Hey there, TV fans! Let me tell you something—I’m totally pumped about the Roseanne reboot! I know you're probably wondering what’s going on with the show, especially since it's been years since the original series wrapped up. Well, the good news is that the reboot is coming to ABC, but it’s not just a repeat of the past. There’s a lot to unpack, so let’s dive right in.

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Channing Dungey Spills the Beans on the Reboot

At the 2017 TCA Summer Press Tour, Channing Dungey, the President of ABC Entertainment, opened up about the reboot in a really candid way. She shared some interesting details about how the new series will tackle the events from the original finale back in 1997. According to E! News, Dungey mentioned, “I wouldn’t say that it’s ignoring the events of the finale, but I can say that Dan is definitely alive.” Now, that’s a relief, right?

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Remember That Heartbreaking Finale?

Let’s take a little trip down memory lane. In the original series finale, Roseanne Conner (played by Roseanne Barr) revealed that her husband, Dan Conner (played by John Goodman), had tragically passed away from a heart attack. But wait, there’s more! It turned out that the entire series was just a story written by Roseanne herself. Crazy, right? Even crazier? The Conners winning $108 million in the Illinois lottery was all fiction. Thankfully, John Goodman is back as Dan in the reboot, so we’re all set for some good old-fashioned Conner family drama.

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What Can We Expect From the New Show?

Channing Dungey didn’t spill too many beans about the storyline, but she did assure fans that the new show will have the same comedic tone and overall vibe as the original. She said, “We’ve had a lot of conversations with executive producer Tom Werner. We’ve now heard the broad strokes of the creative direction for these eight episodes, and we feel confident that it’ll return to the show we all love.” That’s a pretty solid promise, wouldn’t you say?

Dungey went on to say, “It is very much tonally similar to the original show. It’s unflinching, honest, and irreverent at times, but it’s also really, really funny. Very topical. While we’re not directly talking about the occupants of the White House, we are addressing issues like foreclosure and the struggles people face when trying to get medical insurance. It’s all about tackling these big, broader topics in a way that’s relatable and engaging.”

Wrapping Up

So there you have it, folks. The Roseanne reboot is shaping up to be a fantastic return to the world of the Conner family. With the same humor and heart that made the original series such a hit, this new version is sure to keep us entertained and engaged. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the premiere!