to the alleged abuse from Whedon.

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Fans of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” were sad when her love interest and fan favorite Angel announced his departure at the end of the third season. But the character of Angel, played by David Boreanaz, got his own spin-off show that took him away from Sunnydale and to the big city of Los Angeles. “Angel” debuted on October 5, 1999 and immediately split fans on which was the “better” show. Read on for more about the “Angel” 25th anniversary.

The character of Angel was born an Irishman named Liam, who was turned into a vampire by Darla (Julie Benz) over two centuries before, and became the sadistic and feared Angelus, who caused years of death and destruction across Europe. But he wreaked havoc on the wrong people when he angered the Romani clan, who cursed him with his human soul filled with memories of the pain he has caused. His guilt and...

Numerous characters from Roseanne have yet to appear on The Conners, the top-rated revival series of the notorious '90s sitcom. That includes the controversial star of the previous iteration, Roseanne Barr, and actor Glenn Quinn, who previously portrayed Mark Healy, Becky Conner's dimwitted and rebellious boyfriend. Roseanne and Mark were both written off the series through the off-screen death of their characters, but only one of these two stars had passed away in real life.

Following the end of Roseanne's original run in 1998, Glenn Quinn was found dead in a friend's home in North Hollywood in December 2002. At the time of Glenn's death, Mark Healy was still the most significant role he had ever had, and when Roseanne returned for one last season in 2018, his passing was addressed by Mark having passed away off-screen during the intervening years. What happened to Mark went unexplained for a long time,...

Roseanne famously recast Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner after season 5, briefly replacing her with Sarah Chalke and many viewers still wonder why did Becky leave Roseanne in the first place, especially since Goranson later returned. When Becky's Roseanne recast happened, TV recastings even on major shows weren't rare. One of the most famous examples is the recasting of husband Darrin Stephens in the 1960s sitcom Bewitched, with actor Dick Sargent replacing original cast member Dick York, who was in failing health at the time.

When studios want more of a show, but an actor no longer wants to participate, a recasting is a natural solution. Either that or create a new similar character to fill the void. This is why Lecy Goranson leaving and being briefly replaced by Sarah Chalke as Roseanne's Becky character wasn't too disruptive in the long run for the show, though the show had an interesting...

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Wynonna Earp is a really entertaining supernatural western action-drama series created by Emily Andras. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Beau Smith, the Syfy series follows the titular character played by Melanie Scrofano, a high-functioning alcoholic who happens to be a direct descendant of the legendary lawman and gunslinger Wyatt Earp. Because of a family curse, Wynonna now has to kill the men and women Wyatt Earp killed in his time because all of them have become revenants or demons, who are walking the earth in the present. Wynonna has the help of the very sexy gun named Peacemaker and her family and friends. Three years after ending its run we have a special titled Wynonna Earp: Vengeance with all the main cast returning. So, if you loved the supernatural thrills, great action,...

Becky and Darlenes tumultuous relationship is the perfect foundation for a spin-off of The Conners. Becky and Darlenes shared household is an opportunity to expand the Conner familys story. Becky and Darlenes children can help guide a spin-off in a new direction.

After seven seasons of hilarious antics and misguided drama, The Conners is finally ending. On May 10, 2024, ABC announced its Roseanne spin-off series was renewed for the last time. The announcement is exciting news for fans, who initially feared the show would end after its sixth season.

However, the familys antics dont have to end after the seventh season. After all, The Conners is a spin-off, and its diverse cast offers plenty of opportunities to build a new narrative. While all of its cast have unique stories to tell, two of the Conner familys core members are perfectly poised to continue the broadcasting legacy.

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While not the pop culture icon that its sister show is, Angel is a more than worthy spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. From the Season 1 adventures of Angel, Cordelia, and Wesley operating as detectives to the Season 5 escapades of Angel and his expanded team running Wolfram & Hart, Angel always keeps things fresh, goes to much darker places than its predecessor, and, even at its worst, still features excellent episodes.

Across five seasons and 110 episodes, Angel tells some of the greatest supernatural TV stories of all time. At its very best, Angel is superior to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The episodes that reach this epic height are the ones with the most memorable moments, the most shocking twists, the juiciest drama, and the most charming character interactions.

"Hero" Features the Biggest Twist in the Series Close "Hero" is the ninth episode of Season 1. "Hero" was written by Tim Minear and Howard Gordon.

