Dan Conner is a primary fictional character in the Roseanne television series. He is the husband to fellow primary character Roseanne Conner, and father to two daughters, Darlene and Becky Conner, and two sons, D.J. Conner and Jerry Garcia Conner. He is portrayed by John Goodman.
Throughout the years, Goodman has won several awards for his portrayal of Dan Conner, including an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe.
Creation and conception
Dan Conner was portrayed by John Goodman. When he was chosen, co-star Roseanne Barr stated that she was happy, adding that she had a "big crush" on him from the start.
At one point during the second to the last season, Goodman walked off the set after co-star Roseanne Barr had an on-set outburst. It was speculated that he was growing tired of her outbursts. While he considered leaving for good, Goodman held negotiations with its producers. At first, he agreed to finish the episode, but later agreed to do an episode to explain his exit. However, Goodman eventually agreed to return to the series. John Goodman chose to reduce his role in Roseanne to focus on his film career. After this announcement, he was in negotiations with the producers on how many episodes he would appear in the following season. One of the numbers being thrown around was six. Ted Harbert, boss of ABC Entertainment, commented that Roseanne, the actress who portrays the character of the same name, was excited to return for a ninth season, with or without Goodman, which could be about her and her sister, Jackie Harris, as single parents. He attempted to dismiss the role of Dan, stating that Jackie has a lot more screen time than him. Harbert received criticism from Los Angeles Daily News editor Phil Rosenthal for his comments, who described Dan as the emotional anchor of the series. He compared him to daughter Becky Conner, who was portrayed by two different actresses due to scheduling conflicts over the years, and son D.J. Conner, who was portrayed by a different actor in the pilot than the one in later episodes. He called Metcalf, who portrays Jackie, a wonderful actress, but added that Dan's love for his wife showed viewers that she could be lovable despite her abrasiveness, similarly to Edith Bunker and Archie Bunker in All in the Family . Rosenthal brought up similar departures that caused their respective programs to slip in quality, and warned that Roseanne may suffer the same fate if Goodman leaves. In the end, Goodman signed on for one more season.
Summary
In the beginning of the series, Dan was a somewhat unsuccessful drywall contractor.
During the final episode, it is revealed that the majority of the seasons of Roseanne were a work of fiction. While Dan lived in this work, he died in the true reality.
A list of the top 25 television Dad earners created by Brookstone listed Dan in the 24th place, with $17,856 a year. They came to this determination through use of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and human research firms.
Critical reception
Dan Conner has often been described as one of John Goodman's most famous roles. In an article about television dads, The Post and Courier editor Mindy Spar began discussing how 90's TV dads became goofier than dads from earlier decades, calling Dan more like one of the children than the father. IGN editor Edgar Arce called Dan Conner a prototypical everyman. MSNBC commentator Gael Fashingbauer Cooper called Dan one of the first TV dads to be seen struggling to make ends meet. She also praised the character, stating that without him, the Conner family home would not be able to last. She added that in the later seasons, the series took risks with the character, mentioning his heart attack, his affair with another woman, and the revelation that the later seasons were a work of fiction and he had actually died of the attack. She compared this revelation to the revelation of Colonel Henry Blake's death in the M*A*S*H television series.
The relationship between Roseanne and Dan Conner has received praise. An article in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune called their relationship realistic, commenting that while they mock each other, viewers can feel their love while they deal with the kinds of problems real families face. During the final season, Dan and Roseanne live apart after Dan cheats on Roseanne. Daily News editor David Bianculli stated that while they were the most entertaining and realistic couples on television, they were one of the least during their separation.
The potential absence of Dan from all or most of the next season prompted Phil Rosenthal of the Los Angeles Daily News to describe it as a rare occasion where ending the show would be preferred to doing without. Robinson described Dan's potential absence as leaving a tremendous void, owing to his ability to make everyone around him better. The revelation that Dan actually died and much of the show was a work of fiction was not well-received.
Awards
John Goodman was nominated for several awards throughout his portrayal of Dan Conner, winning four, including one Golden Globe in 1993.
- American Comedy Awards, USA: Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) *Network, Cable or Syndication, ‘90
- American Comedy Awards, USA: Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication, ‘89
- Golden Globes: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical, ‘93
- Viewers for Quality Television Series: Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series, ‘92
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, ‘95
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, ‘94
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, ‘93
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, ‘92
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, ‘91
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, ‘90
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, ‘89
- Golden Globes: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical, ‘91
- Golden Globes: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical, ‘90
- Golden Globes: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical, ‘89
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, ‘95
- TV Land Awards: Favorite Elvis Impersonation, ‘07
References
- ^ a b "Roseanne - The Complete First Season Review". IGN. 2005-08-31 . http://dvd.ign.com/articles/646/646956p1.html . Retrieved 2009-03-09 .
- ^ "Goodman staying". Daily News. 1995-10-20 . http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/1995/10/20/1995-10-20_sponsors_can_chew_on_this__n.html?print=1&viewall=1 . Retrieved 2009-03-09 .
- ^ (Newspaper). The Miami Herald. April 21, 1996.
- ^ a b c Phil, Rosenthal (16 March 1996). "CASTING THEIR FATE TO THE WIND" (Newspaper). Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles Daily News.
- ^ "TV Dads: Who Brings Home How Much Bacon". Time. 1999-06-21 . http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,991312,00.html . Retrieved 2009-03-09 .
- ^ "Broadway leaps into spring". The Christian Science Monitor. 2009-02-13
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