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Chicago – With immigrant myths and suspicion of the “other” at new heights in the American landscape, the timing of the World Premiere “The Cave” is timed right. Sadieh Rifai’s new play, through March 16th, regards a Palestinian and American marriage that is challenged by the early 1990s time they live in. For tickets and more info, click The Cave.

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The year is 1990, and Jamil (H. Adoni Esho) is a Palestinian expatriate who is married to American Bonnie (Kirsten Fitzgerald), and they are raising two daughters, 13-year-old Dema (Aaliyah Montana) and 10-year-old Noor (Milla Liss). Through a series of events which includes the murder of a loved one, the family moves from Las Vegas to a gated community in Columbus, Ohio. When the Persian Gulf War begins to escalate … represented by a searing use of stagecraft and video …the prejudice of...

Chicago – What better film to have a World Premiere in Chicago than local filmmaker Jon Silver’s “The Premiere,” happening at the Davis Theater in Chicago on August 27th (8pm). Art meets life in a wacky and poignant way for a director during the premiere day of his latest film. For tickets and deets, click The Premiere.

Shot on location at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre, Jacob (Grant Kennedy Lewis) is a young filmmaker facing numerous challenges during his debut movie premiere. Disaster looms at every turn, and as the clock ticks to the 90 minutes leading up to the premiere, his family argues, audience members complain, the popcorn machine breaks, and the movie file doesn’t work. All of these nuisances are exasperated by the rumored arrival of a famous actor. Jacob struggles to overcome doubt, all while fending off criticisms, expectations, and disturbing figments of his imagination.

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Crystal's return in The Conners season 6 could be setting up a tragic storyline due to her congestive heart failure. The show has started bringing back characters from Roseanne, like Crystal, to add depth to the current cast. Crystal's ill health could become a central storyline, potentially replacing Bev's storyline, in The Conners season 6.

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for The Conners season 6, episode 5.

While The Conners season 6, episode 5, brought back a major Roseanne guest star, this cameo could set up a tragedy later in the series. The Conners hasn't relied much on bringing back characters from Roseanne that weren't already on board the revival. Rather, it's spent more time developing its current cast, along with its original characters.

Although the cast of The Conners were mostly introduced in Roseanne, the spinoff wasn’t too eager to bring back supporting characters from the original show. After all, the creators clearly didn...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Conners season 6, episode 5.

Crystal's return in The Conners season 6 brings an update on her health and relationship with Dan. A joke about Crystal's pain meds in the latest episode disrespects Roseanne's death from an overdose. The possibility of Crystal returning in future episodes remains uncertain, but her storyline could continue.

The Conners season 6 joke about Crystal's condition disrespects Roseanne's death. After several years of absence in the Roseanne spinoff, Natalie West returns with a substantial update about what has been going on in her life. As one of the most prominent supporting cast members in the cult family sitcom, Crystal has a long history with the Conners, particularly with Jackie and Roseanne. That being said, her comeback appearance in The Conners season 6, episode 5, "When Sisters Collide and The Return of the Grifters," will move forward her relationship with Dan.

For context, Crystal started as...

A familiar face showed up in The Conners Wednesday (March 13) night when legacy cast member Natalie West returned to the show to reprise her role as Crystal Anderson. West featured on the fifth episode of the currently airing sixth season, marking her first appearance on the Roseanne spinoff since the popular sitcom’s inaugural 2018 run. She appeared in the episode “When Sisters Collide and The Return of the Grifters,” where it was revealed Dan (John Goodman) had been using money to pay for her medical bills. Long-time viewers will remember West from Roseanne, where she starred in a total of 59 episodes across the show’s ten seasons. She was made a series regular for Seasons 3 and 4 and recurred before and after. Her character, Crystal, was introduced as an old friend of Roseanne and Dan. She later married Dan’s father, Ed (Ned Beatty), and the pair had two children together,...

