Hey there! If you’re a fan of the iconic 'Roseanne,' you might remember Lecy Goranson, the actress who originally played Becky Conner. Back in 1988, when the show first premiered, Lecy — who was just 14 at the time — became a household name as the spirited eldest daughter of the Conner family. But after five seasons, something unexpected happened: Lecy decided to leave the show. Fans everywhere were left wondering why their favorite character was suddenly gone. Let’s dive into what really happened and why the original Becky left 'Roseanne.'
Why Did the Original Becky Leave 'Roseanne'?
In 1992, Lecy made a bold decision to step away from the spotlight and focus on her education. She enrolled at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, where she could immerse herself in academics and explore her intellectual passions. Even though her college schedule was demanding, Lecy was still able to make occasional appearances on the show. During this time, her character, Becky, was written out of the series by eloping with her boyfriend, Mark Healy, played by the late Glenn Quinn.
Becky's move to another state gave the writers a creative way to keep her in the storyline without requiring Lecy's constant presence. Lecy continued to make guest appearances, often phoning her parents, Roseanne Conner (played by Roseanne Barr) and Dan Conner (played by John Goodman), from her new home. In a 2013 interview with HuffPost, Lecy explained her decision: “At the time, I wanted normalcy. I wanted to be around my peers. I wanted to be in an intellectual environment. I would have, like, five English papers due on Monday, and they’d want me to fly to Disney World and shoot a show there over the weekend, and I said, ‘I just can’t feasibly do this.’”
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Who Took Over the Role of Becky on 'Roseanne'?
By the time the sixth season rolled around, the producers wanted Becky to be a more regular presence on the show. To achieve this, they decided to recast the role. Enter Sarah Chalke, who stepped into the shoes of Becky for seasons six and seven. While some fans were initially skeptical about the change, Sarah brought her own unique energy to the character, making the transition smoother than expected.
