The producers originally wanted to cast comedian Sam Kinison as Al Bundy. However, they ultimately chose not to, due to the profaneness of Kinison's comedy routines. Kinison would later play Al's guardian angel in the episode "It's a Bundyful Life," spoofing Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life. The producers also considered Michael Richards for the role.

he was one of my favorite comedians so sad he had to die so soon he had a lot of great potential he would of been awesome if he was on there regualrey and roseanne was going play his wife peggy bundy imagine that couple

I heard this a couple years ago and was blown away that they originally wanted Roseanne Barr and Sam Kinison to be Al and Peggy Bundy. Personally, I am glad they changed their minds because as much as I love Roseanne I just don't think this would have worked. Both actors were just too loud-mouthed and I think most people would have been turned off and more than likely not watched it.