The Conners brings back Natalie West as Roseanne's Crystal Anderson, adding nostalgia and continuity to the storyline. Crystal's return may involve Neville's financial issue with Dan, hinting at a past familial connection. As The Conners potentially heads into season 7, it's unclear if Crystal will be a recurring character going forward.

The Conners is bringing back an original Roseanne character after being absent from the spinoff for five years. ABC's hit comedy was born out of the cancelation of the original Roseanne revival, but it continues to thrive. After Roseanne was killed by an opioid overdose, Dan and the family moved on with their lives in Lanford. Despite The Conners rewriting some of its Roseanne history, for the most part, it maintains the established continuity.

Legacy characters have been brought in to evoke nostalgia, and that's exactly what an upcoming The Conners season 6 appearance will do. Per TVLine, the episode...

The Conners had to drastically reshape its story after Roseanne Barr's firing, resulting in the disappearance of some recurring characters. Crystal, a significant character in both Roseanne and the revival, mysteriously vanished in The Conners, despite her potential for interesting story arcs. Crystal's disappearance is unusual and leaves fans wondering why she returned briefly only to be dropped again, as if she no longer exists in The Conners' world.

Even though many of Roseanne’s recurring stars cropped up throughout The Conners, the spinoff dropped at least one intriguing figure with no explanation. The Conners had a hard time continuing the story of 2017’s Roseanne revival. When Roseanne season 10 aired, the show was able to revisit the Conner family without changing much about their usual dynamic. However, when series star Roseanne Barr was fired due to racist tweets, The Conners needed to kill her off and radically reshape the...

The Conners, the rebranded sequel series to the original Roseanne of the 1990s, is in its fifth season and there seem to be some hints that there will be a major character death by the end. The show has never shied away from difficult subjects and made its name by tackling contemporary issues with humor and nuance. The main cast of characters have all dealt with adversity and struggle, and 20 years later, some characters are still navigating their issues.

When Roseanne was renewed after a long hiatus, fans were excited to see beloved former cast members return to old roles. Many of the actors from the original run returned for the renewal while others went on different paths, and it's worthwhile to see what everyone has been doing since, whether it's continuing on The Conners, starring in other popular sitcoms, or even getting nominated for an Academy Award.

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The Conners season 5 EP Bruce Helford teases more details about the highly anticipated Roseanne guest star. After the sudden cancellation of the Roseanne revival due to a racist tweet from lead actor Roseanne Barr, The Conners spinoff was ordered to series by ABC in 2018. The show finds returning Roseanne veterans John Goodman's Dan, Laurie Metcalf's Jackie, Sara Gilbert's Darlene, and Lecy Goranson's Becky grappling with the death of their family matriarch while also struggling to survive on their modest, blue-collar incomes. Recently, it was announced that an original character from Roseanne, who appeared during the early episodes of the show will return as a guest in The Conners season 5, and now more hints about their identity have been revealed.

In a new interview with TVLine, Helford teases the returning Roseanne character in The Conners season 5 is a man, and the original actor who played the character...

The Conners said goodbye to another Roseanne character, again off camera. Warning, spoilers follow for the Tuesday, Feb. 18 episode of the ABC sitcom. In "Brothers, Babies and Breakdowns," Dan (John Goodman) learned his father, Ed (Ned Beatty), had passed away. He read about it in the local paper's obituary page. The character, who had a child with Crystal (Natalie West), was last seen in Roseanne season six. Beatty retired from acting in 2013. His last TV role was an episode of Go On opposite Matthew Perry. On film, his final appearance was in 2013's Baggage Claim opposite Paula Patton and Adam Brody. On The Conners, the death of Ed Sr. coincided with the first appearance by Ed Jr., Dan's...

A tragic turn of events put a damper on the celebratory reopening of The Lunch Box on Tuesday’s The Conners.

Early into Season 2’s 13th episode, Dan learns — via the obituary page in the local paper — that his estranged father, Ed Sr., recently died. The character was last seen in Season 6 of Roseanne, as portrayed by Ned Beatty.

