Changes: Lanford's Elite

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"Lanford's Elite"

Season 9: Episode 16
(214 / 231 episodes)

Network

ABC-TV

Air date

February 4, 1997

Story by

Allan Stephan

Teleplay by

Richard Whitley
& Bob Rubin

Directed by

Gary Halvorson

Episode Guide
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Lanford's Elite was the 16th episode of Season 9 of Roseanne, also the 214th overall series episode. It was written by Richard Whitley and Bob Rubin, derived from an original story by Allan Stephan, and was directed by Gary Halvorson. It originally aired on ABC-TV on February 4, 1997.

Summary

Roseanne and Jackie attend an exquisite luncheon where they discuss politics and other topics with Lanford's elite. Roseanne meets Edgar Wellman, son of the owner of Roseanne and Jackie's former workplace, and Edgar asks Roseanne for money to help keep Wellman Plastics open--it fell into decline after the sisters left in 1989.

Plot

In-Depth

Roseanne makes a surprising connection with Edgar Wellman Jr., the son of her hated former boss, at a Lanford Country Club party. When he reveals some awful news about the future of Lanford, Roseanne may be the only one who can save her hometown. Roseanne and Jackie go the luncheon at the Lanford Country Club, where they meet Edgar. It appears that the factory is in need of financial help and Roseanne's money could save the factory. Part one of a two-part episode.

Cast

Starring

Roseanne as Roseanne Conner
John Goodman as Dan Conner (credit only)
Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris (credit only)
Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner
Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner (credit only)
Sarah Chalke as Becky Conner (credit only)

Guests

James Brolin as Edgar Wellman Jr.
Rayford Barnes as Golf Course Manager
Richard Derby Attwill as Barnes

Trivia

This marks the second episode, after "Pampered to a Pulp" where only two main characters appear in a episode.
This episode features the first appearance of James Brolin (Edgar Wellman Jr.), he will appear in the following episode "Some Enchanted Merger".
Despite being credited, John Goodman (Dan Conner), Sara Gilbert (Darlene Conner), Michael Fishman (D.J. Conner) and Sarah Chalke (Becky Conner) do not appear.

Roseanne: Season Nine
Call Waiting • Millions from Heaven • What a Day for a Daydream • Honor Thy Mother • Someday My Prince Will Come • Pampered To A Pulp • Satan, Darling • Hoi Polloi Meets Hoiti Toiti • Roseambo • Home is Where the Afghan Is • Mothers and Other Strangers • Home For The Holidays • Say It Ain't So • Hit the Road, Jack • The War Room • Lanford's Elite • Some Enchanted Merger • A Second Chance • The Miracle • Roseanne-Feld • The Truth Be Told • Arsenic and Old Mom • Into That Good Night, Part 1 • Into That Good Night, Part 2
Season Episode Guides Roseanne: Season 1 • Season 2 • Season 3 • Season 4 • Season 5 • Season 6 • Season 7 • Season 8 • Season 9 • Season 10 The Conners: Season 1 • Season 2 • Season 3 • Season 4 • Season 5 • Season 6
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 ==Trivia==
-* Despite being credited, [[John Goodman]] ([[Dan Conner]]), [[Sara Gilbert]] ([[Darlene Conner]]), [[Michael Fishman]] ([[D.J. Conner]]) and [[Sarah Chalke]] ([[Becky Conner]]) do not appear.
 * This marks the second episode, after "[[Pampered to a Pulp]]" where only two main characters appear in a episode.
 * This episode features the first appearance of [[James Brolin]] ([[Edgar Wellman Jr.]]), he will appear in the following episode "[[Some Enchanted Merger]]".
+* Despite being credited, [[John Goodman]] ([[Dan Conner]]), [[Sara Gilbert]] ([[Darlene Conner]]), [[Michael Fishman]] ([[D.J. Conner]]) and [[Sarah Chalke]] ([[Becky Conner]]) do not appear.
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