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CliffClavin · 07-18-2004, 02:46 PM

In the first episode featuring David Healy, he is introduced as Kevin Healy. However, in the episode "Everyone Comes to Jackie's", Roseanne says (speaking of Darlene's control over David), "David isn't even his real name - she just made that up!" On another episode, Darlene and David are filling out their college applications in the car, and Darlene points out that David left the space for his middle name blank. He admits that his middle name is Maurice.

Shelley Winters plays Estelle Parsons' mother in the show, but she is only five years older in real life.

Featured the first same-sex kiss on American network television.

Even though Sal Barone (II) played D.J. in only the first episode, his name continued to appear in the credits for most of the first season.

All the exterior shots going to and coming from commercial breaks are shots of various city streets and buildings in Evansville, IN. This is where Matt Williams, the executive producer, attended college.

DJ stands for David Jacob

'Lecy Goranson' 's request to wear her hair shorter as Becky was originally turned down by the producers. Goranson took her case to Roseanne, who solved the issue by taking up a pair of scissors and hacking Goranson's hair short then and there.

Sometimes, posters for the comic book "The Sandman" can be seen in Darlene's bedroom. These were suggested by then-writer Joss Whedon.

In "Homecoming" where Becky returns home, the fact that Becky was played by a different actor was actually joked about in the show. Roseanne says makes a comment that when she came back she barely recognized her. At the end, the Connors are watching an old episode of "Bewitched" (1964) and discussing switching Darrens, when Jackie says something like, "Well, they were a hit show, they could get away with anything". The new Becky says, "Well, I like the second Darren much better". (self-referencing the fact that she was Becky #2).

The character 'Dan Conner' was ranked #13 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (20 June 2004 issue).

In Alicia Goranson's first episode after her absence, she's in the kitchen and Darlene comes in and says, "Where the hell have you been?", referring to her replacement by Sarah Chalke

roseannefan4ever14 · 07-18-2004, 02:55 PM

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Shelley Winters plays Estelle Parsons' mother in the show, but she is only five years older in real life.

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'Lecy Goranson' 's request to wear her hair shorter as Becky was originally turned down by the producers. Goranson took her case to Roseanne, who solved the issue by taking up a pair of scissors and hacking Goranson's hair short then and there.

Thats very interesting! I never knew that.

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Quotes from my favorite shows:

Boy Meets World: ''We'll return to The Young and the Restless right after this word from Feeny, and here is the word... Shut Up!'' (Feeny to class)

Full House:
Kimmy: [talking to D.J] Your sister is such a tattle-tale.
Stephanie: I am not and I'm telling you said that.

The Cosby Show:
Theo: Dad, Denise is hogging the bathroom!
Cliff: Well, use the one downstairs.
Theo:The small one? That's for guests!
Cliff: Well, pretend you don't live here!

Roseanne:
[Having just met their new neighbor, Kathy Bowman]
Jackie: Maybe she was a little uptight.
Roseanne: A LITTLE uptight? Hey, man you couldn't drag a needle out of her butt with a tractor.

R#1Fan · 07-18-2004, 09:44 PM

Also, in the first episode of the 8th season, when becky #1 returns, Roseanne is upstairs with Dan, and she comes walking in the bedroom. Roseanne says "Where have you been, it feels like you were away for 3 years) Cause Roseanne had sent becky away to get something, and she took a while, so then Roseanne said that. When she said three years, that was how long Becky #1 was gone.

**I don't know if it was three years, may have been four, maybe have been two, but you get the point... right? lol

Also that wasn't an exact quote that Roseanne said, but was somewhere along those lines....

brainlesschild09 · 07-19-2004, 12:01 AM

It was about 3 years. I think they were saying it was season 5, 6, and 7

07-18-2004, 02:46 PM	#1
CliffClavin Yada Yada Yada Senior Member Join Date: May 04, 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,403	Interesting Roseanne Facts In the first episode featuring David Healy, he is introduced as Kevin Healy. However, in the episode "Everyone Comes to Jackie's", Roseanne says (speaking of Darlene's control over David), "David isn't even his real name - she just made that up!" On another episode, Darlene and David are filling out their college applications in the car, and Darlene points out that David left the space for his middle name blank. He admits that his middle name is Maurice. Shelley Winters plays Estelle Parsons' mother in the show, but she is only five years older in real life. Featured the first same-sex kiss on American network television. Even though Sal Barone (II) played D.J. in only the first episode, his name continued to appear in the credits for most of the first season. All the exterior shots going to and coming from commercial breaks are shots of various city streets and buildings in Evansville, IN. This is where Matt Williams, the executive producer, attended college. DJ stands for David Jacob 'Lecy Goranson' 's request to wear her hair shorter as Becky was originally turned down by the producers. Goranson took her case to Roseanne, who solved the issue by taking up a pair of scissors and hacking Goranson's hair short then and there. Sometimes, posters for the comic book "The Sandman" can be seen in Darlene's bedroom. These were suggested by then-writer Joss Whedon. In "Homecoming" where Becky returns home, the fact that Becky was played by a different actor was actually joked about in the show. Roseanne says makes a comment that when she came back she barely recognized her. At the end, the Connors are watching an old episode of "Bewitched" (1964) and discussing switching Darrens, when Jackie says something like, "Well, they were a hit show, they could get away with anything". The new Becky says, "Well, I like the second Darren much better". (self-referencing the fact that she was Becky #2). The character 'Dan Conner' was ranked #13 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (20 June 2004 issue). In Alicia Goranson's first episode after her absence, she's in the kitchen and Darlene comes in and says, "Where the hell have you been?", referring to her replacement by Sarah Chalke
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07-18-2004, 09:44 PM	#3
R#1Fan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 07, 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 19	Also, in the first episode of the 8th season, when becky #1 returns, Roseanne is upstairs with Dan, and she comes walking in the bedroom. Roseanne says "Where have you been, it feels like you were away for 3 years) Cause Roseanne had sent becky away to get something, and she took a while, so then Roseanne said that. When she said three years, that was how long Becky #1 was gone. **I don't know if it was three years, may have been four, maybe have been two, but you get the point... right? lol Also that wasn't an exact quote that Roseanne said, but was somewhere along those lines....

07-19-2004, 12:01 AM	#4
brainlesschild09 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 03, 2004 Location: At the Computer Posts: 416	It was about 3 years. I think they were saying it was season 5, 6, and 7