PhotoPresident Trump made a personal phone call on Wednesday to a political supporter with a huge megaphone — Roseanne Barr. Mr. Trump called Ms. Barr to congratulate her on the revival of her comedy, “Roseanne,” and to thank her for her support. The president, an obsessive about how TV shows perform, was enthralled by the “huge” ratings “Roseanne” had received, said a person familiar with the call. “Roseanne,” featuring a working-class family of five and assorted relatives, returned to the air this week more than two decades after it ended its run. View all New York Times newsletters.

Source: New York Times March 29, 2018 03:35 UTC