Mark Healy actor Glenn Quinn tragically passed away between Roseanne's 1997 finale and The Conners, and the character was not recast. Mark's in-canon passing was due to a motorcycle accident. Both the Roseanne and The Conners cast, as well as other co-stars like David Boreanaz from Angel, remember and honor Glenn Quinn.

Glenn Quinn appeared in the hit sitcom Roseanne as Mark Healy from seasons 3 through 9 and after the show ended, the spin-off sequel series The Conners paid tribute to the deceased actor. There are plenty of characters from Roseanne who haven't appeared in The Conners, but sadly, while some could still show up, Mark Healy will not be one of them. First appearing in season 3, episode 6, "Becky, Beds and Boys", Mark was Becky's (Lecy Goranson and Sarah Chalke) rebellious boyfriend, then after they eloped, her husband, and finally, the father of her child.

Neither Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) nor Dan (John Goodman...

For any television series reaching its 100th episode, looking back is a given, but there aren’t many shows with a 35-year history like ABC’s “The Conners,” the sitcom following the blue-collar family with an affinity for getting knocked down by life’s struggles while making us laugh along the way. “It’s just lucky, I guess,” says John Goodman, who plays patriarch Dan Conner. “Now all of a sudden, it’s 100 episodes. I can’t believe how fast the time went by, but I guess that’s just because I’m getting old.”

We first met the Lanford, Ill., clan on Oct. 18, 1988, when “Roseanne,” named for brash standup comedian Roseanne Barr, premiered on ABC. The cast included Roseanne’s big-hearted husband Dan (Goodman), their three salty young children Becky (Lecy Goranson), Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and D.J. (Michael Fishman) as well as Roseanne’s erratic sister Jackie (Laurie Metcalf...

Becky and Tyler are in it for the long haul, as evidenced in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek at The Conners (ABC, Wednesday at 8/7c).

In the following clip from Season 6, Episode 6, Darlene walks into her kitchen to find her sister’s boyfriend making breakfast for the entire family. Awfully considerate of him, right?

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In a rare show of unity, all five broadcast networks will air a tribute to late TV writer/producer Norman Lear on Wednesday night.

“In recognition of Norman Lear’s vast accomplishments and influence across television, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox and The CW will simulcast an on-air in memoriam card tonight at 8:00 pm Et/Pt honoring the late legendary TV writer and producer,” the networks announced in a joint statement.

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Legendary television writer/producer Norman Lear died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 101 years old.

“It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Norman Lear, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather,” his family posted to his official Instagram page. “Norman passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family as we told stories and sang songs until the very end.

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As if Ellen Pompeo was ever really gone-gone from Grey’s Anatomy! Castmate and executive producer Debbie Allen confirmed for Et at the Kennedy Center Honors Monday that the Og will be back for at least a couple of appearances in Season 20 of the enduring ABC drama.

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“Miss Thing is there, honey,” said Allen. “She’s in the first episode, and she’s in the one I’m going to direct. We have to let her go and do some other things, but she’s still our queen.

Roseanne vet Michael Fishman is paying tribute to his late co-star on the 21st anniversary of his tragic death.

Glenn Quinn, who for seven seasons played Becky’s boyfriend-turned-husband Mark Healy, died on Dec. 3, 2002 of an accidental overdose. He was 32 years old.

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On Monday, Fishman (aka DJ Conner) posted a video tribute to Quinn, along with the following Irish blessing, to...

While the romance between Angel (David Boreanaz) and Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Geller) in the first few seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was certainly iconic and beloved by many fans, it was also a deeply toxic relationship that held both parties back from developing as characters and people. In Season 4 of Buffy, and even more so in the first season of Angel, it seemed like the writers were allowing the two to let each other go and move on in healthy and mature ways. However, either due to fan demand or the desire to keep teasing them, the creators could not seem to let it go -- and it hurt both characters' arcs.

In Season 1 of Angel, the title character was struggling with depression and trying to find himself after the split from Buffy. The relationship had been a co-dependent one that saw both parties lose their futures and drive.

Sean Gunn, the actor behind both Kraglin and the motion capture for Rocket in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, once auditioned as a series regular on Angel but was turned down, instead earning two guest appearances in the show's first season.

