Meemaw Series Shops to Distributors

Roseanne Barr's new independently produced television series is being shopped to distributors and has fielded interest from a few, according to her co-creator.

“We have a lot of nibbles right now”

Co-Creator Allan Stephan Details Plans

Writer-producer Allan Stephan said representatives for the show are in talks with a few places and the series targets streamers.

“I know [representatives for the show] are in talks with a few places”

Meemaw Series Cast and Setting

Meemaw follows a Texas family of preppers where Roseanne Barr plays the matriarch organizing a blowout bat mitvah for her granddaughter.

Comedy Series Features Notable Stars

Randy Quaid, Drea de Matteo, Omar Gooding, Doug Jones, and Indy Bugg star alongside comedians Jon Lovitz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Kim Congdon.

Meemaw's Independent Funding

Barr raised money independently for the first season with help from her son Jake Pentland, though fundraising details remain unclear.

Meemaw's Nonpartisan Approach

Stephan described Meemaw as a nonpartisan effort meant to appeal to the masses, similar to Roseanne's original show.

“The show is very representative of all people”