10 Harsh Realities of Watching Roseanne 35 Years Later

While Roseanne might have lasted for 10 seasons and spawned a spinoff in the form of The Conners, re-watching the family sitcom 35 years after its debut uncovers some uncomfortable truths. Roseanne was a huge hit when the series began in 1988. The family sitcom followed the Conners, a blue-collar clan eking out an existence in the town of Lanford. While the Conners lived from paycheck to paycheck, their lovable, feisty matriarch Roseanne (played by Roseanne Barr) ensured that the family was always able to get by.