Chuck Lorre Calls Roseanne Writers' Room 'Malice'

“Variety reports Chuck Lorre called his time writing on Roseanne "malice," saying Roseanne Barr fundamentally hated the show's writers.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Europe Open
Published 3:35 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

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 3:35 AM ET on Europe Open, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.

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

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety reports Chuck Lorre called his time writing on Roseanne "malice," saying Roseanne Barr fundamentally hated the show's writers.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHated the writers? Chip, I have never seen a sitcom, but that sounds like my last desk meeting with Dale.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSounds like a drive-through where nobody gets their order, Vera! He said it on the Dinner's on Me podcast.