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Roseanne (1988): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know
Remember when Roseanne took a loud, unapologetic, working-class family and made them feel like the people living right down the block. Premiering on ABC in 1988, Roseanne starred Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Lecy Goranson, Sarah Gilbert, and Johnny Galecki and turned Lanford, Illinois into one of the most believable homes in television history. Behind the cluttered kitchen, plaid couch, and nonstop yelling, the show also launched future stars, survived major controversy, and built one of TV’s most unforgettable marriages.
These are 15 weird facts about Roseanne, the kind you only notice once the Conners start yelling across the kitchen again.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:17 - #15: Season 9 Revealed It Was All a Dream — John Goodman
02:48 - #14: The National Anthem Performance That Shocked America — Roseanne Barr
04:24 - #13: The Revival Returned Huge and Collapsed Overnight — Sara Gilbert
06:00 - #12: Roseanne Took Control Behind the Scenes — Matt Williams
07:38 - #11: Roseanne Became a Million-Dollar Sitcom Star — Roseanne Barr
08:47 - #10: The Weed Episode Pushed ABC’s Limits — Laurie Metcalf
10:23 - #9: The Show Said “Period” Out Loud on Primetime — Sarah Gilbert
11:46 - #8: The Halloween Episodes Became TV Events — John Goodman
14:06 - #7: Becky Was Recast and the Show Joked About It — Lecy Goranson
15:47 - #6: George Clooney and Joss Whedon Passed Through Lanford — George Clooney
17:21 - #5: Jackie Quietly Became the Show’s Secret Weapon — Laurie Metcalf
19:13 - #4: Darlene Refused to Look Like a Typical TV Teen — Sarah Gilbert
20:45 - #3: The Conner House Was Designed to Feel Real — Roseanne Barr
22:02 - #2: George Harrison Was Reportedly a Fan of the Show — George Harrison
23:07 - #1: Dan Conner Was Inspired by Roseanne’s Real Life — John Goodman
Roseanne (1988): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know
Remember when Roseanne took a loud, unapologetic, working-class family and made them feel like the people living right down the block. Premiering on ABC in 1988, Roseanne starred Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Lecy Goranson, Sarah Gilbert, and Johnny Galecki and turned Lanford, Illinois into one of the most believable homes in television history. Behind the cluttered kitchen, plaid couch, and nonstop yelling, the show also launched future stars, survived major controversy, and built one of TV’s most unforgettable marriages.
These are 15 weird facts about Roseanne, the kind you only notice once the Conners start yelling across the kitchen again.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:17 - #15: Season 9 Revealed It Was All a Dream — John Goodman
02:48 - #14: The National Anthem Performance That Shocked America — Roseanne Barr
04:24 - #13: The Revival Returned Huge and Collapsed Overnight — Sara Gilbert
06:00 - #12: Roseanne Took Control Behind the Scenes — Matt Williams
07:38 - #11: Roseanne Became a Million-Dollar Sitcom Star — Roseanne Barr
08:47 - #10: The Weed Episode Pushed ABC’s Limits — Laurie Metcalf
10:23 - #9: The Show Said “Period” Out Loud on Primetime — Sarah Gilbert
11:46 - #8: The Halloween Episodes Became TV Events — John Goodman
14:06 - #7: Becky Was Recast and the Show Joked About It — Lecy Goranson
15:47 - #6: George Clooney and Joss Whedon Passed Through Lanford — George Clooney
17:21 - #5: Jackie Quietly Became the Show’s Secret Weapon — Laurie Metcalf
19:13 - #4: Darlene Refused to Look Like a Typical TV Teen — Sarah Gilbert
20:45 - #3: The Conner House Was Designed to Feel Real — Roseanne Barr
22:02 - #2: George Harrison Was Reportedly a Fan of the Show — George Harrison
23:07 - #1: Dan Conner Was Inspired by Roseanne’s Real Life — John Goodman