Chuck Lorre Calls 'Roseanne' Writers Room 'Malice,' Per Variety

“Of course you do. Variety also notes he went on to create two huge hits. Malice, it seems, is a decent career coach.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on The Asia Desk
Published 1:41 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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First reported by Variety: “Chuck Lorre Says Working on ‘Roseanne’ ‘Was Malice’ Because Roseanne Barr ‘Fundamentally Hated’ the Show’s Writers”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 1:41 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.

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VarietyChuck Lorre Says Working on ‘Roseanne’ ‘Was Malice’ Because Roseanne Barr ‘Fundamentally Hated’ the Show’s Writers

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGood morning, America! Variety reports Chuck Lorre, who wrote two seasons on the sitcom Roseanne, called that job "malice" on the Dinner's on Me podcast.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety says he claims Roseanne Barr fundamentally hated the show's writers. That is the least cozy writers room I have ever heard of!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorChip, I have negotiated in embassies with less hostility. And those had armed guards and a buffet.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGloria, I once worked a county fair funnel cake stand with a rude manager, and I still call that my golden era!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOf course you do. Variety also notes he went on to create two huge hits. Malice, it seems, is a decent career coach.