‘The Conners’ Writer Reveals Why Show ’Killed Off Roseanne Like That’

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A writer for “The Conners,” the Roseanne Barr-less reboot of her show, explained why her character was written off.

Bruce Helford, who co-wrote the Oct. 16 premiere, explained why they felt it was necessary to kill off her character via an opioid overdose.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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