The Conners on ABC
By Erin
*Photos courtesy of ABC*
Sara and Ames have a very unique dynamic as mother and son on the series, and the upcoming episode (airing Wednesday, April 21 at 9/8c on ABC) where their characters Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and Mark (Ames McNamara) deal with the realities of virtual school. Mark is stressed and exhausted from studying for an important entrance exam so Darlene steps in to help, but her plan backfires. Both Sara and Ames have dealt with these issues firsthand in their personal lives as well. I think we can all resonate with this episode as we have all experienced the realities of virtual learning and the hardships it has brought in the last year.
Sara Gilbert (Executive Producer; Darlene Conner on ABC’s “The Conners”)
Sara Gilbert endeared herself to millions of television viewers with her portrayal of the sarcastic yet loveable Darlene Conner on the long-running, hit series “Roseanne,” a role which garnered her two Emmy® nominations among numerous other accolades. Gilbert reprised her role as Darlene in the series revival in 2018, which premiered to record-breaking numbers, and she continues in her role as both Darlene and executive producer on ABC’s hit comedy “The Conners.”
Ames McNamara (Mark Conner-Healy on ABC’s “The Conners”)
Ames McNamara is a high-schooler from Hoboken, NJ. He has been acting in local musical theater since age 5 and professionally since age 8. He stars as Mark Conner-Healy on The Conners and also voices a lead role in a new animated show for pre-schoolers.
When he’s not acting, Ames likes to direct his friends in short movies, go on hikes with his family, read fantasy novels, and play tennis and soccer. He’s a huge Premier League and Formula 1 fan.
Besides continuing to act and direct, Ames hopes to work in environmental justice when he’s older, and ultimately to become president.
Virtual Interview with Sara & Ames
The first question on everyone’s minds was what Ames and Sara thought of virtual school.
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