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The Conners‘ is making another completely Shameless casting decision, tapping Noel Fisher to assume the role of Dan’s now-adult half-brother Ed. He’ll appear opposite Shameless co-star Emma Kenney, who plays David and Darlene’s demon spawn Harris.

As Og Roseanne fans recall, “Little Ed” is the late-in-life child that Dan’s dad Ed Sr. (Ned Beatty) had with second wife Crystal (Natalie West). Ed Sr. and Crystal also had a daughter, Angela.

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A long neglected Conner family member is set to resurface in a big way — and soon.

TVLine has learned that The Conners is getting ready to introduce Dan’s now-adult half-brother Ed later this season. As Og Roseanne fans recall, “Little Ed” is the late-in-life child that Dan’s dad Ed Sr. (Ned Beatty) had with second wife Crystal (Natalie West). Ed Sr. and Crystal also had a daughter, Angela.

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How long can Dan Conner and family carry on without Roseanne? Has The Conners TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Conners, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

An ABC sitcom and Roseanne spin-off, The Conners stars John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, Jayden Rey, and Maya Lynne Robinson. Guest stars in season one include Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, Johnny Galecki, and Juliette Lewis. The sitcom follows the working-class family of Roseanne and Dan Conner (Goodman) including their three children Becky...

The Roseanne revival earned terrific ratings for ABC in the 2017-18 television season. It stung them to cancel it in the wake of star Roseanne Barr's offensive Twitter behavior. Rather than let the whole Conner family (and that great big audience) go, the Alphabet Network has introduced The Conners TV show. Can the first season of this spin-off even come close to being the kind of Nielsen knockout the revival was, or has the audience already moved on? Will The Conners be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.

An ABC family comedy, The Conners stars John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, Jayden Rey, and Maya Lynne Robinson. Guest stars in season one include Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, Johnny Galecki, and Juliette Lewis. The sitcom follows the working-class family of...

Are you enjoying the first season of The Conners TV show on ABC -- even without Roseanne Barr? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like The Conners is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of The Conners season one episodes here. *Status update below.

An ABC sitcom, The Conners stars John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, Jayden Rey, and Maya Lynne Robinson. Guest stars in season one include Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, Johnny Galecki, and Juliette Lewis. A spin-off of the cancelled TV series Roseanne, the...

It’s official — ABC has ordered a second season of Roseanne spinoff The Conners. The renewal comes after series’ producer Werner Entertainment secured new deals with the core cast of Roseanne veterans, John Goodman, who plays Dan Conner, Laurie Metcalf (Jackie Harris), Sara Gilbert (Darlene Conner) and Lecy Goranson (Becky Conner-Healy). The size of the order has not been revealed by ABC but has been speculated to be 13 episodes, slightly bigger than last season’s 11.

While not the mega hit of the size of the Roseanne revival, The Conners has been a breakout for ABC. In its first season, the Roseanne followup averaged 9.5 million total viewers and a 2.2 adults 18-49 rating (Live+7) to rank as the season’s No. 1 new comedy in total viewers and 18-49 and ABC’s No. 1 comedy in both categories. The Conners improved its Tuesday 8 pm time period by 33% in total viewers and by 22% in adults...

Looks like the Conner family can continue to make themselves at home at ABC, as the broadcast network has renewed its highly-rated “Roseanne” spinoff series, “The Conners,” for a second season.

The cast for Season 2 includes series regulars John Goodman as Dan Conner, Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris, Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner, Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy and Ames McNamara as Mark Conner-Healy. Additional cast members will be announced at a later date.

Ending on Jan 22, the 11-episode first season of the “The Conners” ranks as the No. 1 new comedy of the 2018-19 season in both total viewers, with an average of 9.5 million, and the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic, scoring a 2.2 rating average, according to the “most current” data from Nielsen.

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The “Roseanne” spinoff follows the Conner family — sans Roseanne, as she was fired...

