Roseanne Jackie DAD'S DEAD!

Classic Jackie moment.

[@traviselrod7803]

Laurie Metcalf is such a brilliant actress. For her to have the comedic timing while simultaneously emoting such grief and pain is astounding.

[@foxxyl1008]

Yessssss, that was brilliant acting. So freaking funny. I've seen that episode a thousand times and still be in tears laughing like it's my first time watching it

[@kimmij6873]

Omgod yesss

[@tiffanystott9923]

Why shes won several emmys for her role as Jackie💝

[@swankyspoon]

Criminally underrated actress. She's brilliant in that scene. Watched it a million times and never gets old.

[@mmac4182]

agreed!!!

[@isabelzavoranu1548]

This is like one of the funniest scenes in all of television history. My favorite part is when she says, "He's fine. He sends his love."

[@eetchit6034]

Isabel Zavoranu. they stole that from. the movie fatso

[@fergilcious8218]

It's amazing how you left a nice comment and people come along and try and tell you that you're wrong just because. What idiots.

[@rachelc3535]

This really is at least *one* of the best scenes ever. Sheesh.

[@darrenbalbarrens5095]

Isabel Zavoranu the fact that was Roseanne can keep a straight face while she's does the scene makes me laugh even more lol

[@ashbysaddler9065]

Isabel Zavoranu I Like the 1 when Roseanne wouldn’t take Bonnie’s Phone Calls and missed Crystal’s Pregnancy and Jackie Answered the Phone and Jackie Yelled at Roseanne and called her an idiot and Roseanne repeated SHE CALLED ME AN IDIOT

[@meganbrackenbury5768]

“I AM NOT DOING THAT AGAIN YOU CANT MAKE ME!” 😂😂😂

[@crlewis]

Megan Brackenbury DEAAAAADDDD!!!!!!

[@lauriefaithprescott]

I wanna know if that was in the script

[@NitaKerns]

@@lauriefaithprescott lol I kinda feel like that was a bit of Laurie Metcalf telling Roseanne she better not mess up another take! 😂😂😂

[@watervillegangmember]

This was written by the brilliant Norm Macdonald and flawlessly acted by Laurie Metcalf.

[@candles839]

Wow I know this comment is 2 years old but seriously Norm wrote this? Omg it was so true to life for my family we were cracking up.

[@watervillegangmember]

@@candles839 Just learned this happened in Norm's life. He had to watch his mom call his grandmother, who was hard of hearing, and tell her her husband (the grandmother) had died.

[@candles839]

@@watervillegangmember lol that’s hysterical thanks for letting me know

[@cainster]

I don't know if that is true or not without seeing the credits, but listening to the dialogue I could almost believe that. Everybody loved Norm, and Norm and Roseanne would've have known each other at the time that this was taped. Both had been and were well known working the comedic circuit, including the Tonight Shiw.

[@watervillegangmember]

@@cainster Norm himself told the story in an interview.

[@dab7271]

Does anyone else automatically think of this scene anytime there’s a death in your family?

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

Omg I thought it was just me?

[@Band-maid-fan101]

Tbh it's me trying to call my grandmother just for a chat

[@stephaniebaker1542]

yes, when my dad died last year. This scene is actually the one that got me through the pain of that intact.

[@gothicmoonchild3629]

Yes lol

[@shirelleross9940]

😂😂😂

[@TBONE_2004]

The look on Roseanne's face... you can tell she was trying really hard not to laugh. I can imagine how many takes it took to get that scene right.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I could imagine it was difficult for Rosanne Barr to film that scene due to Laurie Metcalfe's hysterical and incredible acting.

[@greenlee7smythe]

TBONE2004 yeah and she plays it off like, “oh....my....god......I don’t know who is worse: that deaf old woman or my dumb ass crazy sister!” Lmao! And afterwards (cut off at the end) Darlene is looking at Roseanne like, “I hate this family!” Lmao

[@ronaldsanfran]

They probably rehearsed it, but yeah with a live audience they probably did it it in only ONE take. Really, really amazing

[@iluvmyeski]

INTJ4ever it took a lot of takes.

