Former 'Fresh Off the Boat' Writer Explains Why That 'Roseanne' Joke Is So Problematic (Guest Column)

"They're just like us," Roseanne Conner said of fellow ABC comedies 'Fresh Off the Boat' and 'Black-ish' during this week's episode. Said co-showrunner Bruce Helford of the controversial joke: "We are commenting on the fact that all sitcoms really want everybody to feel included of all diversities and it's kind of a funny thing. That's all."