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It was a con- 1967) stars as Roseanne’s mother, home, and that’s exactly how wife, Roseanne was a much more faces economic challenges as they troversial ending, and one that will Beverly Harris. Comedian Sandra viewers are sure to feel when the elevision’s earliest moms were realistic representation of the live paycheck to paycheck in the be addressed throughout the new Bernhard (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) show returns. Timpeccably coiffed happy blue-collar mother, wife, sister small town of Lanford, Ill. run of the series, as Barr had al- reprises her role as Roseanne’s The original series was im- homemakers. In the late 1980s, and friend. The original “Roseanne” was a ways hoped. friend, Nancy Bartlett. Natalie West mensely popular in its heyday and however, a new TV mom broke the Now, she’s returning to prime huge hit, thanks to its gritty yet “In the original series, I always (“Nate and Margaret,” 2012) once has graced many prestigious “best mold and took over prime time. time to deliver another slice of witty portrayal of average America, wanted to have the 10th year so I again appears as Roseanne’s of” lists over the years as a result. Roseanne Conner (Roseanne Barr, honest American life as Barr re- and it ran for nine successful sea- could do exactly what I did in these friend and Dan’s stepmother, Crys- The show and its stars won Em- “The Roseanne Show”) was no unites with her TV family in the sons between 1988 and 1997. In nine [episodes], which was to fin- tal Anderson. “Grey’s Anatomy’s” mys, Golden Globes, People’s June Cleaver. She wasn’t even Wil- premiere of the nine-episode re- the original series finale, it was re- ish and complete the story of this James Pickens Jr. stars as Chuck Choice Awards and even a Pea- ma Flintstone — and that seemed boot of “Roseanne,” airing Tues- vealed that the whole show had family,” Barr explained at the 2018 Mitchell, and Adilah Barnes (“Tracy body Award for Excellence in Tele- Television Critics Association Win- Takes On...”) returns as his wife, vision Broadcasting. Not only that, ter Press Tour. Anne-Marie. Johnny Galecki (“The it reached the No. 1 spot in the The entire main cast is back for Big Bang Theory”) returns for one Nielsen ratings in its second sea- the reboot. John Goodman (“The episode to reprise his role as David. son, and often ranked in the top Big Lebowski,” 1998) co-stars as Also of note is Christopher 20 throughout its run. Roseanne’s husband, Dan Conner. Lloyd’s (“Back to the Future,” It remains to be seen whether Sara Gilbert (“The Talk”), who also 1985) guest-starring role as Bev’s ABC’s new version will live up to serves as an executive producer on boyfriend, Lou. He won’t be the the original, but millions of TV the series alongside Barr, plays only new face in Lanford. The reviv- viewers are eager to find out. If daughter Darlene, and Alicia al welcomes new cast members there’s one thing fans can be sure Goranson (“Boys Don’t Cry,” Emma Kenney (“Shameless”) as of, it’s that, much like the original, 1999) returns as eldest daughter Harris Conner, Ames McNamara the new “Roseanne” won’t shy Becky. Sarah Chalke (“Scrubs”), (“At Home With Amy Sedaris”) as away from controversial topics. The who portrayed Becky in later sea- Mark, and Jayden Rey (“Unforget- show is expected to address topics sons of the original series, also ap- table”) as Mary. such as health care, the opioid cri- pears in the new show as a differ- Beyond the familiar and new sis, gender and illegal immigration. ent character, Andrea. Michael faces, “Roseanne” fans can also Many TV comedies tend to avoid Fishman (“Undrafted,” 2016) re- look forward to the intricately rec- such hot-button issues, but Barr prises his role as Roseanne and reated set. From the plaid sofa to will tackle them head on in an ef- Dan’s son, D.J., and Emmy winner the crocheted afghan, things fort to represent the many different Laurie Metcalf (“Lady Bird,” 2017) haven’t changed much in the Con- opinions held by Americans, just as steps back into the role of Rose- ner house — even the dated wall- she did in the ‘80s and ‘90s. anne’s sister, Jackie Harris. Check out the special one-hour Fans of the original series might paper was recreated from photos have been surprised to see Good- from the original series. Goodman premiere of “Roseanne,” airing man’s name on the roster, as his recalled that walking onto the set Tuesday, March 27, on ABC. death was revealed at the end of the original series run. Goodman seemed satisfied with how Dan’s death is addressed when we spoke at the TCA Press Tour: “I thought it was a clever way to do it, handle it and get it out of the way,” the ac- tor said. In addition to the main cast, other favorites from the show’s first run are also slated to return. John Goodman stars in “Roseanne” American Theatre Hall of Famer Es- Betty Biggs Beauty FURNISH YOU WHOLE HOME MARCH INTO & Tanning Salon FOR ONLY $2200!! 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