‘The Conners’ are preparing to say goodbye: ‘We can’t fully grasp that it’s over’

For the first time, “Roseanne,” a popular sitcom about the humorous struggles of a close but contentious working-class family from Lanford, Ill., ended its nine-season run in 1997. The show revolved around comedian Roseanne Barr, who portrayed the witty and tough-hearted Conner matriarch. It was a massive success for ABC, consistently ranking among TV’s top 5 shows for its first six seasons, even reaching No. 1 during its second season, edging out “The Cosby Show” which previously held the ratings crown.