Fall behind? Read our previous The Conners recap here.

This week on The Conners, Sarah Chalke reprises her role as Andrea, while Og Becky makes a big decision.

Becky hasn’t seen Andrea since the surrogacy mishap. When Andrea wanders into La Casa Bonita with her infant son in tow, she reveals to Becky that despite all the help that money can provide, she’s still overwhelmed by motherhood. In fact, she’s not even sure that she’s cut out to be a mom.

After Maria and Bridgette tell Becky that they’d like to adopt her child, Becky...

The Conners cast has some familiar faces returning during a new episode. Sarah Chalke is back as Andrea and Natalie West returns as Crystal on the program. The episode, called One Flew Over the Conners’ Nest, should provide viewers with a lot of laughs. Especially with the inclusion of some chickens. During the new episode, Jackie is going to enlist the help of Mark and Mary to convince Dan to build a chicken coop in the backyard. It’s an attempt to help the family eat organic eggs. In another sub-story, Becky will meet with Andrea (Sarah Chalke) for the first time […]

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While The Conners TV show has not been cancelled or renewed for season two, ABC has shown it has some faith in the Roseanne spinoff. The network has ordered an additional episode for the first season, bringing the total count to 11. The accidental sequel, which was only ordered after the network cancelled Roseanne in wake of Roseanne Barr's 'repugnant' social media posts, has done quite well in the ratings thus far, but it has a limited episode count, because of the principal cast's limited availability.

An ABC sitcom, The Conners stars John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, Jayden Rey, and Maya Lynne Robinson. Guest stars in season one include Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, Johnny Galecki, and Juliette...

Network: ABC.

Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour).

Seasons: Ongoing.

TV show dates: October 16, 2018 — present.

Series status: Has not been cancelled.

Performers include: John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, Jayden Rey, Maya Lynne Robinson, Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., and Natalie West.

TV show description:

When ABC revived Roseanne for a 10th installment, the sitcom earned stellar Nielsen ratings, averaging a 3.49 in the 18-49 demo with 13.482 million viewers. During the 2017-18 television season, it dwarfed the performances of both Grey's Anatomy and Dancing with the Stars, and was quickly renewed for an 11th season.

However, once star Roseanne Barr made offensive statements on Twitter, the network...

As you've no doubt heard by now, the high-rated Roseanne TV show was cancelled by ABC following some disturbing tweets by star Roseanne Barr. While she is no longer welcome at the alphabet network, what about the rest of the Conner clan? Could they return in a spin-off, without Barr?A family comedy on the ABC television network, Roseanne originally ran for nine seasons, between 1988 and 1997. Original stars Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Alicia Goranson, and Sarah Chalke returned, alongside newcomers Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jayden Rey. Returning guest stars included Johnny Galecki, Sarah Bernhard, Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, and Adilah Barnes. The sitcom centers on working-class couple Roseanne and Dan Conner (Barr and Goodman), their family, and friends. Read More…...

For the first seven seasons of its original run on ABC, the Roseanne TV show was one of the most watched shows on television. It still came in 16th, in season eight and in the top 35, in season nine. After 21 years, Roseanne is back, but is it better than ever? Does the television audience still have an appetite for Conners, the way it does for NBC's Will & Grace? Will Roseanne be cancelled or renewed for season 11? Stay tuned. *Status update below.A family sitcom on ABC, the Roseanne TV series revival stars Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Alicia Goranson, Sarah Chalke, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jayden Rey. Returning guest stars include Johnny Galecki, Sarah Bernhard, Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, and Adilah Barnes. The comedy centers on working-class couple Roseanne and Dan...

