The Academy Needed to Make ABC Happy, But Ratings May Shrug at a ‘Popular Movie’ Oscar
The decision to move the Oscars to early February and cap the show at three hours also comes rife with challenges.
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Evangeline Lilly Speaks Out About Being ‘Cornered’ Into Performing ‘Lost’ Nudity, Which Left Her ‘Mortified’
The actress spent six seasons on the ABC drama series playing Kate Austen.
Roseanne Considering Return to TV, Says She Almost Accepted ‘One Really Good Offer’
The comedian said she’s “been offered so many things” since her ousting from ABC, but provided no further details.
Jerry Seinfeld Explains Why ABC Firing Roseanne Barr ‘Was Overkill’
“Why would you murder someone who’s committing suicide?” Seinfeld asks of the network’s decision to pull “Roseanne” off the air.
Priyanka Chopra and ABC Apologize for Controversial ‘Quantico’ Episode About Indian Terrorists
“The Blood of Romeo” sparked instant backlash.
Roseanne Barr Timeline: From the National Anthem to Twitter, How She’s Always Courted Controversy
If only ABC had been given a sign that Barr might self-destruct. (Oh, that’s right, there have been plenty over the years.) Here are some of her more infamous moments.
‘Roseanne’: No Revivals, No Frankenshows — Just Let It Die
ABC made the right call on Tuesday; don’t muddy that decision by trying to salvage what’s left. It’s time to move on.
‘Roseanne’ Could Continue With A Twist: ABC and Producers Debate Putting Cast Members in New Show
Cast members John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, and more might not be out of a job after all.
‘Roseanne’ Getting Canceled Is the Best Possible Thing for ABC and the Show’s Fans
As shocking as it was, Tuesday’s dramatic turn of events is ultimately a relief.
‘Roseanne’: ABC Stops the Show’s Emmy FYC Campaign After Surprise Cancellation
Despite Roseanne Barr’s controversial behavior before Tuesday’s tweet, the show was still a potential awards contender in other categories.
‘Roseanne’ Cancellation: Julianne Moore, Don Cheadle, Mike Schur, and More React
ABC nixed the high-performing series after creator and star Roseanne Barr published a crass Memorial Day tweet.
‘Roseanne’ Canceled by ABC Following Star Roseanne Barr’s Racist Twitter Rants
“Roseanne’s Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values,” ABC Entertainment’s Channing Dungey said. Also: Hulu and Viacom also pull repeats, and ICM drops Barr as a client.
