Hidden Married… With Children Facts That You Didn’t Know

Michael Richard’s Role

The directors did not have Ed O’Neil as the first choice for the role of Al Bundy. They thought Michael Richards would be a better fit. However, Ed O’Neil got the role. After taping a few test episodes, they felt that Richard had too much energy for that part. They wanted someone who looked grumpier. Richards, however, did so well at the audition that the directors waited for him to audition in the role of Kramer which he got.