93. Michael Fishman on Betrayal, Forgiveness, and the Next 40 Years of His Hollywood Career

Michael Fishman played the beloved character, “DJ”, on Roseanne and The Connors. In this episode, he reveals how he has experienced betrayal (including from his own family), and how learning to forgive has helped him heal and thrive in Hollywood.  

Watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_x_eHYxxY0

Timeline 

0:00 intro 

0:37 how Michael knows Arlan 

1:18 getting recognized 

1:56 “nicest person in Hollywood” 

5:03 directing “The Connors” 

5:59 Being on “Roseanne” 

8:30 Michael surprises Arlan 

9:55 Roseanne controversy 

17:53 Is Michael rich? 

21:11 working behind the scenes 

23:25 advice to show biz parents 

27:15 homeless at 15 

33:33 his son passed away 

38:14 an emotional moment 

40:48 on racism 

44:53 a big takeaway 

48:28 Michael’s social media 

48:50 General Hospital