The Conners will get one final run on ABC.
The network has picked up a seventh season of the comedy, which will be its last on the network. It’s also set to be the shortest of any of the show’s seasons, with an episode count likely in the single digits. The shortest previous season of The Conners was its first, which ran 11 episodes; this year’s strikes-shortened edition has 13. The series as a whole will have 106 episodes to its credit after the May 22 season finale.
The Conners premiered in fall 2018, a few months after ABC canceled its highly rated Roseanne revival following racist remarks by star Roseanne Barr. After the show’s producers, including Tom Werner and Sara Gilbert, negotiated Barr’s exit, ABC gave a series order to The Cooners, which follows the other members of the Conner family (Roseanne’s character dies offscreen before the show...
The network has picked up a seventh season of the comedy, which will be its last on the network. It’s also set to be the shortest of any of the show’s seasons, with an episode count likely in the single digits. The shortest previous season of The Conners was its first, which ran 11 episodes; this year’s strikes-shortened edition has 13. The series as a whole will have 106 episodes to its credit after the May 22 season finale.
The Conners premiered in fall 2018, a few months after ABC canceled its highly rated Roseanne revival following racist remarks by star Roseanne Barr. After the show’s producers, including Tom Werner and Sara Gilbert, negotiated Barr’s exit, ABC gave a series order to The Cooners, which follows the other members of the Conner family (Roseanne’s character dies offscreen before the show...
- 5/10/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“The Conners” has been renewed for Season 7 at ABC, which will also be the show’s last. In addition, ABC has canceled “Not Dead Yet” after two seasons.
The final season of “The Conners” will reportedly be shorter than past seasons, with sources saying it will run for just six episodes. ABC declined to comment on the length of the season.
“The Conners” originally debuted on ABC in 2018. It began as a revival of “Roseanne,” but following Roseanne Barr’s tweets about former Obama administration aide Valerie Jarrett, the revival was canceled. Not long after, it was announced the show would continue as “The Conners” without Barr, with her character being killed off in “The Conners” premiere episode.
The series stars John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jay R. Ferguson. Tom Werner serves as executive producer along with Gilbert, Bruce Helford, Dave Caplan,...
The final season of “The Conners” will reportedly be shorter than past seasons, with sources saying it will run for just six episodes. ABC declined to comment on the length of the season.
“The Conners” originally debuted on ABC in 2018. It began as a revival of “Roseanne,” but following Roseanne Barr’s tweets about former Obama administration aide Valerie Jarrett, the revival was canceled. Not long after, it was announced the show would continue as “The Conners” without Barr, with her character being killed off in “The Conners” premiere episode.
The series stars John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Emma Kenney, Ames McNamara, and Jay R. Ferguson. Tom Werner serves as executive producer along with Gilbert, Bruce Helford, Dave Caplan,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It’s official: The Conners will be getting a proper goodbye. The Roseanne follow-up has been renewed for seventh and final season. As Deadline reported exclusively last week, the order is believed to be for six episodes, with the main cast, including John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert and Lecy Goranson, expected to return. The renewal took longer to finalize because dates for the cast, particularly Goodman, had to be worked out, I hear.
Along with the official renewal, ABC has released the first “farewell season” promo, which leans into The Conners‘ history that spans two shows. With The Conners recently airing its 100th episode, Roseanne becomes a rare comedy franchise to produce two series that have hit that milestone.
“You’ve been part of this family for years,” the promo says, mixing footage from The Conners with a couple of shots from Roseanne. “After 6 seasons, be there to say goodbye.
Along with the official renewal, ABC has released the first “farewell season” promo, which leans into The Conners‘ history that spans two shows. With The Conners recently airing its 100th episode, Roseanne becomes a rare comedy franchise to produce two series that have hit that milestone.
“You’ve been part of this family for years,” the promo says, mixing footage from The Conners with a couple of shots from Roseanne. “After 6 seasons, be there to say goodbye.
- 5/10/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC has renewed “Lopez vs. Lopez” for Season 3, while “Extended Family” has been canceled after one season.
In the recently concluded second season of “Lopez vs. Lopez,” Mayan (Mayan Lopez) and the Lopez family underwent big changes while George (George Lopez) took his first step in sobriety. Alongside the Lopezes, the cast includes Selenis Leyva, Matt Shively, Brice Gonzalez and Al Madrigal.
Per Live + Same Day data from Nielsen, Season 2 premiered to 2.3 million viewers and ranged from 1.5 to 2.2 million viewers for the rest of the season, while NBCUniversal notes that the show has reached 10 million viewers to date across platforms, including Peacock. Season 3 will debut during the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
Series co-creator Debby Wolfe executive produces with Bruce Helford, George Lopez, Michael Rotenberg and Katie Newman. Universal Television produces in association with Mohawk Productions, Travieso Productions, Mi Vida Loba and 3 Arts.
“Extended Family” followed Jim (Jon Cryer) and Julia (Abigail Spencer), who,...
In the recently concluded second season of “Lopez vs. Lopez,” Mayan (Mayan Lopez) and the Lopez family underwent big changes while George (George Lopez) took his first step in sobriety. Alongside the Lopezes, the cast includes Selenis Leyva, Matt Shively, Brice Gonzalez and Al Madrigal.
Per Live + Same Day data from Nielsen, Season 2 premiered to 2.3 million viewers and ranged from 1.5 to 2.2 million viewers for the rest of the season, while NBCUniversal notes that the show has reached 10 million viewers to date across platforms, including Peacock. Season 3 will debut during the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
Series co-creator Debby Wolfe executive produces with Bruce Helford, George Lopez, Michael Rotenberg and Katie Newman. Universal Television produces in association with Mohawk Productions, Travieso Productions, Mi Vida Loba and 3 Arts.
“Extended Family” followed Jim (Jon Cryer) and Julia (Abigail Spencer), who,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of next week’s upfront presentation to Madison Avenue ad buyers, NBC has solidified its comedy lineup for the 2024-25 broadcast season.
The network has handed out a series order to the multicamera comedy Happy’s Place, starring Reba McEntire, and renewed George Lopez’s half-hour Lopez vs. Lopez for a third season. Additionally, NBC has canceled rookie comedy Extended Family, starring Jon Cryer.
Happy’s Place, which was picked up to pilot in late January, revolves around Bobbie (McEntire), who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. The series reunites McEntire with the team behind her eponymous 2001 sitcom, including showrunner Kevin Abbott and co-star Melissa Peterman. Belissa Escobedo, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn round out the cast of the series, which is produced in-house at Universal Television.
The network has handed out a series order to the multicamera comedy Happy’s Place, starring Reba McEntire, and renewed George Lopez’s half-hour Lopez vs. Lopez for a third season. Additionally, NBC has canceled rookie comedy Extended Family, starring Jon Cryer.
Happy’s Place, which was picked up to pilot in late January, revolves around Bobbie (McEntire), who inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. The series reunites McEntire with the team behind her eponymous 2001 sitcom, including showrunner Kevin Abbott and co-star Melissa Peterman. Belissa Escobedo, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and Rex Linn round out the cast of the series, which is produced in-house at Universal Television.
- 5/8/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Lopez family will have more time to deal with their issues and engagements after Lopez vs. Lopez was renewed for a third season at NBC.
The move comes as NBC has also handed a series order to Happy’s Place, the comedy starring Reba McEntire. Extended Family has been canceled.
This solidifies NBC’s comedy plans for the 2024/25 season, which also include the return of Night Court for a third season.
In its second season, which ended at in April, Mayan and the Lopez family underwent big changes while George took his first step in sobriety.
