Ed O'Neill Reveals How He Landed the Role of Al Bundy on Married with Children | The Rich Eisen Show

[@brianmcdaid3178]

Ed O'Neil was the perfect Al Bundy. No one else could have done it. Not only the voice, but the body language and facial expressions.

[@VicGChad07]

And the *hand thrust down his pants as he watches dirty flicks in the family room.*

[@gregorysagegreene]

Rp b4 it was a thing.

[@atshabal]

The facial expressions was what make Al Bundy so special😂

[@CajunRulez]

Sometimes the facial expressions alone just had me laughing out loud. He brought that character to life.

[@xpusostomos]

Peggy was kind of wrong because she was beautiful and Al kept saying she was fat and ugly.

[@kalphil4385]

We need Al Bundy now more than ever.

[@whez08]

This show and also Two and a Half Men can never be done again today. SJW will go berserk.

[@embecmom5863]

@@whez08 but let them ... we need someone to stand against them and call them fat because thats what they are...

[@dkgiovenco]

We sure do.

[@EliteGamersUnited]

greatest TV dad of all time. i remember my parents let me watch anything, and at school in 2nd grade i was saying things Al Bundy said. My teacher called my parents and told them. Mom said to the teacher, yeah its hilarious right. My teacher was floored and stunned lol

[@red5llaw]

Al Bundy For PRESIDENT!

[@bryankautz826]

Peggy: "You miss me Al?" Al: "With every bullet so far." Still my fav line from the series. 🤣🤣

[@mjkay8660]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ChristopherX30]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@LadyAtheOnly]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@etsequentia6765]

*Peg:* "Look me in the eyes and tell me you don't love me, Al!" *Al:* "Honey, I can look you in the anywhere and tell you that!"

[@larontaylor4975]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@redwatch.]

"Did you miss me Al?" "With every bullet so far Peg."

[@ArjanTV]

red watch hahaha

[@ericandy88]

Hope a Married...With Children reunion of sorts will happen on Modern Family before it wraps up.

[@daveidmarx8296]

I still use that line all the time. :-)

[@megafonzie5541]

....Maybe get a bigger gun....

[@JenX1111]

red watch classic! I use it all the time lol

[@Apethantos]

"Peg, feed me something or feed me to something. I just wanna be part of the food chain."

[@deshaundozier]

Apethantos greatest line ever

[@Luv2u01]

Apethantos Exactly! 🤣

[@w41duvernay]

I remember Al met the black version of himself. The Brother's girlfriend had cooked him food all the time. He wanted to marry her, and then the Black guy ran into the black version of Peg, and Al told him NOT her.

[@enednas801]

how bout the time al gets a new friend whos gay and hes the greatest cook ever and makes all kinds of dishes so al i over the moon. then the guy says he wanna try to hook up with his ex boyfriend whereby al says al sa "But...what bout uuus??" xD comedy gold! xD

[@christianclarke2113]

Apethantos 🔥🔥🔥line from the classic show

[@jaygasper4853]

"My uncle was resigned, life was gonna be bad". What a great line

[@antoniotula262]

FULL acceptance!

[@garyevans3421]

“Don’t try to understand women, women understand women and they hate each other!” Al Bundy

[@frankgallego3782]

'It isn't the dress that makes you look fat. It's the fat that makes you look fat!" - Al Bundy

[@NighT-WolF85]

And it's true. :D

[@josefino72]

Dad.

[@lewstone5430]

Yup.

[@peterparquer1873]

Lol! 😅

[@g.d.3279]

He was born to be al bundy..no one could have done it better...

[@perrygonzalez1098]

G. D. AMEN

[@33kingofkings]

Legend

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

GOAT!!

[@toddkes5890]

Except maybe his uncle

[@pmh1nic]

There are some characters you can't imagine being done by anyone else. Al Bundy is one of them.

[@SGTJDerek]

Archie Bunker, George Jefferson, Fred Sanford, Barney Miller, Chief Bill Gillespie ALL characters brought to life by the Actors who played them and could have never been played by anyone else.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@SGTJDerek hell yeah

[@gioluvs1893]

James Gandolfini is forever linked to our friend over in Jersey. You know...T.S.

[@raffriff42]

>can't imagine being done by anyone else Dick Sargent (the best pinch-hitter husband in TV land)

[@kukunase1686]

@@SGTJDerek Charlie Harper too!

[@jasonfonz5530]

Screw "fuller house", I want "married with grandchildren"!

[@MrBank325]

That's a great idea. That would be awesome.

[@subtledemisefox]

PC culture is too strong these days. Wouldn't ever happen. As much as I'd love that.

[@Czenda24]

YES!

[@manu144x]

@@subtledemisefox That's exactly why it would be successful. It would go against the trends :)

[@subtledemisefox]

@@manu144x good point. That's also in line with the show's beginnings.

