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February 2, 2005

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Outspoken funny lady, actress and author Roseanne Barr talks about her first time with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, her stand-up comedy "tour" and what she's learned about relationships.


Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr

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Roseanne Barr has been called one of America's funniest comedians. She was also one of the more outspoken TV stars of the '80s and '90s. She grew up in Salt Lake City and began her career doing stand-up. Barr toured nationally on the comedy club circuit and appeared on late night talk shows before starring in HBO comedy specials and in her award-winning self-titled ABC sitcom, which dealt with real life issues in a lower-middle class working family. She's also written two books about her life and hosted her own talk show.