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Uncovering The Hidden Secrets Of Married With Children With Producer, Richard Gurman. Richard talks about his new book, Married with Children vs. the World, Ed O'Neill's audition for Married with Children, how the network didn't want Ed O'Neill and that David Faustino and Christina Applegate were not the first to be cast as Bud and Kelly Bundy. Richard talks about Katy Sagal bringing in the character's look and attitude to her audition, The crazy off set antics of the cast and crew of Married with Children, Megan Markle growing up on the set of Married with Children because of her father and Sam Kinison and Roseanne Barr originally being cast as Al and Peggy Bundy plus so much more! If you are a Married with Children fan or a lover of television and the start of a network don't miss this! Thank you Richard and what an awesome book....
Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:04 Ed O'Neill was not the network's choice for Al Bundy
00:04:15 Ed O'Neill's audition for Al Bundy in his gym gear
00:05:09 David Faustino and Christina Applegate were not the first cast as Bud and Kelly Bundy
00:07:00 Christina Applegate wasn't confident in her comedy skills
00:07:59 Katy Sagal was the only cast member to go through the regular audition process and with her own style
00:10:53 How the producers were able to create Married with Children
00:13:33 The Married with Children producers, Leavitt and Moye had an "Animal House" office setting
00:14:54 Richard's favorite Married with Children episodes
00:18:08 Why America ultimately loved Married with Children
00:20:51 How even in the edginess the family loved each other
00:23:18 Richard favorite off set memories on Married with Children
00:26:24 Married with Children cast and crew were like a collaborative family
00:27:13 Corpsing or cracking up on the set
00:29:20 Barry Diller and his colleague on the set?
00:32:30 Sam Kinison and Roseanne Barr first choice for Al and Peggy Bundy
00:34:39 Crazy Sam Kinison moments as he guest stars on a two part episode
00:35:50 Why fans grew to love Bud (David Faustino) and Kelly (Christina Applegate)
00:38:54 Why season 5 was a turning point in Married with Children
00:42:21 The real life off set tensions between Ed O'Neill and Amanda Bearse
00:44:38 Were David Faustino and Christina Apple gate at all like their characters, Bud and Kelly
00:45:43 Terry Rakolta, a Midwest woman helps put Married with Children a huge hit through bad publicity
00:49:14 Over 20 Playboy playmates were on Married with Children
00:52:06 Richard becomes Executive producer and deals with the changes happening on Married with Children in season 10
00:54:30 Megan Markle's father was director of photography for Married with Children and she grew up around the set
00:55:39 Married with Children versions in other countries
00:57:13 Richard's favorite guest stars on Married with Children
Uncovering The Hidden Secrets Of Married With Children With Producer, Richard Gurman. Richard talks about his new book, Married with Children vs. the World, Ed O'Neill's audition for Married with Children, how the network didn't want Ed O'Neill and that David Faustino and Christina Applegate were not the first to be cast as Bud and Kelly Bundy. Richard talks about Katy Sagal bringing in the character's look and attitude to her audition, The crazy off set antics of the cast and crew of Married with Children, Megan Markle growing up on the set of Married with Children because of her father and Sam Kinison and Roseanne Barr originally being cast as Al and Peggy Bundy plus so much more! If you are a Married with Children fan or a lover of television and the start of a network don't miss this! Thank you Richard and what an awesome book....
Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:04 Ed O'Neill was not the network's choice for Al Bundy
00:04:15 Ed O'Neill's audition for Al Bundy in his gym gear
00:05:09 David Faustino and Christina Applegate were not the first cast as Bud and Kelly Bundy
00:07:00 Christina Applegate wasn't confident in her comedy skills
00:07:59 Katy Sagal was the only cast member to go through the regular audition process and with her own style
00:10:53 How the producers were able to create Married with Children
00:13:33 The Married with Children producers, Leavitt and Moye had an "Animal House" office setting
00:14:54 Richard's favorite Married with Children episodes
00:18:08 Why America ultimately loved Married with Children
00:20:51 How even in the edginess the family loved each other
00:23:18 Richard favorite off set memories on Married with Children
00:26:24 Married with Children cast and crew were like a collaborative family
00:27:13 Corpsing or cracking up on the set
00:29:20 Barry Diller and his colleague on the set?
00:32:30 Sam Kinison and Roseanne Barr first choice for Al and Peggy Bundy
00:34:39 Crazy Sam Kinison moments as he guest stars on a two part episode
00:35:50 Why fans grew to love Bud (David Faustino) and Kelly (Christina Applegate)
00:38:54 Why season 5 was a turning point in Married with Children
00:42:21 The real life off set tensions between Ed O'Neill and Amanda Bearse
00:44:38 Were David Faustino and Christina Apple gate at all like their characters, Bud and Kelly
00:45:43 Terry Rakolta, a Midwest woman helps put Married with Children a huge hit through bad publicity
00:49:14 Over 20 Playboy playmates were on Married with Children
00:52:06 Richard becomes Executive producer and deals with the changes happening on Married with Children in season 10
00:54:30 Megan Markle's father was director of photography for Married with Children and she grew up around the set
00:55:39 Married with Children versions in other countries
00:57:13 Richard's favorite guest stars on Married with Children