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Roseanne Cherrie Barr is a well-known American comedian, actress, writer, producer, director, and former television showrunner. She is most commonly referred to as Roseanne.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on November 3, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Roseanne Barr passed away on June 30, 2022, at the age of 69.
Nationality and Profession(s)
American, comedian, actress, writer, producer, director, and former television showrunner.
Early Life and Background
Roseanne grew up in a working-class family with her parents Fred and Helen Barr. She was raised alongside two siblings. The experience of growing up in a low-income household would later become the inspiration for one of her most famous shows. Roseanne started performing stand-up comedy at the age of 15, initially performing under a pseudonym.
Major Accomplishments
Roseanne's breakthrough came when she created and starred in the sitcom Roseanne, which was first aired in 1988 and ran for nine seasons until its initial cancellation in 1997. The show followed the life of Roseanne Conner, a working-class woman from Illinois with her husband Dan (played by John Goodman) and their three children.
The show's relatable storyline and satirical take on American society made it an instant hit. During its run, Roseanne received numerous awards and nominations, including multiple Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Roseanne herself.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of her notable works include:
- _Call Me Lucky_ (2015), an autobiographical documentary about her life
- _Roseanne (2018), a spin-off revival series that ran for one season on ABC before being canceled due to controversy surrounding Roseanne's racist comments in a tweet.
Impact and Legacy
Roseanne Barr had a significant impact on the television industry with her show Roseanne, tackling topics such as sexism, racism, and classism. The show became a voice for America's working-class families, sparking both praise and criticism from audiences across the nation.
The series' influence can be seen in many subsequent sitcoms that followed, including Married... with Children and _The Conners_ , which serves as a continuation of Roseanne after her character's on-screen death.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Roseanne Barr is widely remembered for breaking the mold of traditional television comedy. With her unapologetic humor, raw portrayal of life in America's working class, and fearless tackling of societal issues, she left an indelible mark on the industry. Her contributions to popular culture have made her a household name and cemented her place as one of the most influential figures in American entertainment history.
Roseanne Barr will forever be remembered for challenging norms and sparking conversations that continue to resonate with audiences today.
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I'd see them leave at the end of the show and think, 'Maybe for the rest of the night something is happening inside their bodies.'
I'm pleased that it was so successful, ... I hope they pay attention to the video so we don't lose anyone else out there.
The kids got to run some plays which they have been working on in practice tonight, ... It is always nice to see things run and work. It was a good match for us.
The world makes you into a bitch, no matter how quietly you go, so you may as well go kicking and screaming.
It is such a learning experience for the kids - and for us, too. This is our first year doing this. It is so interesting, ... The nice thing is that you don't have to live in the country to do this. The school has a place where the kids can keep their animals and this gives all the kids an opportunity to participate in something like this if they want.
At least your mother and father can visit you, ... I visit my son in a cemetery and talk to a cold block of stone.
There's a certain class of mutual fund investors who are quite sensitive to negative news. And you can identify those people by redemption behavior, which did start to pick up last year, ... However, in the aggregate, mutual fund inflows are slowing, they're not declining.
The thing women have got to learn is that nobody gives you power. You just take it.
Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself.