Roseanne Barr Says She Might Return to Television Her iconic sitcom 'Roseanne' returned for one season before being canceled after Barr published a racist tweet. ABC fired Roseanne and recently ordered a spinoff of the show currently titled The Conners. There's been no word on how the new TV series will explain Roseanne Conner's absence. Speaking on a podcast with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Roseanne said she stepped away from the show as “penance.” She also hinted she may be back soon. Roseanne Barr, on Rabbi Shmuley podcast