Behind-the-Scenes Secrets From ‘Roseanne’ That Will Change the Way You See the Classic Series

Casting A Husband

Ultimately, John Goodman would be cast in the role of Roseanne’s husband, launching him on a long and fruitful career in Hollywood. But Barr wanted her future real-life husband Tom Arnold to be cast instead. She lobbied for Arnold to be cast but ultimately the network loved Goodman in the role.