The Conners tackles gun violence - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 03-03-2022, 01:15 AM

https://tvline.com/2022/03/02/the-co...son-triggered/

Wednesday's episode, written by series star Lecy Goranson, revolved around an active shooter at a shopping mall. Writing about gun violence was "tricky," Goranson tells TVLine, "because it’s a topic that no one wants to talk about. And that’s something that’s really been driven home since this process started for me. When I bring it up with friends and talk about the process, it’s remarkable to hear how much people have to say, and how much people have experienced. It’s just exemplary of how pervasive it really is. The interesting thing is this notion that there’s this 'liberal Hollywood' versus people who love guns. But when you look at Hollywood, there are guns everywhere — and it’s not like they’re used (in media) and then whatever happens is reflected upon )in the story). It’s usually just 'Bang! Bang! Bang!'"

Lorimar Television · 03-04-2022, 10:48 PM

Wow this episode was powerful and amazing. Easily the most drama in a comedy in years, but well done!

TMC · 03-09-2022, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorimar Television

Wow this episode was powerful and amazing. Easily the most drama in a comedy in years, but well done!

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RetroGuy2000 · 03-11-2022, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorimar Television

Wow this episode was powerful and amazing. Easily the most drama in a comedy in years, but well done!

I just finished watching the episode, and enjoyed it a lot. A very strong episode for everyone, but especially Lecy. It was also nice seeing Mary have such a prominent role, for once.

Lorimar Television · 03-13-2022, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

I just finished watching the episode, and enjoyed it a lot. A very strong episode for everyone, but especially Lecy. It was also nice seeing Mary have such a prominent role, for once.

Agreed! Definitely well done

03-03-2022, 01:15 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,062	The Conners tackles gun violence https://tvline.com/2022/03/02/the-co...son-triggered/ Wednesday's episode, written by series star Lecy Goranson, revolved around an active shooter at a shopping mall. Writing about gun violence was "tricky," Goranson tells TVLine, "because it’s a topic that no one wants to talk about. And that’s something that’s really been driven home since this process started for me. When I bring it up with friends and talk about the process, it’s remarkable to hear how much people have to say, and how much people have experienced. It’s just exemplary of how pervasive it really is. The interesting thing is this notion that there’s this 'liberal Hollywood' versus people who love guns. But when you look at Hollywood, there are guns everywhere — and it’s not like they’re used (in media) and then whatever happens is reflected upon )in the story). It’s usually just 'Bang! Bang! Bang!'"

03-04-2022, 10:48 PM	#2
Lorimar Television Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 06, 2007 Posts: 7,034	Wow this episode was powerful and amazing. Easily the most drama in a comedy in years, but well done!
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