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Aug. 2, 2012 / 11:22 PM

'Roseanne' reunion planned for roast

Alicia Goranson, John Goodman, Roseanne, Michael Fishman and Sara Gilbert (L-R), cast members in the television comedy series "Roseanne," share a light moment on the red carpet at the DVD launch party for "Roseanne Season One" in Los Angeles July 18, 2005. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)

Alicia Goranson, John Goodman, Roseanne, Michael Fishman and Sara Gilbert (L-R), cast members in the television comedy series "Roseanne," share a light moment on the red carpet at the DVD launch party for "Roseanne Season One" in Los Angeles July 18, 2005. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) | License Photo

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Former "Roseanne" cast members Sarah Chalke, Michael Fishman and Alicia Goranson will attend the roast of comedian Roseanne in Los Angeles, Comedy Central said.

The reunion was announced Thursday.

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Also set to take part in Saturday's taping at the Hollywood Palladium will be Ellen Barkin, Wayne Brady and Gilbert Gottfried, the cable network said.

They will join the previously announced roasters, who include Carrie Fisher, Seth Green, Katey Sagal, Anthony Jeselnik, Jeffrey Ross and Amy Schumer. "Glee" star Jane Lynch will serve as roast master.

The comedy special is to air Aug. 12.

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