Married with Children Podcast

When this podcast ended, we promised that we would come back if we could land interviews with people associated with the show.  Today we are keeping our promise and are back with a writer and producer: Richard Gurman!  Richard was involved with Married with Children from its start with the Unaired Pilot in late 1986 through the end of Season 10. He also wrote the first episode of Season 11.  If there is one person besides the show's creators who can tell the complete story of Married with Children, this is the guy! Mr. Gurman has a new book out on April 23, 2024 entitled Married… With Children vs. the World: The Inside Story of the Shock-Com that Launched FOX and Changed TV Comedy Forever.  This book is the definitive inside story that you need to add to your Married with Children collection, and just like watching episodes of the show, you will want to read this book over and over again!  This book has been reviewed and endorsed by Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, and Michael G. Moye! Richard worked in Hollywood for over thirty-five years writing, producing, and showrunning such popular TV shows as Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Diff'rent Strokes, Facts of Life, Still Standing, and of course Married… With Children. In 2017, he produced the documentary film This Is Bob Hope for the PBS series American Masters, and in 2020, along with director John Scheinfeld, he executive produced the documentary The Happy Days of Garry Marshall for ABC.  According to IMDB he has writing credits across 21 shows, producer credits on 15 shows, and has also been a creative consultant and story editor.  Richard holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's degree in journalism from the University of California at Berkeley. In this interview, Annabel talks to Richard about his Hollywood career, his days on Married with Children, and of course about his book!  Topics include, a week in the life of a television writer on Married With Children, Barry Diller, Terry Rakolta, the global impact of the show and much MUCH more!  So, let's dust off the chairs in the nudie bar, put the Girlie Girl beer back on ice, and listen in to Mr. Richard Gurman!  This book is available where all books are sold.  You should go out and BUY this TODAY if you haven't preordered it already!    

It's been six years, we reviewed all eleven seasons, and have laughed over a million times.  In our series wrap-up, the present and past co-hosts decided to reflect on the journey of our fandom and this podcast.  We hope you enjoy the show! Please feel free to comment on your fandom and thoughts on this podcast.  We would love to hear from you!   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

The Married with Children Podcast's own co-host, NO MA'AMer, and proud member of BAD (Bald American Dudes) Stephen provides his take on the impact and changes seen in Married with Children over its 11-year run. In this succinct podcast episode, he provides analysis on the main characters, their evolution, and changes throughout the show's history. Tune in to hear what we he had to say and we would love to hear your thoughts as well!

In the unaired pilot episode of this widely successful, ribald sitcom, Al Bundy has a chance of getting front row seats to the basketball game, but Peggy makes him stay home and meet their new yuppie neighbors, Marcy and Steve Rhoades. Differences between the unaired pilot and the actual pilot include Bud Bundy being played by Hunter Carson and Kelly Bundy played by Tina Caspary. Ritch Shydner also had a starring role according to the opening credits. In this bonus episode review, The Married with Children Podcast's Annabel and Luigi go through the history of this episode along with the differences to the actual pilot and explore the "what might have been" scenarios. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Your favorite podcast team wraps up Season 11 of the Married with Children Podcast!  Retrospectives on our interviews with Ritch Shydner and EE Bell!  Top 3 favorite episodes, 3 least favorite episodes, hottest girls of season 11, and an in-depth look at the actors who portray your favorite dysfunctional family! Everything you can think of and MUCH MORE! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Gary is restocking the shoe store and donating all the old shoes to Filipino orphans. When the lunch delivery girl accepts old sandals as payment because Al and Griff have no money, they realize that the shoes have trading value. Meanwhile, Kelly finally gets her masseuse license, but accidentally cripples Bud when trying out her skills on him. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Lonnie is freed from prison because it was overcrowded. He asks Al's blessing for marrying Kelly. He even has a ring. Turns out that Lonnie is one of the Tots who owns Tot Industries, makers of Weenie Tots. Suddenly, Lonnie is most welcome to the Bundy family. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al is kicking Peg and the kids out of the house so he can watch Death Wish 6 3-D in privacy on pay per view. But Bud also needs the house for himself: his pen pal, Starla, is getting out of prison and is coming to see him. Unfortunately, Starla decides to rob the Bundy's at gunpoint. It turns out that she has escaped and is on the run, so she ends up holding the Bundy's hostage. Starla also has a dim-witted boyfriend, to whom Kelly becomes attracted to, and the feeling is mutual. Then the D'Arcy's, who are about to leave on a charity masquerade cruise, barge in and end up hostages as well. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Marcy wants the Bundys to stay indoors because her "identical" cousin Mandy is coming for a visit and Marcy does not want her to be repulsed by them. Mandy's flight, however, is early and she takes a cab. Since the D'Arcys are at the airport waiting for her, she comes to the Bundys. This leads to Mandy spending the day out with Al and Jefferson. Suddenly Peg and Marcy find themselves jealous. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al sells his soul to the Devil so he can play for the Bears. However, the Devil takes him to Hell the day of the Super Bowl with a fate worse than death planned: an eternity with the family and the D'Arcys. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al makes Peg stop her constant shopping by taking his card away from her and electrifying the phone so that she cannot place any orders. Meanwhile, it's Jefferson's 40th birthday and he has to accept he is no longer a young man and Marcy may one day leave him; so, Marcy forces him to get a job, which he does, as the new aerobics instructor at a new health club Peggy wins a free membership pass for. Elsewhere, Gary hires Bud and Kelly to shoot a TV commercial for the shoe store. There is a role for a shoe salesman. Al forces Bud to hire him, but Al has no acting experience. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

