E-mail a friendJune 18, 2009
Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedienne-actress Roseanne Barr reflects on her journey to Hollywood—the years of struggle, when people didn't want her working in their comedy clubs, the quick success—and the politics of the day that made her namesake show so popular.
Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Barr
Comedienne reflects on the difficulty in handling fame. (3:01)
Full interview. (21:49)
Roseanne Barr has been called one of America's funniest comedians. She was also one of the more outspoken TV stars of the '80s and '90s. She grew up in Salt Lake City and began her career doing stand-up. Barr toured nationally on the comedy club circuit and appeared on late night talk shows before starring in HBO comedy specials and in her award-winning self-titled ABC sitcom, which dealt with real life issues in a lower-middle class working family. She's also written two books about her life and hosted her own talk show.
