‘Roseanne’ Reunion To Take Place At Comedy Roast
A “Roseanne” reunion of sorts is set to take place at the Comedy Central roast of Roseanne Barr, with former castmates from the hit sitcom ready to attend.
The roast, which Comedy Central announced earlier in the summer, has already gotten commitments from former “Roseanne” cast members Sarah Chalke, Michael Fishman and Alicia Goranson, UPI reported. All have said they will be at the Los Angeles event.
Other comedians and entertainers will be at the roast in addition to the makeshift “Roseanne” reunion. Guests announced so far for the event at the Hollywood Palladium include Ellen Barkin, Wayne Brady, and Gilbert Gottfried, the cable network said. Other presenters will include Carrie Fisher, Seth Green, Katey Sagal, Anthony Jeselnik, Jeffrey Ross and Amy Schumer, with “Glee” star Jane Lynch will serve as roast master.
The roast hasn’t been the only recent fodder for fans seeking a “Roseanne” reunion. Earlier this year reports emerged that John Goodman was close to signing on to Roseanne Barr’s NBC comedy pilot, “Downwardly Mobile,” The Huffington Post reported. Goodman and Barr played functionally dysfunctional spouses Dan and Roseanne Connor on the hit show that ran from 1988 to 1997.
“Downwardly Mobile” sounds to be in the same vein as “Roseanne,” featuring a middle class family that moves into a mobile home.
The “Roseanne” reunion and the comedy special come at a busy time for Barr. She has announced her intention to run for president in 2012, seeking the Green Party nomination. She also threw her hat into the process for the Peace and Freedom Party’s nomination, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The “Roseanne” reunion will air with the comedy special on Aug. 12.
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Posted: August 5, 2012
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Aug 5, 2012
No, thanks!
Aug 5, 2012
No, thanks!
Aug 5, 2012
no thanks here too.
Aug 5, 2012
no thanks here too.
Aug 5, 2012
no thanks here too
Aug 5, 2012
Used to think the show was kind of funny, but after she said that people who eat at Chick-fil-A deserve to get cancer NO THANKS! I really dislike her now.
Aug 5, 2012
I hated the show the first time it was on, no way I would be interested in the reunion
Aug 5, 2012
no thanks here too!!
Aug 5, 2012
well I thought the show was great it was truly one of the ones that kept it real and you could relate too!
Aug 5, 2012
No thanks – no reunion watching.
Aug 5, 2012
Roseanne was one of the best shows of all time, especially for kids like me raised in a blue collar family. It was much better than most of the lame sit-coms on today. I can't wait for the roast!
Aug 5, 2012
looking forward to it!
Aug 5, 2012
ILOVE the Roseanne show….watch it everyday.The sit com was ahead of it's time and always pushed the envelope while being funny at the same time(with the except of the last season…all those crazy trips with the lottery money…just wasn't funny).
Aug 5, 2012
I love Roseanne but I have to admit that statement was harsh.But the again she's never been known for being politcially correct.
Aug 5, 2012
Loved the show , still do.That show really epitomized real middle class life with a loving and dysfunctional family. Can Hope John signs up with Roseanne , they make a great team! If They do it , one less STUPID REALITY SHOW! happy dance!
Aug 5, 2012
can't stand her. white trash.
Aug 5, 2012
That woman ranks up there with rosie odonnell for pure obnoxiousness in my book.
Aug 5, 2012
I used to like to watch her show but now she is nothing more than a loudmouth stupid b__ch.
Aug 5, 2012
Its about her SHOW and has nothing to do with just her…………..So STFU………….
Aug 5, 2012
So to people who don't like her why did you comment? Just Saying!
Aug 5, 2012
So you commented WHY?
Aug 5, 2012
Shes a comedian get over it….
Aug 5, 2012
You gotta have Dan, Darlene and David! Hopefully they come too!
Aug 5, 2012
no roseanne anywhere on tv or radio..boycott comedy centrals sponsors..she wishes kids get cancer if they eat at chic fila..no to roseanne.
Aug 5, 2012
Seems like the haters really do like her why waste your time talking crap? Love you rosie!
Aug 5, 2012
tell comedy central NO ROSEANNE
Aug 5, 2012
post this..if you had cancer, lost someone to cancer, know someone fighting cancer..be aware ROSEANNE BARR wants GOD to give anyone..that easts at chic fil ,CANCER… KIDS included ..tell COMEDY CENTRAL NO ROSEANNE..make our voices heard
Aug 6, 2012
of course her choice of words was awful but she later apologized and explained she meant eating processed foods is dangerous.
Aug 6, 2012
You are fucking LAME Mr. Horton. Hmmm are you related to James?
Aug 6, 2012
When someone's a comedian, your supposed to be funny, not making a harsh statement, thats not event funny, but more harsh, as Patricia said.
Aug 6, 2012
so you comment?
Aug 6, 2012
I think they have no lives of there own so they need to hate someone.
Aug 6, 2012
LOVED the Roseanne series until they hit the lottery. The last two years was miserable to watch, but I was a loyal follower and mustered through the silliness each week. I own every season (except the last two) and watch at least one episode daily for my Roseanne fix of sarcasm. I will definitely watch the Roast!
Aug 6, 2012
I LOVE roseanne she is great….grew up watching her show….I still watch her show whenever its on…..I've seen it a thousand times over and over and I never get sick of it…..can't wait till the Roast:)
Aug 6, 2012
Because you shouldn't eat at chic fil a douche bag. Don't be stupid.
Aug 6, 2012
go back to msnbc..ellen..rosie..stay away from chic fil a..funny how the pansies come out
Aug 6, 2012
common drew..stand up..be proud..say your gay and love to touch penises..kiss men..and sleep with other pansies wearing your nighties….dont be afraid come out..who knows ellen might have ya her show
Aug 6, 2012
Roseanne is the shit…all the high classy or wanna be high class dont like it…well your not blue collar either..love this show and will always watch the reruns as i clean
Aug 6, 2012
Then dont comment!!! Haters!!!!!
Aug 6, 2012
I agree–the last two seasons they really "jumped the shark", it just wasn't as good as previous seasons.
Aug 7, 2012
Scotty I think your right why waste time commenting on someone u hate? Get a ife!
Aug 7, 2012
Tina Hernandez…..I briefly saw a post that you made about a pitbull you or a friend was getting rid of…but when I tried to comment, the page wouldn't let me!! I refreshed and the post was gone. I'm very int. in the dog!! Could you please msg. me or give me a call? My number is 217-313-5848
Aug 13, 2012
Roseanne rocks..chick fil a fuck u and suck a dick
Nov 3, 2012
Roseanne is Honey Boo Boo's cousin
Feb 17, 2013
Nikki, don't choose to be naive.