‘Roseanne’ Star Michael Fishman Teases ‘Darker Side’ of Sitcom
Barr said Fishman misunderstood her 2018 tweet and called him a bigot during a podcast rant, reigniting debate over ABC's cancellation decision.
- Roseanne Barr attacked Michael Fishman on the Censored podcast, calling him an "ignoramus" and "brainwashed bigot" for supporting ABC's decision to cancel the Roseanne revival.
- ABC canceled the Roseanne revival in May 2018 following Barr's tweet about Valerie Jarrett, a former adviser to President Barack Obama, which network executives denounced as "abhorrent" and "inconsistent with our values."
- Fishman, who played D.J. Conner on the sitcom, rejected Barr's remarks in an Instagram video posted Thursday, describing her claims as "obvious lies and name-calling."
- Barr alleged she secured Fishman's role in the reboot during the podcast, while he subsequently asked her to issue "a retraction or an apology" and promised fans a "fuller picture."
- The Conners spinoff continued on ABC from 2018 until 2025, reflecting broader cast tensions after Barr's character was written out following an accidental opioid overdose.
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Roseanne can't stop verbally attacking her (onscreen) kids
Roseanne Barr recently lashed out at former onscreen son Michael Fishman (who played youngest Conner child D.J. on Roseanne and the Barr-less spinoff The Conners) for daring to criticize her past racist statements. In an interview on the tellingly titled Can’t Be Censored podcast earlier this week, Barr called Fishman “a little fucking worm,” for saying that Barr was rightfully fired from her iconic sitcom’s 2018 revival. And that wasn’t nearly …
Roseanne Barr Goes Nuclear On "Brainwashed" Former Co-Host For Insulting, Condemning Her - The American Tribune.com
Roseanne Barr erupted at Michael Fishman after her former “Roseanne” co-star defended ABC’s decision to cancel the sitcom’s 2018 revival. During an appearance on the “Can’t Be Censored” podcast, Barr called him a “brainwashed bigot” and accused him of ignoring her explanations of the post that ended the show. She also recounted a hostile exchange [...]
Roseanne's TV Son Reacts to Her Attack, Calls for Apology
Michael Fishman says he's not taking Roseanne Barr's bait. In an Instagram video posted on Thursday, the actor who played DJ Conner on Roseanne pushed back after Barr labeled him a "brainwashed bigot" and yelled other insults towards him on a recent Can't Be Censored podcast, reports USA Today. Calling...
'Roseanne' Star Michael Fishman Fires Back at Roseanne Barr After She Called Him a 'Worm': 'I Never Turned My Back'
Roseanne Barr's TV son Michael Fishman took the high road after the actress rattled off a profane tirade in which she called him a 'bigot' and a 'worm.'
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Roseanne star Michael Fishman has reacted to Roseanne Barr’s recent podcast comments, where she called her former on-screen son a “brainwashed bigot.” The 44-year-old actor, known for playing D.J. Conner on the sitcom, said her response highlighted the “darker side” of his childhood during his time on the show. Michael Fishman calls Roseanne Barr’s claims […]
Michael Fishman Breaks Silence on TV Mom Roseanne Barr Calling Him a ‘F***ing Worm’: ‘Obvious Lies’
Michael Fishman has broken his silence on his rift with TV mom Roseanne Barr after she called him a “little f***ing worm” in a recent interview. “I don’t need to address obvious lies or name calling,” Fishman, 44, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, September 24. “I choose to live, work, create, and share love. Trust […]
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