[@tristannolan85]

married with children wouldnt have worked without ed oneil. there was lots other great actors and actresses on the show but he was the show.

[@clayton896]

I think him and Kelly made the show great.

[@DIZAZZO]

tristannolan85 That's a fact. They did copies of Married with Children in other countries, here in brazil too, and didn't work at all, was kind of funny, but not close to the original.

[@lakellitalakellita9506]

diver dave They actually were replaced. David Faustino and Christina Applegate were not the original actors.

[@pirruripirruri4731]

💯

[@MYacono]

I watch the ARgentine version ..."Casados con Hijos" and its horrible. Francella is no Ed O Neil

[@Manuz-fs9iu]

“A lady walks into the store today, so big she’s protected by Greenpeace” 😂😂😂

[@surething42]

Ed O’ Neill is vastly underrated. Married with children was epic. Al Bundy was why

[@mrchopsticks3]

Ed O'Neill is not underrated, everyone gets how great and perfect for that role he was.

[@jg7102]

@@mrchopsticks3 he is 100% underrated.

[@Shawnaldo-jh3ve]

It's one of those rare shows where every character is perfect.

[@sharpenflat6002]

I never saw anything anywhere that Al Bundy was underrated. Everything I saw and heard was great. It was an extremely popular show.

[@disyokerr]

Even in Peru we love Al , and all the cast and show. In spanish si funny to

[@scottishzombie]

I love Ed O'Niell. Not just as Al bundy, or the myriad of other character's he's played. He just seems so down to earth and humble when interviewed.

[@vaccumsealed]

scottishzombie i love em to! He, much like Chris Reeve, John Ritter, and Harrison Ford, is one of my all time favorites. Trivia info for ya. Did ya ever watch the film Dutch that Ed starred in? The kid, who was to be his supposed step son in the movie, grew up to be his detective partner on L.A. Dragnet. I was blown away as i watched the two of on this series. I was like, "THERES THAT KID FROM DUTCH WITH ED!!!" lol

[@casperchristensen8354]

Harrison Ford always struck me as kinda "lowkey douche".

[@Magus12000BC]

Casper Christensen - That is part of what made his characters work. Remember in the first Star Wars movie where he seemed like he didn't want to be there? That's because he really didn't.

[@shack8110]

Yes. He never seemed like a snobby jerkoff like George Clooney. XD

[@casperchristensen8354]

Magus12000BC You dont have to be one to play one. If you do that just means you arent that good of an actor.

[@LordArrack1]

"Hey honey, did you miss me?" "With every bullet so far."

[@Prkwon]

That is one of the best comedic one liner of all time...

[@huss1205]

the one liners in this series are a national treasure. I have the 1 seasons in a hard drive connected to my TV, whenever I feel down, I run an episode or two to fix things...

[@greghammond3122]

We will never have another show like Married with Children, the world is so sensitive to everything. Long live Al Bundy and those 4 tds in one game he had for good ole Polk High!

[@robertbaratheon2193]

It isn’t really the world, it’s a small percentage of the internet that somehow get the biggest say.

[@LeCraftStudio]

Same with little Britain and come fly with me

[@abistonservices9249]

We are all snowflakes now, where are all the men?

[@Odin3v]

we need another show exactly like it. To piss off all of the sensitive fucking losers.

[@robertbaratheon2193]

@@Odin3v Why do you guys just hate everything and everyone that isn’t like-minded? You can just ignore people that get offended, their opinion doesn’t matter, really. But you seem to put a lot of thought into sensitive people. Well, it’s bad to be sensitive until you kneel for a cloth during a football game, right? Why won’t football man stand? Stand football man!

[@robertmaxa6631]

Thank you Mr. O'Neill, for portraying "Al Bundy". One of the best shows of all time.

[@bobocpe]

"Marcy, if you ever hatch a child, you'll starve it to death. Let's be honest. You wouldn't have enough milk for a coffee".

[@one7decimal2eight]

lol. Is that a real quote from the show? I missed that one.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

The best

[@queenslander4388]

"Hatch a child", as he always claimed Marcy looked like a chicken, ha

[@ocsasha]

Yes! Type in "Al bundys greatest hits" it in one of those​@@one7decimal2eight

[@ghanasoul]

The way Ed says “What’s for dinner” as his uncle, he channeled “Bundy” again so easily! Ha.

[@Nzxtz07]

I just saw this clip for the first time, and I felt that exact same sentiment you had a year ago. He brought Al Bundy back to life at a moments notice.

[@rams812]

I guess its so easy because Al is just an every day man.. there's a bit of him in all of us🥺❤

[@musicman4712]

Yeah, that was ol' Al, brought back out of thin air. Great actor. I just wonder if Katey Sagal embraces her character of Peg as much.