When Kelly becomes successful on a kid's television show, she becomes a total bitch and control freak. Her manager, Bud, decides Princess Kelly should be taught a lesson she will not forget. Meanwhile, Al tries to avoid sharing a bed with Peg by sawing off half of their bed as she is tempted to have sex with him in bed. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Peggy, jealous that Al is spending all his time at The Jiggly Room, decides to try out on amateur night while Al and the No Ma'am boys judge it. She wins the competition dressed as a harem girl named Jasmin, wearing a veil over her face. Al is turned on like never before, and he and Peggy have their best sex ever. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al is having difficulty adjusting to being single. Marcy is more than happy to share with him that Peg is having a dinner party with a millionaire. Al doesn't believe it, so Marcy tells him that what Peg really wants is for Al to come to the dinner party. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al makes true of his threat to move out. But what about custody of the two TVs? The kids Al leaves to Peg. In foresight, he has hidden a nest egg in a secret compartment in the toilet seat. Peg becomes depressed, but the kids decide to find themselves a new step-dad. Marcy is ecstatic about Al's departure and has another plan to cheer Peg up. Meanwhile, Al is trying out the bachelor lifestyle, complete with a new look. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al agrees to let Peg invite the Darcy's and Griff (plus one) to an evening party in exchange for a month of no sex. As a party game, the pairs test their knowledge of the other half. Unfortunately, Al has forgotten the most romantic night between him and Peg, who throws him out to the doghouse, literally. Meanwhile, Kelly is auditioning for a role, but faces stiff competition from her nemesis Heather Talrico, another blonde bimbo. Kelly challenges Heather to a boxing match; the loser has to give up the role. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Jefferson has joined the National Guard. He tells Al and Griff of the benefits: for one weekend per month, one gets to party with a bunch of guys and even get paid for it. Of course, you have to pass basic training first, but even that has a benefit. One does not have to go to one's regular job, but the boss still has to pay the salary. Al and Griff suddenly feel the urge to serve their country. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Since Bud is actually earning money, Al starts charging rent for the basement. Bud and Al sign a lease and Bud pays his rent, after which he claims that the "apartment" is in need of repair. A health inspector declares the basement condemned and gives him a month to get the basement repaired. Al then is forced to wear an electronic neck band that prevents him from leaving the basement. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

When Al finds out that Bud and Gary are dating, he and Griff decide to take advantage of the situation like a break room. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

The Married with Children Podcast is absolutely thrilled to talk to Ed Bell this week, known professionally as E.E. Bell, who played Bob Rooney on Married with Children from Seasons 8 through 11.  In fact, his character was NO MA'AM's treasurer!   Ed was born in Norfolk, Virginia and moved around a lot as a child since his father was in the Navy.  He eventually settled in the Chicago area before embarking on his acting career in California in 1983.  IMDB lists around 100 acting credits, but the true list is much, much longer.  There are also a few surprises! In addition to acting, Ed is member of a band named The Whooligans (https://thewhooligans.com/) where he plays tenor banjo and lead vocals.  Annabel and Matt talk to him about his early life, how he was able to follow his comedy passion, his early career in Hollywood, his time on Married with Children, and of course his television and film career after Married with Children, along with much much more!  You can learn more about Ed on his website at http://www.eebell.net/ and he is also on Facebook and Twitter.  Ed is currently undergoing cancer treatment, so let's all send him our love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery.  He would really appreciate that! So attention all NO MA'AMers, take up your normal seats in the nudie bar, grab your beverage of choice, and listen in to the great and our beloved Ed Bell, aka Bob Rooney!  You WILL NOT want to miss this interview!

Al is planning a get-together for the guys and they'll be watching wrestling from cable. Al wants Peg to help, but she declines. Then Peg has an accident where she hits her head and gets amnesia. Kelly, Bud, and Al are then amazed to see Peg cooking, cleaning, and doing other housework. They decide to milk the situation for all it's worth. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

When Al goes too far with the fat insults, he's put on trial by all the obese women he has insulted over the years.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

It's Christmas. Al doesn't want a Christmas tree, the rest of the family do. Marcy is determined to win the neighborhood decorating contest. Gary hires two young guys, Hal and Biff, to help Al and Griff at the shoe store. Someone (actually Bud and Kelly) kidnaps Mary and Joseph from Marcy's Nativity Scene and demand $500 in ransom. Hal and Biff turn out to be such good workers that Gary decides to replace Al and Griff with them, permanently. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Peggy wants to take a holiday in Branson, Missouri, but Al says he can't afford it. The prospect of all-fried food and only twin beds available, however, make him change his mind. Lucky has to stay behind in the care of the D'Arcy's. Then Marcy feels the urge to act out a dirty fantasy at the Bundy's. In Branson, the Bundy's get a room at the Deliverance Inn (yes, just like that movie). Peg and Kelly take part in a country music talent contest. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

It's Thanksgiving. In Al's childhood, it was a tradition to eat aunt Maddie's potato pie on Thanksgiving, so Al takes a trip with Griff to see aunt Maddie in order to buy some pie. Unfortunately it turns out that she's just died. Jefferson can't find a turkey for Marcy because they've sold out. Then a stray turkey just happens to follow Kelly home. Will Kelly let the others eat it? Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al buries his "dead" Dodge in his backyard and has a funeral ceremony for it. The collectors still desire the spare parts and Peg still intends to sell them. At Bud's request, Marcy goes through Al's financial records and declares that Al can't afford a new car. Al decides to prove her wrong and goes to a car dealer. Meanwhile, Jefferson's secret past helps him to locate a fuel pump for Al's old Dodge. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al's beloved Dodge is fading away. Through a frantic "emergency operation," Al manages to "stabilize" the Dodge's condition, but it still needs constant "life support". He is unwilling to let the Dodge go because he has fond memories of his father and the car, so he calls for a car doctor, who sees that the Dodge needs a fuel pump "transplant". Since those fuel pumps are a rarity, the doctor suggests that the car be "harvested" for spare parts instead, which would sell for a high price. This, of course, is completely unacceptable to Al. While he fights to keep the Dodge "alive" and looks for a new fuel pump, Peg and the kids already start auctioning the spare parts. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

In order to get a $20,000 contract of a model for a national olive oil brand, Kelly has to sign a Morals Clause, which requires that she remain chaste. This proves to be a difficult task. Meanwhile, Al hears that Officer Dan is appearing in Al's favorite TV show, Cops, and blackmails him to become his partner.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Gary declares a sales contest between Al and Griff - the winner gets a raise. However, an appearance of an immigrant child who works in Gary's illegal sweatshop gives Al a better idea than selling shoes. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Bud has discovered that Ariel gets turned on by life-threatening situations and has decided to stage a fake tornado in order to get some from Ariel while they seek shelter in the Bundys' basement. Peg confirms that danger does in deed turn women on. However, a real twister appears in Chicago and the rest of the Bundys and the Jeffersons also have to seek shelter in the Bundys' basement. Which also means that Peg and Marcy get turned on... Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

