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For longtime fans of
The Conners and its predecessor
Roseanne, the joy over seeing Danielle Harris Molly Tilden was short-lived, as the character was killed off in an unexpected twist that kicked off Episode 316. Thankfully, Molly was able to light an inspirational fire under Sara Gilbert s Darlene that could very well cause the character to turn over a new leaf. But will that leaf-turning then cause problems to sprout between Darlene and Jay R. Ferguson s Ben? It sounds like that might be the case.
When CinemaBlend recently spoke with
The Conners showrunner Bruce Helford and executive producer Dave Caplan, I voiced my concerns over Ben s growing fixation on Darlene moving in with him. It d be one thing if Darlene was giving him a One day soon. kind of response, but by and large, she has justifiably argued against that outcome while she and Becky are still in the process of helping their father pay the mortgage. In response, Helford and Caplan did not thwart m
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Now in the back half of its third season, ABC s
The Conners continues to depict the financial, physical and emotional struggles plaguing the titular family. One current arc features Sara Gilbert s Darlene helping John Goodman s Dan pay the mortgage, which is causing strife with Jay R. Ferguson s Ben. So here s hoping she ll be shaken out of her rut after
Roseanne and
Halloween franchise vet Danielle Harris shows up to reprise the role of Molly Tilden for the first time in nearly 30 years.
As a direct follow-up to the classic 80s and 90s sitcom
Roseanne,
The Conners occasionally brings familiar characters, actors (and Blockbuster DVDs) back into the fold, even if it s not always in person. But it was still an awesome surprise to very recently learn that Danielle Harris would be bringing Molly back to the small screen. CinemaBlend had the privilege of talking to Harris about her big return, and here s what she told me when I asked how this opportunity came abo