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November 27, 2025 107 mins
Roseanne’s / The Conners' Michael Fishman steps Behind The Rope. Little D.J. Conner all grown up.  Michael discusses what it was like being the youngest on a set that included Roseanne, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf and Lecy Goranson. Michael recalls the best and worst times during Roseanne’s original nine year run from 1988-1997. Michael talks viral moments such as when Roseanne “performed” The National Anthem, guest stars such as Leo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Sandra Bernhard, Sharon Stone, and Bruce Willis, what it was like to be on a TV show that became a worldwide global hit overnight and had stellar ratings throughout the years and the harsh realities of Hollywood after the show went off the air. Finally, Michael talks about The Conners, Roseanne’s now infamous tweet heard round the world and last, but sure not least, Roseanne’s termination and cancellation from the very show she created. Part II starts now! @reelmfishman @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MICROPERFUMES - microperfumes.com/velvet (Up To 60% Your Favorite Perfumes In Pocket Sized Vials) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s and Your Free Insurance Check) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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