The Conner Family Of Roseanne, 25 Years Later!
Over twenty-five years ago, one of TV’s most iconic sitcoms taped and aired its first laugh. Roseanne was about a regular family with regular problems, like the time Becky farted during her student council meeting. At the same time, Roseanne also handled issues like addiction, domestic violence, and LGBT rights with wit and warmth. What more could you ask for? Check out what the cast is up to today! By Lisa AngeloWorking-class hero Roseanne revolutionized the role of women in comedy and in television with the creation of her titular series in 1988. Roseanne Conner was smart, witty, political, and opinionated—all without being a 5’10” blonde bombshell. In real life, Roseanne continues to be outspoken in her comedy and other ventures. She is also one of the first women in TV comedy to secure the title of Executive Producer on almost every project she worked on –going back to 1990 [take that, Mom-ager and Kardashian reality show producer Kris Jenner] In 2011, Barr produced starred in the reality series “Roseanne’s Nuts,” and in 2012 announced her bid for the presidency. She didn’t win.