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[04/14/22 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 14
Updates include: Ben Rappaport, Alexandra Chando to star in NBC's "Adam & Eva" pilot; Elijah Kelley to play Sammy Davis, Jr. in limited series at Hulu; and Dominique Fishback to lead Amazon's "Hive."
[10/04/18 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 4
Updates include: Paramount Network opts to air "Heathers" after all; Quinta Brunson, Jermaine Fowler team for CBS comedy; and Justin Long to recur on ABC's "The Conners."
[09/28/18 - 12:00 PM]
"Manifest" Is NBC's #1 Most Time-Shifted Series Premiere on Record
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, September 24 and Tuesday, September 25.
[09/25/18 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 25
Updates include: Justin Cornwell to star in NBC's "The InBetween"; TBS's "Twenties" sets principal cast; and Pop passes on comedy pilot "The Demons of Dorian Gunn."
[09/14/18 - 02:28 PM]
Maya Lynne Robinson Joins the Cast of ABC's "The Conners" as a Series Regular
Robinson will play Geena Williams-Conner, DJ's (Michael Fishman) wife and Mary's (Jayden Rey) mother, who returns home from active duty overseas in Afghanistan.
[08/28/18 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 28
Updates include: Aisling Bea joins Paul Rudd-led "Living with Yourself" at Netflix; Hulu orders "Solar Opposites" animated series from "Rick and Morty" producers; and truTV extends "Paid Off with Michael Torpey."
[06/21/18 - 05:30 PM]
ABC Picks Up "The Conners" (Working Title) Straight to Series to Premiere This Fall
The series, featuring John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson and Michael Fishman as their beloved Conner characters, is set to air Tuesdays (8:00-8:30 p.m.).

[06/01/18 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 1
Updates include: Paramount Network permanently shelves "Heathers"; Bravo cancels "Imposters" after two seasons; and Canadian broadcaster Bell Media picks up former NBC pilot "LA's Finest."
[05/30/18 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 30
Updates include: Eden Sher's Sue Heck eyed for "The Middle" spin-off at ABC; Hailee Steinfeld to star in "Dickinson" for Apple; and "Roseanne" producers to discuss continuing without Roseanne Barr.
[05/29/18 - 10:46 AM]
ABC Cancels "Roseanne" Over Barr's "Abhorrent, Repugnant" Twitter Statement
Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, issued a statement this morning about the news.
[05/24/18 - 02:40 PM]
ABC Moves Up to No. 2 in 2017-18 for Its Most Competitive Season in 10 Years
ABC further spins the numbers for the season to date.
[05/18/18 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 18
Updates include: USA pulls the plug "Falling Water"; Hulu orders anthology "The Act" to series; and Sofia Pernas to star in "Blood & Treasure" for CBS.
[05/15/18 - 08:30 AM]
ABC Unveils 2018-19 Prime-Time Schedule
A total of eight new series have been announced for ABC's 2018-19 season.
[04/25/18 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Announces May Sweeps Programming, Airing Through May 23
On May 21, the winners of "Dancing with the Stars: Athletes" and "American Idol" will be crowned.
[04/12/18 - 09:01 AM]
ABC Announces Season Finale Dates
Highlights include the end dates for "Once Upon a Time" and "The Middle."
[04/11/18 - 12:00 PM]
ABC's "Roseanne" Marathon, Four Back-to-Back Episodes, Set for April 24; Immediately Following, an Original Episode of ABC's "Deception" Kicks Off a Two-Night Event
Part two airs Sunday, April 29 at 10:00/9:00c, its regular time period.
[04/10/18 - 08:19 AM]
"Roseanne" Raises the Bar on Paramount Network
"Roseanne" will debut with a marathon on Paramount Network on Tuesday, April 17 from 9:00am-8:00pm, leading into the premiere that night.
[04/09/18 - 10:04 AM]
Newcomer "Alex, Inc." to Receive Special Post-"Roseanne" Airing on Tuesday, April 17
The original episode will replace the previously scheduled repeat of "The Middle" on said date.
[03/30/18 - 11:00 AM]
"Roseanne," TV's Biggest Premiere This Season, Is Picked Up for an 11th Season on The ABC Television Network
"We're thrilled that America has welcomed the Conner family back into their homes. The show is as fresh and relevant today as it was when it left the air 21 years ago. We can't wait to see what the 'Roseanne' team has in store for next year," Channing Dungey said.
[03/28/18 - 12:20 PM]
ABC's Top-Rated "Roseanne" Rebroadcasts Its One-Hour Season Premiere, Sunday, April 1
Said encore will replace the previously announced repeat of "America's Funniest Home Videos" at 7:00/6:00c.
[01/31/18 - 09:31 AM]
"Roseanne: The Return" Airs on a Special Edition of ABC News' "20/20," Thursday, Feb. 15
Returning actors Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman and Sarah Chalke discuss the show's legacy and share what life was like starring on the No. 1 show.
[01/08/18 - 04:42 PM]
First Look at New "Roseanne" Key Art to Commemorate the Show's Return on ABC
Iconic comedy series "Roseanne" returns to The ABC Television Network on Tuesday, March 27.