In an interview with ComicBook.com, Gunn discussed his time on Angel, a spinoff of the cult urban fantasy series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. "What happened there honestly is that I was up for one of the lead roles on Angel at the very beginning," he explained. "So when that show was getting made, I had auditioned for one of the regular characters. Didn't get it. That's fine. That happens." Although he didn't specify the character he had aimed for, the most probable is Allen Doyle, who was portrayed by the late Glenn Quinn. Doyle was the only one of the first season's three lead characters who didn't first...

After a genre-defining golden age from 1978 to 1984, slashers continued to proliferate cinemas throughout the rest of the ’80s. By the time the ’90s rolled around, however, diminishing returns for franchises and newcomers alike made it seem as though the slasher well had run dry. But, like its bottomless repository of knife-wielding villains, the genre has proven that it can never be stopped. During the dry period before Scream revitalized slashers in 1996, savvy filmmakers began leaning into the campy elements as a response to dwindling audiences rooting for the villains rather than fearing them. Dr. Giggles was just what the doctor ordered.

The 1992 film was a collaboration between Largo Entertainment, who produced the film, and Dark Horse Comics, who developed a short-lived comic book series based on the character. It may not have had the draw of Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, or Freddy Krueger, but its comedic approach to the subgenre...

Recovering addict Becky picked up a new (and worrisome) vice during Wednesday’s episode of The Conners.

Her troubles began almost as soon as Jackie installed a lottery machine at the Lunch Box. Becky didn’t think anything of it, but after Harris told her about a guy at the tattoo parlor who put $50 in a similar machine and walked away with $10,000, Becky decided to try her luck. Before long, she was staying late at the restaurant and blowing through cash she didn’t have. When Dan finally confronted her hiding losing lottery tickets, she said it was no big...

The 1992 horror comedy slasher Dr. Giggles (watch it Here) is getting a Blu-ray release courtesy of Scream Factory on March 21st – and copies can be pre-ordered at This Link!

Dr. Giggles was directed by Manny Coto, who rewrote the original screenplay by Graeme Whifler so extensively that Whifler was able to take the original script and get another movie out of it.. Dr. Giggles ended up with the following synopsis: It has been 35 years since the small town of Moorehigh discovered why Dr. Rendell kept losing his patients: he was ripping their hearts out in a twisted attempt to save his ailing wife. The townspeople stoned Rendell to death, but they never found the young son with the hideous giggle who helped his deranged father perform the operations. Now, over three decades later, Dr. Rendell’s son returns to gain revenge on Moorehigh’s residents, and he’s not shy about making house calls.

Not too many series make it to five seasons and those that do often feel like they've run out of gas by the time they get there. It's incredibly rare for a show's final season to be its best and yet, that's somehow the case with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" spinoff, "Angel." After a strong, but largely episodic freshman outing, the series evolved into a truly great show in its 2nd and 3rd seasons, expanding on Angel's own mythology and exploring the complexities of what it means to fight an unwinnable battle. Things fell apart with season 4, which, despite having its moments, was far too serialized for its own good and also suffered from creatives whose focus was majorly split.

"Angel" is all about redemption, so what better season could there be than the one in which the show redeems itself? Thanks to a major paradigm shift, the spinoff returned revitalized for its fifth season,...

ABC’s “The Conners” isn’t really a sitcom. It’s more a “human comedy.” Just as “Roseanne”, created by star Roseanne Barr and Matt Williams, was praised for offering a realistic look at middle-class life while delivering the laughs, so too has the spinoff which is set to return to for its fourth season this fall.

This year, the sprawling Conner family living in the fictional Lanford, Illinois was hit hard by Covid-19. There was unemployment. Dan (John Goodman) nearly lost the family home. His girlfriend Louise (Katey Sagal) got the virus. Becky (Lecy Goranson) went off the wagon and into rehab where she had an emotional confrontation with her father Dan. Darlene (executive producer Sara Gilbert) and her boyfriend Ben (Jay R. Ferguson) went through some rough patches. Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) struggled to keep the restaurant Lunch Box afloat but found love with Louise’s brother Neville (Nat Faxon), the town’s vet.

The Conners finally got to the root of Becky’s alcoholism on Wednesday. In the process, the Roseanne spinoff at last revealed how her late husband tragically died.

Though Mark’s death was referenced several times during Roseanne‘s first (and only) revival season — Darlene and David’s son was named in his honor — it was never revealed how he passed. (Portrayer Glenn Quinn suffered a fatal drug overdose in 2002, but The Conners never suggested that Mark met a similar fate.)

