Michael Fishman Issues Apology Amid Roseanne Barr Feud
Former "Roseanne" star Michael Fishman posted an apology to fans after a public dispute with co-star Roseanne Barr over comments surrounding the show's 2018 reboot.
Michael Fishman, who portrayed D.J. Conner on the original "Roseanne" series, posted a video on Instagram apologizing to viewers after a recent online clash with former co-star Roseanne Barr. The dispute began in August when Fishman said the 2018 reboot was "rightfully canceled" following Barr’s controversial tweet, prompting Barr to call him a "brainwashed bigot" and use profanity on a podcast.
In his message, Fishman said he had heard fans feel that the show's cast was "fighting" and expressed his intention to continue promoting a positive message. He emphasized the series' role as a comfort show for its audience and pledged to uphold its legacy, noting that the program was significant to him during his youth and remained meaningful later in his career.
Fishman appeared in all nine seasons of the original series, the 2018 revival, and later reprised his role in the spin-off "The Conners," which aired for seven seasons. The original series had topped ratings among adults 18-49 during its first season of the revival.