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NBC said that the show reached nearly 10 million total viewers across all platforms and is the highest-indexing broadcast program among English-dominant Hispanic households.
Starring George Lopez, Mayan Lopez, Selenis Leyva, Matt Shively, Brice Gonzalez and Al Madrigal, it was co-created by Debby Wolfe, who exec produces alongside Bruce Helford,...
The move comes as NBC has also handed a series order to Happy’s Place, the comedy starring Reba McEntire. Extended Family has been canceled.
This solidifies NBC’s comedy plans for the 2024/25 season, which also include the return of Night Court for a third season.
In its second season, which ended at in April, Mayan and the Lopez family underwent big changes while George took his first step in sobriety.
Related: 2024 TV Series Cancellations & Renewals
NBC said that the show reached nearly 10 million total viewers across all platforms and is the highest-indexing broadcast program among English-dominant Hispanic households.
Starring George Lopez, Mayan Lopez, Selenis Leyva, Matt Shively, Brice Gonzalez and Al Madrigal, it was co-created by Debby Wolfe, who exec produces alongside Bruce Helford,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Good news for The Conners fans. The Roseanne follow-up, which just marked its 100th episode, will be getting a seventh season. The renewal is being finalized, with a short order to wrap the story expected, sources said. I hear it will be around six episodes, and the main cast, including John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert and Lecy Goranson, is expected to return.
Six seasons in, The Conners, from Tom Werner’s Werner Entertainment, remains a sturdy ratings performer. It will now join Abbott Elementary as the second ABC comedy series renewed for next season; Not Dead Yet remains in limbo, its renewal odds are pretty low.
Both executive producer/showrunner Bruce Helford and star Goodman indicated last spring that Season 6 could be The Conners‘ last, with Helford stressing that star/executive producer Gilbert — who was instrumental in getting The Conners off the ground following the shock cancellation of...
Six seasons in, The Conners, from Tom Werner’s Werner Entertainment, remains a sturdy ratings performer. It will now join Abbott Elementary as the second ABC comedy series renewed for next season; Not Dead Yet remains in limbo, its renewal odds are pretty low.
Both executive producer/showrunner Bruce Helford and star Goodman indicated last spring that Season 6 could be The Conners‘ last, with Helford stressing that star/executive producer Gilbert — who was instrumental in getting The Conners off the ground following the shock cancellation of...
- 5/2/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Hit ABC sitcom, The Conners might be preparing for a possible series finale at the end of Season 6. Though the show still does quite well and has a loyal fanbase, the future is up in the air. So, what is going on behind the scenes? Keep reading for more details.
The Conners Prepare For Possible Series Finale
When reboots became the popular thing, Roseanne hopped on the bandwagon and brought back her iconic eighties and nineties ABC sitcom. It was all about the average family trying their best to get by. Sure, they made some risky investments and their kids took chances they did not expect. In the end, there was a lot of love, quirkiness, and laughter. After an awful final season, Roseanne returned in 2018, over two decades after the final episode aired. It did relatively well and was able to clear up all of the things fans did...
The Conners Prepare For Possible Series Finale
When reboots became the popular thing, Roseanne hopped on the bandwagon and brought back her iconic eighties and nineties ABC sitcom. It was all about the average family trying their best to get by. Sure, they made some risky investments and their kids took chances they did not expect. In the end, there was a lot of love, quirkiness, and laughter. After an awful final season, Roseanne returned in 2018, over two decades after the final episode aired. It did relatively well and was able to clear up all of the things fans did...
- 4/17/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
The Lanford Lunch Box may be going out of business soon — for good this time.
According to a new report by our sister site Deadline, The Conners Season 7 is in doubt. Production has already wrapped on Season 6’s strikes-shortened, 13-episode order, and cast negotiations — which are typically ironed out by this time each spring — have not yet begun.
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Born from the ashes of 2018’s Roseanne revival,...
According to a new report by our sister site Deadline, The Conners Season 7 is in doubt. Production has already wrapped on Season 6’s strikes-shortened, 13-episode order, and cast negotiations — which are typically ironed out by this time each spring — have not yet begun.
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Born from the ashes of 2018’s Roseanne revival,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Second in a series on broadcast network series renewals. This is a rarity — it’s still mid-April and ABC has already made decisions on all of its existing drama series.
The popular Nathan Fillion cop series The Rookie was the last to get word yesterday with a Season 7 renewal after some intense negotiations with the show’s new lead studio, Lionsgate, which acquired The Rookie producer eOne in December. It joins recently renewed Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1 and Will Trent, with The Good Doctor and Station 19 ending their runs.
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ABC, which did not introduce new scripted series this strike-impacted season (except for Fox transplant 9-1-1), has two drama series on deck for next season, Drew Goddard’s High Potential and Ryan Murphy’s Dr. Odyssey. The sizes of...
The popular Nathan Fillion cop series The Rookie was the last to get word yesterday with a Season 7 renewal after some intense negotiations with the show’s new lead studio, Lionsgate, which acquired The Rookie producer eOne in December. It joins recently renewed Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1 and Will Trent, with The Good Doctor and Station 19 ending their runs.
Related: NBC Renewal Status Report: ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Mulls Move To Peacock; ‘Night Court’, ‘Lopez vs Lopez’ & ‘Extended Family’ Waiting
ABC, which did not introduce new scripted series this strike-impacted season (except for Fox transplant 9-1-1), has two drama series on deck for next season, Drew Goddard’s High Potential and Ryan Murphy’s Dr. Odyssey. The sizes of...
- 4/16/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Drew Carey is opening up about the hefty investment he made by paying for striking writers meals at two Los Angeles-area restaurants in 2023.
In an appearance at the Writers Guild of America awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night, the comedian addressed his decision to pay for WGA members’ meals at Bob’s Big Boy and Swingers over the course of the 148-day strike. The last time he paid for writers meals, the total bill came out to about $67,000, he stated. “But some of you decided, ‘Oh yeah, I’m going to get a shake and dessert,’ as it was way more this time,” he joked.
As the strike dragged on in 2023, he said, his accountant started to get nervous. “When the bills started piling up, my accountant called and was like, ‘Is there any way we can dial this back?'” Carey got on a three-way call with his publicist and accountant,...
In an appearance at the Writers Guild of America awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night, the comedian addressed his decision to pay for WGA members’ meals at Bob’s Big Boy and Swingers over the course of the 148-day strike. The last time he paid for writers meals, the total bill came out to about $67,000, he stated. “But some of you decided, ‘Oh yeah, I’m going to get a shake and dessert,’ as it was way more this time,” he joked.
As the strike dragged on in 2023, he said, his accountant started to get nervous. “When the bills started piling up, my accountant called and was like, ‘Is there any way we can dial this back?'” Carey got on a three-way call with his publicist and accountant,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert! This story contains plot points from Wednesday’s episode of The Conners on ABC.
The Conners celebrated a big milestone — 100 episodes! — by doing what it does best: telling stories about small-town life and reminding folks that it has one of the most experienced ensembles on broadcast TV. Here, executive producers Bruce Helford and Dave Caplan talk about their six-season odyssey and whether it’s time to start planning for a seventh year on ABC.
Deadline: I still remember the day when former ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey abruptly canceled the Roseanne reboot. And now, the spinoff, The Conners, is celebrating 100 episodes.
Dave Caplan: We have a hard time believing that ourselves.
Bruce Helford: There are a couple of milestones. This is the first time to have the whole cast of a show hit the 100-episode milestone twice.
Deadline: Because you are celebrating 100 episodes, did you purposely...
