If there was ever a show to watch it was Roseanne.

I love her, she's fabulous, smart and jaw-dropping funny and her program was based on a character she created. She took television to a higher level many other television shows have attempted to follow but failed. They just don't compare to the awesomeness of Roseanne and never will.

She dealt with issues on her program other programs wouldn't touch. She presented episodes on topics such as gay marriage, poverty, cheating, death, domestic violence and pregnancy.

The ninth and final season of the Roseanne show was released last month on DVD and I finished it last week.

The final episode makes me cry every time. It's an amazing episode and it's not what I expected. I get chills every time I watch it.

The program was so good because it wasn't typical. They didn't solve all their problems in 30 minutes. Just like real life, a lot of problems weren't solved. The program has a bitter-sweet lining.

The show deviated from the norm of television because the presented a nearly dirt-poor family trying to make it in a world that forced them into an uphill battle to succeed.

I can't help but feel attached to the program. I grew up watching it and oddly enough I grew up living it.

The parents, Roseanne and Dan, struggled to make ends meet to keep their family afloat. For a long time my parents made huge sacrifices for me and my brother. When I watch some episodes it triggers a memory of something I experienced. That's my favorite part.

Roseanne reminds me of my own mom, quite a bit. Smart, really funny and strong-willed. My dad, like Dan, is caring and always worked to support his family.

My brother is like the character D.J., totally different to people who don't know him and completely understood by those who are close to him.

I don't know if I would compare myself to the daughters Becky or Darlene. I am probably more like Roseanne's sister Jackie, a little awkward and maybe a little too excitable.

If there were a Roseanne fan-club I would run for president. I even have a giant picture of Roseanne posted at my work desk. Is that weird?

I am a little sad though, I only own eight of the nine seasons. I missed out when the second season was released and it's no longer on store shelves.

Oh how I wish I could meet Roseanne. I would probably cry and pass out if I met her as if I were a 12-year-old meeting the Backstreet Boys.

Candice Boutilier is the Columbia Basin Herald city reporter. She may have odd tastes in entertainment, but she is always sincere with her opinions.