[@Bwahahahaha1]

@INTJ4ever doesn't mean in that particular scene they didn't all fall on the floor laughing a few times. It was pretty funny and I bet even Carol Burnett and Vicki Lawrence would have to do a double take.....and they never did double takes.

[@barrygoldsbury7658]

This is still one of the funniest scenes I have seen on TV.

[@SommerPopstar]

Barry Goldsbury Ditto

[@davidbowling323]

Loved this scene

[@Naomi.B.]

Barry Goldsbury I agree 100 percent. 😂

[@Angle-gm9zg]

I really like the Mother’s Day scene where nana Mary talks to Beverly on the phone

[@novasite7795]

Even in 2022 I break down in laughter at this scene! It is flawless!

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

Norm Macdonald wrote this when he was on the writing staff. Look up his video where he tells the "Who Jackie?" story.

[@Driftwoodbaby]

@@TheKitchenerLeslie I had no idea! wow!

[@AtenRa]

I love Roseanne, she gives zero fucks. "Well then *wear a veil over your face* while you do it!"

[@meganbateman5634]

Of course she doesn't give a damn, their dad was an abusive bastard.

[@suj1201]

One of the best scenes in television history brought to us by the late, great Norm Macdonald. RIP.

[@alecsys2876]

I love that this actually happened to his mom lol

[@47imagine]

How so? He didn't write this episode.

[@pilar8ful]

Hands down ❤️

[@wallacerose8663]

Norm's fine. He sends his love.

[@NJR1984]

Norm was part of the writer's room. Everyone contributes but the actual person(s) writing the teleplay gets sole credit. Standard WGA practice.

[@BuffyCee]

We went through this when my dad died, and I had showed this to my sister before we made calls so she was actually laughing as it happened (and trying to stifle a laugh). Comedy gold, and actually helped us though a very difficult time.

[@paulaford3303]

This is the most hilarious scene in television history. I watched it over 5 times and I cannot stop laughing until I cry. Laurie Metcalf is a genius of comedy every time.

[@dradra2day]

Paula Ford wouldn't say history...

[@AnUnhingedMind]

Underrated line in this scene; "Well I'm SORRY you don't think that's funny, I'm saving my best jokes for the funeral!"

[@vickieden5022]

Agreed 🤣

[@Dimebag333x]

Like a true comedian should!

[@AverageIntelligenceProductions]

This show is timeless. I can binge it constantly.

[@user-tn5vm9fr9f]

I literally watch it all the time! It is a classic

[@actingislife100]

Jackie was definitely my favorite character on Roseanne. This show was was freakin hilarious

[@chitownfan06]

They all were hilarious in their own way

[@beautyqueen2619]

Jackie has got to be the best character on the whole show.. "NO, DEAD.." "DAD!!" "He's fine, he sends his love... bye...' I AM NOT DOING THAT AGAIN, YOU CAN'T MAKE ME..."...... gets me every time, I laugh so hard watching this.

[@edgarestradajr8014]

"Dad's dead, dad has passed away, dad's not with us anymore, he's fine he sends his love" I literally lost it😂😂😂😂 too hilarious

[@kerryincolumbus]

It was this very scene that won Laurie Metcalf one of 3 Emmy awards! Roseanne was jealous for months afterwards, she even made fun of it in a later episode.

[@danielrazim5358]

kerryincolumbus Roseanne won her Emmy for this episode

[@darreylhenderson702]

@@danielrazim5358 True. Though Laurie had also won the year prior, and would win the following year as well.

[@APG19912009]

*laurie Metcalf running by in Gillian outfit* “I SMELL ANOTHER EMMY!”

