In a move that’s already generating both excitement and controversy, comedy veterans Roseanne Barr and Michael Richards are teaming up to launch a brand-new sitcom aimed squarely at what they call “forgotten America.” The show, reportedly titled “Back to Basics,” promises to reject what the creators label as “woke Hollywood narratives” and instead focus on humor grounded in traditional values, family life, and “common sense.”
Sources close to the production say the series is already being courted by several streaming platforms and independent networks eager to cash in on the growing demand for content that pushes back against progressive messaging in entertainment.
“We’re not here to check boxes or push agendas,” Roseanne said in a video announcement posted to her social media. “We’re here to make people laugh again — with real characters, real struggles, and real America.”
Early plot details remain under wraps, but insiders say the show will center around a multigenerational working-class family navigating the absurdities of modern culture while staying rooted in old-school values like hard work, faith, discipline, and family unity.