that they like that they see us strugg struggle, they can relate to that. >> black people are just likee characters for dramatic effect, exploring their struggles with real-life issues. >> i don't want to dis-gina. >> tough, you're doing it. >> i hate you. >> fine, you don't have to kiss me. >> reporter: d.j. hesitates to kiss a black girl in a school play. in the reboot we find out he ended up marrying her. they are a biracial child. in the new show, still plenty of room to explore that storyline. even without roseanne's running commentary. >> we have so many powerful voices that we really do a good job of trying to play all sides and have real conversations that you'd see in your own kitchen or living room. >> let's say grace. jackie, would you like to take a knee? >> reporter: roseanne's character was the one member of the conner family known to have voted for trump. >> thank you for making america great again. >> reporter: will the show still appeal to those viewers who have been feeling overlooked by network tv? >> this is what half of america lives like. and looks like. and if we