The Most Problematic TV Shows to Watch Following Real-Life Scandals — IndieWire Critics Survey
From “Roseanne” to “Transparent,” these shows have become more tarnished in the wake of misconduct and allegations.
Roseanne
ABC Keeping ‘The Conners’ Under Wraps, As Producers Employ a Marvel-Style Secrecy
TCA: ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey on why she wanted to bring back the rest of “Roseanne’s” family. Also: ABC Studios president Patrick Moran on why “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris left the studio.
Roseanne Barr Lashes Out While Explaining Valerie Jarrett Tweet: ‘I Thought the B*tch Was White’ — Watch
Barr was removed from her eponymous television series after publishing a racist tweet targeting the former Obama advisor.
‘Roseanne’: Laurie Metcalf Rides Winning Streak to Emmy Nomination, Despite Roseanne Barr Controversy
The Emmy perennial was popular enough to ride out the scandal.
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.
Roseanne Says She ‘Asked for Nothing’ for ‘The Conners’ Spinoff: ‘That Is Penance’
The show must go on — without its original star.
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.
Roseanne Tearfully Apologizes: ‘I Horribly Regret It…I’ve Lost Everything’
She also claims she would never refer to a black person as a monkey, which she did.
‘Roseanne’ Lives: ABC Orders 10 Episodes of ‘The Conners’ Spinoff With All The Cast — Except Roseanne — Returning
Executive producer Tom Werner has struck a deal to continue the show without Roseanne Barr, who will not have a creative or financial stake in the spin-off.
Sara Gilbert Addresses ‘Roseanne’ Cancellation on ‘The Talk’: ‘This Has Been a Very Difficult Week’
The actress remains quiet on whether the show can be revived as “Darlene” or something else.
Michael Moore Says Roseanne Barr Is a ‘Damaged Soul’ Who’s Become ‘Hateful and Racist’ — but He Still Loves ‘Roseanne’
He wants the show to continue without her.
‘Roseanne’ Might Come Back as ‘Darlene,’ Focus on Sara Gilbert’s Character
John Goodman is said to be “very interested” in the spinoff.
