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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0013131362190
Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 06, 2005
Running Time: 530 minutes
Sales Rank: 6254
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: October 18, 1988
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In its prime, Roseanne was the most honest reflection of American life ever shown on television--and also one of the funniest. The second season of this essential sitcom, built around former standup comedian Roseanne Barr, was perhaps its best. The sterling cast--which featured John Goodman (Raising Arizona, Matinee) as Roseanne's husband Dan; Laurie Metcalf (Dear God) as her sister Jackie; and Lecy Goranson, Sara Gilbert, and Michael Fishman as Becky, Darlene, and D.J., her three kids--were confident and eagerly stretching themselves. The writers (including Joss Whedon, later to create Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly) knew how to write smart but credible dialogue and stories; in one episode, Darlene writes a poem that sounds exactly like a 13 year old girl's poetry, yet squeezes your heart. Watch almost any other sitcom and then watch Roseanne; it's startling how much more natural Roseanne feels.
In the season opener, Becky passes gas in front her classmates at school; but that in itself isn't half as funny as the glee that Darlene takes in describing the event--the kind of viciousness that only real families can cultivate. That's the key to Roseanne's success: The utter believability of the relationships. Dan and Roseanne are a loving couple, but their affection works because their fights are just as potent as their flirting. The relationship between Roseanne and Jackie became particularly strong in this season, as Roseanne fought against Jackie's desire to become a cop and meddled in her relationship with her short-lived fiance Gary (Brian Kerwin); Roseanne and Metcalf developed an interplay that could be caring, playful, and bitterly jealous--and sometimes all three at once. The daily urge of parents to both coddle and strangle their kids was thoroughly explored, as was the fusion of need and contempt children feel for their parents. There is one misstep: A dream episode in which Roseanne goes on trial smacks of star ego in a way the show is normally careful to avoid--and makes clear how sharp the other episodes are. The extras are paltry, but this isn't a collection you get for the frills; the show itself lives up to its reputation. --Bret Fetzer
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Rating: - And the best sitcom in TV history is....
Ahh Roseanne, quite easily the greatest sitcom in TV history (sorry Seinfeld [overrated and repetitive] and move over MASH). For a great many Americans, Roseanne was the ONLY sitcom depicting house life that even remotely approached ringing true. My wife and I are both such big fans that we periodically watch the show from beginning to end (yes, all the episodes), something made easy by the fact that we never watch TV, only DVDs (greater freedom, no commercials). As I do in many of my reviews I will try to offer a few observations that other reviews haven't already made.
The show was serendipitously blessed by its cast, the best any sitcom has ever enjoyed. The comic timing between Roseanne and John Goodman was not only flawless, but their chemistry rang so true that they really did seem like they were married. The show was lucky to cast both Goodman and Metcalf, two actors whose performances really raised the entire show up another level.
The show starts off wonderfully, portraying a blue-collar family that not only seems real, but is real funny (and that says a lot--most sitcoms are not actually all that funny, and, believe it or not, studies show that people are not actually laughing at the jokes [which suck] but because they hear the sound of other people laughing). This in-and-of-itself had a lot to do with the show's immediate appeal: finally here was a family most Americans could actually relate to. Forget the Cosby family (the No. 1 show at the time). ... Read More
Rating: - Roseanne Strikes Again!
Keeping in touch with the Roseanne family parenting methods, she doesn't let us down in this Season Two Super pack of "How to best manage a family".
Complete with great extras and commentary, you've got hours of fun in store for you with this great set of DVD's. I don't know if I can pick a favorite episode, but the Halloween episodes are always a favorite, and Season Two is a zinger!
Extra's include: The Best Of Jackie or "Wacky Jackie", The season one launch party, John Goodman's ORIGINAL audition, several cast interviews, and Season Two Highlights.
After you enjoy this set, get READY for Season 3!!
Rating:  - An overall review of the series Roseanne...
I usually don't like American sitcoms, but Roseanne is not only a great sitcom, but one of the greatest sitcoms ever made. It is due to many factors. The writing was first rate on this show. It was one of the most realistic depictions of a middle class family in the history of television. It was bracingly honest, and it tackled controversial topics (such as birth control, gay marriage, and lesbianism) with candor and realism. It was done matter of factly, not as a "very special episode". The series didn't really start to get old until the last season, but that's a hell of a run. The second reason this series was so good was Roseanne herself. Many female comics talked about weight issues (Margaret Cho, Janeane Garofalo, and Roseanne), but Roseanne was the only one who didn't care that she was "fat". She never slimmed down for her sitcom, and she wore her curvy figure with pride. Roseanne really revolutionized female standup and sitcoms by sticking true to herself. Sure, she was a pain in the a** on the set, rewrote a lot of episodes, ordered a few people around, and like all long running sitcoms, the cast hated each other by the time it finished. But Roseanne still remains one of the greatest sitcoms ever produced, and one that will stand the test of time...
Rating: - very good
my wife absolutely loved it and it came just in time thanks.
Rating: - The Early Seasons are the Best
We watched these episodes rather quickly and are looking forward to the next season. This collection included the first Halloween special - by far the best reason to watch Roseanne. The timing of each scene is uncanny as well as the cast and how they relate together in the second season. This family is disturbed and lovable.
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