The Conners celebrated a big milestone — 100 episodes! — by doing what it does best: telling stories about small-town life and reminding folks that it has one of the most experienced ensembles on broadcast TV. Here, executive producers Bruce Helford and Dave Caplan talk about their six-season odyssey and whether it’s time to start planning for a seventh year on ABC.
Deadline: I still remember the day when former ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey abruptly canceled the Roseanne reboot. And now, the spinoff, The Conners, is celebrating 100 episodes.
Dave Caplan: We have a hard time believing that ourselves.
Bruce Helford: There are a couple of milestones. This is the first time to have the whole cast of a show hit the 100-episode milestone twice.
Deadline: Because you are celebrating 100 episodes, did you purposely...
- 4/11/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
For any television series reaching its 100th episode, looking back is a given, but there aren’t many shows with a 35-year history like ABC’s “The Conners,” the sitcom following the blue-collar family with an affinity for getting knocked down by life’s struggles while making us laugh along the way. “It’s just lucky, I guess,” says John Goodman, who plays patriarch Dan Conner. “Now all of a sudden, it’s 100 episodes. I can’t believe how fast the time went by, but I guess that’s just because I’m getting old.”
We first met the Lanford, Ill., clan on Oct. 18, 1988, when “Roseanne,” named for brash standup comedian Roseanne Barr, premiered on ABC. The cast included Roseanne’s big-hearted husband Dan (Goodman), their three salty young children Becky (Lecy Goranson), Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and D.J. (Michael Fishman) as well as Roseanne’s erratic sister Jackie (Laurie Metcalf...
We first met the Lanford, Ill., clan on Oct. 18, 1988, when “Roseanne,” named for brash standup comedian Roseanne Barr, premiered on ABC. The cast included Roseanne’s big-hearted husband Dan (Goodman), their three salty young children Becky (Lecy Goranson), Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and D.J. (Michael Fishman) as well as Roseanne’s erratic sister Jackie (Laurie Metcalf...
- 4/9/2024
- by Jim Halterman
- Variety Film + TV
Becky and Tyler are in it for the long haul, as evidenced in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek at The Conners (ABC, Wednesday at 8/7c).
In the following clip from Season 6, Episode 6, Darlene walks into her kitchen to find her sister’s boyfriend making breakfast for the entire family. Awfully considerate of him, right?
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In the following clip from Season 6, Episode 6, Darlene walks into her kitchen to find her sister’s boyfriend making breakfast for the entire family. Awfully considerate of him, right?
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- 3/19/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Jaime Camil has joined the cast of NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez for Season 2 in a recurring role that highlights both his acting and musical skills.
Camil will portray Josué Consuelos, a charming personal injury attorney whose face is on billboards all over Los Angeles. Josué sweeps Rosie (Selenis Leyva) off her feet with romantic baladas he plays for her on his Spanish guitar, leaving George (George Lopez) seething with jealousy.
Lopez Vs. Lopez is a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between. Starring the father and daughter duo George Lopez and Mayan Lopez—who co-created the series alongside Debby Wolfe—the series tells the story of a working-class, old-school Latino who moves in with his modern Gen Z daughter as they rebuild their dysfunctional relationship one argument at a time.
Brice Gonzalez, Matt Shively and Al Madrigal also star.
Camil will portray Josué Consuelos, a charming personal injury attorney whose face is on billboards all over Los Angeles. Josué sweeps Rosie (Selenis Leyva) off her feet with romantic baladas he plays for her on his Spanish guitar, leaving George (George Lopez) seething with jealousy.
Lopez Vs. Lopez is a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between. Starring the father and daughter duo George Lopez and Mayan Lopez—who co-created the series alongside Debby Wolfe—the series tells the story of a working-class, old-school Latino who moves in with his modern Gen Z daughter as they rebuild their dysfunctional relationship one argument at a time.
Brice Gonzalez, Matt Shively and Al Madrigal also star.
- 2/16/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Producer Tom Werner and the team behind ABC sitcom “The Conners” have reason to smile.
The series independently produced by Werner Entertainment has been sold in syndication by distributor Debmar-Mecury to TV station groups representating 85% of U.S. TV households. Starting in the fall reruns of the show’s first five seasons will begin airing in late afternoon and early evening time slots on stations around the country. “The Conners” began its strike-delayed sixth season on Feb. 7.
“The Conners” is one of the few new comedies in recent years to make it into traditional syndication deals with local stations around the country. Traditional multi-camera comedies in the vein of “The Conners” have become few and far between in the past decade as streaming options proliferated and the creative community leaned toward single-camera comedies and other formats that aren’t as syndication-friendly as a traditional sitcom.
The sale of rerun rights...
The series independently produced by Werner Entertainment has been sold in syndication by distributor Debmar-Mecury to TV station groups representating 85% of U.S. TV households. Starting in the fall reruns of the show’s first five seasons will begin airing in late afternoon and early evening time slots on stations around the country. “The Conners” began its strike-delayed sixth season on Feb. 7.
“The Conners” is one of the few new comedies in recent years to make it into traditional syndication deals with local stations around the country. Traditional multi-camera comedies in the vein of “The Conners” have become few and far between in the past decade as streaming options proliferated and the creative community leaned toward single-camera comedies and other formats that aren’t as syndication-friendly as a traditional sitcom.
The sale of rerun rights...
- 2/15/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez is set to premiere its second season on Tuesday, April 2 with back-to-back episodes at 8 and 8:30 p.m. and continue in those timeslots going forward.
Lopez Vs. Lopez, which comes from creator/showrunner Debby Wolfe, is a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between. Starring George Lopez and his daughter Mayan Lopez, the comedy tells the story of a working-class old-school Latino who moves in with his modern Gen Z daughter as they rebuild their dysfunctional relationship one argument at a time.
It also stars Selenis Leyva, Brice Gonzalez, Matt Shively and Al Madrigal.
Season 2 guests include Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Diana Maria Riva and Marshawn Lynch.
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Diana Maria Riva, Marshawn Lynch
Creator/showrunner Debby Wolfe executive produces with Bruce Helford, George Lopez, Michael Rotenberg and Katie Newman. Lopez vs Lopez is produced by Universal Television,...
Lopez Vs. Lopez, which comes from creator/showrunner Debby Wolfe, is a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between. Starring George Lopez and his daughter Mayan Lopez, the comedy tells the story of a working-class old-school Latino who moves in with his modern Gen Z daughter as they rebuild their dysfunctional relationship one argument at a time.
It also stars Selenis Leyva, Brice Gonzalez, Matt Shively and Al Madrigal.
Season 2 guests include Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Diana Maria Riva and Marshawn Lynch.
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Diana Maria Riva, Marshawn Lynch
Creator/showrunner Debby Wolfe executive produces with Bruce Helford, George Lopez, Michael Rotenberg and Katie Newman. Lopez vs Lopez is produced by Universal Television,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The Conners is set to return for its sixth season on Wednesday, February 7, on ABC, and the show’s executive producers have dropped some teases about what fans can expect. First and foremost, Lecy Goranson‘s Becky will continue her newfound romance with FedEx pilot Tyler, played by Sean Astin, who will reprise his Season 5 role. “[Astin’s] in two of the first five episodes, and we’ve got plans for more of him,” executive producer Bruce Helford told TVLine. “It’s really nice because it’s the first time since Mark from the Roseanne days that we’ve really found someone where the chemistry is right for Lecy Goranson and for the Becky character.” These episodes will see Becky introduce Tyler to Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Laurie Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), and, eventually, her daughter, Beverly Rose (Charlotte Sanchez). (Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless) “[Becky’s] being cautious, trying not to make a misstep,...
