Hey there! You won’t believe what Roseanne Barr had to say in an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly. She’s bringing the beloved sitcom Roseanne back to ABC, and it premieres on March 27. Roseanne, who’s now 65, shared how it feels like no time has passed since the original run of the show from 1988 to 1997. “It’s like a family,” she said with excitement. “I’m back with my other husband, my other sister, and my other kids. It’s absolutely wonderful!” Roseanne explained that the entire original cast was thrilled to reunite because, as she puts it, “we have such a blast working together.”

Reflecting on the Challenges of the Past

Now, let’s rewind to the early days of the show. Roseanne opened up about the difficulties she faced back then. She admitted it was a tough road 30 years ago. “There were only a couple of women before me who produced their own shows—Marlo Thomas and Lucille Ball,” she revealed, her voice breaking a little as she recalled those memories. “I was pretty much on my own.” Roseanne had to fight hard to make sure her vision came to life. One memorable battle was over a groundbreaking 1994 episode featuring a same-sex kiss. She mentioned that ABC initially “threatened to cancel the show” because of it. But times have changed, and she’s grateful for the support she now receives from both men and women in the industry. “It’s night and day now,” she said with relief. “I’m so lucky to have people behind me.”

The Power of Collaboration with Sara Gilbert

One of the key figures in this reboot is Sara Gilbert, Roseanne’s on-screen daughter and now an executive producer. Roseanne couldn’t be prouder of her. “When I told Sara that I’d only come back if she took the reins, she didn’t hesitate,” Roseanne shared. “She’s done an incredible job handling everything. I’m so excited to dive into today’s issues with the wisdom I’ve gained over the years.” Roseanne also talked about her real-life experience raising five children, all of whom are thriving. “I want America to know that the way we raised our kids, with love and support even through tough times, really pays off,” she said proudly. It’s clear that Roseanne is ready to tackle modern challenges with the same humor and heart that made the original show a hit.