Media release – Lifetime Television
SERIES SET FOR 2011 FOLLOWS OUTRAGEOUS EXPERIENCE OF EMMY® AWARD WINNING ACTRESS, COMEDIENNE AND AUTHOR AS SHE SETS OUT TO RUN MACADAMIA NUT FARM IN HAWAII
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Lifetime Television has ordered 16 half-hour episodes of an all-new docu-series featuring Emmy® Award-winning actress, comedienne and best-selling author Roseanne Barr, marking her return to television as she takes on her newest endeavor, running her farm in Hawaii. The announcement was made today by Nancy Dubuc, Lifetime Networks’ President and General Manager. The series will premiere on Lifetime this year.
The program, from 3 Ball Productions/Eyeworks USA (The Biggest Loser), will look at Barr’s recent newfound life managing a fully-functional 40-acre macadamia and live stock farm on Hawaii’s Big Island alongside her long-time writer-musician boyfriend Johnny Argent and son Jake. Never one to back down from any challenge, she uses her take-no-prisoners approach to life in shaping a more utopian dream for herself and her loved ones as only Roseanne Barr can. What ensues is a funny, outrageous and unfiltered look at the adventures of one of television’s greatest stars transitioning into a new life that is a far cry from Los Angeles.
“Roseanne Barr is an undeniable force of nature and the idea of following her in this unique premise excited us from the get-go,” said Dubuc. “Roseanne is funny and brutally-honest, and our audience will relate to her decision to go on this adventure and create an entirely new life for herself. We are thrilled she will make her long-awaited return to television on Lifetime.”
Roseanne Barr said, “I’m coming back down to earth, and keeping it real. They’ve said ‘Roseanne’s nuts’ for years, and now I’m going to make that a reality – I’m all about nuts now, macadamia nuts!”
The untitled Roseanne Barr series is produced by 3 Ball Productions/Eyeworks USA (The Biggest Loser, Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition) and Full Moon & High Tide Productions. Roseanne Barr, JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson, Brant Pinvidic, and Steven Greener are executive producers. Jake Pentland (The Roseanne Show) will serve as producer.
Barr is an Emmy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author. She started her career in stand-up comedy before landing her own television show, Roseanne, on ABC from 1988 to 1997. She has returned to stand-up comedy in recent years and blogs regularly at roseanneworld.com.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The photo of Roseanne shown above was taken by Big Island Video News on Saturday, February 14, during a booksigning in Hilo, Hawaii. The video can be seen here.
Aloha from the Big Island,
We are having a Mac Nut Festival during the summer at the shops at Mauna Lani complete with Mac Nut Putting Contest, Mac Nut pancake breakfast and a Mac Nut Recipe and Art contest. We would love for you to come and share Mac Nut Mo`olelo (stories) with us.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Maile Lee
Roseanne, I have not ever written to anyone on the web, but, I just watched your show, w/ hog problems, I grew up on a farm in texas as a child, and a ranch as an teenager , I married young. My wife and I raised two children, neither are perfect. I drilled water wells and fixed windmills and pumps for over 22 years in west texas. I now sell water well supplies in San Antonio. I can raise anything and fix anything. My wife and I are 57 yrs old and have all real life lessons and will help you with your farm if you want, part time or full time. Run a check on me and Lynn and you will see we are real, nothing phony. We are going to enjoy the rest of our life helping people. If we can help you, get in touch w/ us. Tks and God bless. Jack Gann
Great show… think people need to see past her ‘quirky’ outrageous attitude and notice the loving, likeable person
she is. Glad she has found a peaceful location and shares it with family and friends, wish I could join her.
Rosanne I absolutely love love your show and you. you are so down to earth and are a wonderful person being so honest. i thank you for all you are..
Sincerely,Suzanne Cape Cod Ma
I love this show, and Roseanne, she doesnt put on airs, she is the average woman that burps and farts. Her show keeps me laughing all the time, wise cracks just come natural for her, please keep this show on for years to come, Aloha from the Big Island Kailua Kona
My daughter and I love your show… and we are craving your nuts!!! Seriously Roseanne… You must sell your nuts so I can buy them at a local store. You know the profit would be huge! MY cookies would be Delish! Until I find them.. we will still be watching your show.. laughing all the way!!!
Roseanne, I am so happy to see that you are enjoying your new life on the Big Island at your MacNut farm.
You really deserve this after all the years you spent in Hollywood entertaining the masses and having to
put up with all the male domination that went on in the entertainment industry during that period of time.
You look fabulous and I love how you keep it so real.
You never looked better or happier.
Roseanne I have been watching your show and love love love it. This last one I just saw about menopause was sooooo funny and I could relate to it so well….You and your boyfriend are amazing…funny and down to earth and so real…..I pretty much feel just like you….you are great….and you look great …Gina from grass valley ca
Great show Roseanne but next time kill the pig.Your compassion is misguided and is bad for the ecosystem. You’d be doin’ the BI ecosystem a favor. Ask biologist Dr. Andrew West who teaches at University of the Nations at Kona and star of Discovery Channel’s “Hogs Gone Wild”. Nuthin’ personal intended but by letting pigs run wild on your property you are creating a nursery for the spread of filth and disease to the rest of the island
when will new shows start again, cant wait. roseann is a real person and i think that is what is so appealing about her.
Wish so much i had a mom like you. I love you ,and your family! love and live,Ashleigh