[@nathanhold4755]

I also thought the same

[@dj3114]

Oh yea, like others, I thought the same. That retort with the slight hand movement and shrug. It was good to see Al again, even if for a moment.

[@MaTtRoSiTy]

Ed really made this show, he just had the perfect face and expression of a man who is angry, out of hope but too broken to even care

[@taurusx1000]

He ended up being one of the most iconic sitcom characters in TV

[@TheBollocksPictures]

Let me remind you that in 1966, this guy scored four touchdowns in a single game. Playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the city championship game against Andrew Johnson High School. He also scored the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Bubba "Spare Tire" Dixon. Legend.

[@jeffmurdock8321]

In real life Ed played his high school football at Ursuline, a well-known local football powerhouse in Youngstown, Ohio and then he tried out for the Steelers as a linebacker. He really was a good player. In college at YSU he was one of the Penguin's star players.

[@shvettyballs7045]

Let's rock!

[@chrlpolk]

@shvettyballs7045 Guitar riff for “Bad to the Bone”

[@megamilyon6111]

This show came out when I was 11 yrs old. I had 2 siblings and my parents were married. At about age 13 I couldn't figure out why my dad liked this show so much. As I got older I understood it.

[@AbbaZabbaOlyFrn]

As a kid I loved Ed O'neil's physical comedy. Al Bundy got hurt in the dumbest most hilarious ways, Ed was a riot portraying him. Rewatching MWC as an adult feels like It's watching it again for the first time 😂🤣

[@ChristopherX30]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Austin.D]

Same I was about 4 years old at the time and I remember my dad coming home from work every day and watching Married with Children at the time I didn't understand it but as I got older I finally got the jokes and now I can enjoy watching it with my old man😂

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

Eisen is a great interviewer. People seem to like to talk to him. And Ed O'Neill is a terrific interview. A win-win.

[@StudioDaVeed]

I read once that when auditioning for Al (and this adds to what he said here) Ed was at the front door about to walk into the Bundy home. He stood there for a second, slumped his shoulders (in resignation) and then walked in. Producers loved it!

[@MaskHysteria]

Al Bundy is one of the greatest comedy characters of all time and Ed O'Neill played him perfectly.

[@RMokros]

I think Bill Cosby and Erkel give him a run for his money.

[@Ilyathe2nd]

@@RMokros Bill Cosby? Zoom zam rapidy-doo.

[@cnote729]

Ed O'Neil is such a underrated actor he kills it everything he's done. Great dramatic actor as well

[@sharpenflat6002]

Ed O'Neil is not underrated.

[@josephvanhorn5347]

@@sharpenflat6002 I dunno. He killed it as Coach O' Shea in The Little Giants.

[@jamescarter8311]

He's been the lead in two massively popular sitcoms. I don't think he's underrated.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Would everybody please SHUT UP about saying “underrated!!!”😣😖 I’m so sick of people constantly overusing and falsely using that word!

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@jamescarter8311 I’m so sick and tired of people saying “underrated!” It’s falsely used so much that the word has totally lost it’s meaning! We don’t even know what is and isn’t actually Underrated anymore 😣

[@mr.nobody9697]

Al Bundy is one of the funniest tv characters of all time. Hes my generations Archie Bunker.

[@dragons_red]

Without the irony and Liberal social commentary.

[@TheAfterHoursLV]

Yes!

[@TheAdatto]

Shut up meathead! ;)

[@TheAfterHoursLV]

@@TheAdatto - hahaha

[@TheAfterHoursLV]

@@TheAdatto - I turned 39 last month and used to watch All in the Family with Ma as a kid. She used to tell me “stifle yourself” and call my brother and I ‘meathead’. Good times...thanks for the laugh...

[@simonbelmont65]

No other guy could have ever played Al Bundy as good as Ed O Neil did! He was definitely born for the role of Al Bundy.

[@Carosmyr]

“You got the girl, you can do a hell of a lot better for the guy” Al was getting the short end of the stick even before the very first episode 😂

[@fortunadodesperado]

Now THAT is funny!

[@ronchang9791]

I can see Gary, of Gary's Shoes and Accessories, saying that 😄

[@ninopapalia1461]

@@ronchang9791 haha Gary she Was funny

[@TonyCrenshawsLatte]

At least the guy who said that was enough of a straight shooter to admit to Ed years later that he was wrong. Excellent vindication story for Mr. O'Neill. :D

[@johndavis9487]

4 Touchdowns in 1 game! Polk High!

[@aMulliganStew]

Rosie Grier, "I dropped you like third period French."

[@smoothSnake23]

JOHN DAVIS with the infamous pose 🏆🏈

[@renetorres9249]

JOHN DAVIS well said😂

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

JOHN DAVIS He's a Football Legend

[@toxicrick5394]

F spare tire

[@alexklatte9264]

He just jumped right into character seamlessly on the "what's for dinner" line. Hilarious!

[@rafikz77]

Yep

[@kevinogill6726]

Rich is a great interviewer, he asks a question and actually lets his guests answer rather than constantly interrupting them.

[@jasonjackson5696]

The family day dreaming about getting a new car - Al: _”Peg, how about a new BMW?”_ Peg: _”no, I sort of see myself in a Jaguar”_ Al: _”oh if we could only find one that hungry ....”_ 😂😂😂

[@peanut12388]

Epic...

[@JoeWood73]

Peg: “How was your day Al?” Al: “Jeez Peg, I sell women’s shoes for a living.”

[@robertomoscoso8942]

That was one of the many memorable lines from the show... Another was.. Peg: Did you miss me? Al: With every bullet so far (Probably a Psycho Dad influence) My all-time favorite was.. Peg: Will you ever leave me Al? Al: FIRST CHANCE I GET, PEG!!! 😂😂😂

[@adamalberts2]

O'Neill's deliveries could not have been better but the writing was gold

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

😂😂😂👌

[@ylette]

In my highschool Married With Children was referred to simply as Al Bundy. As in "Did you see Al Bundy last night?"

[@hillbilly23]

The bundy's

[@benheinz7477]

Same here

[@gorginhanson]

beats seeing Ted Bundy

[@ericatyler3787]

me 2 lol

[@zackploszay1501]

Same

[@dreprofit84]

Lmfao when he did the “what’s for dinner” I screamed laughing. That’s exactly what made him great! Memories of watching it with my late grandfather who passed dying laughing brings nostalgic

[@shannarobinson7550]

He literally slipped back into Al Bundy in that was for dinner line. i rewound did so many times to see how effortlessly he did it.

[@aurelian-im9lv]

same here​@@shannarobinson7550

[@dillonx11]

Al Bundy is the *Real American Dad*

[@hackman669]

He was the first American comedy guy before the Simpsons and before Family Guy.

[@johnsondangles1033]

Dillon Are you suggesting he represents America’s average dad? God help us if you are.

[@miloskuruzovic660]

And my internet dad!

[@BRNarmy]

Red foreman deserves mention in excellent TV fathers

[@dinobotunit]

Al Bundy is RAD

[@postatility9703]

Ed's description of his approach to playing Al Bundy was perfect:"Resigned"

[@hereinoz7051]

Al Bundy and Homer Simpson are my role models as a husband and a father. Married 20+ years now, 2 kid's and life is good. Everyone needs Al and Homer. It's never dull.... challenging, but never dull

[@legendaryTMNICO]

I didn’t know Lenny from of mice and men is the inspiration for Al bundy.

[@Srekwah]

'Conform, roll over and be happy' sounds eerily similar to recent statements made by Klaus Schwab.

[@chetsenior7253]

You just summed up the decline of America. That was awesome.

[@sepsism138]

Haha mine too 🍻

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

​@@Srekwahmost definitely.

[@ze_german2921]

My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. ~Rodney Dangerfield

[@krisxyz1998]

He is the best. I love the entire team of Married with Children. If I want to recollect good old days of America, I just watch Married with Children dvds. Simple the best of this planet

[@aaardvarkkk]

You should audition for "Debbie Downer". You are her times a hundred.

[@6789uiop]

Ed was very tolerable in between Kelly's scenes. And that's saying a LOT for me.

[@RadicalCaveman]

Venkat Krishna Married with Children represents the good old days of America?!?

[@TheKkenny6210]

so do I!!

[@shawnrose1211]

@Evi1M4chine That might be the most ignorant take on WW2 I've ever heard.

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Dude a legend 👏

[@KUROHiTO88]

He once scored FOUR touchdowns in a single game.

[@Lyricistnz]

...while a student at the school that produces NFL players like Brazil produces soccer players...Polk High

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@Lyricistnz against mean Joe Greene, no less

[@widgren87]

My favourite line from Married with children has to be "Never wanted to get married -- I got married, Never wanted kids -- Got two of them. How the hell did this happen?" Makes me smile every time :-)

[@CHilla415]

I'm SO happy that Ed O'Neil not only got to do Married...with Children but then found further success years later with Modern Family.

[@qualityman1965]

Thank God they got you Al. Can't imagine the world without Al Bundy's wisdom, charm, humor, philosophy, and marriage advice.

[@scottbrown1611]

One of the last real sitcoms I had to watch weekly Nothing ever came close to this

[@koolkitties8552]

In living color came on after Bundy and it was a great show too.

[@greenrobot5]

There was a little show called "Unhappily Ever After", it came close to MWC but then fell apart after they put too much attention to the daughter character

[@sausagefinger12]

Simpsons maybe, Homer?

