The commenter blamed the cancellation on changing cultural attitudes and suggested Barr had been betrayed despite making provocative jokes throughout her career. ‘Roseanne’ Star Says The Show Was ‘Rightfully Canceled’The controversy dates back to May 2018, when Roseanne Barr posted a since-deleted tweet comparing former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett to the offspring of the Muslim Brotherhood and “Planet of the Apes.” “The brilliant comedians help us laugh at the darkest, darkest topics,” Fishman continued. ‘The Conners’ Ultimately Outlived The ‘Roseanne’ RevivalThe cancellation did not ultimately end the Conner family’s television story. Fishman himself lost a long-running television home twice, first when “Roseanne” collapsed and later when “The Conners” moved forward without him.