- 1/31/2024
- TV Insider
When Roseanne premiered in 1988, the ABC series offered viewers a bold new take on the traditional family sitcom.
In the era of Full House, The Cosby Show, and Growing Pains, the Conners reminded Americans that not all households are filled with affluent parents imparting valuable life lessons to their grateful, obedient children.
The Simpsons often receives the lion's share of the credit for expanding our notion of what a sitcom family could look like.
But it's worth noting that Roseanne beat Homer and company to the punch when it came to mining comedic gold out of suburban dysfunction.
The show was a critical success right out of the gate, and over the course of its nine-season run, it developed into a reliable ratings juggernaut.
In its second season, Roseanne stunned skeptics by knocking The Cosby Show out of the top spot on the Nielsen charts.
From a creative standpoint, the...
In the era of Full House, The Cosby Show, and Growing Pains, the Conners reminded Americans that not all households are filled with affluent parents imparting valuable life lessons to their grateful, obedient children.
The Simpsons often receives the lion's share of the credit for expanding our notion of what a sitcom family could look like.
But it's worth noting that Roseanne beat Homer and company to the punch when it came to mining comedic gold out of suburban dysfunction.
The show was a critical success right out of the gate, and over the course of its nine-season run, it developed into a reliable ratings juggernaut.
In its second season, Roseanne stunned skeptics by knocking The Cosby Show out of the top spot on the Nielsen charts.
From a creative standpoint, the...
- 1/30/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
The Conners might not be poised to fade away into the night just yet, contrary to earlier speculation suggesting that the ABC comedy was approaching its conclusion. The notion of the series concluding with Season 6 was initially mentioned by John Goodman, followed by the producers of the Roseanne spinoff in June 2023. “I think we may be coming to an end on it,” Goodman said in June before concluding, “It’s lasted longer than I thought we would.” “Sara Gilbert expressed to the network that we don’t want to go out without knowing that we are going out with a series finale so we can build to the right ending — and at this point in time, we feel that [next season] is possibly going to be the last season of The Conners,” Bruce Helford said. “I would not [say that] definitively because the numbers were so good this season, and we’ve all had a really great time…...
- 1/26/2024
- TV Insider
Sean Astin is making a return trip to The Conners, reprising his role as Tyler, Becky’s pilot beau, in the ABC comedy’s upcoming sixth season. As fans can see in a Season 6 teaser posted by TVLine, Astin’s FedEx pilot seems to getting serious with Becky Conner-Healy (Lecy Goranson), so much so that Dan Conner (John Goodman) refers to him as “New Boyfriend” as he deals Tyler into a poker game. “I’m gonna take all your money and your daughter,” Tyler says in the teaser. “Only half of that bothers me,” Dan quips, to Becky’s surprise. The Roseanne spinoff’s producers were eager to get Astin — an alum of The Goonies and the Lord of the Rings films — back on the Conners set, TVLine notes. “Whenever we bring in a new love interest, we’ve got to watch the chemistry, because we never know [if it will work],” executive producer...
- 12/30/2023
- TV Insider
Exclusive: NBC has increased the order of new drama series The Irrational by one episode. Originally picked up for 10 episodes, the series starring Jesse L. Martin will now produce 11 episodes in its first season. Meanwhile, Season 2 of NBC’s comedy series Lopez v. Lopez will consist of 10 episodes, down from the previously ordered 13.
The adjustments come as NBC is fine-tuning its scheduling plans for midseason. The network will likely reveal its midseason premiere dates next week after CBS and ABC announced theirs over the last few days.
The Irrational had filmed 7 episodes when the strike suspended production. The drama is scheduled to resume production next week in Vancouver. It was initially supposed to shoot the three remaining episodes, now that number has gone up to four.
The order increase follows a solid debut for both of NBC’s new drama series this fall, The Irrational and Found. The latter had wrapped production before the strike,...
The adjustments come as NBC is fine-tuning its scheduling plans for midseason. The network will likely reveal its midseason premiere dates next week after CBS and ABC announced theirs over the last few days.
The Irrational had filmed 7 episodes when the strike suspended production. The drama is scheduled to resume production next week in Vancouver. It was initially supposed to shoot the three remaining episodes, now that number has gone up to four.
The order increase follows a solid debut for both of NBC’s new drama series this fall, The Irrational and Found. The latter had wrapped production before the strike,...
- 11/18/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Drew Carey says his former sitcom writers deserve all the credit for his charitable efforts during the months-long WGA strike.
The Price Is Right host had been paying for writers’ meals at two Los Angeles restaurants, Bob’s Big Boy and Swingers, since the strike began on May 2. He kept his tab open until the strike concluded at 12:01 am Pt on Wednesday, Sept. 27 — but it wasn’t until Saturday that he fully acknowledged his good deed.
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The Price Is Right host had been paying for writers’ meals at two Los Angeles restaurants, Bob’s Big Boy and Swingers, since the strike began on May 2. He kept his tab open until the strike concluded at 12:01 am Pt on Wednesday, Sept. 27 — but it wasn’t until Saturday that he fully acknowledged his good deed.
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- 10/1/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Drew Carey today saluted the writers who thanked him for the meals he provided strikers at Bob’s Big Boy and Swingers during the WGA work stoppage. It was his first public comments on his charitable efforts.
“I deeply appreciate all the love and thanks. It (was worth) every dime. But if you really want to thank someone for those meals, thank Bruce Helford and all the Drew Carey Show writers.
They helped make me rich enough to afford it. No writers, no $. Simple as that.”
The emcee of The Price Is Right didn’t previously comment in the media about his decision to cover the tabs at the two restaurants since the May strike began. Thus, no one knows the cost, but estimates of $10,000 per week have been bandied in the media.
A guest book was placed at Bob’s for all the hungry scribes to show their appreciation.
“I deeply appreciate all the love and thanks. It (was worth) every dime. But if you really want to thank someone for those meals, thank Bruce Helford and all the Drew Carey Show writers.
They helped make me rich enough to afford it. No writers, no $. Simple as that.”
The emcee of The Price Is Right didn’t previously comment in the media about his decision to cover the tabs at the two restaurants since the May strike began. Thus, no one knows the cost, but estimates of $10,000 per week have been bandied in the media.
A guest book was placed at Bob’s for all the hungry scribes to show their appreciation.
- 9/30/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
A lot can happen in 146 days. When the Writers Guild strike started in May, Drew Barrymore was one of its early folk heroes, when she stepped down as host of the MTV Movie & TV Awards in solidarity. But four months later, Barrymore became one of the strike’s most reviled public figures when she tried to rationalize the decision to bring back her daytime talk show in the midst of a work stoppage. There were many winners and losers to come out of this hot labor summer, and it’s not over yet, as SAG-AFTRA looks to seal its own deal with the AMPTP. But as the WGA prepares to vote on its hard-fought new contract, here are some of the entities that made it to the other side on the rise — or a bit imperiled.
Winners Adam Conover (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)
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- 9/29/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
“The Conners” is making its way to off-net syndication, as Tom Werner’s Werner Entertainment has stuck a deal with both Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group and Debmar-Mercury to distribute the sitcom’s first five seasons (and future seasons as well). “The Conners” will be sold for a fall 2024 launch in domestic syndication.
Under the deal, Lionsgate’s Worldwide Television Distribution Group will oversee international distribution, including SVOD, AVOD, basic cable and Fast rights, while Debmar-Mercury (which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lionsgate) will handle domestic syndication.
