October 18 marks the 25th anniversary of the hit sitcom "Roseanne." The series followed the Conners, a working-class family who had a lot of love and a lot of zingers for each other. Here's what the cast has been up to since the series ended in 1997:
'Roseanne' cast: Where are they now? —
October 18 marks the 25th anniversary of the hit sitcom "Roseanne." The series followed the Conners, a working-class family who had a lot of love and a lot of zingers for each other. Here's what the cast has been up to since the series ended in 1997:
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The groundbreaking show was based on star Roseanne Barr's stand-up routine and she played mouthy mom Roseanne Conner. After the series ended, Barr hosted "The Roseanne Show," dipped her toe in the reality realm <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarquee.blogs.cnn.com%2F2011%2F09%2F22%2Flifetime-cancels-roseannes-nuts">with "Roseanne's Nuts,"</a> and <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpoliticalticker.blogs.cnn.com%2F2012%2F08%2F10%2Froseanne-barr-dishes-on-why-shes-running-for-president%2F">ran for president</a> as a member of the Peace and Freedom Party in 2012. In June, "<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deadline.com%2F2013%2F06%2Froseanne-barr-comedy-series-order-near-nbc-linda-wallem%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Deadline" reported</a> Barr was planning to return to TV with a new comedy series on NBC. Barr wrote this week that the episode "The Fifties Show" "illustrates the impact of 'Roseanne' on television." And she goes on to call it her "<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffingtonpost.com%2Froseanne-barr%2Fhappy-25-years-of-reality_b_4117329.html" target="_blank" target="_blank">favorite episode of any television show, ever.</a>"
Roseanne Barr —
The groundbreaking show was based on star Roseanne Barr's stand-up routine and she played mouthy mom Roseanne Conner. After the series ended, Barr hosted "The Roseanne Show," dipped her toe in the reality realm with "Roseanne's Nuts," and ran for president as a member of the Peace and Freedom Party in 2012. In June, "Deadline" reported Barr was planning to return to TV with a new comedy series on NBC. Barr wrote this week that the episode "The Fifties Show" "illustrates the impact of 'Roseanne' on television." And she goes on to call it her "favorite episode of any television show, ever."
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John Goodman played the loveable Dan Conner on the show and has been busy in the years since. He has appeared on the big screen in critically acclaimed films "Argo" and "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" and on the small screen on shows like "Treme" and "Damages." Goodman also revealed <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarquee.blogs.cnn.com%2F2010%2F06%2F17%2Fjohn-goodman-opens-up-about-his-weight-loss">a significant weight loss in 2010. </a>
John Goodman —
John Goodman played the loveable Dan Conner on the show and has been busy in the years since. He has appeared on the big screen in critically acclaimed films "Argo" and "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" and on the small screen on shows like "Treme" and "Damages." Goodman also revealed a significant weight loss in 2010.
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Alicia Goranson was the original Becky Conner (yep, there were two). She continues to act and has appeared on "Sex & the City," "Fringe" and "Damages."
Alicia Goranson —
Alicia Goranson was the original Becky Conner (yep, there were two). She continues to act and has appeared on "Sex & the City," "Fringe" and "Damages."
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Sarah Chalke played the older Becky Conner for a bit. She was a regular on "Scrubs" and most recently in the ABC comedy "How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)."
Sarah Chalke —
Sarah Chalke played the older Becky Conner for a bit. She was a regular on "Scrubs" and most recently in the ABC comedy "How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)."
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Sara Gilbert portrayed smart-alek younger sister Darlene Conner. Fans were thrilled when she reunited with co-star Johnny Galecki on his hit series "The Big Bang Theory" for a few episodes. She is currently one of the hosts of CBS' "The Talk" and in April 2013 she announced on the show that she was <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2013%2F04%2F09%2Fshowbiz%2Fcelebrity-news-gossip%2Fsara-gilbert-announces-engagement-ew%2Findex.html">engaged to record producer Linda Perry. </a>
Sara Gilbert —
Sara Gilbert portrayed smart-alek younger sister Darlene Conner. Fans were thrilled when she reunited with co-star Johnny Galecki on his hit series "The Big Bang Theory" for a few episodes. She is currently one of the hosts of CBS' "The Talk" and in April 2013 she announced on the show that she was engaged to record producer Linda Perry.
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Michael Fishman was loveable little brother D.J. Conner, who viewers watched grow up on air. He appeared in a few shows, including "Walker, Texas Ranger" before transitioning behind the scenes as a writer and producer. He is <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oprah.com%2Foprahshow%2FThe-Cast-of-Roseanne-Where-Are-They-Now%2F3" target="_blank" target="_blank">reportedly married and has two children. </a>
Michael Fishman —
Michael Fishman was loveable little brother D.J. Conner, who viewers watched grow up on air. He appeared in a few shows, including "Walker, Texas Ranger" before transitioning behind the scenes as a writer and producer. He is reportedly married and has two children.
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Laurie Metcalf played Jackie, Roseanne's sister and confidante. She has done quite a bit of work in theater and, like Gilbert, has appeared on "The Big Bang Theory," playing Sheldon Cooper's mom. She also has voiced the role of Andy's mom in the "Toy Story" films.
Laurie Metcalf —
Laurie Metcalf played Jackie, Roseanne's sister and confidante. She has done quite a bit of work in theater and, like Gilbert, has appeared on "The Big Bang Theory," playing Sheldon Cooper's mom. She also has voiced the role of Andy's mom in the "Toy Story" films.
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Johnny Galecki is riding high these days. Since his role as David Healy on "Roseanne" he has worked consistently in television and is one of the stars of the hit CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory."
Johnny Galecki —
Johnny Galecki is riding high these days. Since his role as David Healy on "Roseanne" he has worked consistently in television and is one of the stars of the hit CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory."
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