Before it becameThe Conners, the sitcom about a working-class middle-American family started life asRoseannein 1988.
Roseannewas a massive hit with audiences, running for nine seasons until 1997.
AlthoughRoseannes infamously bad season 9 was an outright disaster, the rest of the original run was fondly remembered.
As such, it was no surprise whenRoseannes season 10 revival arrived in 2017.
Roseannes overdose was a formative moment in the history of the series.
It is, after all, vanishingly rare for a series to continue after killing off its title character.
This tonal feat is even harder to achieve in a family comedy.
The actual cause of Roseannes death was a behind-the-scenes controversy.
The Connersdrew attention to a real-life issue when the sitcom spinoff killed off Roseanne via an overdose.
While some ofRoseannes best Jackie storylines were absurdand goofy, the show never shied away from harsh realities.
The actual cause of Roseannes death, however, was a behind-the-scenes controversy.
How Does Roseanne’s Death Impact The Conners & Its Upcoming Ending?
Jackie wanted justice for her late sister while Roseannes widower wanted to move on.
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