[@jarredasimmons]

Roseanne wanted to laugh so hard at 1:31. 😂 Can't blame her... This scene is too funny!

[@r.harris5615]

😂😂😃😂

[@samiface]

I’ve never noticed her smile under her hand before and I’ve seen this a million times!!!

[@BeeKee404]

Jackie:Auntie barbara? It's Jackie Barbara:Who? Jackie:Jackie! Barbara:Oh Jackie! How are you?! Jackie:I'm fine Barbara:What? Jackie:Fine! Barbara:Honey, you gotta speak up. WHAT?! Jackie:I'm fine! Barbara:Oh that's good. So What can I do for you? Jackie:I have some bad news. Dad is not with us anymore. Barbara:What about your father? Jackie:I said Dad has passed away! Barbara:He passed what? Jackie:He's passed away! Barbara:What do you mean? Jackie:Dad is gone! Barbara:Oh gone where? Jackie:Dad's dead! Barbara:He's what? Jackie:He's dead! Barbara:He's done? Done with what? Jackie:No DEAD!!! Barbara:Who's dead? Jackie:DAAAAAAD!!!!!!!!!! Barbara:Oh How is your father? Jackie:*gives up* HE'S FINE! HE SENDS HIS LOVE! BYE!

[@smilealwaysnatasha3423]

Kee Leicthle lol basically

[@SlasherHorrorMovies1]

Ha-ha XD

[@krystalcasey]

This is the best comment

[@BeeKee404]

McGannahan Skjellyfetti uhh I didn't. That was me theorizing what she probably was saying.

[@KellyBoo79]

Yea, we heard her. NO need to write all this out.

[@addiererecich2464]

When my father died. My mom had to call his 98 year old grandfather and tell him the news. The conversation went like this: "Hey Tom. It's Tonya. "WHO? "ITS TONYA! I HAVE NEWS!" "WHAT?!? I CAN'T HEAR YOU! SAY HI TO LARRY!" Then he hung up. I couldn't stop laughing, only because I thought about this episode

[@lisadiconti]

Ha ha...that's funny. Just like this scene.

[@alizejess777]

😂😂😂😂

[@erickaj7982]

epic!!

[@rosalynb8942]

Roseanne sittin there with her hand over her mouth trying not to laugh! Jackie is heelarious I would not have been able to make it !😂😂🤣🤣

[@danielwilliamson6180]

1:24 - 1:44 Incredible acting by Laurie Metcalfe.

[@melissabowers6268]

"He's fine.....he sends his love. I am not doing that again, you can't make me!"

[@kevinbudzinski9576]

"I have some bad news, dad is not with us anymore. I said dad has passed away! He passed away! Dad is gone! Dad's dead! He's dead! No, dead! DEAD!!! He's fine! He sends his love!" 😂🤣

[@krystalharwood6359]

dontcha just hate when u have a hard of hearing relative.

[@kimlange1902]

I love this so much. I remember watching this with my dad when it first aired, and the two of us laughed so hard we had tears. It shows what a fantastic actress Laurie Metcalf is. I met her several years later after a Q&A for a play she was in at Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, and I mentioned how I saw a similarity between this and parts of the play and how much my dad and I loved it.

[@laureng2162]

After 30 years this is the scene I literally remember the most because Metcalf was so fucking brilliant in the delivery

[@raeraebadfingers]

This one and the scene where she is like "I'm 36 years old! I have flabby arm and pelican neck!" Lol😂😂 gotta go watch that now

[@mrs.i.one12]

“He’s fine, he sends his love” 😂😂😂😂

[@Autistic_Gallant-92.]

“Fine! I am not doing that again, you can’t make me!”

[@ObliviousBenson]

RIP Norm Macdonald. He wrote this. It's perfect.

