Roseanne DVD Review
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Roseanne DVD Review
Overview
Nominated for 25 Emmys and 14 Golden Globes, including three for Best TV Series - Comedy/Musical, "Roseanne" made a significant impact on television when it debuted in fall 1988. Following the unconventional style of "Married With Children," "Roseanne" reinvented the portrayal of the American family on TV by showcasing authentic dysfunction. Created by Matt Williams, known for "Home Improvement" and "The Cosby Show," the series broke traditional sitcom norms and resonated deeply with audiences, securing a spot in the Nielsen Top 10 for seven of its ten seasons.
Plot Summary
Set in a small town in Illinois, "Roseanne" follows the Conner family, epitomizing lower middle-class struggles. Dan (John Goodman) and Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) head the household, navigating financial challenges, complicated family dynamics, and neighborhood disputes. Their three children?"Becky (Alicia Goranson, later Sarah Chalke), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), and D.J. (Michael Fishman)?"bring additional complexities as they grow up. Roseanne's sister, Jackie (Laurie Metcalf), adds more humor with her career and romantic pursuits. The early seasons of "Roseanne" are sitcom gold, with the cast delivering outstanding performances. However, the show lingered a bit too long, akin to a sports legend playing past their prime.
Season 1 Highlights
The Season 1 DVD of "Roseanne" is packed with memorable episodes, starting with the premiere "Life and Stuff," where viewers meet the Conners, and the plot centers on Darlene's unusual classroom behavior. Other standout episodes include "Dan's Birthday Bash," where a bar fight derails Dan's plans, and "The Slice of Life," depicting Roseanne's guilt after a health scare involving Darlene.
Episode List
1. Life and Stuff - 10/18/1988
2. We're in the Money - 10/25/1988
3. D-I-V-O-R-C-E - 11/01/1988
4. Language Lessons - 11/22/1988
5. Radio Days - 11/29/1988
6. Lovers' Lanes - 12/06/1988
7. The Memory Game - 12/13/1988
8. Here's to Good Friends - 12/20/1988
9. Dan's Birthday Bash - 01/03/1989
10. Saturday - 01/10/1989
11. Canoga Time - 01/17/1989
12. The Monday Through Friday Show - 01/24/1989
13. Bridge Over Troubled Sonny - 01/31/1989
14. Father's Day - 02/07/1989
15. Nightmare on Oak Street - 02/14/1989
16. Mall Story - 02/21/1989
17. Becky's Choice - 02/28/1989
18. The Slice of Life - 03/07/1989
19. Workin' Overtime - 03/14/1989
20. Toto, We're Not in Kansas Anymore - 03/28/1989
21. Death and Stuff - 04/11/1989
22. Dear Mom and Dad - 04/18/1989
23. Let's Call It Quits - 05/02/1989
"Roseanne" not only redefined the family sitcom genre but also remains an enduring classic with its humorous and raw depiction of family life.
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