As the highly anticipated Roseanne revival prepares to return to television screens, one of the show’s beloved stars, Sandra Bernhard, has opened up about a major regret she has regarding her time on the original series.
Bernhard, who portrayed the sarcastic and unapologetic Nancy Bartlett, a close friend of the Conner family, has reminisced about her experiences on the groundbreaking sitcom. While she has fond memories of working alongside the talented ensemble cast, including Roseanne Barr and John Goodman, there is one aspect of her Roseanne journey that she wishes had been different.
“The one thing I really regret is not getting to work more closely with Laurie Metcalf,” Bernhard revealed in a recent interview. “Laurie is such an incredible talent, and I just wish we had more scenes together, more opportunities to play off each other’s amazing comedic abilities.”
Metcalf, who portrayed the Conner family’s outspoken and fiercely loyal sister, Jackie Harris, has long been regarded as one of the show’s standout performers, earning multiple Emmy Awards for her portrayal of the character.
Bernhard, who has continued to maintain a successful career in both acting and stand-up comedy, expressed her admiration for Metcalf’s work, noting that she would have relished the chance to collaborate more extensively with her fellow Roseanne co-star.
“Laurie is just such a master of her craft,” Bernhard said. “The way she can seamlessly transition between gut-busting comedy and poignant drama is truly remarkable. I feel like Nancy and Jackie could have had some really dynamic and memorable interactions if the writers had given us more scenes together.”
While Bernhard’s regret is understandable, fans of the original Roseanne series can take solace in the fact that the upcoming revival will provide an opportunity for the entire ensemble cast to reunite and potentially explore new avenues of character interaction.
With the Conner family’s return to television, viewers will have the chance to witness the bond between all of the beloved characters, including the dynamic between Nancy and Jackie, and see how their relationships have evolved over the past two decades.
As the Roseanne revival prepares to make its highly anticipated debut, fans can look forward to the opportunity to reconnect with the characters they love, while also potentially witnessing the fulfillment of Sandra Bernhard’s wish to share more screen time with the ever-talented Laurie Metcalf.
