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Tavis Smiley  Roseanne Barr: Thursday, 6/18

Roseanne Barr reflects on her journey to Hollywood and what made her show so popular. Details

 
 

Program: Tavis Smiley

Episode: Roseanne Barr: Thursday, 6/18

Roseanne Barr reflects on her journey to Hollywood - the years of struggle, when people didn't want her working in their comedy clubs, the quick success - and the politics of the day that made her namesake show so popular.

Duration: (21:49)
Premiere Date: 06/18/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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