Michael Fishman Slams ‘Ignorant’ Defense of ‘Roseanne’ Cancellation
Fishman said Barr’s racist 2018 tweet justified ABC’s cancellation and argued the cast’s spinoff showed the show was not erased.
- On Monday, Actor Michael Fishman posted to Instagram rejecting claims that the 2018 cancellation of Roseanne was unjust, labeling suggestions that "woke crap" caused the show's abrupt end as "ignorant and inaccurate."
- ABC canceled the 2018 revival of Roseanne after Roseanne Barr posted a tweet comparing former White House adviser Valerie Jarrett to Planet and Apes, prompting Fishman to immediately condemn the remarks as "reprehensible and intolerable."
- Fishman, who portrayed Conner for 14 seasons, argued dehumanizing people carries real consequences, noting Barr herself deemed her remarks "indefensible." He emphasized that while comedians possess free speech, "that doesn't mean there's no responsibility and no consequences."
- Following the controversy, ABC launched the spinoff The Conners without Barr, which aired until 2025. Fishman stated he will no longer address the Roseanne controversy, acknowledging he will "have compassion and love" for Barr despite their differences.
- Although Barr did not join The Conners, she has maintained an incendiary social media presence, recently targeting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and continuing the pattern of controversial behavior that prompted the 2018 cancellation.
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Roseanne Barr's Son Rips Michael Fishman For 'Selling' His TV Mom Out
Marksman / MEGAMarksman / MEGA The fallout from “Roseanne” has resurfaced years after the sitcom’s revival collapsed, but this time the fight is happening between people who once played family on screen. Michael Fishman, who portrayed D.J. Conner, recently defended ABC’s decision to cancel the reboot over Roseanne Barr’s 2018 tweet. Now, Barr’s son Jake Pentland is pushing back, arguing that his mother paid the heaviest price while members of …
Michael Fishman Slams ‘Ignorant’ Defense of ‘Roseanne’ Cancellation
Photo credit: Credit: Variety/Getty Images Michael Fishman, who starred as D.J. Conner on Roseanne, has spoken in support of ABC’s decision to cancel the show’s reboot via an Instagram video. The network ended the series following Roseanne Barr’s racially insensitive tweets about former Barack Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett. The 44-year-old actor said the cancellation was justified. Michael Fishman rejects claims that Roseanne Barr was unfairly b…
'Roseanne' Star Sounds Off After Fan Claims Reboot Was Unjustly Canceled Over Roseanne Barr's Racist Tweet
What began as a major television comeback for Roseanne Barr ended in controversy in 2018 when a racist tweet about Valerie Jarrett cost the comedian her job and Roseanne its revival.Michael Fishman regularly revisits his years playing Roseanne Conner’s son, DJ Conner, on social media. But when one fan questioned the fallout that got Barr fired from the Roseanne reboot, Fishman wasn’t about to let it slide.The fan argued that Barr was unfairly ta…
Roseanne Barr's Son Claims 'Roseanne' Cast Conspired to Steal Her Life's Work
Roseanne Barr's son is firing back at Michael Fishman for saying the "Roseanne" revival was "rightfully canceled" ... blasting him and the rest of the cast for selling out the woman who launched their careers. Here's the deal ... Michael, who…
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