[@Woodbug-b7t]

Not a sitcom, but I miss Nightstand with Dick Dietrick.

[@Robard65]

Peggy’s mom from upstairs; “i smell fowl.” Al; “You certainly do.” 😂😂

[@Shane-Singleton]

Ed's Al Bundy was pure GENIUS. Thank you to Ed's uncle for the inspiration. I hope life got better for him rather than to be in a constant state of resigned sarcasm.

[@greganderson6849]

Whats wrong with 'resigned sarcasm', it's closer to the truth and reality than giddy optimism!

[@Shane-Singleton]

@@greganderson6849 I believe that too much of either extreme is far from optimal.

[@martinpettersson4329]

Ed O'Neill is pure comedy gold. Thank you for all the laughs through the years, and for pissing off the right people! :)

[@negativeindustrial]

I still wear my "No Ma'am" shirt

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Which reminds me... I need to get another one. Lost the previous one years ago.

[@Snowman79]

With the way the things are right now in the world .. everybody should wear them!!!

[@kangkim150]

And promptly take it off when your wife crashes the meeting.

[@Perfecto7236]

Where the tears flow and the booty glows...

[@GJones-kw8je]

I wore mine at the Women's March.

[@robert9495]

My favorite episode was the scene in the theater when Kelly says "Daddy beat him up" and Al says "sure pumpkin" . Gold, just pure gold.

[@rademfam6856]

There never ever could have been another Al Bundy than this guy. Talk about the perfect casting, and Peggy and kids also. Perfect cast

[@loveskinas3352]

I have watched a lot of interviews with actors, actresses, famous athletes and I could listen to this guy all day!

[@elsabean6791]

For some reason, I loved hearing the story about the big executive admitting to Ed that he was wrong about him. I don’t even know who that person is, but for someone as powerful as Ed said the guy was, it’s nice to know there’s people out there like that. I’ve never had a boss admit to their mistakes!

[@ericatheempress6698]

I like AL bundy because his bluntness and not give a shit attitude. he reminds me of my grandads to a certain extent

[@NJGuy1973]

There's an Al Bundy in every guy. That side is us that doesn't want to give a crap, that takes it all in stride and just wants to watch Psycho Dad with our hand down our pants.

[@JadeDude1973]

There's something refreshing about Al's story... usually Hollywood shows you that if you follow your dreams, you can achieve anything. But here's Al who dreamed of a pro football career and ended up selling shoes to support a very problematic family. Turns out a lot of Americans can identify with a guy who hates his life.

[@uncasunga1800]

funny but these actors just like to talk on and on forever about themselves total narcissism

[@maxcohen13]

"A fat woman walked into the courtroom today..."

[@cody4763]

Lol that made me laugh so hard I'm choking!

[@krayzeejojo]

"I asked her how she plead. She got down on her kankles and begged for a pizza. I demanded order the court, she told me the toppings she wanted."

[@MickeyKnox]

oh man ... thank you for the laugh :D

[@jlh4jc]

A fat woman hedgehogged her way into court today. I don't know how security let her in with a chainsaw, but she came after me after I informed her that the Hamburglar would be appointed as her attorney. Finally after the 101st Airborne subdued her, I found her in contempt and had a crane airlift her to the slammer.

[@johnstriker480]

I'm the 300th to like your comment! :-D

[@truhunk1]

He was a natural for that show. The whole cast was great. Give us a reunion movie, with a good script.

[@merylpelosi1704]

Please God, no. Enjoy it for what it was. Don't ruin the memory with a tacky reunion.

[@crazyleg2006]

"Do this dress make me look fat, Al?!"--Peg "No, the fat makes you look fat, Peg!!"--Al

[@Janszler]

Al would never say anything with two exclamation marks. That's the whole point he was making in this video.

[@kirkdunn1379]

LOL, right......"stop asking me stupid questions you already know answer too Peg"

[@Akhazmat907]

Does this dress make me look fat No, you make the dress look fat.

[@johnbarker3308]

Hes not afraid to say it remember no ma'am tookover Jerry Springer he actually said it.

[@Dawt_Calm]

Married With Grandchildren. Think about that.

[@SparksDrinker]

No.

[@Dawt_Calm]

You can't not think about it if I say think about it. Not possible.

[@Dawt_Calm]

See.

[@SparksDrinker]

haha mine are both still alive!!! that means if you have a dead grandma you had to think of that while I didn't.

[@Dawt_Calm]

All that means is that it's going to suck to be her because Al is relentless in his search for justice. I don't condone his actions but I can see his purpose.

[@peanutsmcgonnagle2458]

I never watched the show (Married With Children) back in the day for whatever reason but have watched a lot of the highlights and this guy was just incredible! They couldn't have picked a better guy to play the part.