“The Conners,” which launched in 2018 as the successor series to “Roseanne”, was recently renewed for a sixth season on ABC. The show is ABC’s most-watched comedy, and has already hit 93 episodes — making it a rare new sitcom entrant in the off-network syndication world.
“We’re proud to be selected by a great force in television like Tom Werner and Werner Entertainment to...
Under the deal, Lionsgate’s Worldwide Television Distribution Group will oversee international distribution, including SVOD, AVOD, basic cable and Fast rights, while Debmar-Mercury (which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lionsgate) will handle domestic syndication.
“The Conners,” which launched in 2018 as the successor series to “Roseanne”, was recently renewed for a sixth season on ABC. The show is ABC’s most-watched comedy, and has already hit 93 episodes — making it a rare new sitcom entrant in the off-network syndication world.
“We’re proud to be selected by a great force in television like Tom Werner and Werner Entertainment to...
- 8/8/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate’s Worldwide Television Distribution Group and distribution company Debmar-Mercury have partnered on a multiyear global licensing deal with Werner Entertainment for the ABC hit sitcom “The Conners.”
Under the terms of the deal, the Worldwide Television Distribution Group will handle global distribution, including SVOD, AVOD, basic cable and Fast rights, while Debmar-Mercury will handle domestic syndication. The deal covers all five seasons of the series as well as rights to future seasons following first airing on ABC.
“We’re proud to be selected by a great force in television like Tom Werner and Werner Entertainment to bring this incredible property to buyers around the world,” Jim Packer, Lionsgate president of Worldwide Television Distribution, said in a statement. “This agreement shows Lionsgate’s ability to marshal all of its resources, combining the strength and prowess of our global distribution with Debmar-Mercury’s unparalleled syndication expertise in support of a remarkable brand and series.
Under the terms of the deal, the Worldwide Television Distribution Group will handle global distribution, including SVOD, AVOD, basic cable and Fast rights, while Debmar-Mercury will handle domestic syndication. The deal covers all five seasons of the series as well as rights to future seasons following first airing on ABC.
“We’re proud to be selected by a great force in television like Tom Werner and Werner Entertainment to bring this incredible property to buyers around the world,” Jim Packer, Lionsgate president of Worldwide Television Distribution, said in a statement. “This agreement shows Lionsgate’s ability to marshal all of its resources, combining the strength and prowess of our global distribution with Debmar-Mercury’s unparalleled syndication expertise in support of a remarkable brand and series.
- 8/8/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
‘The Conners’: Lionsgate & Debmar-Mercury To Distribute ABC Sitcom In Deal With Werner Entertainment
Tom Werner’s Werner Entertainment, the production company behind ABC’s popular comedy series The Conners, has signed a global licensing deal with Lionsgate’s Worldwide Television Distribution Group and Debmar-Mercury to make past seasons of the sitcom available on streaming and in syndication. .
Under the agreement, Lionsgate’s Worldwide Television Distribution Group will handle global distribution, including SVOD, AVOD, basic cable and Fast rights, while Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury will shepherd domestic syndication for the Roseanne spinoff. The deal covers all five seasons of the series as well as rights to future seasons following ABC’s first window.
Roseanne, as well as the rest of the Carsey-Werner library, is being distributed by Carsey-Werner TV Distribution, which originally was set to also handle The Conners. Looking for a global footprint, Werner opted to partner with Lionsgate before the show had been taken out.
“Lionsgate’s global reach and success across all...
Under the agreement, Lionsgate’s Worldwide Television Distribution Group will handle global distribution, including SVOD, AVOD, basic cable and Fast rights, while Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury will shepherd domestic syndication for the Roseanne spinoff. The deal covers all five seasons of the series as well as rights to future seasons following ABC’s first window.
Roseanne, as well as the rest of the Carsey-Werner library, is being distributed by Carsey-Werner TV Distribution, which originally was set to also handle The Conners. Looking for a global footprint, Werner opted to partner with Lionsgate before the show had been taken out.
“Lionsgate’s global reach and success across all...
- 8/8/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
On day 67 of The Writers Guild of America strike, the cast and creatives behind three popular shows joined the picket lines across Los Angeles.
Bright and early at 9:30 a.m. over at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, there was an Ugly Betty reunion with stars Ana Ortiz and Chris Gorham joining writers Brian Tannen, Gabrielle Stanton, Sheila Lawrence, Chris Black, Henry Myers, Cameron Litvack and Tracy Poust on the special picket.
Ugly Betty, based on the hit Spanish-language novela Betty La Fea, aired for four seasons from 2006 to 2010. America Ferrera portrayed the titular Betty Suarez, an unconventional beauty whose unique sense of style doesn’t preclude her from landing a gig at a top fashion magazine. The project was developed by Silvio Horta for ABC and also starred Mark Indelicato, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana, Becki Newton and Michael Urie.
Cast and crew of ‘Ugly Betty’.
“I worry about the future...
Bright and early at 9:30 a.m. over at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, there was an Ugly Betty reunion with stars Ana Ortiz and Chris Gorham joining writers Brian Tannen, Gabrielle Stanton, Sheila Lawrence, Chris Black, Henry Myers, Cameron Litvack and Tracy Poust on the special picket.
Ugly Betty, based on the hit Spanish-language novela Betty La Fea, aired for four seasons from 2006 to 2010. America Ferrera portrayed the titular Betty Suarez, an unconventional beauty whose unique sense of style doesn’t preclude her from landing a gig at a top fashion magazine. The project was developed by Silvio Horta for ABC and also starred Mark Indelicato, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana, Becki Newton and Michael Urie.
Cast and crew of ‘Ugly Betty’.
“I worry about the future...
- 7/8/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
When Roseanne got canceled by ABC, it seemed like the franchise was done.
However, the network worked with everyone sans Roseanne Barr to craft The Conners, a new series that took place in a post-Roseanne world.
Now entering its sixth season, there's a good chance we're reaching the end of the line.
If you watch The Conners online, you know the show has managed to tell timely stories, but it's lasted longer than many anticipated.
John Goodman has played Dan Conner since 1988 and is opening up about the show's likely end.
"I think we may be coming to an end on it, I'm not sure," Goodman told France 24 in a recent interview.
"It's lasted longer than I thought we would. It was just supposed to be like an eight [episode] show and out thing at one point, but they picked us up again, and they keep picking us up."
Indeed,...
However, the network worked with everyone sans Roseanne Barr to craft The Conners, a new series that took place in a post-Roseanne world.
Now entering its sixth season, there's a good chance we're reaching the end of the line.
If you watch The Conners online, you know the show has managed to tell timely stories, but it's lasted longer than many anticipated.
John Goodman has played Dan Conner since 1988 and is opening up about the show's likely end.
"I think we may be coming to an end on it, I'm not sure," Goodman told France 24 in a recent interview.
"It's lasted longer than I thought we would. It was just supposed to be like an eight [episode] show and out thing at one point, but they picked us up again, and they keep picking us up."
Indeed,...
- 6/26/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Not every television revival gets greeted with open arms in the entertainment industry. However, when it comes to The Conners, a follow-up to the 1990s comedy series Rosanne, starring Rosanne Barr and John Goodman, fans celebrate the show with zeal. Still, all good things come to an end. Speaking with France 24, John Goodman hinted that The Conners might know when the series finale will occur.
“I think we may be coming to an end on it, I’m not sure,” Goodman told the outlet during a one-on-one interview. “It’s lasted longer than I thought we would. It was just supposed to be like an eight [episode] show and out thing at one point, but they picked us up again, and they keep picking us up.”
Don’t worry, fans of The Conners, you don’t have to flip tables just yet. The show is returning for 13 more episodes, with an option for nine more.