[01/08/18 - 07:30 AM]
ABC Unveils Midseason Schedule
The Alphabet reveals premiere dates for "Alex Inc.," "The Crossing," "Deception," "For the People," "Grey's Anatomy" Spinoff and "Splitting Up Together."
[12/15/17 - 05:36 AM]
"Roseanne" Returns to ABC with All-New Episodes in a Special Hour-Long Premiere, Tuesday, March 27
"Roseanne" will air in its regular time slot, 8:00-8:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, April 3, followed by "The Middle," which will move to 8:30 p.m.
[12/07/17 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 7
Updates include: Estelle Parsons, Sandra Bernhard book return to ABC's "Roseanne"; Lena Waithe to recur on "Dear White People" at Netflix; and Blake Anderson, David Hornsby team for CBS comedy.
[12/01/17 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 1
Updates include: CBS gives "Kevin Can Wait," "SWAT" two extra episodes; Netflix cancels "Haters Back Off"; and USA sends newcomer "Damnation" to Thursday nights.
[11/13/17 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 13
Updates include: Nickelodeon renews "I Am Frankie"; ABC extends "Roseanne" revival with extra episode; and Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle eyed for exit from USA's "Suits."
[10/17/17 - 01:00 PM]
First Table Read of ABC's "Roseanne" Revival
The cast of the iconic comedy series "Roseanne" gathers for their first table read for the revival's premiere episode entitled "Twenty Years to Life."
[09/21/17 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 21
Updates include: "Billy on the Street" departs truTV; Marc Guggenheim lands second project at FOX; and Jessica Williams to star in potential Showtime comedy.
[09/07/17 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 7
Updates include: Amazon rescinds renewal of "Z: The Beginning of Everything"; Alan Ritchson, Minka Kelly board DC's "Titans"; and John Legend developing music competition "Rhythm & Flow" at Netflix.
[05/16/17 - 01:00 PM]
Video: New ABC Shows - Trailers
Get your first look at new fall series "The Good Doctor," "The Mayor," "The Gospel of Kevin" and more!
[05/16/17 - 10:15 AM]
"Roseanne," The Groundbreaking Family Comedy, Returns to ABC
The eight-episode reboot, featuring the original cast - Roseanne Barr (Roseanne), John Goodman (Dan), Sara Gilbert (Darlene), Laurie Metcalf (Jackie), Michael Fishman (D.J.) and Lecy Goranson (Becky) - will air in 2018.
[04/28/17 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 28
Updates include: MTV cancels "Sweet/Vicious"; Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch close new deal for "The Big Bang Theory"; and "Roseanne" eyed for an eight-episode limited series revival.






ROSEANNE (ABC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
10/18/88 - 5/22/18
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2017-2018 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
10 (231 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
season 11 order rescinded on 5/29/18
DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's press release, March 2018) The ABC Television Network has picked up hit comedy revival "Roseanne" for an 11th season, Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, announced today. With just one day of Nielsen's delayed viewing counted, the return of "Roseanne" saw its Total Viewer count swell by a best of season for any premiere telecast of over +3.4 million viewers to a 21.869 million average audience. In addition, after the first day of playback, Roseanne shot up to a 6.24 rating in Adults 18-49, adding more than 1.0 rating point and over 20% to its Adult 18-49 Live + Same Day number. "We're thrilled that America has welcomed the Conner family back into their homes. The show is as fresh and relevant today as it was when it left the air 21 years ago. We can't wait to see what the 'Roseanne' team has in store for next year," Dungey said. The timeless sitcom, featuring the complete original cast, new series regulars and notable returning guest stars, explores life, death and everything in between through the relatable, hilarious and brutally honest lens of the Conner household. With the inimitable Roseanne at its epicenter, fresh stories that tackle today's issues and even more laughs from a brilliant cast and crew that haven't missed a beat, audiences old and new will celebrate the homecoming of America's favorite working-class family. The revival has also drawn critical raves, with The New York Times calling it "feisty and funny" and The Wall Street Journal writing that "Roseanne" is "sparkling." The series stars Roseanne Barr as Roseanne Conner, John Goodman as Dan Conner, Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris, Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy, Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner, Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner, Emma Kenney as Harris Conner-Healy, Ames McNamara as Mark Conner-Healy and Jayden Rey as Mary Conner. Sarah Chalke, who played the character Becky in later seasons, will also appear in another role. Fan-favorite guest stars from "Roseanne" reprise their roles in the revival, including Estelle Parsons as Beverly Harris, Sandra Bernhard as Nancy Bartlett, Natalie West as Crystal Anderson, James Pickens Jr. as Chuck Mitchell and Adilah Barnes as Anne Marie Mitchell.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ames McNamara as Mark
· Emma Kenney
· John Goodman as Dan
· Johnny Galecki as David
· Laurie Metcalf as Jackie
· Lecy Goranson as Becky
· Michael Fishman as D.J.
· Roseanne Barr as Roseanne
· Sara Gilbert as Darlene
· Sarah Chalke as TBA
CREW INFORMATION:
· Bruce Helford as EP
· Matt Williams as CRTR
· Roseanne Barr as EP
· Sara Gilbert as EP
· Tom Werner as EP
· Tony Hernandez as EP
· Whitney Cummings as EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (multi-camera)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Carsey-Werner Television