Controversial Cast Exits: Roseanne Barr

[JamesG]

To Roseanne Barr's credit, she hasn't exactly marketed herself as the most likable figure in Hollywood, even back in her heyday.

The comedienne's sitcom "Roseanne" originally ran from 1988 to 1997 and saw critical acclaim for how it represented a demographic of the country often neglected in Los Angeles or New York City-centric television shows.

More than 20 years after its ninth season finale, ABC announced in 2018 that it would be reviving "Roseanne" with returning cast members including John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, and Sara Gilbert.




However, in 2018, Barr landed in hot water after posting a racist tweet about Barack Obama's former advisor, Valerie Jarrett. She was immediately fired by ABC, which would've essentially rendered "Roseanne" canceled, given, well, it's named after her.

However, ABC decided to keep it going under a new name, "The Conners" — a good revival that could've been great if they'd honored "Roseanne" history. Barr has since defended her statement as political and not personal, and continued her stand-up career with the 2023 "Cancel This!" special.

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