Well, one of those very special episodes is coming up tomorrow night, when the cast and crew of The Conners will put on a live show for viewers that promises to be just as topical as any the show has ever done.
Back in the early days of television, it wasn’t uncommon for the casts of comedies and dramas to perform episodes live.
So, with the pressure now on, how is Laurie Metcalf handling the count down to her first live show as Jackie?
For several decades, though, the practice has been reserved for very special episodes and the occasional musical extravaganza.