Network: ABC. Episodes: 231 (half-hour). Seasons: 10. Show dates: October 18, 1988 -- May 20, 1997; March 27, 2018 -- May 22, 2018. Show status: Cancelled, Revived and Cancelled. Performers include: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Alicia Goranson, Sarah Chalke, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, Jayden Rey, Johnny Galecki, Sarah Bernhard, Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, and Adilah Barnes. Series Description: This sitcom follows the story of working-class couple Dan and Roseanne Conner (John Goodman and Roseanne Barr) and their children Becky, Darlene (Sara Gilbert), and David Jacob 'D.J.' (Michael Fishman).Original family members and friends include Roseanne's sister Jackie (Laurie Metcalf), mother Beverly 'Bev' Harris (Estelle Parsons), friends...

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This week on Roseanne, Beverly makes Jackie’s life a living hell, while two of Rosie’s oldest friends return.

The episode begins in the Conner kitchen with Roseanne talking to Jackie about Bev’s sleepwalking. Bev enters soon after, and complains about sleeping on a lumpy bed upstairs. Dan suggests she go live with Jackie, but Jackie refuses because, well, she “hates her.” Roseanne argues that she has no space, what with Darlene and the kids already living under her roof. The two eventually agree to share “joint custody” of Bev.

Apparently, America really missed the Conners! ABC brought back Roseanne on Tuesday, March 27 for the sitcom's first new episode since its original run ended in 1997, and millions of folks tuned in to catch up with the TV family for the premiere. And ever since the series first aired a few weeks ago, it's been beating out all its competitor shows as well every week! According to Variety, it topped all but The Voice last Tuesday night (impressive!). But just because Roseanne didn't beat the singing competition last week (we have a feeling it will tonight!) doesn't mean fans still don't want more. Shortly after the premiere, it was revealed that the reboot has been picked up for another season. "We're thrilled that America has welcomed the Conner family back into their homes," Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, said in a statement. "The show is as fresh and relevant today as...

He's coming back to the future — as a guest star on Roseanne! Christopher Lloyd is set to appear in tonight's episode as Roseanne (played by Roseanne Barr)'s mother Beverly's boyfriend, Lou. The actor will allegedly only appear in this episode of the sitcom (although he's so beloved we could see him continuing his stint on the show). In the sneak peek for the episode, we get to see Christopher with Beverly (played by Estelle Parson). If you can recall from the original series, Bev divorced Roseanne's dad, Al Harris (played by John Randolph), after she learned he had a mistress for 20 years. He later died, but before his death, we learned he was abusive during Roseanne's childhood. Ever wonder if you're supposed to tip your driver? #Roseanne pic.twitter.com/z6t7g77g5O— Roseanne on ABC (@RoseanneOnABC) May 1, 2018 In the funny clip, Bev introduces Lou to Roseanne...

Vulture Watch Are the Conners back to stay, or gone for good? Has the Roseanne TV show been cancelled or renewed for an 11th season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Roseanne, season 11. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  What's This TV Show About? A family comedy on the ABC television network, Roseanne originally ran for nine seasons, between 1988 and 1997. Original stars Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Alicia Goranson, and Sarah Chalke have returned, alongside newcomers Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jayden Rey. Returning guest stars include Johnny Galecki, Sarah Bernhard, Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, and Adilah Barnes.

It's finally here — the Roseanne reboot's first episode aired on Tuesday, March 27, and the show has been a hit ever since the premiere. Scroll down to learn more about the new revival! What time is Roseanne on tonight? Roseanne will be on at 8:00 p.m. tonight. The episodes are a half-hour long, so it will end at 8:30 p.m. What channel is Roseanne on? The Roseanne reboot is on the ABC network. Funny enough, the original show also aired on ABC from 1988 until 1997. What day is the Roseanne reboot on? The Roseanne reboot is on every Tuesday night. What a great treat for the beginning of the week! Who from the cast came back for the Roseanne reboot? Luckily, much of the original cast came back for the show's revival! We have seen Roseanne Barr as Roseanne Conner, John Goodman as Dan Conner, Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris,...

The original “Roseanne” sitcom returns next week to the Paramount Network, in a two-hour afternoon block starting on Wednesday, April 18.

