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NOVEMBER 11 - 17, 2018 staradvertiser.com REVIVING A REVIVAL Now that his wife has passed away, it’s up to Dan Conner (John Goodman) to keep his family going in a new episode of The Conners. Luckily, he can rely on his grown children, Darlene (Sara Gilbert), Becky (Alicia Goranson) and D.J. (Michael Fishman), and his sister-in-law, Jackie (Laurie Metcalf). Airing Tuesday, Nov. 13, on ABC. – ¶Olelo has helped us broaden our message and our mission to the community. LYNNE WAIHEE, President, Read to Me International ;rikhob]bg`ob]^hikh]n\mbhglniihkm%p^k^a^eibg`K^Z]MhF^Bgm^kgZmbhgZe olelo.org laZk^ma^bkik^l^gmZmbhglpbmai^hie^Zeeho^kma^phke]' ON THE COVER | THE CONNERS Life goes on in Lanford ‘The Conners’ brings back “There are enough sturdy characters and debut of “The Conners” performed fairly well beloved characters performances here to move on without her,” against the competition, drawing more than wrote Sepinwall, “and the premiere felt more 10 million viewers. The show may not have focused than many of the episodes from the reached the peak of the revival’s debut rat- By Kyla Brewer spring.” ings last spring, which attracted 18.44 million TV Media In addition to Goodman, Sara Gilbert (“The initial viewers, but the premiere was still among Talk”) returns as Dan and Roseanne’s young- the top-rated shows of the night, behind only itcoms are a staple of prime time, pep- est daughter, Darlene, who’s set to take on an CBS’s “NCIS” in its time-slot. Interestingly, the pering just about every night of the week. even larger role in “The Conners.” Original series spinoff’s premiere was on par with the spring But few of this season’s sitcoms have S star Alicia Goranson (“Boys Don’t Cry,” 1999) finale of “Roseanne,” so it looks as if plenty of generated as much buzz as “The Conners.” is back as the eldest, Becky, and Michael fans are still interested in the Conners’ story. Since losing his wife, Dan Conner (John Fishman (“Undrafted,” 2016) once again ap- Just like its predecessor, “The Conners” Goodman, “The Big Lebowski,” 1998) has been pears as Roseanne and Dan’s son, D.J. Emmy is set to tackle hard-hitting subjects as the soldiering on as the head of the household winner Laurie Metcalf (“The Big Bang Theory”), Conners work through their grief after the in “The Conners,” which airs Tuesday, Nov. who was a breakout star of the original show, death of Roseanne from an accidental opi- 13, on ABC. The show is a spinoff of ABC’s reprises her role as Roseanne’s flighty sister, oid overdose. The debut addressed not only “Roseanne,” a comedy about a working-class Jackie, in “The Conners.” the subject of opioid addiction and abuse in family in the fictional small town of Lanford, The cast of the new comedy also includes America but also the desperate lengths under- Illinois, which aired from 1988 to 1997, and a number of performers who weren’t part of insured, financially strapped people may go to again last spring in a much lauded revival. the original series but appeared in last spring’s as they try to compensate for their lack of cov- “Roseanne” centered on Conner family matri- revival. Emma Kenney (“Shameless”) portrays erage. Roseanne, as it was discovered in the arch Roseanne (Roseanne Barr, “The Roseanne Darlene’s daughter, Harris Conner-Healy. premiere, was part of a neighborhood net- Barr Show”), but a now-famous racist Tweet Ames McNamara (“At Home With Amy work of people who would trade and from the comedian about Valerie Jarrett, se- Sedaris”) portrays Darlene’s son, share medicine. After the show’s nior adviser to former president Barack Obama, Mark. Their father is Darlene’s ex, debut, Barr was critical of how prompted ABC to cancel that show in May, David, played by Johnny Galecki her character was killed off, say- despite its stellar ratings. Three weeks after (“The Big Bang Theory”), who ing the opioid overdose “lent an Barr was ousted from the series, the network will guest star in the show. unnecessary grim and morbid announced plans for a spinoff featuring all of Young actress Jayden Rey dimension to an otherwise the original cast with the exception of Barr. (“Unforgettable”) happy family show,” in an Fans and critics wondered how “The plays D.J.’s daughter, official statement on Conners” would fare without the actress, but Mary, while Maya Facebook with Rabbi so far, things are looking good for the comedy. Lynne Robinson Shmuley Boteach. In a review of the show’s debut episode on (“Mom”) stars as rollingstone.com, TV critic Alan Sepinwall ex- D.J.’s wife, Geena. “The Conners” pressed hope for the new incarnation of the As far as the star John Goodman series sans the controversial comedian. ratings go, the 2 STAR CHANNELS November 11 - 17, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer Marlena are reunited Elizabeth has questions about Cameron’s TV Media and Belle makes motivations. It isn’t long before Nelle slips peace with John. back into her old ways. Julian comforts Kim. For the week of November 5 - 9 Sami tells Marlena Sonny tries to prove his point. Terry confides in her fears about EJ. Elizabeth. Bonnie says good- The Young and the Restless The Bold and the Beautiful bye to Mimi and her Cane struggles with living without Lily, so he Bill learns that Justin has found some infor- baby. Sarah angrily decides to move his family closer to Lily’s mation regarding Ridge and Judge McMullen. explodes at Rex. Sami new prison. The children are upset, but they Quinn listens in as Eric and Donna share frantically searches keep their fears hidden as they want to be memories about their past over a bottle of for the missing pa- Tamara Braun supportive. Devon intervenes on behalf of the honey bear. Quinn vents to Wyatt about her stars in “General tient. Paul and Will en- kids and he helps Cane to understand that he frustrations with Pam and Eric. Wyatt advises Hospital” counter Susan. Gabi needs to focus on his entire family, not just his mother to stop fighting with Pam and not is enraged when she Lily. Lola invites Kyle over to Rey’s to help her to ruin her marriage over it. Brooke is shaken finds out from JJ that Abigail is a step ahead of with some new recipes. Rey arrives and he is when Bill questions her about the possible her. Stefan gets some interesting news about not impressed. Kyle stays, resolute in his de- interference in his custody case with Katie. his family. Susan faces Sami with a scalpel in sire to win over Lola’s brother. Lola becomes Quinn confronts Donna about what her inten- hand. John and Marlena get married, for real even more infatuated with Kyle when he eats tions are towards Eric. Brooke is torn between this time. Abigail one-ups Kate. Gabi panics some spicy peppers to impress Rey. Kyle then doing what’s right for Bill and being loyal to when she finds out about Chad’s plan to help offers to help Lola finance a restaurant. Phyllis Ridge. Emma sees Zoe and Xander flirting Abigail. Hope and Rafe find a witness who is lonely in her new position as CEO, so she during preparations for a fashion show. Ridge could make their case against Ben. Ben ad- connects with Nick, who is also feeling lone- asks Brooke to keep her distance from Bill. mits something to Ciara. Claire gets the truth some since his family fell apart. At the same Steffy models the showstopper during the out of Tripp. Chad abducts Abigail. time, Sharon and Billy comfort one another as first fashion show for the Intimates line. General Hospital the friends realize they each know what the Days of Our Lives Margaux begins to investigate. Curtis offers other is going through. Sharon has conflicting Sami looks at the results of the DNA test she to help. Carly leans on Jason. Jordan receives feelings about her growing attraction to Rey. had done on the mystery patient. Susan has a some bad news. Charlotte becomes wise Mariah picks up on this and asks her mother vision of EJ. At Rex and Sarah’s engagement to Spencer. Lucas gets some much-needed if she wants to pursue something with Rey. party, Chloe drops some big news. 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