“I think we may be coming to an end on it, I’m not sure,” Goodman told the outlet during a one-on-one interview. “It’s lasted longer than I thought we would. It was just supposed to be like an eight [episode] show and out thing at one point, but they picked us up again, and they keep picking us up.”
Don’t worry, fans of The Conners, you don’t have to flip tables just yet. The show is returning for 13 more episodes, with an option for nine more.
- 6/26/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Is it time for The Conners to say goodbye?
In an interview with France 24, star John Goodman suggested the ABC comedy may finally have an end date. I think we may be coming to an end on it, I’m not sure,” he said. “It’s lasted longer than I thought we would. It was just supposed to be like an eight [episode] show and out thing at one point, but they picked us up again, and they keep picking us up.”
No announcement has been made about the show’s future — yet. The series has been picked up for 13 episodes, with an option for nine more, we hear.
The news comes on the heels of the Season 5 finale, which marked a successful Wednesday night for ABC with 3.6M viewers tuning in on May 4.
But in a recent interview, executive producer Bruce Helford hinted the family may be ready to say goodbye.
In an interview with France 24, star John Goodman suggested the ABC comedy may finally have an end date. I think we may be coming to an end on it, I’m not sure,” he said. “It’s lasted longer than I thought we would. It was just supposed to be like an eight [episode] show and out thing at one point, but they picked us up again, and they keep picking us up.”
No announcement has been made about the show’s future — yet. The series has been picked up for 13 episodes, with an option for nine more, we hear.
The news comes on the heels of the Season 5 finale, which marked a successful Wednesday night for ABC with 3.6M viewers tuning in on May 4.
But in a recent interview, executive producer Bruce Helford hinted the family may be ready to say goodbye.
- 6/26/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Although The Conners was recently renewed alongside a slew of other shows at ABC, the series may be reaching its final season, according to series star John Goodman. In an interview, Goodman, who plays the Conners patriarch Dan, has suggested that Season 6 of the Roseanne spinoff could be its last. “I think we may be coming to an end on it, I’m not sure,” Goodman told France 24. “It’s lasted longer than I thought we would. It was just supposed to be like an eight [episode] show and out thing at one point, but they picked us up again, and they keep picking us up.” Although it hasn’t been officially confirmed, executive producer Bruce Helford told TVLine in a recent interview that The Conners could end with a shorter sixth season. “Sara Gilbert expressed to the network that we don’t want to go out without knowing that...
- 6/26/2023
- TV Insider
John Goodman’s days playing Dan Conner may be numbered. In a new interview, the Conners patriarch suggests that Season 6 of the Roseanne spinoff could be its last.
“I think we may be coming to an end on it, I’m not sure,” he tells France 24. “It’s lasted longer than I thought we would. It was just supposed to be like an eight [episode] show and out thing at one point, but they picked us up again, and they keep picking us up.”
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“I think we may be coming to an end on it, I’m not sure,” he tells France 24. “It’s lasted longer than I thought we would. It was just supposed to be like an eight [episode] show and out thing at one point, but they picked us up again, and they keep picking us up.”
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- 6/26/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
This calls for a celebratory drink at the Lobo Lounge.
The Conners has been renewed for Season 6, ABC announced early Tuesday. The pickup guarantees that the Roseanne spinoff will surpass 100 episodes. The network also renewed Gina Rodriguez’s rookie comedy Not Dead Yet for a second season, while the fate of remaining bubble series Home Economics and The Rookie: Feds remains up in the air (full story here).
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The Conners has been renewed for Season 6, ABC announced early Tuesday. The pickup guarantees that the Roseanne spinoff will surpass 100 episodes. The network also renewed Gina Rodriguez’s rookie comedy Not Dead Yet for a second season, while the fate of remaining bubble series Home Economics and The Rookie: Feds remains up in the air (full story here).
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- 5/16/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
“The Conners,” “The Bachelor,” and “American Idol” have each been renewed at ABC. The shows join a list of nine total renewals including “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (season 34), “Bachelor in Paradise” (season 9), “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (season 4), “Celebrity Jeopardy!” (season 2), “Not Dead Yet” (season 2), “Shark Tank” (season 15).
The news comes on the heels of several cancellations including “Big Sky,””Alaska Daily,” and “The Company You Keep” (the latter shows were axed after just one season). Announcements for “The Rookie: Feds,” and “Home Economics” will be revealed at a later date.
The “Conners” will return for a sixth season. The show’s Season 5 finale, which aired on May 3, scored a 0.45 rating among adults 18-49 and 3.6 million viewers during its 8 p.m. timeslot, ultimately defeating the series finale of “The Goldbergs,” which earned a 0.30 rating among the key demo and drew in 2.5 million total viewers as the show came to a close after 10 years on the network.
The news comes on the heels of several cancellations including “Big Sky,””Alaska Daily,” and “The Company You Keep” (the latter shows were axed after just one season). Announcements for “The Rookie: Feds,” and “Home Economics” will be revealed at a later date.
The “Conners” will return for a sixth season. The show’s Season 5 finale, which aired on May 3, scored a 0.45 rating among adults 18-49 and 3.6 million viewers during its 8 p.m. timeslot, ultimately defeating the series finale of “The Goldbergs,” which earned a 0.30 rating among the key demo and drew in 2.5 million total viewers as the show came to a close after 10 years on the network.
- 5/16/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
The Conners are sticking around at ABC. The series has been renewed for its sixth season, the network announced Tuesday. The pickup is for 13 episodes, with an option for nine more, we hear.
The news comes on the heels of the Season 5 finale, which marked a successful Wednesday night for ABC with 3.6M viewers tuning in on May 4.
The Conners has continued to be one of ABC’s highest-rated sitcoms. The Roseanne spinoff kicked off Season 5 with a premiere that drew 3.7M live+same-day viewers and a 0.53 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Overall, the season averaged about 3.8M live+same-day viewers per episode and a 0.5 in the demo.
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Executive producer Bruce Helford had previously hinted that Season 6 may be the series’ last. Ahead of the Season 5 finale, he told TVLine: “Sara Gilbert expressed to the network that we don...
The news comes on the heels of the Season 5 finale, which marked a successful Wednesday night for ABC with 3.6M viewers tuning in on May 4.
The Conners has continued to be one of ABC’s highest-rated sitcoms. The Roseanne spinoff kicked off Season 5 with a premiere that drew 3.7M live+same-day viewers and a 0.53 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Overall, the season averaged about 3.8M live+same-day viewers per episode and a 0.5 in the demo.
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Executive producer Bruce Helford had previously hinted that Season 6 may be the series’ last. Ahead of the Season 5 finale, he told TVLine: “Sara Gilbert expressed to the network that we don...
- 5/16/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
The Lopez family is sticking around on NBC. Lopez vs. Lopez has been renewed for a second season.
Lopez vs. Lopez began its broadcast run airing on Friday nights where it drew strong ratings for its time slot. In April, NBC announced that the final three episodes of the season would air on Tuesday, taking over the American Auto slot after that show wrapped its second season. With the move, Lopez vs. Lopez scored the coveted lead-in from Night Court, in an effort to get even more eyeballs on the series as NBC made plans for its 2023/24 season.
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The first season has averaged about 2M total viewers per episode and a 0.27 rating among the 18-49 demographic. According to Nielsen, it is the highest-indexing broadcast series for English-dominant Hispanic households. After 35 days of delayed viewing, Lopez vs. Lopez has the highest portion of long-tail viewing among all NBC comedies on Peacock.
