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Roseanne (1988)

Roseanne was a late 80s Sitcom created by Matt Williams and starring Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert. The show followed a character created by Roseanne Barr herself as she attempted to navigate her family life in a fictional town in Illinois.

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Roseanne
TV-PG
Comedy
Drama

Cast
Roseanne Barr , John Goodman , Laurie Metcalf , Sara Gilbert , Lecy Goranson , Michael Fishman
Release Date
October 18, 1988
Seasons
10
Network
ABC
Writers
Roseanne Barr , Matt Williams
Showrunner
Bruce Helford
Story By
Roseanne Barr

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