[@riispanisheyes6018]

😭😭😭😂😂😂😂HES DEAD NO DEAD HES FINE He sends his love still die every time💀😂😂

[@sabrinamrangel]

This is an iconic Roseanne scene! 😹😹😹

[@jackofclubz]

This is extra hilarious to me and my wife because we literally had to do this a couple of months ago when her mother died. It's hard enough going through this but having to deal with a bunch of old people who can hardly hear you makes it even worse.

[@Vikinggirl1679]

Laurie Metcalf pure comedic genius. No wonder she's won 3 Emmys. She and Roseanne were a dynamic perfect duo like Lucy and Ethel. No one else could have played that role.

[@photogurrl12]

DAD’S DEAD!!! 😂 Probably my favorite scene in all sitcom history. 😂🤣🤣

[@trev_show]

Apparently comedian Norm Macdonald wrote this scene based on his own family's real-life version. RIP.

[@phantasma616]

omg of course Norm wrote this bit, it's so him.

[@tagee02]

This never gets old. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@swankyspoon]

Laurie Metcalf is such an underrated actress. She's brilliant here.

[@vidadiva07]

One of the best acting jobs ever! So real to have grief, frustration, exasperation, etc. while going through this.

[@Tigers_and_Tarot]

I come back to this scene about once a month to relive this hilarious TV moment.

[@andyorwig]

The thing about this show was its relatability. It was down to earth and made sense to people. The Connors however, not so much.

[@jhanagabriel7109]

i wouldn't have been able to film this without laughing

[@amandavo2640]

Jhana Gabriel will be home by you and your mom

[@amandavo2640]

I will cover

[@amandavo2640]

I oshsisnjs.sk

[@crpsaiyan]

I wonder how many takes that took to do that particular scene without laughing.

[@matthew8153]

crpsaiyan Judging by Rosanne having to cover her face to hide the grin I’d say just the one.

[@justalex3525]

Laurie should’ve received an award for this scene.

[@scottlandry6229]

She did. An Emmy.

[@Maser209]

I would love to see the outtakes of this scene!

[@ShawnaLianeOutOvFux]

Me Too!!

[@kpb5757]

Her timing was incredible in this scene... Jackie was always so funny in every role she played. I always said the only woman comedy actress who could ever pull off a show like the Great Carol Burnett Show would have been Laurie... She was so talented....

[@bethyame3]

Writers: "ok, how do we make the scene about the death of their father funny?" Literally anyone else: "It's not possible" Writers: "Challenge accepted!" LOL Ingenious!

[@dnewma04]

Norm MacDonald can make anything funny.

[@iantuition]

This was the first SCENE I saw of this show. I howled for at least 10 solid minutes, and now, 20 years later, I've seen every episode and still watch _The Conners._

[@jadenparish3700]

Oh my god. I'm fucking crying. It's like the best ever. 😂

[@canadaman6191]

i do not know how many times they did this scene or how she kept a straight face but it was amazing,even Rosanne you could see her trying not to laugh

[@ThePinkfreak2011]

The more I watch this scene the more I get the feeling that when Jackie tells Rosanne she’s not doing that again Laurie was also telling her she’s not doing this scene over again and nobody can make her. I don’t think Roseanne was supposed to react like that and I have a feeling (I can’t prove it) that they had to do the scene several times cuz Rosanne was breaking character. This is pry the only take they could get with Rosanne not entirely laughing. It was a pretty heavy scene cuz of Laurie having to constantly yell. It sounded like she was getting a little hoarse. Having to do it several times probably really frustrated her so that’s why when she told Rosanne she wasn’t doing it again she genuinely meant it 😂

[@kimberlytalbot852]

I loved every episode watch this when you are depressed,you will automatically feel better

[@Bennome]

Emmy-Winning Performance

[@jerridombrowski6017]

This is THE funniest episode!!!! I laughed SO HARD at Jackie's phone conversation!!!!