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The “Angel” cast will celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary with a panel at New York Comic-Con this fall. Well, minus Angel himself, that is.

On Tuesday, NYCC announced a reunion has been set with stars Charisma Carpenter, James Marsters, J. August Richards, Alexis Denisof and Amy Acker for the fan convention, which runs October 3-6. Noticeably absent from that lineup is David Boreanaz, who played the titular vampire detective on the Joss Whedon-created “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” spinoff.

Boreanaz previously hinted during a March appearance on “The Talk” there was something brewing for “Angel’s” upcoming 20th anniversary in October, but he told TheWrap last month that he didn’t “know what’s going to happen.”

“It’s funny, whether it’s the 10th or the 15th or the 20th,...

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2017 and its spinoff series, “Angel,” is hitting the big 2-0 itself this fall. And in honor of that momentous occasion, David Boreanaz says there is a possibility a reunion might be in the works.

“Well, you know, we’re coming up on our 20 years,” Boreanaz — who played the titular vampire detective on The WB series, after originating the role on “Buffy” — said on “The Talk” Tuesday, when asked if he’d be down for an “Angel” reunion.

“I mean that’s amazing to have been blessed with a show like that,” he continued. “And that’s really where I started my gig in this acting world. And I love that character. So I will say there may be something coming up. I don’t want to give away a lot. But I can say it’s 20 years coming up this fall,...

Time to dust off those vampire puns: An Angel reunion may be on the horizon.

Appearing on Tuesday’s The Talk, David Boreanaz hinted that there are plans to somehow commemorate the Buffy the Vampire Slater spinoff’s platinum anniversary this fall. “We’re coming up on our 20 years,” he noted. “That’s amazing to have been blessed with a show like that. That’s really where I started my gig in this acting world. I love that character. So I will say there may be something coming up. I don’t want to give away a lot. It’s 20 years coming up this fall,...

As great as last season's revival of Roseanne was, one of the frustrating things about it for fans was the fact that actor Johnny Galecki was only able to work in a single appearance as his character from the show, David Healy. Of course, that difficulty just might have something to do with the fact that he happens to star in one of TV's top-rated shows at the moment, The Big Bang Theory. And now, with the Roseanne spin-off The Conners, it wasn't sounding too promising that he would be be able to appear this season. Thanks to actress Juliette Lewis, however, we now know that the schedule stars have aligned and he will indeed be returning for at least an episode. View this post on Instagram Here’S The Big News!! Look what I’m doin!!! #LuckyMe #TheConners @theconnersabc #JulietteLewisisonTheConners #whoohoo #GreatWriting #ReunitedWithMyGrizwaldBro...

Ever since John Goodman, in a recent interview with The Times of London, made it clear that the Roseanne Conner character will have died between last season's finale of Roseanne and the premiere of The Conners, the question has been exactly how they were going to write her out of the show that she stood at the center of. Interestingly enough, the answer comes from Roseanne Barr herself, who, while appearing on the YouTube show Walk Away (hosted by Brandon Straka), noted that the writers will be expanding on a story idea that had been touched upon last season, which she wanted to explore further, but with a far different outcome. "They have her die of an opioid overdose," she said. "I wanted to show [opioid struggle] in the show, but I was never going to have Roseanne die of an opioid overdose. It’s so cynical and horrible. She should have...

The highly-anticipated Roseanne reboot is finally here! When the updated series premiered on ABC on Tuesday, March 27 two decades after the original show's run, many fans were surprised to see almost all of the former cast members returned for the revival. Not only did Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Sarah Chalke, Michael Fishman, and Johnny Galecki come back, but the 2018 cast also features a few new characters. So, just how many of those new and old characters are Roseanne's kids? Scroll down to meet the Conner family! Becky Conner-Healy Becky is Roseanne and Dan Conner's eldest child. She was originally played by Lecy Goranson in Seasons 1 through 5. In 1992, Lecy decided to leave Roseanne to pursue a college education at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. At the time, the young actress' school schedule permitted her to still occasionally appear on the series. During Season 5, Lecy's character,...

