Allan Stephan (born Allan Blasband in Burbank, CA) either wrote or contributed to the writing of 44 episodes of Roseanne form Seasons 1-9, also serving as co-executive producer for fourteen episodes in Seasons 8 and 9, beginning with the Season 8 episode titled "Mothers and Other Strangers", concluding with the series finale two-episode arc "Into That Good Night" parts 1 and 2. He also acted in five episodes, beginning with Season 8's "The Getaway, Almost".