[@jeramycarroll5788]

I HEART LAURIE METCALFE

[@kevinbudzinski9576]

She was great as Jackie in Roseanne but she's just as funny as Sheldon's bible-thumping mom on The Big Bang Theory

[@thema1998]

Kevin Budzinski Laurie plays Sheldon's mom!? I never knew that.

[@serenaistheb.o.a.t]

Oscar nominated actress!!!

[@kevlow9494]

Serena is the B.O.A.T So wonderful in Ladybird!!

[@mrs8792]

My all time favorite episode!

[@bellerain381]

“I am not doing that again! You can’t make me!” That was 100% Laurie! 😂😂😂

[@scottjohnson5303]

Til til bought me here . Never saw this . Great comedic delivery. This is an Emmy award winning scene. I’m still cracking up.

[@AdhamOhm]

A modern "Who's on first?" comedy routine.

[@dramagal19]

You know she dialed that aunt first on purpose so she didn't have to do anymore. Clever Woman.

[@jw870206]

The night my Grandma died, my mom’s mom, she and I were a wreck. We sat down for a drink, and I showed her this.

[@bridgettebianchi9315]

My husband said “I don’t get it. How is that phone call funny?” Help me. I was on the floor laughing. Someone help me. 😂

[@lateshiachilds3640]

😂😂😂

[@dalekarrick8588]

Someone doesn't have an older relative that's hard of hearing I see.

[@karlastafford9623]

I laugh my ass off every time i see this. 😂 She is so perfect for the part of Jackie.

[@jasmineboone4658]

Lol you can clearly see how Roeseanne is trying her BEST not to laugh! 🤣

[@jessie0202100]

My mom died March 5th of this year. The day she died we played this video and we couldn’t stop laughing.

[@sonyab1974]

Hahahaha! This scene has always cracked me up and it did just now! I love this show. :)

[@Idanuboy]

This is the reason texting was invented.

[@jessiejames7492]

i remember watching this episode many years ago and we laughed our guts out.

[@aprilmathis1977]

I love this show I've seen 😀every eposide

[@nr30199]

april mathis I'm sure you'll be watching the reboot as will I.

[@gymrat_raquel]

ME TOO, EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!!!

[@horizontoday7874]

Raquel D Yes! It even comes on Tues. Just like the old days!

[@pearlkravetz738]

A similar thing happened to me my aunt had passed away my mother asked me to make a phone call to our 84-year-old uncle needless to say the conversation did not go too well he refuses to wear his hearing aid and somehow we got into an argument I told him Aunt Francine passed away he thought I said go f*** yourself anyway he got very angry LOL I told my mother she has to go to the house and explain this to him because I'm not doing it because he thinks I called he just swear at him she went to the house to fix everything even though she explained everything at the Wake also the funeral he ignored me it made things I guess a little easier to get through we know Aunt Francine would have got a kick out of that but it's just the story I had to share because I resonated with that oddly enough it's been quite a few years now both my parents are gone we've just recently lost both my older brother also my little brother within this just past year it's been rough it's been hard but when things get bad which they are really bad now it's another story a long one I have rambled on enough but I think about that it makes me laugh I'm a hopeless hopeful so tomorrow just might be better I feel like I have a lot of angels watching over us right now so it makes everything maybe a little easier knowing that they're on our side okie dokie I could go on a huge list of the ones before so RIP TO ALL MY LOVED ONES I MISS YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH ❤️✌️🙏

[@gplea80]

Watching this episode right now. One of the best scenes of the entire series 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ginad480]

1) I can’t believe how different Roseanne looked from season 1 to season 9. And sounded different too 2). This is the best scene out of all 9 seasons.

[@redd605]

In the UK this was massive, Friday night Rosanna night , Jackie was my favourite .

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

God Save The King

[@jessicafarmer4689]

I've seen this a million times & it's still just as funny as the 1st time!

[@Goldenspiderducck]

Jackie’s call is one of the funniest things on tv of all time. Deserves to be up there will Lucille Ball.

