Let me tell you something, folks. Roseanne Barr's recent antics might have made headlines, but guess what? According to insiders, her fiery behavior wasn’t exactly a one-off. Sources close to the situation say the now 64-year-old actress has always been, well, let’s just say, a handful to work with—especially on the set of The Roseanne Show, her daytime TV talk show. So buckle up, because this story is juicier than you might think.
When the Kings Came Calling
When the original Roseanne wrapped up in 1997, Michael and Roger King of King World Productions saw potential in continuing the Roseanne magic with a new TV project. But here's the kicker—Roseanne didn’t exactly jump on board without some serious demands. You see, she had a list of conditions, and they were nothing short of extravagant.
“As part of her contract, Roseanne insisted that the King brothers buy her a house in Lake Arrowhead, in addition to her already hefty $5 million yearly salary,” a source who was there behind the scenes on The Roseanne Show revealed to Us Weekly. Now, I don’t know about you, but buying someone a house just to keep them happy? That’s some serious bargaining power right there. “The brothers were taken aback, thinking this was beyond outrageous, but they wanted to keep Roseanne happy, so they reluctantly agreed,” the source added.
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Behind the Scenes: The Real Roseanne
Even after giving her what she wanted, Roseanne still managed to keep the drama alive. Behind the scenes, she wasn’t shy about airing her grievances. “It wasn’t uncommon for Roseanne to call one department after another, swearing about the crew, complaining about the lack of support from the King brothers, and outright demeaning the efforts being made to give her positive press,” the insider continued. Can you imagine? You’re trying to do your job, and you get a call like that from the star of the show. That’s gotta be tough to handle.
And it didn’t stop there. Roseanne’s behavior wasn’t just demanding; it was downright difficult. “She would often cancel interviews with little to no notice and flat out refuse to be photographed by the media,” the source explained. But if that wasn’t enough, her actions started crossing into abusive territory. She wasn’t just being difficult; she was affecting the morale of everyone around her.
“She began leaving these long, rambling voicemails at all hours of the night,” the source recalled. “She would rant about how the infomercial she was watching was better than her own show and that we were ruining her life.” Can you picture it? You're trying to sleep, and suddenly, your phone rings with Roseanne on the other end, venting about an infomercial. It’s enough to make anyone lose sleep.
The End of the Line
Eventually, The Roseanne Show was canceled after only two seasons. Now, while her behavior wasn’t officially cited as the reason, given what we’ve heard, it’s not hard to see how it might have played a role. Let’s be honest, folks, when the star of the show is making life this difficult, it’s only a matter of time before things fall apart.