The first series return will actually kick off with an 11-hour marathon on April 17 starting at 9 a.m. ET and featuring episodes showcasing the relationship between Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and David (Johnny Galecki).

The Darlene-David relationship will be explored in the new episode of hit reboot airing that night on ABC. The newly relaunched series bowed last month to monster ratings.

The House of Mouse is doubling down on Roseanne Barr. ABC has renewed its Roseanne TV show revival for an 11th season. The sitcom, which originally aired on the Alphabet Network between 1988 and 1997, returned for a 10th season, earlier this week. An ABC sitcom, Roseanne stars series originals Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Alicia Goranson, and Sarah Chalke, alongside newcomers Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jayden Rey. Returning guest stars include Johnny Galecki, Sarah Bernhard, Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, and Adilah Barnes. The sitcom centers on working-class couple Roseanne and Dan Conner (Barr and Goodman), their family, and friends. Chalke, who replaced the departing Goranson as Becky in the original series, is returning in a new role. Read More…...

Here’s the no-brainer of the week: ABC has finalized a renewal of its “Roseanne” revival for a second go-round — which, the network notes, will actually be its 11th season. ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey, who told IndieWire earlier in the week that such a move was likely forthcoming, announced the pickup on Friday.

“Roseanne” opened to huge numbers, which continue to grow. After just one day of Nielsen’s delayed viewing counted, Tuesday’s “Roseanne” premiere has now jumped to 21.9 million viewers, and its adults 18-49 rating is now at a 6.2. (It was a 5.2 rating after its live debut.) That number will continue to grow once Live+3 and Live+7 data come in.

ABC had already sealed deals with the show’s stars to return for another season — this time, for 13 episodes. And Roseanne Barr has previously expressed her desire to keep the show going in success.

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Riving old TV series has become big business in Hollywood and it seems like one of the most anticipated revivals coming is Roseanne. I was never really into this show when I was growing up, but I know a lot of people loved the sitcom, including my parents who watched it all the time. Those people are sure to enjoy this revival.

The full cast of the original series is coming back, including John Goodman, who originally died at the end of the series. But, as you'll see in the trailer, they play it off like he never really died. I guess if the comic books can get away with cheating death all the time, Roseanne can do it too.

Featuring the complete original cast, new series regulars and notable returning guest stars, the revival will explore life, death and everything in between through the relatable, hilarious and brutally honest lens of the Conner household.

Hollywood’s biggest night was just upstaged by a commercial for one of TV’s most highly anticipated revivals.

ABC on Sunday unveiled the trailer for Roseanne Season 10 during the 90th Academy Awards. The minute-long tease contains the first actual footage from the sitcom’s return, which kicks off with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, March 27, at 8/7c. Clips include Roseanne yelling at Dan to make sure he’s not dead; Becky taking all the photos off the wall that harken back to when her parents were fat; and Beverly looking on as the rest of the family partakes in a cake-eating contest.

When the Roseanne TV show revival premieres on ABC with season 10 on March 27th, original cast member Johnny Galecki is returning as David Healy for just one episode. The Big Bang Theory star says he's open to coming back, should Roseanne be renewed for season 11. A family sitcom, Roseanne stars Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Alicia Goranson, Sarah Chalke, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jayden Rey. In addition to Galecki, other returning guest stars this season on ABC include Sarah Bernhard, Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, and Adilah Barnes. Read More…...

Check out these new photos from the Roseanne TV show revival on ABC. The kids are all grown up, and Dan sure looks alive enough, in the new episode stills. The 10th season of Roseanne debuts with an hourlong premiere episode on ABC on Tuesday, Mary 27, 2018 at 8:00pm Et/Pt.A family comedy, Roseanne stars Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Alicia Goranson, Sarah Chalke, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jayden Rey. Guest stars this season include returnees Johnny Galecki, Sarah Bernhard, Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, and Adilah Barnes. After its one-hour premiere on March 27th, the ABC sitcom will air on Tuesdays, from 8:00 to 8:30pm. Read More…...