There's no denying the new Roseanne reboot successfully talks about politics. Between Roseanne Conner's clear love for Trump and Jackie's love for Hillary Clinton, there's enough to start a family fight. And the fact that President Donald Trump even congratulated the show on its high ratings has fans convinced the sitcom is pro-Trump — but the show's executive producer, Witney Cummings, doesn't understand why. “I don’t think I anticipated the positioning of it as a pro-Trump show... because it is not a pro-Trump show at all,” Cummings, 35 told Us Weekly in a recent interview. "She herself voted for Trump but I think people struggle differentiating Roseanne Barr and Roseanne Conner. I can see why. It’s called Roseanne. I myself have struggled with it in the writers’ room." She added, "Because the show is not about Trump, it’s about the circumstances that made people think Trump was a good idea.

Fans have loved tuning in to the Roseanne reboot — and lucky for them, the show has already been picked up for Season 11, with filming resuming later this month. "Season 11 is a dream come true," Michael Fishman, who plays D.J. Conner, exclusively tells Closer Weekly. "We had so many ideas that didn’t make it into Season 10. We have so much more to cover as a family." After the revival's premiere in late March, the sitcom's ratings sky-rocketed. "No one was surprised because there was a real feeling of enthusiasm and excitement about how well the writers had tapped into the best parts of the old series," costume designer Erin Quigley, one of many original crew members who returned, tells Closer. "It deals with universal issues." ABC Entertainment Channing Dungey further confirmed the reboot's second season shortly after the premiere. "We're thrilled that America has welcomed the Conner family back into their homes,...

The new issue of In Touch takes you behind-the-scenes of the successful Roseanne reboot and reveals the touching ways the cast pays tribute to the late Glenn Quinn. Ireland-born actor Glenn, who played Becky's hot but dim-witted boyfriend-turned-husband, Mark Healy, on Roseanne's first run, died of a heroin overdose at 32 in 2002. Now, the cast remembers him in many loving ways. "Not only is Darlene's son named after [his late] Uncle Mark," an insider tells In Touch, "but Roseanne has a photo of Glenn on the set that the entire cast touches before they take their opening bows." For more on this, pick up the latest issue of In Touch — and for more exclusive content sign up for our newsletter! More from In Touch 'Roseanne' Star Roseanne Barr Once Accused Her Parents of Incest, Then Regretted It 'Roseanne' Star Emma Kenney Reveals: "I'm in Treatment for My Battles" (Exclusive...

We're so sorry to hear this. After years of reportedly suffering from ill-health, British TV star Dale Winton sadly died in his home at age 62 on Wednesday, April 18, his longtime agent confirmed "with great sadness" to The Guardian. "While we know many will share this terrible loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this time of grief," Jan Kennedy said in a statement. In the years prior to his passing, Dale — who was most known for hosting the UK versions of Supermarket Sweep and In It To Win It — privately battled health issues and kept details of his condition from fans. Until 2015, Dale was all over British television, but when he disappeared (and even missed the funeral of his best friend and fellow TV presenter Cilla Black) fans understandably grew concerned. Dale in 2016. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Until recently, Dale's last on-screen appearance was a 2016 episode...

ABC's beloved sitcom Roseanne has already scored record-breaking ratings (more than 25 million viewers its first week!) in its triumphant return to television 30 years after its original run. And much of Roseanne's original cast — including Rosanne Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, and Laurie Metcalf — has returned to the show for the Season 10. "You're always nervous before you do something, and we're so grateful to the fans. I mean it's just unbelievable," Sara —who was 13 years old when the original Roseanne premiered and 22 when it ended — recently said on an episode of The Talk. "I could cry now just thinking about it. It's been so many years. You know, it's my childhood... it's just amazing to watch," she said of the show's high ratings, which have already paved the way for Season 11. It was renewed for another season on March 30, just a few days after its season premiere. With plenty more Roseanne episodes on the horizon,...

If you've been wondering where Darlene Conner's husband, David Healy, has been on the new Roseanne reboot, wonder no more! Johnny Galecki returned to the revival to reprise his character during the Tuesday, April 17 episode of the sitcom, and fans got a lot of answers. Though Darlene (played by Sara Gilbert) and David are no longer a married couple on the updated storyline (hence why Darlene moved home with Roseanne and Dan), they are parents to two children together — a teenage daughter named Harris Conner-Healy and a 10-year-old son named Mark Conner-Healy. And in the highly-anticipated episode, we finally got to see the former couple reunite when David made a surprise return for Harris' birthday party after being estranged from his family for years. During his stay, we also learned why they actually split in the first place. So it turns out, David left Darlene because of his late brother,...

