ABC's "The Conners" (Season 5) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

El Rey · 06-22-2018, 05:41 AM

This will do good numbers the first week out of sheer curiosity but will fade after that.

bigjim25 · 06-22-2018, 07:33 AM

Dan is going to move on with the nurse who took care of his Mom.

moo

esteban² · 06-22-2018, 01:09 PM

As expected. But will the show be interesting without it's main star? She was the biggest drawn for the viewers ...

Scoot79 · 06-22-2018, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chedwiggen

No thanks.

Yep. I have nothing against the other cast members. In fact, I like them all, but without Roseanne, I have no interest. What's next? Married with Children without Ed O'Neill (Al Bundy)?

Scottie · 06-23-2018, 03:12 PM

This thread is reopened for discussion of the newly announced TV show. Any further posting about a celebrity's political views or expression thereof, or of politics in general, will be met with the poster's immediate suspension. There will be no additional warning.

This policy is being implemented in the hope that the thread can remain open for those who genuinely wish to discuss "The Conners". It is not up for debate or discussion. Any poster joining the thread is responsible for knowing this policy and acting accordingly.

Batman90 · 06-23-2018, 03:37 PM

I like how Sara Gilbert thinks she has what it takes to carry a show when the only person in the cast that has major star power is John Goodman. If the others besides Goodman was any good they wouldn’t have disappeared out of Hollywood when Roseanne first ended.

ElectricPeterTork · 06-23-2018, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batman90

I like how Sara Gilbert thinks she has what it takes to carry a show when the only person in the cast that has major star power is John Goodman. If the others besides Goodman was any good they wouldn’t have disappeared out of Hollywood when Roseanne first ended.

Yeah, it isn't like Laurie Metcalf has won Tonys, Emmys, and been nominated for an Oscar or anything...

Or Sarah Chalke lasted 9 years on a successful sitcom.

Batman90 · 06-23-2018, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElectricPeterTork

Yeah, it isn't like Laurie Metcalf has won Tonys, Emmys, and been nominated for an Oscar or anything...

Or Sarah Chalke lasted 9 years on a successful sitcom.

Funny cause the only person I’ve seen on a regular basis since Roseanne first ended is John Goodman. If the others 2 or 3 are so popular why haven’t I heard anything about them since?

thatguamguy · 06-23-2018, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batman90

If the others besides Goodman was any good they wouldn’t have disappeared out of Hollywood when Roseanne first ended.

The funny thing about this is not the way you simply dismiss facts that are inconvenient to your theory, it's the way that your description of Sara Gilbert would better apply to Roseanne herself.

Darev · 06-23-2018, 05:07 PM

I hate Roseanne. I have ALWAYS hated Roseanne. I might even give this show a chance now that she's been stripped out of it.

Britbuffguy · 06-23-2018, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batman90

Funny cause the only person I’ve seen on a regular basis since Roseanne first ended is John Goodman. If the others 2 or 3 are so popular why haven’t I heard anything about them since?

Laurie was literally just nominated for an Oscar THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not to mention she guests all the time on the #1 show on TV, The Big Bang Theory.

She also just won another Tony for her Broadway work.

I don't think 'DJ' or 'Becky' are even actors anymore, they just came back to do the show again.

JamesOttoSweetHeart · 06-23-2018, 07:43 PM

I've never been a big fan of the show now or then, but I have seen enough of it in order to know that the show being about Darlene now does make the most sense with her character being the way that she has always been written. Her attitude is what made her stand out compared to the other two kids of the family and with her staring at divorce now, that only means more to write about where she is concerned.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

P.S. But because Roseanne will no longer be a part of the show, I wouldn't be surprised if Dan becomes the front and center feature now that he has her disappearance to deal with however her disappearance is written.

thecooldud · 06-23-2018, 10:45 PM

The press release doesn't say anything about it being centred on Darlene, it's clearly now an ensemble even more than before, and if anyone is to be the "star", I would imagine it would be Goodman. Some people are clearly conflating unsubstantiated and silly gossip with reality.

Shingster · 06-24-2018, 01:16 AM

Shouldn't they just recast the Roseanne part? I know the role is so iconically linked to Barr but if the audience feel she wasn't doing any of the heavy lifting anyway and want the sitcom to place the focus elsewhere now then just keeping the character with a new performer will be far less destructive to the basic essence of the show. Perhaps they just wanna write her out for now while they think about it?

ElectricPeterTork · 06-24-2018, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shingster

Shouldn't they just recast the Roseanne part? I know the role is so iconically linked to Barr but if the audience feel she wasn't doing any of the heavy lifting anyway and want the sitcom to place the focus elsewhere now then just keeping the character with a new performer will be far less destructive to the basic essence of the show. Perhaps they just wanna write her out for now while they think about it?

Roseanne is said to own the rights to the domestic goddess/Roseanne character. Can't use her character without paying her.

Shingster · 06-24-2018, 01:29 AM

Hmmm, they're screwed there then, unless Barr eventually sells off the rights as a good will gesture I guess!

skyofcrack · 06-24-2018, 05:56 AM

They should have JB Smoove move in.

Lutz · 06-24-2018, 08:28 AM

They should have just done a Becky and recast Roseanne with esteemed character actress Margo Martindale

rdm5777 · 06-24-2018, 10:33 AM

Passing on this big time.

postmodel · 06-25-2018, 02:16 PM

I really enjoyed the last season of Roseanne, especially the last episode and the emotional impact of John Goodman's phenomenal acting as he has to deal with the possibility of losing everything (i.e. money and home) and his conflict with his oldest and closest friend about who to hire for the next job, union workers or illegals. It felt real, well as real as it seems to be. I give the credit to Goodman. Even Roseanne was subdued during these scenes allowing the story to playout for real, rather than for laughs or some sort of bit.

This is why I will definitely be checking out The Conners if it ever truly comes to fruition. There was a lot to this show that dealt with modern issues that most other shows (to my knowledge) have yet to touch.

And just for kicks: maybe Louis Anderson could play Roseanne. I could easily see a more riled up Christine Baskets type in the maternal role. Haha.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

06-22-2018, 05:41 AM	#21
El Rey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Sacramento, CA 4K collection:179 Blu-ray collection:454 Trading Score:43	This will do good numbers the first week out of sheer curiosity but will fade after that.

06-22-2018, 07:33 AM	#22
bigjim25 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:WV 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:3868 DVD collection:2484 MA collection:22 Digital collection:847 iTunes collection:15 Prime collection:4 Trading Score:572	Dan is going to move on with the nurse who took care of his Mom. moo

06-22-2018, 01:09 PM	#23
esteban² Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Belgium Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:3	As expected. But will the show be interesting without it's main star? She was the biggest drawn for the viewers ...

06-23-2018, 03:12 PM	#25
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	This thread is reopened for discussion of the newly announced TV show. Any further posting about a celebrity's political views or expression thereof, or of politics in general, will be met with the poster's immediate suspension. There will be no additional warning. This policy is being implemented in the hope that the thread can remain open for those who genuinely wish to discuss "The Conners". It is not up for debate or discussion. Any poster joining the thread is responsible for knowing this policy and acting accordingly.

06-23-2018, 03:37 PM	#26
Batman90 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2017 Location:Gotham City Trading Score:1	I like how Sara Gilbert thinks she has what it takes to carry a show when the only person in the cast that has major star power is John Goodman. If the others besides Goodman was any good they wouldn’t have disappeared out of Hollywood when Roseanne first ended.

06-23-2018, 05:07 PM	#30
Darev Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:411 Blu-ray collection:1022 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2	I hate Roseanne. I have ALWAYS hated Roseanne. I might even give this show a chance now that she's been stripped out of it.

06-23-2018, 07:43 PM	#32
JamesOttoSweetHeart Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Location:East Tennessee	I've never been a big fan of the show now or then, but I have seen enough of it in order to know that the show being about Darlene now does make the most sense with her character being the way that she has always been written. Her attitude is what made her stand out compared to the other two kids of the family and with her staring at divorce now, that only means more to write about where she is concerned. God bless you always!!! Holly P.S. But because Roseanne will no longer be a part of the show, I wouldn't be surprised if Dan becomes the front and center feature now that he has her disappearance to deal with however her disappearance is written.

06-23-2018, 10:45 PM	#33
thecooldud Banned Member since:Jul 2017 Location:The interior of my own mind 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:960 Blu-ray reviews:1	The press release doesn't say anything about it being centred on Darlene, it's clearly now an ensemble even more than before, and if anyone is to be the "star", I would imagine it would be Goodman. Some people are clearly conflating unsubstantiated and silly gossip with reality.

06-24-2018, 01:16 AM	#34
Shingster Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009	Shouldn't they just recast the Roseanne part? I know the role is so iconically linked to Barr but if the audience feel she wasn't doing any of the heavy lifting anyway and want the sitcom to place the focus elsewhere now then just keeping the character with a new performer will be far less destructive to the basic essence of the show. Perhaps they just wanna write her out for now while they think about it?

06-24-2018, 01:29 AM	#36
Shingster Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009	Hmmm, they're screwed there then, unless Barr eventually sells off the rights as a good will gesture I guess!

06-24-2018, 05:56 AM	#37
skyofcrack Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Isn't this where...we came in? 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1159 DVD collection:1324 Trading Score:1	They should have JB Smoove move in.

06-24-2018, 08:28 AM	#38
Lutz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2012	They should have just done a Becky and recast Roseanne with esteemed character actress Margo Martindale

06-24-2018, 10:33 AM	#39
rdm5777 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:592 DVD collection:124 Digital collection:127 Trading Score:37	Passing on this big time.

06-25-2018, 02:16 PM	#40
postmodel Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:511 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:58 MA collection:1 Trading Score:15	I really enjoyed the last season of Roseanne, especially the last episode and the emotional impact of John Goodman's phenomenal acting as he has to deal with the possibility of losing everything (i.e. money and home) and his conflict with his oldest and closest friend about who to hire for the next job, union workers or illegals. It felt real, well as real as it seems to be. I give the credit to Goodman. Even Roseanne was subdued during these scenes allowing the story to playout for real, rather than for laughs or some sort of bit. This is why I will definitely be checking out The Conners if it ever truly comes to fruition. There was a lot to this show that dealt with modern issues that most other shows (to my knowledge) have yet to touch. And just for kicks: maybe Louis Anderson could play Roseanne. I could easily see a more riled up Christine Baskets type in the maternal role. Haha.

Best TV Deals