[@alialmuhanna4938]

"Al … Bud ran over the dog." "… … What's for dinner, Peg ?" 😂 I can just imagine it

[@thegoldfly1]

If it was Lucky maybe, he loved Buck.

[@Doomreb]

+thegoldfly1, It would have to be a dog Peggy bought on her own. No way Buck could die. Otherwise it would be the last episode of the show as Al brutally murders Peggy, Bud, and Kelly.

[@aaardvarkkk]

Peg's reply: "Buck".

[@ixTopDawgxiHDTv]

He will always be Al Bundy in everyone eyes like Daniel Radcliffe will always be Harry Potter.

[@linusherr8257]

ixTopDawgxiHDTv Daniel looks a lot older and adult now.

[@89tilinfinity29]

ixTopDawgxiHDTv not true, after seeing swiss army man, Radcliff will always be a farting jetski corpse in my eyes lol

[@stoneblue1795]

Harry who?

[@Betoven81]

ixTopDawgxiHDTv don't you ever dare compare al bundy to Harry Potter you miserable piece of shit

[@pervotheclown2199]

Rick Harding Al Bundy and Harry Potter have more in common than you think .

[@dsauce223]

Married With Children brought so much joy to my life, in so many ways. Now I'm 40 with a serious girlfriend, but not married, and I'm living the dream!!! Thanks ED!!! God bless ya!

[@pablovagnor]

Amazing to see All Bundy as a soft spoken , educated , talking about dramas & plays. Ed o Neil is a incredible actor

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

Ed O'Neill is such a class act! I just can't get enough of the guy!

[@judgedreddhd]

I've watched this clip a hundred times and it never gets old.

[@DHG357]

Can't image anyone else in the role. The cast were all perfect...

[@jsioux056]

Dude is trash.

[@richardtuson605]

When you see how different he is in real life makes you realise what a great actor he is.

[@dixonmiller1243]

“You know I made a mistake about you.” One of the most rewarding things you can hear from another person - especially someone in a position of authority.

[@SarahKlein822]

Dutch I believe is one of the most underrated movies. He is amazing in it!

[@troopcom]

Yes! I agree

[@randolphduke]

"Nothing burps like bacon."

[@robertogomez2932]

Yes

[@MrSteveG58]

I enjoyed Dutch. Good movie and a good dude.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

“Go get yourself a medium combo meal. That’s the size between small and you.” “How dare you say that to my face?” “Well I’d say it to your back, but my car only has a half tank of gas!” 🤣

[@killerseddie8295]

Greatest thing ever.

[@SimoExMachina2]

Al to his mother-in-law from Wanker County! They sure don't make comedy like that anymore. Everything is about getting offended these days. Al Bundy was my childhood hero who taught me everything I know about family life.

[@maxcadey9223]

"I need something that goes with this dress!" Al: "a bubbling cauldron?"

[@vat_laaw]

2-4-6-8 don't make fun, of our weight! 1-2-3-4 you're gonna fall, through the floor!

[@bryanmmusic]

It's Fat lady - I've had just about enough of you Al - you wouldn't say that if I came with a medium fry and a drink, you know medium, the size between small and YOU

[@alschmidt8963]

Ed O'Neill is one of the most under rated actors of our time....truly a gem.

[@Glnn_n]

I still die of laughter when i see an Al Bundy scene. This show is iconic he will always be Al to me love Ed O'neill ❤🤘

[@eskreskao]

I watched some kinda behind the scenes documentary about "Married..." once, and one of the writers/directors/producers/whatever told the tale off casting O'Neill as Al. According to the story, the scene they were reading for started with Al coming through the door and allegedly, when it was Ed's turn, he stopped in front of the door, let out a heavy sigh, and only then stepped through, and it was at that moment when they knew they had the right person. I like how both this story and Ed's story kind of compliment each other.

[@JediMasterLego]

Al Bundy: "ahhh, Home Sweet Hell". Al Bundy: "If the world had only one throat,

[@marcdoyle8738]

Yes I read that too.

[@mwilliams1330]

I heard in some interview he also slipped his hands in his pants, sat back and sighed.

[@gabrielwilliams7530]

I absolutely love Ed O’Neil Loved him In “Married with Children” Loved him in “Dutch” and Loved him in “Modern Family” The man’s Pure Gold A legend 🙏🏾

[@chrlpolk]

He was also the Troll King in The 10th Kingdom!