Move over Hecks and Huangs. The Conners are back, and they're taking your timeslots. Although the news isn't yet posted to the press site, ABC has set the premiere date for the upcoming 10th season of Roseanne. The Roseanne TV show revival debuts on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 8:00pm. Watch a teaser, below. A family comedy, Roseanne stars Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman, Alicia Goranson, Sarah Chalke, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jayden Rey. Guest stars include returnees Johnny Galecki, Sarah Bernhard, Estelle Parsons, James Pickens Jr., Natalie West, and Adilah Barnes. After its one-hour premiere on March 27th on ABC, the sitcom will air from 8:00 to 8:30pm. Meanwhile, the ninth and final season...

ABC has firmed up plans for its return trip to Lanford.

The network on Friday announced that its highly anticipated Roseanne revival will kick off with a special one-hour premiere on Tuesday, March 27 at 8/7c. It will then continue airing Tuesdays at 8, with current time slot occupant The Middle shifting to 8:30 pm as of April 3.

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Per the official network synopsis, Roseanne Season 10 “will explore life, death and everything in between through the relatable, hilarious and brutally honest lens of the Conner household. With the inimitable Roseanne at its epicenter,...

Look out, America. The Conners are coming back to Lanford, Illinois. There's a Roseanne TV show revival in the works, and original series stars Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, and Laurie Metcalf are reportedly on board.A family sitcom, Roseanne originally ran for nine seasons on ABC from October 18, 1988 to May 20, 1997. The cast also included Michael Fishman, Alicia Goranson, Johnny Galecki, Sarah Chalke, Natalie West, Estelle Parsons, Martin Mull, and the late Glenn Quinn. According the the report, the idea is to involve as much of the principal cast as possible -- even The Big Bang Theory's Galecki.Read More…...

Nate And Margaret

Stars: Tyler Ross, Natalie West, Conor McCahill, Gaby Hoffmann, Charles Solomon Jr., Cliff Chamberlain, Danny Rhodes, Allison Latta | Written by Nathan Adloff, Justin D.M. Palmer | Directed by Nathan Adloff

I assumed upon hearing its title, that Nate and Margaret would be a quirky indie rom-com in which a young couple get together, break up and then get together again, having learnt some valuable life lessons along the way and exchanged some winning one liners, possibly co-starring a comedy dog. I was right on some counts but off the mark on others. Most unfortunately, there’s no comedy dog. Pleasingly though, Nate and Margaret managed to be far less predictable than that and was in fact an enjoyably offbeat tale of friendship.

Nate (Tyler Ross) is a nineteen year old film student who is gay. His unlikely best friend is Margaret (Natalie West), a fifty-two year old spinster...

Chicago – Sometimes the best way for comics to find an ideal vehicle for their abilities is to direct it themselves. 2012 offered ample proof of that, with Louis C.K. and Lena Dunham setting a stupendously high bar for TV comedy with their respective self-made programs. Of course, “Louis” and “Girls” benefit greatly from the contributions of their first-rate ensembles, yet both are also driven by a singular vision.

I can’t imagine a better person to direct the adaptation of Mike Birbiglia’s 2008 one-man stage show than Birbiglia himself. He’s already proven in a series of bit roles (most notably in Lynn Shelton’s “Your Sister’s Sister” and on Dunham’s “Girls”) that he’s a master of awkward humor as excruciatingly funny as it is painfully authentic. His nonchalant mannerisms and seemingly offhanded line delivery are so believable that it frankly hurts to watch his alter ego bomb onstage,...

Chicago – The wider range of films critics see during a single year, the less susceptible they are to the inevitable onslaught of expensive awards campaigns. Just because a studio can bark the loudest doesn’t mean its product has any bite. The majority of Oscar bait I’ve witnessed during the final months of 2012 have been wildly overrated behemoths weighed down in self-importance and executed with all the calculated precision of a undergrad aiming to score an A on the final. What’s lacking from many of these pictures is the spontaneity and imagination of true artistry, and that is precisely what the films on this list have in spades. From the most criminally overlooked blockbusters to the most invaluable indie gems available online, here are the Top Ten Most Overlooked Films of 2012.

