There's lots of fun stuff in this episode, especially the scenes with Shelley Winters, but the highlight for me was the scene with everyone singing in the back yard. When Bonnie-the-waitress started belting out "I don't like you, but I love you..." I almost peed myself. It's Bonnie Bramlett! I'd wondered for years what had become of one of rock's great female vocalists, and there she was, hiding in plain sight on Roseanne! For viewers/readers who aren't familiar with her work, go to the back of your parents' closet and look for a record (that's a flat black disc about 10" in diameter) entitled Delaney, Bonnie, and Friends on the road with Eric Clapton. It is great.
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Scenes from a Barbecue (#3.24)
ComedyFan201021 March 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Connors are having a bbq. Nana Mary shows up and has a good time with them all.
Shelley Winters is great as the Nana character. Definitely one we would like to see more of. Too bad she didn't agree to stay living with them. We could see more of her for at least another few episodes. But maybe it wouldn't be too good for the dynamics of the sitcom. We will sure see more of her. She was especially funny when rescuing Jackie from her mother and make her feel bad.
And wow does Bonnie Bramlett have a great voice. Turns out she is a famous singer as I found out after googling her after this episode.
Shelley Winters is great as the Nana character. Definitely one we would like to see more of. Too bad she didn't agree to stay living with them. We could see more of her for at least another few episodes. But maybe it wouldn't be too good for the dynamics of the sitcom. We will sure see more of her. She was especially funny when rescuing Jackie from her mother and make her feel bad.
And wow does Bonnie Bramlett have a great voice. Turns out she is a famous singer as I found out after googling her after this episode.
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