Roseanne

Roseanne is an American sitcom (1988–1997, revived 2018) centered on a working-class family, notable for its frank treatment of financial struggle and domestic life.

The name also refers to Roseanne Barr, the comedian who created and starred in the show: Did you watch Roseanne last night?

The 2018 revival was cancelled after Barr posted racist remarks on social media.

sitcom

ABC

First three letters

working-class · couch · living-room · laugh-track · episode · season · series · television · syndication · reboot

cast

Dan

Male nickname, biblical origin

Goodman · Gilbert · Laurie

character

comedian

Professional humor performer

irreverent · controversial · iconoclastic · blue-collar · realistic · unconventional · relatable · brash · loudmouth · wisecracking

1980s

nostalgia

Longing for the past

  • retroEvoking recent past
  • MTVYouth-oriented video network
  • VHSAnalog tape format

aerobics · legwarmers · mullets · neon · cassette · boombox · Walkman · synthesizers · latchkey · recession

name

feminine

Pertaining to women

midcentury · traditional · compound · diminutive · namesake

Categories
Opposites
sitcom class representation

RoseanneThe Cosby Show

Frasier · Dynasty · Gossip Girl · Full House · Dallas

sitcom tone and style

RoseanneFull House

San Francisco family

The Brady Bunch · Family Ties · Leave It to Beaver · The Cosby Show · The Waltons

Phrases
Family

Anne, Marianne, Rosanna

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG