Different Working Title
In a sense, the show was the antithesis of The Cosby Show, which showed a perfect family and a loving father. That’s why Married…With Children was originally to be called Not the Cosbys to show the contrast.
Different Working Title
Birthday Telephone Calls
When the show was at its peak, Al Bundy, played by Ed O’Neill, made birthday calls to fans during filming. He played this role well, but you might not believe who auditioned for the part before Ed came along!
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Birthday Telephone Calls