Roseanne was one of the first primetime TVcharacters to “tell it like it is” - and her show did the same.Barr co-created and starred in the eponymous sitcom as a working class matriarch just trying to make do.The hit show became remarkable for depicting gay characters at a time of stigma for the LGBT community, particularly as it coincided with the AIDS crisis of the late-80s and early-90s.Its realism, loveable characters and strong jokes led the show to forge a big and loyal audience.With 21.4 million viewers tuning in for its premiere, Roseanne quickly became the number-one show on American TV, keeping the crown for its first two seasons.It went on to win four Emmys and gained 27 nominations, also picking up three Golden Globes.
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