The Married with Children Podcast is beyond thrilled to talk to Ritch Shydner this week who played Luke Ventura, Al's original co-worker at the shoe store in Season 1!  Ritch is originally from Pennsville, New Jersey and has made numerous guest appearances on late-night TV as a comic since 1979. Besides playing Al Bundy's co-worker on Married with Children, he has worked as a writer and producer.  He has appeared in Designing Women, Roseanne and feature films such as Beverly Hills Cop II. Ritch has written for Roseanne, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, and HBO's The Mind of the Married Man. In 2006, he compiled stories of comedians on the road for a book entitled I Killed: True Stories of the Road from America's Top Comics, which he co-wrote with Mark Schiff.  More recently, in 2017, he authored Kicking Through the Ashes: My Life as a Stand-up in the 1980s Comedy Boom.  He has been described as “an incredibly funny observational comedian” by the likes of Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Maher. Luigi and Chris talk to him about his early life, his career in standup comedy, his television and film appearances, and of course his time on Married with Children, along with much much more!  You can learn more about Ritch on his website at http://www.ritchshydner.com/.   So let's all take up our normal seats in the nudie bar, grab your beverage of choice, and listen in to the "Answer Man" Ritch Shydner!  You WILL NOT want to miss this interview!

We are excited to announce another guest interview that will be released this Wednesday, July 6, 2022! Tune in to find out who it is!

On May 13, 2022, Deadline.com announced that an animated revival of Married with Children was in the works with the involvement of all four of the original Bundy family actors signed on to do their character voices.  To say that many fans were in shock is an understatement!   The Married with Children Podcast hosts of Alex, Luigi, Annabel, Stephen, Matt, and Chris got together to talk about this concept.  We discussed our concerns, hopes, and desires for this animated revival.  Tune in to hear what we had to say and we would love to hear your thoughts as well! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast  

Your favorite podcast team wraps up Season 10 of the Married with Children Podcast!  Retrospectives on our unbelievable interviews with Michael G Moye, Rose Jackson Moye, Lisa Picotte, Harold Sylvester, and Jennifer Lyons.  Top 3 favorite episodes, 3 least favorite episodes, hottest girls of season 10 (and there were a lot!), and an in-depth look at the actors who portray your favorite dysfunctional family! Everything you can think of and MUCH MORE! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

While Griff faces the death penalty due to a NO MA'AM prank, Al plans to get married to an old flame.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

There's a radio contest open to all (except Al), where the winner will get to carry the Olympic torch through the city. Griff wins it and becomes a local hero.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Marcy will not let Jefferson back in the house until he finds a job, so he hangs around at the Bundys. Bud gets Kelly a part in a Romantic Roast coffee commercial and when Kelly's co-star fails to perform up to expectations, Bud gets Jefferson the part. Jefferson's character Lance wins him legions of female fans which upsets Marcy but also ensures that two more commercials will be made with Kelly and Jefferson. But how will Al react when the script demands that Kelly and Jefferson kiss? Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

With finals at Trumaine coming, Bud must pull some good grades to graduate. The only problem is, Bud is going out with a new girl and sex is getting in the way of his studies. They make a pack of celibacy until finals are over. But Bud can't concentrate at home for Al has subscribed to the new Big Uns channel, so he goes to the college library. The librarian allows Bud to use a private room, but all the books he has conjure up sexual images. He can't take it anymore and "takes care of business." But there is a video camera in the room and Bud finds himself brought up on misconduct charges by the university. It's up to Marcy as Bud's lawyer and Al and his NO MA'AM friends to help him. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

This week the Married with Children Podcast is honored to interview Jennifer Lyons who played Bud's girlfriend Ariel in two episodes of Season 10 and one episode of Season 11!  Luigi and Stephen talk to her about her life, her family, her love of and early career in dance, how she got into acting and of course her appearances on Married with Children.  Chris drops in for a little bit as well at the end! Since the mid-1990s, Jennifer has enjoyed an over 3 decade long career in Hollywood on both television and film, with a particular focus on comedy.  She is still an active in Hollywood and recently appeared in the Amazon Prime series As We See It.  We talk about all this and much more!  You can follow Jennifer on Instagram at (@jenniferlyonsden).   So let's all take up our normal seats in the nudie bar, grab your beverage of choice, and listen in to the lovely Jennifer Lyons! We promise you will not want to miss this interview!

