Get ready, '90s TV fans! The iconic sitcom 'Roseanne' is making a triumphant return on March 27. But here's the burning question everyone's asking: how exactly are they bringing back Dan Conner? After all, we all saw Roseanne Barr's character reveal that her beloved husband passed away in a heartbreaking Season 9 twist. Lucky for us, John Goodman — the legendary actor who played Dan for nine unforgettable seasons — has spilled the beans. Keep reading for all the juicy details!
Reviving Dan: The Genius Plan
Let’s rewind for a moment. Back in the Season 9 finale, Roseanne Barr’s character dropped a major bombshell: Dan had tragically succumbed to a heart attack in Season 8. But here’s the twist — the entire last season was just a dream! That’s right, folks, the Conners never actually won that $108 million lottery jackpot. So, how are they handling Dan’s return in this reboot? Well, John Goodman himself gave us some insight during a January interview.
Speaking at the Television Critics Association press tour, John opened up about how ABC decided to tackle his character’s return. “It’s a clever way to handle it and get it out of the way early,” he explained. And if you’ve seen the teaser trailer posted on the show’s Instagram page, you’ll know they didn’t waste any time addressing it. In a hilarious table-read scene, Roseanne exclaims, “Dan!” to which John replies, “What?” Roseanne then quips, “I thought you were dead.” Classic 'Roseanne' humor, right there!
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Before Filming: What Did John Goodman Say?
Before cameras started rolling, John was asked by ABC News how they’d acknowledge Dan’s supposed demise. His response? “I don’t know. I think they’re just going to ignore it,” he joked. But as it turns out, they didn’t completely brush it under the rug. Instead, they used a funny reference during the table read, proving that 'Roseanne' hasn’t lost its sharp wit and humor.
Reflecting on the new chapter, John shared, “It’s going to be all new turf. We were in our 40s when we left off. Now, I myself have applied for Medicare. We’re going to have grandkids. It’s just like a new life. I don’t know exactly what they’re going to do, but I’m excited to try it this way.”
Addressing the Original Series Finale
For those who might have forgotten, the original series finale was nothing short of bizarre. But fear not — the reboot will tackle that wacky ending head-on. According to ABC President Channing Dungey, they had extensive conversations with executive producer Tom Werner about the creative direction. “We’ve now heard the broad strokes of the creative [direction] for these eight episodes and feel confident that it’ll return to the show we all love,” she reassured fans.
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Roseanne and John on 'Roseanne'.
“It is very much tonally similar to the original show. It’s unflinching, honest, and irreverent at times. And yes, it’s still really, really funny. The reboot will touch on current issues like foreclosures and the challenges people face when trying to get medical insurance. While we won’t be focusing on specific political figures, we’ll explore broader societal topics. It’s going to be a fresh take on the world we live in,” Channing added. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it!
