Roseanne's Michael Fishman shares personal photos from shooting the revival's premiere

Actor Michael Fishman, who played son D.J.

Conner onRoseannefrom 1988 to 1997 and has returned forthe revival of the ABC sitcom(Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

ET), blogs exclusively for EW about his experience filmingthe new episodes.

Credit: ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images ; Ramona Rosales for EW

In 1988, the world met a family that seemed to resonate across all demographic barriers, the Conners.

All week we honed a great script under the technical prowess of director John Pasquin.

The crew, led by first AD Amy Brown, has conquered every challenge.

The new stage door sign.Michael Fishman

The writers have signed off on a great script, spearheaded by Bruce Rasmussen.

The first time around, in 1988, we started without fanfare.

There was no precedent, but from the beginning you could feel something special.

In front of the audience at the end of the premiere shoot.Michael Fishman

Now we have a legacy to live up to.

This first show has a monumental responsibility, though.

The audience is thunderous, dedicated and ravenous with anticipation.

Shooting the new opening sequence.Michael Fishman

Audience warmup Bill Sindelar has them humming at a fever pitch of excitement.

Interacting with fans frequently, I am constantly reminded thatRoseannehas meant a tremendous amount to millions of people.

We specialized in finding the laughter in the darkest of times.

Emotions rush over all of us as Roseanne and John take their places.

For premiere night, two half-hour episodes ofRoseannewill air.

Here, Fishman discusses shooting what viewers will see during the second half of the hour-long event.

It was a very busy week on the set.

Now back at work for a couple weeks, we are getting right back in the groove.

But among the things required to shoot are new opening credits.

This episode is masterfully written by Darlene Hunt.

Becky and Darlene have the kind of sibling rivalry they could never outgrow.

Having to move is always a transition, but your child starting a new school is an major event.

There is a dialog and honesty I find very powerful.

Obviously with Roseanne and Dan uncomfortable with Becky’s desire to be a surrogate, things get interesting.