In 1991, Roseanne Barr starred in the ABC sitcom “Roseanne”. The show revolved around the Conner family, and Roseanne played the role of the Bingo Lady. Barr’s performance as the Bingo Lady was critically acclaimed, and she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on the show. Barr retired from acting in 1997, but reprised her role as the Bingo Lady in a 2003 episode of “Roseanne”. Since then, she has not appeared in any other episodes of “Roseanne”. In 2013, it was announced that Barr would make a return to television as the lead character in a reboot of “Roseanne”, which aired on ABC in May of 2018.
Barr’s return to television as Roseanne was met with mixed reviews; some critics praised her performance while others found it inconsistent with her previous work on “Roseanne”. However, overall, most reviewers agreed that Barr was excellent as Roseanne. As the Bingo Lady, Barr brought an irreverent and entertaining element to the show that made it more enjoyable for viewers. She was an important part of “Roseanne” history, and her return was welcomed by fans of the original show.
