They never used him anyway, which is a massive shame.

 

I still hate they ignore Andy. I can kind of understand it from a packed canvas type of deal but they're missing beats that could realistically have been played. I'd rather they ignore Jerry (which they seem to anyway). It's a bizarre choice. One hand understands it, the other doesn't.

 

I agree with John that Andy could have died (but they had to deal with Mark Sr.'s death as well as Roseanne's, to be fair) and Jackie 'erased' him.

Unfortunately Fishman as an adult actor had zero comedic chops.

There's no need for DJ to be around or his dull daughter. There are too many characters as it is. 

Just have DJ and family move away. The sassy Christian wife was a poorly conceived character also.

Laurie Metcalf won a Guest Actress Emmy for her role on Hacks. 
 

Laurie Metcalf Wins Emmy for Guest Actress in Comedy Series

Do adore Beverly Rose 🌹 

Edited September 9, 20223 yr by DAMfan
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Watching this old Roseanne interview (or what was there of it, anyway) I'm reminded of why she was so popular in those early years, in spite of all the endless tabloid publicity. It's a powerful interview. I'm so sorry about where she ended up. 

 

On 8/29/2022 at 10:01 PM, Paul Raven said:

Just have DJ and family move away. The sassy Christian wife was a poorly conceived character also.

Apparently he's going to go visit his wife on her tour of duty overseas (who I guess guested last season).

They've indicated they'll still weave him in for guest spots but he was basically recurring anyway, and I haven't watched regularly in several seasons - I do intend to catch up someday, but Disney/Hulu makes it hard when they remove past seasons. It's pretty wild it's had what seems to be a strong, long run. It is nice if jolting to see Dan and Louise/Katey Sagal, Darlene and Ben (who I always liked) and Jackie and her new beau who I'm unfamiliar with all married. And I think Becky back to college.

Edited September 8, 20223 yr by Vee

I haven't watched this show in a long time. I lost interest in the show.

Showrunners tease a huge surprise. The appearance  of an "OG" Roseanne character...

Surprise "OG" Roseanne character returning

Anyone watch? They FINALLY updated the opening!

Not a bad episode, just get tired of them ragging on Jackie all the time though to be honest

I miss the cool character of Jackie. I forgot which season she started acting all "bafoony". I was hoping we'd get the ol' Jackie back for the reprisal, but nope. Then there was an episode where Jackie was imitating herself to be a bird to get some whipped cream. Oy! 

50 minutes ago, Noel said:

I miss the cool character of Jackie. I forgot which season she started acting all "bafoony". I was hoping we'd get the ol' Jackie back for the reprisal, but nope. Then there was an episode where Jackie was imitating herself to be a bird to get some whipped cream. Oy! 

Agreed. It started season 7 (post-baby). I later read she actually contacted Don Knotts to get tips for the later seasons. Oy, indeed. No wonder Roseanne makes a Barney Fife reference in season 8. 

16 minutes ago, Gray Bunny said:

Agreed. It started season 7 (post-baby). I later read she actually contacted Don Knotts to get tips for the later seasons. Oy, indeed. No wonder Roseanne makes a Barney Fife reference in season 8. 

Yeah, to me, the character of Jackie was a very relatable character. I still watch 'The Conners', but it's missing something. It's missing a leading actress and Sara Gilbert (as much as I like her) ain't it. Jackie used to be a cool aunt, and in a way, she kind of guided Roseanne's kids to a certain extent. Instead, it's like Roseanne's kids look at her as a dope. That's not who Jackie was, or at least, that's not how I remember her. I think I started "tuning out" of Roseanne when they all went to Disneyworld. I think post-trip Disneyworld, I wasn't as invested in the show.

As far as the 'The Conners', I like their take on current social issues, but sometimes, it's too much to cram into a 30-minute comedy. And I don't like how everything is about Darlene. Do I want Roseanne Barr back? No. That woman is absolutely insane in the membrane. Has nothing to do with politics at all. It's all about being a decent human being.

Edited September 22, 20223 yr by Noel

Shorter opening, but cute.

 

I'm a little surprised Katey Sagal isn't in there - Louise is now married to Dan, right? I guess she's still technically recurring.

I wonder if they got George Clooney to return as Booker????