10. “Cloud Atlas”

Cloud Atlas

I’ll be the first to admit that Tom Tykwer and the Wachowski...

Chicago – Nothing forms the basis of a friendship quite like a shared understanding. When the hearts and minds of two people are compatible. everything else falls into place. It doesn’t matter if one happens to be a 52-year-old woman and the other is a 19-year-old man. That’s one of the simple truths that “Nate & Margaret” illuminates without drawing too much attention to it.

The ages of Margaret (Natalie West) and Nate (Tyler Ross) are irrelevant. When they’re first seen browsing through a thrift store with a mixture of curiosity and amusement, their chemistry is immediately apparent. It’s clear that they provide each other with a sense of comfort and completeness that they haven’t found with anyone else. Yet as both friends reach pivotal transitional points in their lives, their tight-knit relationship threatens to stunt their growth. Only on their own can Nate and Margaret truly explore their identities as individuals.

Chicago – Few performers are lucky enough to make their big-screen debut in a hit movie, let alone two. In 1989, 7-year-old Gaby Hoffmann starred opposite John Candy and Macaulay Culkin in John Hughes’ “Uncle Buck,” as well as shared the screen with Kevin Costner and Burt Lancaster in Phil Alden Robinson’s Oscar-nominee “Field of Dreams.” Not a bad way to start a career.

Over the following years, Hoffmann has worked with acclaimed filmmakers such as Woody Allen (“Everyone Says I Love You”), Kenneth Lonergan (“You Can Count on Me”) and Todd Solondz (“Life During Wartime”). She’s also made a number of TV appearances, and recently starred on the third season premiere of Louis C.K.’s revered sitcom, “Louie.” Her latest film is the award-winning indie, “Nate & Margaret,” which marks the feature directorial debut of Chicago actor and filmmaker Nathan Adloff. The film centers on an unlikely friendship between a 52-year-old aspiring stand-up comedian,...

Chicago – One of Nathan Adloff’s goals as a filmmaker is mastering the art of the awkward silence. That moment when audiences shift uneasily in their chairs, balancing on the razor’s edge between amusement and agony, appeals greatly to Adloff, a self-professed fan of Christopher Guest and Todd Solondz. His award-winning shorts “Untied Strangers” and “Irregular Fruit” are both squirm-inducing gems.

For his feature directorial debut, “Nate & Margaret,” the Chicago filmmaker made a couple notable departures from his usual work method, the results of which can be seen at the movie’s Chicago premiere June 8th at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Instead of relying heavily on improvisation, Adloff crafted a script with his close writing partner, Justin D.M. Palmer. And though his picture is chockfull of awkward silences—at brutal open mic nights and in tense restaurant altercations—it is also a surprisingly warm-hearted and endearing look at an unconventional friendship.

Director: Nathan Adloff Writers: Nathan Adloff, Justin D.M. Palmer Starring: Natalie West, Tyler Ross, Conor McCahill, Gaby Hoffmann, Charles Solomon Jr., Cliff Chamberlain, Danny Rhodes, Allison Latta, Sadieh Rifai, Shawn Ryan, John Ainsworth Margaret (Natalie West) is a 52-year-old amateur stand-up comedian. Her best friend is Nate (Tyler Ross), a 19-year-old film student. Because of their age difference, one might ask why Nate would choose Margaret as the person he hangs out with the most? Writer-director Nathan Adloff's answer to that question is simply that it does not matter. Of course Adloff is well aware that our society is confounded by spring-winter friendships -- which is sort of the whole point of Nate & Margaret, to show that age does not matter as much as people think. And, really, why does society stipulate that friends must be of the same generation?...