If you have been following the show, you would know that Al worked in a shoe shop as a salesman. The shop’s name was “Gary’s Shoes And Accessories For Today’s Woman.” Funny how the shop barely makes any sales, though. Al worked there for a long time, on and off, but he never knew that Gary was actually a woman!
The very instance when Al found out that the name Gary in his company’s name was actually a female, is just absolutely hilarious. What made it even funnier was the fact that Al never knew about this although he had been working there for so long already. He found out incredibly late in his employment. What a nice twist of the show (particular considering Al’s Ma’am membership)!
A Freudian Element
Al sitting on the couch watching television is undoubtedly one of the most unforgettable and iconic scenes of the show. It became the trademark position of the character because it’s the very thing he loves to do! But, did you know that his favorite show was Psycho Dad ? The perfect match to Peggy’s Psycho Mum .
Both shows were an indirect way of the producers to deliver a message to the audience, stereotyping the characters in a way that is not too obvious. Because, while Al was something of an exaggeration, for many households there was a lot of truth in his reality. Many guys, who are fathers and husbands, are just sitting on the couch doing nothing, eyes glued to the television, watching weird shows, oblivious to the drama going on around them.
A Different Al Bundy
Yes, we loved Ed O’Neill playing the role of Al Bundy, as he fits perfectly into the character. It was hard to imagine that another actor tried the role of Al other than O’Neill. But it is important in any television show or production to have a number of actors to compare before a decision is made.
Aside from Richards (of Kramer fame), the producers had another actor in mind for the role of Al. You wouldn’t believe that comedian, Sam Kinison, was offered the role of Al first, but yes, this is true.
James Bond Was A Big Fan Of The Show
Who on earth does not know who James Bond is? So, if you know him, then you definitely know Sir Roger Moore. He is famous for the role of the sexy secret agent. This British actor actually admitted that he was a big fan of Married With Children . Isn’t it just awesome to have such a huge fan, who is a huge star himself (and probably knew the real meaning of “wanker” right from the start)?
He was also a very close friend of Boris Sagal, the real life father of Katey Sagal, who played the role of Peggy Bundy. Moore and Sagal became close with the 1976 movie, Sherlock Holmes in New York , as Moore starred in the production, while Sagal was the director.
A Theme Song By Frank Sinatra
Not every sitcom has the privilege of having a theme song sung by a famous crooner. But the voice behind the theme song for Married with Children happens to be Frank Sinatra’s, who is one of the most legendary singers in the world.
Yes, that’s correct. The sitcom’s theme song was Frank Sinatra’s “Love and Marriage.” The legendary musician originally sang the song in 1955, for a TV production called Our Town . Married With Children had a big debut in 1987 with Sinatra’s song. The song had three versions in terms of the tune, but the original version was released in 1956 on the singer’s album, “This is Sinatra.”