[@gfox9295]

I loved him in all three as well, though it's been a long time since I've seen Dutch and barely remember it. But mostly as Al Bundy. Married with Children was in my top 3 Fox shows in the early 90s along with Simpsons and Herman's Head. However, to me there is a close-second fave character of his... Bill Jacks, retired police officer in Imperial Beach, CA. With enduring catchphrases like "I got my eye on YOU!" and "Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ" that my wife and I STILL TO THIS DAY say to each other in random situations... well, IYKYK, as they say. P.S. for those going WTF? about now, Bill is a central character from John from Cincinnati. which was an HBO show that began airing right after the infamous "black screen" series finale of the Sopranos. Very few people watched it at the time, it was cancelled after just one 10 ep season... but it was created by David Milch (better known for NYPD Blue in the 90s and Deadwood earlier in the 00s), so if you like his stuff (especially his dialogue style), give it a shot, it's on HBO Max and again... only 10 eps, so it doesn't take long to watch it all. Highly recommended if you like quirky stuff (people compare it to Twin Peaks sometimes but you're not really going to find an Agent Cooper central character in it, so... don't go in expecting that aspect).

[@cannondaleman1]

Both of these guys... Ed and Al, are beasts. Absolutely LOVED this show.

[@6lastresort]

Might be the absolute best show ever. Political correctness has ruined everything.

[@zzbudzz]

I completely agree !

[@vajoynus]

I remember watching this show in 6th grade and quoting insults to my classmates. It killed.

[@nathanhold4755]

The chemistry between him and David was especially fantastic

[@6lastresort]

anonymous they are the Democrats Militia

[@KevyB.]

@anonymous Typical racist idiot!

[@isaiahjohnston823]

The daddy of all sitcoms. I have the entire collection of MWC. I was 22 years old when this phenomenal comedy aired in 1(987). Looking at Ed O'Neil, he has hands like shovels. Not only is he funny. He's comes out with some wise sayings. MWC is the 🐐💯💙💙💙💙👍💯👍💯...

[@somedude6683]

_"Hooters Hooters Yum Yum Yum, Hooters Hooters on a Girl That's Dumb"_ *Al Bundy*

[@somedude6683]

@@daveydudely9954 Say what You want. Married With Children was a very funny show and Ed O'Neal's character Al Bundy, is the *GOAT* .

[@SonOfBmore]

@@daveydudely9954 yes it is

[@elmariachi5133]

@@daveydudely9954 It's funny for anyone who doesn't have his head up his own butt.

[@dancingqueen7031]

@@daveydudely9954 Hooray for people that are so bitter with everything they can't stop looking for things to blame and be mad about, that they have to try and ruin it for other people.

[@mae2759]

@@somedude6683 "Lie when you know she's waking. Lie when you know she's faking. Lie, sell shoes, and lie."

[@jimmybaker2845]

There will only be one Al Bundy. No replacement.

[@nomibe2911]

The character of Al Bundy was nothing we've never seen on TV at the time. Totally revolutionized TV sitcoms.

[@latoyiab79]

Watched it as a child, teens, bought the dvd's & watch the series with my boys (teens) and hubby. We all laugh lol. Best cast, best show.

[@El_Bueno]

Peg: "Al, rub my tush..." Al: *puts on baseball glove...

[@September2004]

Playing it resigned instead of angry (in my head) seems like such a huge difference to me.

[@MrMZaccone]

I used to roll with Ed at the Gracie Academy back in the 90s and he would tell stories about his childhood that included him doing the voice and mannerisms of his father. It sounded so much like Al that I'm sure he got part of it from his dad.

[@trevormendez3153]

the greatest average guy

[@MrAlumni72]

Average? He was the greatest damn fullback in the history of Polk High!! 4 touchdowns in one game, which is why they call him Touchdown Bundy. if it wasn't for Peggy Wanker, he'd have gotten that football scholarship and been in the Pro Football Hall of Fame by now!

[@Steelmage99]

+daddyrichten and +MrAlumni72 I love you guys. :)

[@dmeingojohnson2570]

MrAlumni72 yup

[@fattony123082]

Trevor Mendez - the second is John Goodman.

[@themadlad8540]

No way a average guy scores 4 touchdowns in 1 game.

[@Worldtravelerr78]

This guy is a legend. What other sitcom characater can you even remember from that time? The shows still hold up today.

[@ivaneccles1869]

Kramer 😊

[@thefreedomguyuk]

I remember a few. Bud....Kelly. and Peggy. But, those are all I can recall 👍

[@gfox9295]

I'd say the only sitcoms from the 90s I loved more than Married with Children were Newsradio and Seinfeld and that's about it.

[@shannarobinson7550]

So, I actually disagreed. I love married with children, and when I was living in China, my partner was from the UK, and I started watching the show, and was trying to get him into it, and it is very cringeworthy; now, some parts are pure gold, as they are want to be, but the fat jokes, and some of the misogyny does not hold up. And I say this as a woman who wears a “no ma’am” T-shirt when she goes places.

[@cl8733]

Tim Taylor

[@DaveMcIroy]

I could just laugh my ass of, when I only see Ed's facial expressions as Al.