[@alissamclaughlin1949]

I can't breathe every time I watch this! To me, it's the funniest scene ever on this show!

[@carla3180]

I watch this whenever I need a laugh lol

[@Kingme1961]

Metoo

[@josephinecathcart2705]

This is just so funny 😂😂😂😂 I keep rewatching it !😂😂😂

[@Chris1345]

The best scene of all time.

[@patrickbloodgood500]

"Dad has passed away, he's fine, he sends his love. "

[@christinealtmaier3677]

this is my all time favorite scene of theirs ever.. Love Jackie.. Dad's dead!!! Haha

[@DaveAlan]

Most hysterical scene ever on Roseanne! Jackie pulled it off tremendously! Hats off to Laurie for a moment we will never forget!

[@channelli4957]

Dad's Dead ... he Dead 😂😂😂

[@AlexIsModded]

This remains the funniest scene in the entire show.

[@mrod2013]

absolutely one of the funniest bits i've ever seen. stayed with me all these years!

[@anthonylucio1]

I just called my mom and boyfriend to tell them the Queen passed away, and then i thought of this scene. Classic, lol

[@christopherroberts8788]

This never gets old to me 😂😂😂😂 aunt Jackie was the best!

[@KristyGabel]

0:59 this is still one of my favorite scenes with Jackie. A similar situation has happened to me but it made me start laughing because it made me think of Jackie calling Aunt Barbra. (I was luckily in Roseanne's position, the observer lol)

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

Do elaborate.

[@alwayzhappy1017]

Kristy Gabel I

[@owenpridgen4406]

Please tell lol

[@phylliswong7972]

Kristy Gabel oh no smh. Was it this funny?

[@beauty-mj5fz]

I saw it this morning at 5 am and was crying cause I was laughing so hard!

[@1jdillafan]

My favorite "Jackie" moment😂

[@BrentHarmon]

I'm glad they are bring this show back even though it's only going to be 8 episodes in 2018.

[@FreshPrincex4]

Brent Harmon hey it'll be better than the final season

[@MikeFortino]

Norm Macdonald wrote this scene. It was supposed to be Roseanne. Roseanne at the last minute changed it and said ‘Laurie will do this better’. Laurie had 20 minutes to learn this dialogue and work out the scene. There was a quick rehearsal and one take. You can see Roseanne crack at one point because she’s seeing this for the first time. Laurie won an Emmy for this exact scene.

[@anonymousandcool]

It's astonishing that something this sad wound up being literally one of the most hilarious scenes in the show in my opinion. Between her amazing acting, the script and everything it just brought levity to the very worst in life

[@tashaprather]

Jackie is my favorite. :)

[@nazarenewatkins9204]

Tasha Prather you know she is the voice of the mother on the movie toy story all of them

[@thema1998]

nazarene watkins REALLY!? I never knew that.

[@SlasherHorrorMovies1]

Now I see why shes Mrs Loomis

[@audijoseph2371]

This might be one of the funniest skits ever written

[@sadeyezduecesadeyezduece-zz9pz]

I still remember the first time I saw this it's still funny as hell.😂😂😂

[@Everardlopez]

I always felt so bad for Jackie season 5, she gets the strength to leave her abuser and then her dad dies right after! Laurie Metcalf is truly excellent.

[@HeRo-w6y]

How did they say some of these lines without dying laughing? One of the greatest shows in history.

[@TheHalloweenKing]

I’m sure most of the crew had to leave and more than likely this scene had many takes lol

[@ccarta192]

Every time I watch this I break out in hysterical laughter.. sooooo funny! Laurie Metcalf is a great actor. 😅😅

[@shane1039]

God I love Jackie. 😂

[@Annaiuq1]

This will forever crack me up🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@skipads5141]

Damn, now the guy who wrote this is dead. And fittingly the internet is joking up a dark humor storm about it.

[@blpalv15]

Comedy gold!