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TMC · 04-21-2022, 09:38 PM

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BY ANTONIA GEORGIOU/APRIL 19, 2022 5:15 PM EDT

The following article contains references to suicide, addiction, and death.

Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage: such was the ironic mantra of irreverent '80s and '90s sitcom "Married... With Children," one that was pivotal in popularizing cynicism within mainstream comedy narratives. While a show like "The Simpsons" was renowned for sardonic observations in its '90s heyday, the storylines still relied heavily on sentimentality and traditional family values (both shows came out on the fledgling Fox Network). "Married... With Children," on the other hand, omitted all sentiment and pathos from the plot. The show dispelled notions of the idealized all-American nuclear family and each week gave its viewers a glaring message: the Protestant work ethic doesn't, well, work.

Proving extremely popular with the public, it remained one of Fox's highest rated shows. As a result, the series made stars out of the Bundy family's four main players: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, and David Faustino. But the entertainment industry is nothing if not fickle and while a number of the aforementioned stars have enjoyed prosperous post-"Married... With Children" careers, fame and riches were not everlasting for others.

Some of the show's actors struggled with financial woes and drug misuse, while others faced harrowing loss. These beloved stars are resilient to say the least. Get the hankies ready as we delve into tragic details about the cast of "Married... With Children."

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TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,545	The Most Tragic Details About The Married... With Children Cast The cast of “Married… With Children” will go down in history for starring in this iconic sitcom. But beyond the camera, these stars endured much hardship.

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TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,545	The Tragedy Of Christina Applegate Keeps Getting Sadder Christina Applegate is known for her comedic roles, but behind the scenes, the beloved actor has endured more than her fair share of tragedy in life.