In this pilot for a proposed TV series, a group of "friends" live in a sometimes peaceful co-existence. Tom is a handsome deliveryman living with his gorgeous girlfriend Shannon, his stepsister Maria, and their lazy friend Jackson. Tom is on the rocks with Shannon again over their flirtations with other people. When Tom meets Kelly Bundy while delivering a package to the Bundy house, he asks her out for the evening. To make Tom jealous, Shannon asks out a handsome millionaire named Henry and the four of them end up at the local greasy-spoon diner in the inner city, which is run by friendly cook George. The evening gets more X-rated when Tom and Shannon try to outdo each other with their dates. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al decides to build a dog house for Lucky. But when he makes an absurd amount of noise in the back yard, Marcy bribes a building inspector to inspect Al's work just to harass him. When the inspector tells him that the house is not up to its "code," Al, with Kelly's wealthy boyfriend Carlos, tear it down and rebuild it again and again to get it right. Meanwhile, Kelly desperately tries to get Carlos's attention. She spends a lot of Al's money (which he swindles from Carlos) to go to the salon to achieve the natural look of the women of his village. Thus, she is spending a lot of money to look like she has spent no money on her looks. Bud says, "you are your mother's daughter." Kelly says, "Well, duh..." Carlos has spent a lot of money to come to America to get away from women of his village. Al ends up with a lot of Carlos' money.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Marcy is up for a promotion, but to get promoted, she needs to impress her Japanese boss, Mr. Shimokawa, by serving him dinner and presenting him her grateful neighbors, the Japanese Bundys. Of course, she needs to bribe the real Bundys to stay out of sight for the duration of the visit. However, it just happens that Mr. Shimokawa hears the sound of Al's Dodge 1971, a car missing form his collection. To ensure her promotion, Marcy needs the car for Mr. Shimokawa. But what will it take to get Al to give up his car?   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al, Jefferson, and Griff are having the time of their lives at Fort Lauderdale; Al even finds a new way to earn money by collecting empty cans. The girls are prepping Kelly for the beauty competition. Meanwhile, Marcy and the boys experience some car problems on the way from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale and have to bow to the demands of a purvey Tennessee car mechanic in order to get new wheels. The girls bump into Al and his pals at their hotel suite during a party. Al doesn't want Kelly to take part in some sleazy contest...that is until he learns that the prize is $100,000.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Bud and his three "frat bros," Hindu Achmed, fatso Hummer, and nerdy Barney, are set to leave for Spring Break in Fort Lauderdale in hopes of scoring some drunken babes. They have the tickets and the hotel reservation. That is, until Kelly, the naughty Fawn, the steamy Ashley, and the nerdy (but minus the headgear) Natalie, make them believe that they want to spend Spring Break with Bud and his pals. The girls say that in order to cheat on their boyfriends with Bud and his pals they need the tickets and reservation in order to "send away the boyfriends" and the con succeeds. Meanwhile, Al and Griff sell a lot of shoes for girls leaving for Spring Break and wish they also could go, leaving them in a cold and powerless shoe store during a city-wide blackout resulting from a blizzard. Jefferson arrives and lets it slip that he's going to Fort Lauderdale to act as a judge in a beauty contest, behind Marcy's back, of course. Al and Griff then realize they can spend the money to go to Fort Lauderdale. Marcy arrives at the Bundys to find the boys still waiting for the girls to arrive. Together, they witness the girls, as well as Al, Griff, and Jefferson on TV at Fort Lauderdale. Marcy and the boys decide to go after them to get revenge. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

