Peggy Was Originally For Someone Else
The hysterical role of Peggy Bundy was actually intended for Roseanne Barr, the well-known comedian and TV producer. Despite her comedic roots and having started as a performer of stand-up comedy, Barr didn’t get the part. The one who eventually got the career-defining role was actress Katey Sagal, whose late father also used to be in show business way before his daughter was. Needless to say, Sagal is quite familiar with Hollywood.
Al’s Favorite Show Is Pyscho Dad
Without a doubt, one of the really epic scenes in the show is where Al can be seen watching television while sitting on the couch. It’s the thing he likes doing the most, and eventually it became his trademark position. What you might not know is what Al’s favorite show was – Psycho Dad . The producers were sending this subtle hint to the audience, so as not to make their stereotyping of Al as the crazy kind of dad so blatantly obvious. Well, life does, in so many ways, imitate art. Food for thought.