In a predictable response, the conservative activist group One Million Moms has expressed outrage and moral condemnation over ABC’s decision to revive the hit sitcom “Roseanne.”
The organization, known for its staunch opposition to LGBTQ+ representation and “family-friendly” content, has launched a scathing attack on the network’s plans to bring back the iconic working-class comedy.
“Once again, ABC has chosen to move forward with a series that promotes the moral decay of our society,” the group said in a statement. “Roseanne Barr’s previous comments and actions are a clear indication that this reboot will be nothing more than a platform for left-wing propaganda and the normalization of immoral behavior.”
One Million Moms has a long history of targeting television shows and films that they deem to be in conflict with their narrow definition of “family values.” The group’s latest crusade against the Roseanne reboot comes as no surprise, given the series’ willingness to tackle controversial social and political issues during its original run.
“The Conner family’s struggles with poverty, addiction, and other challenges are simply unacceptable for a mainstream television audience,” the statement continued. “ABC should be ashamed for reviving a show that will undoubtedly corrupt the minds of our children and undermine the traditional family structure.”
The organization’s outrage echoes the backlash that followed Roseanne Barr’s highly publicized and controversial tweet in 2018, which led to the original series’ abrupt cancellation. Despite the network’s efforts to distance the reboot from Barr’s personal views, One Million Moms remains steadfast in its opposition to the show’s return.
“We urge all concerned parents and citizens to join us in boycotting this reboot and making it clear to ABC that we will not tolerate the promotion of such immoral and destructive content,” the group concluded.
The announcement of the Roseanne reboot has already sparked a heated debate within the television industry and among viewers. While the move has been welcomed by many fans of the original series, the condemnation from groups like One Million Moms serves as a reminder of the ongoing cultural and political tensions that often surround the portrayal of working-class families on television.
As the network prepares to move forward with the reboot, the battle lines have been drawn, setting the stage for another contentious chapter in the Roseanne Conner saga.