Lopez vs. Lopez began its broadcast run airing on Friday nights where it drew strong ratings for its time slot. In April, NBC announced that the final three episodes of the season would air on Tuesday, taking over the American Auto slot after that show wrapped its second season. With the move, Lopez vs. Lopez scored the coveted lead-in from Night Court, in an effort to get even more eyeballs on the series as NBC made plans for its 2023/24 season.
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The first season has averaged about 2M total viewers per episode and a 0.27 rating among the 18-49 demographic. According to Nielsen, it is the highest-indexing broadcast series for English-dominant Hispanic households. After 35 days of delayed viewing, Lopez vs. Lopez has the highest portion of long-tail viewing among all NBC comedies on Peacock.
- 5/12/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC’s full scripted originals picture will not come into focus until after next week’s upfront presentations to Madison Avenue ad buyers.
The network on Friday unveiled its fall schedule and announced that it has renewed George Lopez’s father-daughter rookie comedy Lopez vs. Lopez for a second season. But missing from the schedule was news on the network’s three remaining bubble comedies Grand Crew, Young Rock and American Auto. Also yet to be determined are the fates of four pilots — comedies Non-Evil Twin and St. Denis Medical and dramas Murder by the Book and Wolf.
Sources say the network will not decide the fates of the three bubble comedies or its pilots until after next week’s upfront presentations to ad buyers, as NBC continues to shift to year-round programming and weighs the impact of the Writers Guild of America’s strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers,...
The network on Friday unveiled its fall schedule and announced that it has renewed George Lopez’s father-daughter rookie comedy Lopez vs. Lopez for a second season. But missing from the schedule was news on the network’s three remaining bubble comedies Grand Crew, Young Rock and American Auto. Also yet to be determined are the fates of four pilots — comedies Non-Evil Twin and St. Denis Medical and dramas Murder by the Book and Wolf.
Sources say the network will not decide the fates of the three bubble comedies or its pilots until after next week’s upfront presentations to ad buyers, as NBC continues to shift to year-round programming and weighs the impact of the Writers Guild of America’s strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers,...
- 5/12/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Roseanne spinoff The Conners aired its fifth season finale on Wednesday (May 3) night, and it provided fans with a surprising update on Johnny Galecki‘s beloved character David. The episode saw Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and David’s son Mark (Ames McNamara) attending his high school graduation, teasing a potential reunion with his father, who hasn’t appeared on the show in some time. However, the episode revealed that David hasn’t bothered with Mark or his sister Harris (Emma Kenney) in the past four years. Ultimately, Mark decided that the only father he wanted at his graduation was his stepfather, Ben (Jay R. Ferguson). Does that mean fans will never see David again? According to executive producers Bruce Helford and Dave Caplan, they reached out to Galecki to appear in the finale, but the stars just didn’t align. “We even approached [Galecki] for this episode, to be honest with you,...
- 5/4/2023
- TV Insider
“The Conners” closes out Season 5 with yet more family turmoil front and center, as Mark’s high school graduation approaches, and he reaches out to his long-absent father, David (originally played by Johnny Galecki of “The Big Bang Theory”) in hopes he’d attend. What results is an angry confrontation with Ben and Darlene about what it truly means to be a father.
In the exclusive clip above, Darlene attempts to wake Mark up to the fact that his father will, most likely, disappoint him and flake. But Mark hopes differently. And that fighting energy falls smack in front of the man who is always there for him – Ben. As the episode continues, members of the family lament their own disappointments of that one important day years – and in some cases, decades – earlier.
Co-executive producer Bruce Helford tells TheWrap what they wanted to leave the audience to think about through...
In the exclusive clip above, Darlene attempts to wake Mark up to the fact that his father will, most likely, disappoint him and flake. But Mark hopes differently. And that fighting energy falls smack in front of the man who is always there for him – Ben. As the episode continues, members of the family lament their own disappointments of that one important day years – and in some cases, decades – earlier.
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- 5/3/2023
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
The Conners could possibly be prepping to say goodbye to viewers with the upcoming sixth season. In a recent interview and ahead of the Season 5 finale, executive producer Bruce Helford hinted that the ABC sitcom could be heading into its last season.
“Sara Gilbert expressed to the network that we don’t want to go out without knowing that we are going out with a series finale so we can build to the right ending — and at this point in time, we feel that [next season] is possibly going to be the last season of The Conners,” Helford told TVLine.
Helford continued, “I would not [say that] definitively because the numbers were so good this season, and we’ve all had a really great time… but it’s definitely a possibility.”
The Conners has not been picked up for Season 6 yet but a renewal is seemingly looking good as the cast continues to negotiate their contracts.
“Sara Gilbert expressed to the network that we don’t want to go out without knowing that we are going out with a series finale so we can build to the right ending — and at this point in time, we feel that [next season] is possibly going to be the last season of The Conners,” Helford told TVLine.
Helford continued, “I would not [say that] definitively because the numbers were so good this season, and we’ve all had a really great time… but it’s definitely a possibility.”
The Conners has not been picked up for Season 6 yet but a renewal is seemingly looking good as the cast continues to negotiate their contracts.
- 5/2/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Are The Conners ready to say goodbye — for real this time?
Speaking to TVLine in anticipation of Wednesday’s Season 5 finale and a Season 6 pickup (which is considered all but certain), executive producer Bruce Helford tells us that next season of ABC’s top-rated comedy could be its last.
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- 5/1/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Marilyn Milian, the a no-nonsense judge who spent 22 seasons on syndicated favorite “The People’s Court,” guest stars on Tuesday night’s episode of “Lopez vs. Lopez” as Judge Justicia of “Corte Caliente.”
In this exclusive clip, George Lopez (who plays himself on the series) and his ex-wife Rosie (Selenis Leyva) end up in her TV forum after she refuses to return his engagement ring. Both play up their side of the case for the cameras.
George reluctantly follows the script to say he’s seeking “breast-itution” from Rosie, after she put the contested ring in her bra. Meanwhile, Rosie puts on a show of dabbing at her eyes with a handkerchief, then calmly says she can film the emotional outburst again if need be.
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In this exclusive clip, George Lopez (who plays himself on the series) and his ex-wife Rosie (Selenis Leyva) end up in her TV forum after she refuses to return his engagement ring. Both play up their side of the case for the cameras.
George reluctantly follows the script to say he’s seeking “breast-itution” from Rosie, after she put the contested ring in her bra. Meanwhile, Rosie puts on a show of dabbing at her eyes with a handkerchief, then calmly says she can film the emotional outburst again if need be.
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Earlier this month, Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group greenlit a new showcase for the judge,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Lopez vs. Lopez has a new home as it nears the end of its freshman season.
NBC is moving the series to Tuesday nights at 8:30pm for its final three episodes, taking over the American Auto slot as that show has wrapped its second season. The new scheduling begins on April 25.
The move gives Lopez vs. Lopez the coveted Night Court lead-in as it closes out the season, giving it potentially a stronger chance of renewal.
The show is averaging a 0.83 in the 18-49 demo, up nearly 200% from live + same day viewing and is the highest-indexing broadcast series for English-dominant Hispanic households. The pilot is up to a 2.7 rating in the 18-49 demo and nearly 10 million viewers across all platforms.
Given the fact that it has aired on a Friday night, the numbers are respectable and the hope is that with the move, it will gain even more eyeballs...
NBC is moving the series to Tuesday nights at 8:30pm for its final three episodes, taking over the American Auto slot as that show has wrapped its second season. The new scheduling begins on April 25.
The move gives Lopez vs. Lopez the coveted Night Court lead-in as it closes out the season, giving it potentially a stronger chance of renewal.