Why did Darlene Conner name her son Mark on Roseanne? It was actually a way for her character to honor her late brother-in-law, Mark Healy. And for Roseanne stars Sara Gilbert and Johnny Galecki, it's was similarly a way to honor their late co-star, Glenn Quinn. When Sara was developing the revival of the hit ABC sitcom, she reached out to Johnny when it was time to name their characters' child. "I thought, I've got to reach out to Johnny Galecki because this is our kid together," Sara recounted on The Talk on April 16. "So I texted him, 'What do you think we should name our baby boy?' And then I said, 'Oh, maybe Mark,' because Mark was played by Glenn Quinn, who was his brother on the show [and] who passed away." Glenn played Mark Healy on the show — the tough-guy love interest of Darlene's sister, Becky Conner,...

Johnny Galecki played a bigger role on the “Roseanne” revival than signaled by his guest spot as Darlene (Sara Gilbert)’s ex David.

Gilbert said on “The Talk” Monday that she asked the “Big Bang Theory” star’s advice on what they should name their characters’ son on the show.

“I thought, oh, well I’ve got to reach out to Johnny Galecki, because this is our kid together,” Gilbert said. “So I texted him: ‘What do you think we named our baby boy?'”

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Gilbert then said that she thought of the name Mark, because David’s brother, played by Glenn Quinn for the sitcom, passed away in the original iteration of the series.

“‘Johnny said, ‘oh, definitely Mark,'” Gilbert said.

The actress added that she posted their text conversation before joining the ladies of “The Talk.”

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“Then I posted it today, and Johnny answered, and he said: ‘I don’t think we’ve ever agreed on anything so quickly,'” she said.

See the full video above.

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Just days after Roseanne star Emma Kenney announced that she is "seeking treatment for my battles," her co-star and on-screen mom, Sara Gilbert, has spoken out about the news. During the Thursday, April 12 episode of The Talk, the co-host praised Emma's incredible strength. "I first want to say, Emma, I’m so proud of you. I know that the whole cast and crew are so proud of you," Sara began. “And it takes a lot of courage to — we have a lot of demons — it takes a lot of courage to face them, particularly at 18. I envy you." The 43-year-old continued, "If I could go back to being 18 and start doing things to better myself at the pace you’re doing, I would be a better person today. So, I commend you, I love you, and I know you will come out the other side. Thank you for speaking up...

They're more than just co-stars, they're like family. In a new interview, Roseanne star Michael Fishman — who portrays DJ Conner on the hit ABC show — revealed the cast has a special on-set ritual to remember late actor Glenn Quinn before filming each new episode of the series reboot. "Glenn is missed by us daily. He remains part of the show, and close to our hearts. Before each taping we do cast introductions for the audience. We come out of Roseanne and Dan’s master bedroom, through the kitchen to meet the crowd. It is an exhilarating immediate connection with fans. In that hallway, I brought in Glenn’s picture, we each pass it before every episode we film. We remember Glenn every day. He will always be with us, part of us, part of the Roseanne show and family," Michael wrote on Facebook on Wednesday, April 11. Glenn as Mark on the show.

Roseanne payed tribute to departed cast member Glenn Quinn in episode four which aired Tuesday night. Quinn played Becky Connor’s (Lecy Goranson) boyfriend, Mark. Quinn’s character came in season three and stayed on until the end of the original show where he eventually married Becky. He died in 2002 from a heroin overdose. On Tuesday […]

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Actor Glenn Quinn portrayed Mark Healy on Roseanne from 1990 until 1997, but he sadly passed away just five years after the show ended. And now that the sitcom's exciting reboot has returned to ABC, many fans are wondering — how exactly did Mark from Roseanne die and how will he be remembered on the new revival? On Dec. 3, 2002, Glenn sadly passed away from an accidental heroin overdose. He was found by a friend on a couch in Hollywood at the time of his passing. He was only 32 years old when he died. Because Mark was such a beloved character on Roseanne — he played Becky Conner's husband and David Healy's brother — the writers wanted to ensure Glenn was remembered in the updated storyline. In fact, actress Lecy Goranson (who portrays Becky on the series) has just revealed that the entire reboot is dedicated to Glenn's memory. Mark and Becky on the show.