Michael Fishman is addressing D.J. Conner's absence in the series finale of The Conners. Fishman, 43, originated the role of D.J. - Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) and Dan Conner's (John Goodman) son - on Roseanne and later reprised the part in the first four seasons of The Conners.

Fishman played D.J. Conner in 'Roseanne' from 1988 until 1987 and later reprised his role for the first four seasons of 'The Conners' spinoffMichael Fishman addressed his absence from the series finale of The Conners on April 24 after appearing as D.