17 Facts About Roseanne

1.

In 2002, Roseanne was ranked No 35 on TV Guides 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

FactSnippet No. 694,957
2.

The family consisted of outspoken Roseanne, married to husband Dan, and their three children: Becky, Darlene, and DJ.

FactSnippet No. 694,958
3.

Roseanne is a line worker at Wellman Plastics, along with her sister Jackie and friend Crystal .

FactSnippet No. 694,959
4.

Roseanne wants ten relaxing minutes to herself in the bathtub; this turns into a bizarre dream sequence that has the entire cast singing parodies of songs from musical comedies.

FactSnippet No. 694,960
5.

Later, at Thanksgiving dinner, Roseanne unexpectedly discovers a budding romance between Dan's father, Ed, and Crystal.

FactSnippet No. 694,961
6.

Roseanne's own writing aspirations are given a boost after Dan builds her an office in the basement.

FactSnippet No. 694,962
7.

Roseanne takes a waitress job in the luncheonette at Rodbell's Department Store, working with her boss, Leon, and co-worker, Bonnie .

FactSnippet No. 694,963
8.

When Roseanne discovers Fisher physically abused Jackie, Dan beats him up and is arrested.

FactSnippet No. 694,964
9.

Roseanne's rich, estranged cousin Ronnie visits and encourages Darlene to get her GED and apply to arts colleges.

FactSnippet No. 694,965
10.

Roseanne refuses to let Darlene attend before finishing high school.

FactSnippet No. 694,966
11.

Roseanne wants Darlene to go after learning David threatened to break up, though Darlene's real reason is fear she will fail.

FactSnippet No. 694,967
12.

Roseanne discovers a marijuana stash in the basement, believing it is David's.

FactSnippet No. 694,968
13.

Roseanne's brings him back to Lanford, but when Dan finds out the truth, he throws David out, but soon allows him to return.

FactSnippet No. 694,969
14.

Scott is a probate lawyer whom Roseanne befriended, and set up with Leon—whom she claims is not as hip as the way she had written him; this seems a tad tongue in cheek.

FactSnippet No. 694,970
15.

Roseanne was successful from its beginning, ranking No 1 in the Nielsen ratings during its second season, narrowly beating out The Cosby Show.

FactSnippet No. 694,971
16.

Roseanne dropped to 35th place during the ninth and final season of its original run.

FactSnippet No. 694,972
17.

Roseanne was put into off-network syndication beginning in September 1992.

FactSnippet No. 694,973