Roseanne Barr's Indie Comedy 'Meemaw' Being Shopped to Streamers, Co-Creator Says
Allan Stephan says Roseanne Barr’s independently produced comedy series Meemaw is being pitched to distributors and has drawn interest from several outlets. The eight-episode show follows a Texas prepper matriarch trying to organize a bat mitzvah for her granddaughter. Its cast includes Randy Quaid, Drea de Matteo, Omar Gooding, Doug Jones, and Indy Bugg.
The project, titled Meemaw: A Modern-Day Fable, was co-created by Barr and Allan Stephan. It consists of eight half-hour episodes filmed in Austin. A trailer has been circulated as representatives seek streaming distribution. The story centers on a Texas prepper family matriarch planning an elaborate bat mitzvah for her granddaughter.
The ensemble includes Randy Quaid, Drea de Matteo, Omar Gooding, Doug Jones, and Indy Bugg, with cameos by Jon Lovitz, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Kim Congdon. Allen Covert contributed writing. Barr's son Jake Pentland helped raise first-season funds. Barr's earlier ABC revival ended in 2018 after a tweet about Valerie Jarrett, for which she apologized.
If Meemaw secures distribution, it could reintroduce Barr to viewers and provide work for its cast and crew. Streamers may weigh audience interest against controversy, while fans of independent comedy could gain another option. The show's family-survival premise may resonate with some viewers, though its reception could remain divided. Its outcome may also signal whether independently financed projects with polarizing figures can find mainstream platforms.