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wiseguy182 · 07-15-2013, 07:57 AM

I hated that woman. I hate how she casually mentions that she and her husband held up a liquor store. If one my friends said that, I would disassociate with them right on the spot and tell them to get out of my house. And since Bonnie didn't elaborate, I have to assume that they went unpunished for the crime and the victim may have been scarred for life.

She practically made Roseanne look thin. That isn't easy to do.

Hughsgirl · 07-15-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

I hated that woman. I hate how she casually mentions that she and her husband held up a liquor store. If one my friends said that, I would disassociate with them right on the spot and tell them to get out of my house. And since Bonnie didn't elaborate, I have to assume that they went unpunished for the crime and the victim may have been scarred for life.

She practically made Roseanne look thin. That isn't easy to do.

I don't know if I hated her, but I didn't see any reason for her other than to give Rosanne another friend. I liked her better than that idiot gay friend of hers that was married to Arnie. I can't recall her name off hand, but she was a real piece of crap - and NO, not because she was gay either so no one needs to jump my crap for it. She was just an idiot.

gidgetgrape · 07-15-2013, 04:54 PM

"Bonnie" came across as a laid-back, seen everything kind of person. Between her and Roseanne, I don't know how anyone got served in that diner.

During the original broadcast, I was a teenager and really into rock music. Bonnie Bramlett's daughter, Bekka, was dating Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora. I don't think they dated long, but I remember seeing a photo of Bonnie and Bekka with Richie in Metal Edge Magazine. I also remember the accompanying article stated that Bonnie was considered a special guest on "Roseanne" because of her musical background.

-STEFFY- · 07-15-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

I hated that woman. I hate how she casually mentions that she and her husband held up a liquor store. If one my friends said that, I would disassociate with them right on the spot and tell them to get out of my house. And since Bonnie didn't elaborate, I have to assume that they went unpunished for the crime and the victim may have been scarred for life.

She practically made Roseanne look thin. That isn't easy to do.

I wouldn't want to be friends with a criminal who holds up liquor stores. And you're right, she did just casually mention it as if she was describing what she had for dinner.

The only Bonnie moment that I enjoyed was when she sang "You Really Got A Hold On Me" at the mother's day picnic. But it was really the ACTRESS that enjoyed and not the character. Bonnie is trash.

Sean Conner · 07-18-2013, 02:51 AM

Well I don't see how Bonnie's weight has anything to do with her character...

But I liked her and would've rather she stuck around than turning Nancy into Roseanne's full-time new best friend (replacing Crystal).

One of my favorite episodes is the Mother's Day episode where Bonnie sings at the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y4ptVHmEIs

Brieannas21 · 07-19-2013, 12:32 AM

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Well I don't see how Bonnie's weight has anything to do with her character...

But I liked her and would've rather she stuck around than turning Nancy into Roseanne's full-time new best friend (replacing Crystal).

One of my favorite episodes is the Mother's Day episode where Bonnie sings at the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y4ptVHmEIs

I agree.

I liked Bonnie way more than Crystal. Crystal was too much of a pushover.

damon strong · 07-20-2013, 05:14 AM

The actress who played her wasn't even an actress, she was known for being a singer, and I think she did a competent job considering her lack of acting experience. Roseanne wanted her on the show because she was a fan of hers during her music heyday in the late 1960s.

skrink · 07-23-2013, 04:35 PM

Her character was too rough for my liking. However - much better than Crystal!!! Geez!

Corkys-Place · 05-22-2014, 12:03 AM

Does anyone here know why Natalie West (Crystal) was phased out of the show? She was pretty much a full time character in the beginning and even had her name in the opening credits at one stage.

principehomura · 05-22-2014, 04:01 PM

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Does anyone here know why Natalie West (Crystal) was phased out of the show? She was pretty much a full time character in the beginning and even had her name in the opening credits at one stage.

Found this explanation:
Natalie West was cast as Roseanne's best friend and co-worker, Crystal Anderson. Crystal was consistently unlucky in love (with several failed marriages in her past) and her character alternated between naÃ¯ve and just plain goofy. The character of Crystal was conceived during the original "pitch" meetings before the Roseanne show was sold "“ after all, it's a golden rule of sitcoms that every main character needed a wacky friend or neighbor to "bounce" off. However, as the series progressed, it became evident that not only did Laurie Metcalf ("Jackie") and Roseanne Barr have better chemistry, it was also easier for the writers to concoct situations involving Roseanne and her sister than Roseanne and her best friend (especially since Crystal had a young son to care for). When Roseanne married Tom Arnold and he joined the cast as Arnie, Sandra Bernhard was brought aboard as Arnie's free-wheeling love interest (Nancy) in order to provide story lines for Roseanne's new hubby. With Jackie acting as Roseanne's best friend and Nancy providing the wackiness quotient, there wasn't much left for Crystal to do, so Natalie West was eliminated from the opening credits after Season Four and reduced to "recurring character" status.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/19230...s-set-roseanne

mets82 · 05-22-2014, 04:22 PM

Its too bad because I liked Chrystal. I think her last show was the first episode 7 I think although I'm not sure.

Sean Conner · 05-23-2014, 02:37 AM

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Its too bad because I liked Chrystal. I think her last show was the first episode 7 I think although I'm not sure.

First episode of Season 8, when Roseanne has a baby shower (and Lecy Goranson returns as Becky).

But after that, she disappears. I don't even think she's ever mentioned again.