The show is averaging a 0.83 in the 18-49 demo, up nearly 200% from live + same day viewing and is the highest-indexing broadcast series for English-dominant Hispanic households. The pilot is up to a 2.7 rating in the 18-49 demo and nearly 10 million viewers across all platforms.
Given the fact that it has aired on a Friday night, the numbers are respectable and the hope is that with the move, it will gain even more eyeballs...
- 4/7/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime’s upcoming series, “Waco: The Aftermath,” will debut on the streaming service and on-demand April 14, followed by its linear premiere on April 16 at 10 p.m.
A first-look image has been released in addition to the premiere date (see above). “Waco: The Aftermath” follows the 2018 limited series “Waco,” which retold the true story of the 51-day standoff between a small religious community and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Atf). “The Aftermath” stars Michael Shannon, who reprises his role as Gary Noesner, a FBI hostage negotiator suffering from Ptsd after the failed negotiations in Waco. Shannon is rejoined by John Leguizamo as Jacob Vasquez, an undercover Atf agent. The upcoming five-episode series will document the fallout of the disaster, including the trials of the surviving Branch Davidian members and the rise of homegrown terrorist Timothy McVeigh.
“Waco: The Aftermath” also stars David Costabile, J. Smith Cameron, John Hoogenakker,...
A first-look image has been released in addition to the premiere date (see above). “Waco: The Aftermath” follows the 2018 limited series “Waco,” which retold the true story of the 51-day standoff between a small religious community and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Atf). “The Aftermath” stars Michael Shannon, who reprises his role as Gary Noesner, a FBI hostage negotiator suffering from Ptsd after the failed negotiations in Waco. Shannon is rejoined by John Leguizamo as Jacob Vasquez, an undercover Atf agent. The upcoming five-episode series will document the fallout of the disaster, including the trials of the surviving Branch Davidian members and the rise of homegrown terrorist Timothy McVeigh.
“Waco: The Aftermath” also stars David Costabile, J. Smith Cameron, John Hoogenakker,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
ABC’s The Conners is adding an Egot winner to its cast.
Whoopi Goldberg will guest-star in an upcoming episode of the comedy. The actress and The View co-host will play a teacher; an airdate for her appearance hasn’t been set.
Goldberg is the latest in a string of high-profile guest stars on The Conners, joining the likes of William H. Macy, Candice Bergen, Matthew Broderick, Juliette Lewis and Patton Oswalt, among others.
Goldberg will play Ms. Glen, Mark’s (Ames McNamara) intimidating music teacher. She also has a complicated history with another member of the Conner family.
In addition to her role as moderator on The View, Goldberg has kept up a busy acting slate in recent years. She has a recurring part on Harlem at Amazon’s Prime Video and has appeared on Star Trek: Picard (reprising her Next Generation role), Godfather of Harlem, The Stand and...
Whoopi Goldberg will guest-star in an upcoming episode of the comedy. The actress and The View co-host will play a teacher; an airdate for her appearance hasn’t been set.
Goldberg is the latest in a string of high-profile guest stars on The Conners, joining the likes of William H. Macy, Candice Bergen, Matthew Broderick, Juliette Lewis and Patton Oswalt, among others.
Goldberg will play Ms. Glen, Mark’s (Ames McNamara) intimidating music teacher. She also has a complicated history with another member of the Conner family.
In addition to her role as moderator on The View, Goldberg has kept up a busy acting slate in recent years. She has a recurring part on Harlem at Amazon’s Prime Video and has appeared on Star Trek: Picard (reprising her Next Generation role), Godfather of Harlem, The Stand and...
- 2/22/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Whoopi Goldberg has been cast as a guest star in an upcoming episode of ABC’s The Conners.
Goldberg will play Ms. Glen in the Roseanne sequel series, Mark’s (Ames McNamara) intimidating music teacher, who has a complicated history with another member of the Conner family.
The current Season 5 sees the Conners continue to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford. Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Laurie Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and Becky (Lecy Goranson) grapple with parenthood, dating, financial pressures and aging in working-class America. Through it all—the fights, the coupon cutting, the hand-me-downs, the breakdowns—with love, humor and perseverance, the family prevails.
Emma Kenney, Jayden Rey and Jay R. Ferguson also star.
The series is from Werner Entertainment and executive produced by Tom Werner, Sara Gilbert, Bruce Helford, Dave Caplan, Bruce Rasmussen and Tony Hernandez.
Egot winner Goldberg moderates ABC’s The View, for which...
Goldberg will play Ms. Glen in the Roseanne sequel series, Mark’s (Ames McNamara) intimidating music teacher, who has a complicated history with another member of the Conner family.
The current Season 5 sees the Conners continue to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford. Dan (John Goodman), Jackie (Laurie Metcalf), Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and Becky (Lecy Goranson) grapple with parenthood, dating, financial pressures and aging in working-class America. Through it all—the fights, the coupon cutting, the hand-me-downs, the breakdowns—with love, humor and perseverance, the family prevails.
Emma Kenney, Jayden Rey and Jay R. Ferguson also star.
The series is from Werner Entertainment and executive produced by Tom Werner, Sara Gilbert, Bruce Helford, Dave Caplan, Bruce Rasmussen and Tony Hernandez.
Egot winner Goldberg moderates ABC’s The View, for which...
- 2/22/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
‘The Conners': Will George Clooney’s Booker Return and Shake Up Jackie’s Marriage? (Exclusive Video)
Laurie Metcalf’s Jackie on “The Conners” finally has the marriage to a stable guy who adores her. But there is one man from her past that, if he returned to Lanford, could pose a serious threat to her happily ever after. That man is her former boss and boyfriend Booker Brooks played in 1988 by a then little-known actor named George Clooney.
“Neville would be absolutely furious to see an old boyfriend [of Jackie’s] who looks like that,” showrunner Bruce Helford tells TheWrap. “He’s an insecure guy to begin with.”
On Wednesday night’s episode of “The Conners,” Jackie’s moral fortitude is put to the test when Becky takes a spill at The Lunchbox, and Neville points out that what she is doing is wrong. (Check out the exclusive clip at the top.) As far as significant others go, Neville has been rock-solid. But as fans of the Og “Roseanne” remember from its first season,...
“Neville would be absolutely furious to see an old boyfriend [of Jackie’s] who looks like that,” showrunner Bruce Helford tells TheWrap. “He’s an insecure guy to begin with.”
On Wednesday night’s episode of “The Conners,” Jackie’s moral fortitude is put to the test when Becky takes a spill at The Lunchbox, and Neville points out that what she is doing is wrong. (Check out the exclusive clip at the top.) As far as significant others go, Neville has been rock-solid. But as fans of the Og “Roseanne” remember from its first season,...
- 2/15/2023
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Wednesday’s Conners culminated in a devastating reveal about Roseanne and Jackie’s childhood — one that has Jackie see her emotionally manipulative mother in a whole new light.
While searching for a caregiver for Bev, Jackie learned — via her mother’s medical history — that Bev once took a beating from Al to shield her daughters from their physically abusive father. Afterward, Bev sent Roseanne and Jackie to stay with Nana Mary — not because she was an unfit parent, as Jackie had always assumed, but because she didn’t want her kids to find out that Al broke her arm.
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While searching for a caregiver for Bev, Jackie learned — via her mother’s medical history — that Bev once took a beating from Al to shield her daughters from their physically abusive father. Afterward, Bev sent Roseanne and Jackie to stay with Nana Mary — not because she was an unfit parent, as Jackie had always assumed, but because she didn’t want her kids to find out that Al broke her arm.
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- 2/9/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
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