It is Marcy and Jefferson's wedding anniversary, but Jefferson is in the hospital, recovering from a physical trauma. Kelly and Bud visit Jefferson and he recounts the events that led to his being hospitalized, starting with the party that the other members of No Ma'am threw at him in the nude bar. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al wants to beat rival shoe-shop owner Babcock in something and puts his faith in Bud, who's in the same entrepreneurial-studies class at Trumaine as Babcock's son Little Floyd. Each boy must come up with a product and a marketing campaign for it Al sees that he'll get his revenge if Bud's project gets a better grade than Little Floyd's. When Kelly brings home a sexy-guys calendar, Bud decides to make a Girls of Trumaine calendar. All goes well, especially with stunning cover girl Crystal Clark--until, sounding very troubled, she has second thoughts about appearing in the calendar. Meanwhile, Peg is on the road searching for her dad to save her parents' marriage.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Vito's hatchet man, Gino, tells Bud that he has until 5:00pm to finish the exercise video or he will be sleeping with the fishes. Kelly and Rafael's continuing arguments over which one of them will star in the video has Bud sweating. But things take an unexpected turn when Bud unwittingly videotapes Gino talking to another mob associate incriminating evidence against Vito. Meanwhile, Peggy, Marcy, and their friends think that their husbands are totally useless as they count the number of times they fall off the roof trying to install the satellite dish. But Al, Jefferson, Griff, Officer Dan, Ike, and Bob Rooney have completed the dish and set up a comfortable safe haven for them on the roof. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

Al buys a satellite dish from a discount store and he and Jefferson insist on installing it themselves. Bud is turned down for a loan at every bank in Chicago and borrows money from Vito, a mobster. He uses the money to finance an exercise video staring Kelly and a Latino hunk named Rafael. But, Kelly and Rafael get into a fight over who will star in the video, prompting them to storm off to their dressing rooms. Meanwhile, Bud learns that Vito is dangerous and needs the video completed on time. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

In another epic interview, the podcast team was honored to have the great Harold Sylvester join us in the nudie bar! Harold, as you all know, played Al's sidekick Griff from seasons 9 through the end of season 11.  Chris, Tyler, and Matt spent over two hours going through his 50 year career in television and film.  Not only is Harold an actor, but he is also a writer and producer.  His filmography includes roles in such films as Inside Moves, An Officer and a Gentlemen, Uncommon Valor, Vision Quest and Innerspace, to name a few.  On television he appeared in such shows as Wheels, Barnaby Jones, Walking Tall, Mary, Shaky Ground, A Different World, The Army Show, and City of Angels.  Harold wrote the screenplay for the TV movie Passing Glory, which described a particular episode in his high school life at St. Augustine's High School in New Orleans.  We learned that Harold was a scholar athlete and received 150 college scholarship offers, but chose to play college basketball at Tulane University, the first African American to receive an athletic scholarship from that school.  We talked about his education, early roles and just how un-Griff like he is in real life! Of course we talked a lot about Married with Children as well: his comedic inspiration, who he was up against for the character of Griff (who will really surprise you), his favorite episodes, and MUCH MUCH MORE! This interview was also a historic first for the current podcast team in that it was the first time that all 6 co-hosts were present for a live recording.  We were all so grateful that he was so generous and patient with his time and know that this interview will not disappoint you.   Please take a moment and leave a comment below which he may read.  We can't guarantee that he will answer anyone's comments, but we do know that he will enjoy hearing how his roles continue to entertain his fans. So grab a stool, crack open a Girlie Girl beer, and let's listen in to the great Harold Sylvester!

During the Christmas season, Griff becomes quite fond of a phone sex partner named "Butter," whom Al discovers is really Peg's mother.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast

To go out with hot guy named Carlos, Kelly bribes the reluctant Bud to keep company for Carlos's cousin Esmeralda by offering Bud a date with Fawn. Fortunately for Bud, Esmeralda turns out to be quite hot. Meanwhile, Al and Peg take Ephraim and Peggy's unseen mother to a marriage retreat.   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedwithchildrenpodcast/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLa92MNmau7upQzNNU1DoGw Subscribe in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-with-children-podcast/id1534577841 Contribute to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarriedWithChildrenPodcast