John Goodman Reflects on “the Conners” and His “Roseanne” Days: “I Sure Enjoyed It”
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John Goodman, the beloved actor known for his roles in “The Big Lebowski” and “The Righteous Gemstones,” recently opened up about his experience on the hit sitcom “The Conners,” the successor to the revived “Roseanne.” Goodman admitted he never anticipated the show’s longevity, especially after the dramatic exit of its titular star, Roseanne Barr.
Unexpected Longevity and a New Path
Goodman confessed that when the “Roseanne” reboot first aired, he didn’t expect it to last beyond its initial five or six episodes. “I thought it’d be a one-off thing,” he shared. The unexpected turn of events, including Barr’s dismissal, led Goodman to believe the show was over. Actually, he had already committed to another project, “The Righteous Gemstones,” assuming ”The Conners” wouldn’t continue.
“Then we got picked up, and Roseanne got fired,” Goodman explained. “I thought that was it,and as soon as they dismissed the cast,I picked up ‘Righteous Gemstones.’ Then we got to do the show again as ‘The conners.’ I didn’t know how long it would last, but I sure enjoyed it while I was there.”
The series ultimately concluded after seven seasons, a testament to its enduring appeal and the cast’s ability to carry the show forward.
Fond Memories of a Past Partnership
Despite the circumstances that led to the creation of “the Conners,” Goodman spoke with warmth and nostalgia about his working relationship with Roseanne barr. He recalled their immediate connection on set, highlighting the mutual laughter that fueled their performances.”We hit it off from jump street,” Goodman remembered fondly. “She made me laugh, and I made her laugh, and wow, it was so much fun. We’d get so many viewers for the show back then – 20,30 million people. Things are so different now, but it was a special time.”
the massive viewership numbers from their “Roseanne” days stand in stark contrast to today’s television landscape, underscoring the unique cultural impact they achieved together.
Barr’s Perspective: A Clean Break
Roseanne Barr herself has confirmed that she is no longer in contact with her former “The Conners” co-stars.When asked about her current relationships with them,Barr told Fox News Digital in June,”No,I’m not friends with none of them. They’re all in the past. We don’t talk.”
While she stated she doesn’t “hold any bitterness,” Barr did offer a pointed remark about the show’s continuation without her. “They f-ked it all up with their greed and ridiculous stupidity to f-k all that up. F-k them, but I wish them well.” her comments suggest a definitive separation from her past colleagues and the show that evolved from their shared success.