[@troppodude]

notice the laugh he gets when he does Al.. he could still pull of being Al even now.. just a shame Kelly is now about 40 and same for Bud .. loved that show

[@FriendlyCroock]

DaveMcIroy Dude how exactly? His real persona is like soooooooooo different from Al Bundy.

[@DaveMcIroy]

FriendlyCroock What are you talking about?

[@eyellgeteven9928]

Definitely...MWC wouldn't have become such a hit without his hilarious facial expressions. He didn't even have to say anything to be funny.

[@tamiami34]

I briefly met E.O. at a county fair back when the show was still on, where he was autographing pics. I told him the same thing, that his facial expressions were so funny. He just smiled and handed me his pic. He's pretty darn good on Modern Family, too.

[@superdavidss]

Awesome actor, very talented. Very smart. Married with Children black humour was pretty advancedfor its time. I think very ahead even for our time of excesive PC, offended butthurts and so. Al Bundy represents the cry of agony of post - modern manhood. And Ed made an quite exquisite rendition of that concept

[@antoniotula262]

I miss old school humor, Airplane, Naked Gun, Blazing Saddles & Def Benny Hill!!!

[@WinslowLeach1974]

"Married with Children" was hilarious in the '80s and '90s, but nowadays it's almost indescribably funny, because virtually every second of the show would never be made in today's Perpetually Offended climate. We haven't progressed, we've regressed. Ed O'Neill was beyond epic as the center of the show.

[@theyux1]

I get it the woke mob is everywhere except it isnt. Married with children can still be watched. And rick and morty and south still go places married with children would never have dared to.

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

Of course you could still make it, it would probably just bomb lol, because the reality people like you don't want to face is that boomer jokes a la "the ol' battle axe at home" or "women be shopping, amirite?" or "fat people exist lmao" just aren't that clever or funny. As the person before me pointed out, South Park is still going strong after taking the piss out of pretty much everybody for decades. But I get it, it's so much easier to cry about wokeness and people being "too sensitive" instead of admitting to yourself that you're out of touch and your sense of humor is super lame lol.

[@paulconway384]

@@theyux1 Hollywood turn out nothing but woke. Even Snow White 😂

[@charlesmerrill7931]

Ed O' Neil was the perfect actor to bring Al Bundy to life. I loved and still love that show. A great funny movie that he was in was Disorganized Crime. The entire cast was amazing.

[@greenrobot5]

I've seen her from the front I've seen her from the back I've seen her in a chair I've seen her in a sack I've seen her stand I've seen her crouch I've seen her on our stupid couch I do not like her in the mall I do not like her in the hall I do not like her in my life I do not like my big red wife. BEST POEM EVER.

[@charlesw9875]

It's a huge credit to Ed O'Neill's acting ability that he's nothing like his character Al Bundy. A million miles apart.

[@torbenmrk410]

Ed O'Neill is so awesome and Married With Children was my most favorite tv show ever. It was just so ridiculously funny. And Al Bundy was, is and will always be, "The Man"..!💪😉

[@legendaryTMNICO]

Al bundy is the best role of all time in his acting career.

[@torbenmrk410]

@@legendaryTMNICO Yes it is. Just imagine the MeToo movement if they made another season🤣🤣🤣

[@pixelpotato4874]

Grew up watching this show as a young kid .. And my parents laughed at this show all the time... 😂 😂 😂... They've been married 52 years now, and they still Laugh

[@bruceleeroy8302]

How did he land the role? He is Al Bundy! There's no one else I can imagine playing that role any better

[@smc1942]

I still watch "Married....with Children". Yes, Al was resigned to his fate! At time's he was determined to make his tormentor's suffer in return! That was Comic Gold! Ed brought the Laugh's like few can! Just a facial expression would have me in tear's laughing. Ed, & cast, THANK YOU ALL for the laugh's! You all helped me through some dark day's in my life. Just having something to laugh about helped me survive. Thank you, each & everyone! One of my favorite episodes was the 4th season backyard bbq, & Al has the apron that reads, "Kiss the Cook. Kill the Wife." 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I want one of those!!! And all the references to Psycho Dad & Weenie Tot's.... 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@DarkAurora2002]

I started watching the show again and Psycho Dad actually was first mentioned way back in season 4 even though it didn't became a big part of the show until much later

[@asheisadora]

I read that he was also a contender for the part of Sam Malone in Cheers. It would have been different chemistry but it could have worked.(The original pick for Diane was Wendy Malick and they wanted John Lithgow to play Frasier).Amazing that the so called second choices just nailed the parts.

[@tomtagliente1464]

MARRIED WITH CHILDREN was must-see TV on Sunday nights in 1991 when I was at Kent State University.

[@bodycount00]

all i know is Ed deserves Emmy for his roll of one and only Al Bundy