Roseanne’s Return

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, FOX, Gossip, Rumors

Reports have surfaced that suggest Roseanne (these days, her last name is back to being Barr) will soon be returning to prime time network TV, a dozen years after her hit comedy series came to an end.

The comedienne has partnered with Caryn Mandabach (former producer on the hit series Roseanne), and the project has been pitched to FOX. Like her character in the long-running Roseanne, Barr will star in the new comedy series as a family matriarch.

Read More | Hollywood Reporter

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Could Roseanne Replace Rosie?

Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Daytime, Talk Shows, ABC, Syndication, Gossip, Rumors

After Rosie O’Donnell’s announcement that she’ll be leaving The View, the rumor mills were buzzing about possible replacements. Potential candidates mentioned include Kathy Griffin, Joan Rivers, and Connie Chung, among others. Looks like we have a front runner though with Roseanne Barr, with many speculating that her outspoken demeanor would fill the void nicely. Roseanne responded to the gossip, saying, “I would love the chance to do that… I think I would do a real good job. I’d stir up some real good controversy.” I’m willing to bet after the dust settles when Rosie leaves that the producers (and head Viewmaster Barbara Walters) may just want to steer clear of controversy for awhile. After all, O’Donnell provided more than her fair share of that.

Read More | E! Online

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