Hidden Details in “Married… With Children” That You Probably Missed

When “Married… With Children” was first introduced to audiences on April 5, 1987, no one imagined that this show about a dysfunctional family would last as long as it did.

But the sitcom about a disgruntled shoe salesman, a lazy wife, and two annoying kids proved to be a major hit that lasted 11 seasons.

But just because you didn’t miss an episode for all of those years, doesn’t mean you know these interesting details about the show.

From behind the scenes tricks that made the show what it was to on-screen guest stars that had a good reason for being on the show, these are some details that probably went over your head.

The Show Was Unique

At the time, TV shows like “The Cosby Show” promoted a family unit that was loving and supportive. But “Married… With Children” was the total opposite as the characters spent most of their time dissing each other.

And audiences ate the conflict up because it was a completely new concept for TV.

The Show First Had a Different Title

When writers first came up with the show, they created a working title called “Not the Cosbys” to drive the point home that the Bundy family was anything but the Huxtables from “The Cosby Show.”

The Bundy’s Car Wasn’t a Dodge

Although producers convinced viewers that the Bundy’s beat up old car was a Dodge, it was a lie. The car was actually a 1972 Plymouth Duster. But most fans never noticed the difference between both cars.

Christina Applegate Had to Be Flexible

As the show’s popularity grew, opportunity knocked for Christina Applegate, who played Kelly Bundy. But she didn’t want to leave the show that had put her on the map. So, she had to figure out how divide her time between the show and other projects.