A Different Working Title
The show basically portrayed the antithesis of ‘The Cosby Show’, which was an existing show that depicted a perfect family with a loving patriarch. That’s why before settling on ‘Married… with Children,’ the show’s working title was ‘Not the Cosbys’ to emphasize the contrast.
Making Birthday Calls On The Show
When the show reached its peak, Ed O’Neill’s character, Al Bundy would make birthday telephone calls to fans during the show. Ed played the role so well, but you’ll never guess who had also auditioned for the part of Al Bundy.