Married with Children (1987–1997)

Al Bundy is a misanthropic women's shoe salesman with a miserable life. He hates his job, his wife is lazy, his son is dysfunctional (especially with women), and his daughter is dim-witted and promiscuous.

Creators:

Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye

Stars:

Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse

Nominated for 7 Golden Globes. Another 6 wins & 21 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Ed O'Neill	...	Al Bundy (261 episodes, 1987-1997)
Katey Sagal	...	Peggy Bundy (261 episodes, 1987-1997)
Amanda Bearse	...	Marcy D'Arcy (261 episodes, 1987-1997)
David Faustino	...	Bud Bundy (260 episodes, 1987-1997)
Christina Applegate	...	Kelly Bundy (259 episodes, 1987-1997)
Ted McGinley	...	Jefferson D'Arcy (168 episodes, 1989-1997)
Buck	...	Buck the Dog (105 episodes, 1991-1995)

Storyline

The Bundys are a stereotypical "white trash" American family. Al is a shoe salesman who is fond of frequently reliving his doubtful 15 seconds of fame on the football field. Al is terrified of the all-to-frequent amorous advances his ditsy wife Peggy, a woman who must spend most of Al's wages at the salon and the mall. They have two children: Kelly, the stunning but superficial party animal, and Bud, who is too wrapped up in himself to realize his goal of "scoring" with a girl.

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Plot Keywords:

shoe salesman | teen | sitcom | neighbor | dysfunctional family | 

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Taglines:

Domestic bliss was never like this!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Entertainment Television [Brazil] Sony Pictures Entertainment

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 April 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Married... with Children

Filming Locations:

ABC Television Center - 4151 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Embassy Television, ELP Communications, Columbia Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min 22 min (262 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"No Ma'am" stands for National Organization of Men Against Amazonian Masterhood.

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Quotes

Peggy: Kelly, its time we had a little talk. There is a thing men will want you to do when you get married; it's called work.
Kelly: I'm scared; hold me, Mom.
Peggy: Once you do it though, you'll never have to do it again and there will come a time when your husband comes home smellin' like beer and wantin' some lovin'; you'll follow that fat butt up the stairs because you'll know that no matter how disgusting the next five minutes may be, it's still better than work.
Kelly: Thanks, Mom; you're so wise.
Peggy: Well, you can't ...

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Crazy Credits

With rare exceptions, the end credits are played over a still of Peggy and Al (looking disgusted) sitting on the couch.

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Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Sofía Vergara/One Direction (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Love & Marriage"
Music by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen
Lyrics by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen
Performed by Frank Sinatra
Arranged and Conducted by Nelson Riddle

User Reviews

nothing compares

Married With Children is the greatest comedy sitcom of all time, I hear lots of good talk about Friends, Frasier, or all these new shows that are coming on, but Married With Children is by far the best comedy of all time, this is the only show where I like every single character and Al and Marcy insulting each other is the funniest stuff you'll ever hear on tv, if you've never seen this show then you've never truly laughed!