logo

'Fox News' Tucker Carlson compared 'Roseanne' cancellation to book-burnings

Junie Sihlangu
May 31, 2018
11:32 A.M.

On Tuesday Tucker Carlson, a Fox News host shared his opinions on the Roseanne show cancellation. He appeared to be likening the cancellation to book-burnings.

Advertisement

Carlson was one of many people who’ve given their opinions on the matter. On his show, he shared his opinion on the recent cancellation of Roseanne in a somewhat cryptic manner.

Roseanne Barr's racist tweets about former Barack Obama aide Valerie Jarrett resulted in ABC canceling the show. Barr called Jarrett a result of Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes coming together.

The actress’ co-stars quickly denounced her statement. Her controversial tweet then led ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey to announce that the series had been axed.

Advertisement

In a brief press statement, she said, ‘Roseanne's Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show.’ Disney CEO Bob Iger retweeted Dungey's statement and added, ‘There was only one thing to do here, and that was the right thing.’

Barr apologized to Jarrett and the American people for her tweet but it was too little too late. Despite many people agreeing with ABC for their decisiveness, others felt that the cancellation was a severe punishment.

"Roseanne was also fired by her talent agency, already old episodes of that show have been yanked offline and disappeared forever."

Advertisement

Tucker Carlson, Twitter, May 30, 2018

A video of Carson’s segment was shared by a viewer on Twitter who noticed that the host appeared to be comparing the cancellation to Nazis burning books. On his show, Carlson related that Barr’s old Roseanne episodes had been removed offline.

He added, "It's possible they'll be burned somewhere in a public bonfire so the rest of us can gather in our uniforms and chant slogans while that happens..."

Advertisement

Another public figure who spoke up about the cancellation was the show’s executive producer according to Deadline. Tom Werner said in a statement that he supported ABC’s decision on the show’s future.

Advertisement
Advertisement

He shared that Barr's tweets were reprehensible. Werner explained that their goal had been to promote constructive discussion about issues that divide us as a people.

He added that his hope was that the good work they’d done was not completely eclipsed by Barr’s abhorrent and offensive comments. The executive producer concluded his statement by saying he wished for the actress to seek the help she clearly needed.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

‘Blue Bloods’ Amy Carlson Is a Loving Wife to Husband Syd Butler for 17 Years & Doting Mom of 2 Kids

February 06, 2022

Marlo Thomas’ Spouse Was a Virgin before Marriage to Mom of His 5 Kids & a Lousy Lover Afterward

February 03, 2022

John Goodman Moved to Raise Only Child Out of the Spotlight — She Is Now Grown up & Working in Television

March 09, 2022

Sara Gilbert Disclosed Her Sexuality to Johnny Galecki While Dating Him - He Kept Her Secret for Years

March 06, 2022

Couple Learns Their Wedding Is at Risk, Have an Emergency Ceremony Right on the Plane

May 07, 2022

Inside Tom Bergeron's Marriage with Wife of 39 Years Who Helped Him with His Anger Management

April 14, 2022

Manager Unfairly Cancels Employee's Vacation Leave, CEO Later Investigates the Situation

February 01, 2022

The Life of Twins Lindsay & Sidney Greenbush 40 Years after Playing Carrie in 'Little House on the Prairie'

April 07, 2022

Harry Revealed Pregnant Meghan Wanted to End Her Life ⁠— She Lived So He Would Not Lose Another Loved One

April 19, 2022

Dave Chappelle Attacked on Stage in LA - The Controversy around the Comedian’s Latest Special 'the Closer'

May 05, 2022

Meghan Markle ‘No Longer Cares’ if She Is Welcome in UK Though Prince Harry Is ‘Desperate’ to Return, Reports Say

February 24, 2022

Susan Lucci's Husband of 52 Years Called Her Then-Fiancé 'This Boy' at Her Engagement Party

February 20, 2022

Robert Reed Was a Doting Father — He Refused Visitors except for His Daughter & Friend before His Death

March 11, 2022

Dawn Wells Had ‘No Family, No Husband, No Kids and No Money’ – ‘Gilligan’s Island’s Fans Paid Her Debts

February 18, 2022