Corkys-Place · 05-24-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by principehomura

Found this explanation:
Natalie West was cast as Roseanne's best friend and co-worker, Crystal Anderson. Crystal was consistently unlucky in love (with several failed marriages in her past) and her character alternated between naÃ¯ve and just plain goofy. The character of Crystal was conceived during the original "pitch" meetings before the Roseanne show was sold "“ after all, it's a golden rule of sitcoms that every main character needed a wacky friend or neighbor to "bounce" off. However, as the series progressed, it became evident that not only did Laurie Metcalf ("Jackie") and Roseanne Barr have better chemistry, it was also easier for the writers to concoct situations involving Roseanne and her sister than Roseanne and her best friend (especially since Crystal had a young son to care for). When Roseanne married Tom Arnold and he joined the cast as Arnie, Sandra Bernhard was brought aboard as Arnie's free-wheeling love interest (Nancy) in order to provide story lines for Roseanne's new hubby. With Jackie acting as Roseanne's best friend and Nancy providing the wackiness quotient, there wasn't much left for Crystal to do, so Natalie West was eliminated from the opening credits after Season Four and reduced to "recurring character" status.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/19230...s-set-roseanne

Ah thanks for posting that info for me. Clears things up a bit.

Funny Crystal moment from early Season 2. Dan plans a surprise party for Roseanne thinking she got that new job - which she didn't get after all due to lack of computer experience. Roseanne pulls up in the driveway and everyone is trying to hide. Crystal freaks out and is standing in the middle of the Conner living room with her hands in the air when Roseanne walks in.

principehomura · 05-25-2014, 02:37 PM

I liked Crystal too.
Not that I hate Nancy, but I'd take Crystal over her any time.
While Nancy is a light-version of Roseanne (sometimes not light), strong and self-confident, Crystal was fragile and insicure, a character that really fit in the show's environment.

mets82 · 05-29-2014, 05:40 PM

I think the best Crystal scene is when she comes over to check on Jackie to see if she's doing a good job when Roseanne's away. I think it was season 2 and in the end Roseanne was sporting that very short hairdo in which Dan responded "Ah, Dorothy Hamill."

Anyway, Chrystal comes in and then Jackie goes "Chrystal, whats with the accent? You came from Lanford just like all of us" and then Chrystal and Jackie go
"My father came from Arkansas." Then Jackie touched did that thing with her nose. That was laugh out funny.

07-15-2013, 07:57 AM	#1
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	Did anyone else hate Bonnie? I hated that woman. I hate how she casually mentions that she and her husband held up a liquor store. If one my friends said that, I would disassociate with them right on the spot and tell them to get out of my house. And since Bonnie didn't elaborate, I have to assume that they went unpunished for the crime and the victim may have been scarred for life. She practically made Roseanne look thin. That isn't easy to do.

05-22-2014, 04:22 PM	#11
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	Its too bad because I liked Chrystal. I think her last show was the first episode 7 I think although I'm not sure.
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07-15-2013, 04:54 PM	#3
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	"Bonnie" came across as a laid-back, seen everything kind of person. Between her and Roseanne, I don't know how anyone got served in that diner. During the original broadcast, I was a teenager and really into rock music. Bonnie Bramlett's daughter, Bekka, was dating Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora. I don't think they dated long, but I remember seeing a photo of Bonnie and Bekka with Richie in Metal Edge Magazine. I also remember the accompanying article stated that Bonnie was considered a special guest on "Roseanne" because of her musical background.

07-18-2013, 02:51 AM	#5
Sean Conner Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 18, 2011 Location: Lanford, Illinois Posts: 120	Well I don't see how Bonnie's weight has anything to do with her character... But I liked her and would've rather she stuck around than turning Nancy into Roseanne's full-time new best friend (replacing Crystal). One of my favorite episodes is the Mother's Day episode where Bonnie sings at the end. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y4ptVHmEIs

07-20-2013, 05:14 AM	#7
damon strong Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 17, 2010 Location: Toronto ontario Posts: 143	The actress who played her wasn't even an actress, she was known for being a singer, and I think she did a competent job considering her lack of acting experience. Roseanne wanted her on the show because she was a fan of hers during her music heyday in the late 1960s.

07-23-2013, 04:35 PM	#8
skrink Member Forum Cub Join Date: Jul 23, 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2	Her character was too rough for my liking. However - much better than Crystal!!! Geez!

05-22-2014, 12:03 AM	#9
Corkys-Place Unsolved Mysteries Fan Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 23, 2010 Posts: 790	Does anyone here know why Natalie West (Crystal) was phased out of the show? She was pretty much a full time character in the beginning and even had her name in the opening credits at one stage.

05-25-2014, 02:37 PM	#14
principehomura Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 24, 2010 Location: SEA, Napa, Lanford, NY \| Rome (WI), Coeur d'Coeurs, Stars Hollow, Sunnydale \| Twin Peaks, BAL, Deadwood, WA \| Tardis, Galactica Posts: 757	I liked Crystal too. Not that I hate Nancy, but I'd take Crystal over her any time. While Nancy is a light-version of Roseanne (sometimes not light), strong and self-confident, Crystal was fragile and insicure, a character that really fit in the show's environment.

05-29-2014, 05:40 PM	#15
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	I think the best Crystal scene is when she comes over to check on Jackie to see if she's doing a good job when Roseanne's away. I think it was season 2 and in the end Roseanne was sporting that very short hairdo in which Dan responded "Ah, Dorothy Hamill." Anyway, Chrystal comes in and then Jackie goes "Chrystal, whats with the accent? You came from Lanford just like all of us" and then Chrystal and Jackie go "My father came from Arkansas." Then Jackie touched did that thing with her nose. That was laugh out funny.