Michael Fishman Defends Roseanne Cancellation, Says Words Have Real World Consequences

Michael Fishman, who played Roseanne’s son DJ Conner, pushes back against the idea that Roseanne Barr’s firing and the revival’s cancellation were unjust, emphasizing that words carry real-world consequences. He condemns Barr’s 2018 tweet as indefensible while expressing compassion for her, notes that the show was rightfully canceled and The Conners continued without Barr, and calls for responsibility in how comedians wield free speech.