The series "Married with children": actors, characters, genre

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The American comedy television series Married with Children, whose actors were repeatedly nominated for the prestigious Emmy Award, was released from 1987 to 1997. Due to its overwhelming success, many countries filmed remakes on the sitcom. In Russia, the series was also adapted and released under the title "Happy Together".

Storyline

Situational comedy tells the story of the hard life of an ordinary guy Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill), who lives in Chicago with his family. He is a salesman of women's shoes, absolutely dissatisfied with his life and work. Married to Peggy (Katey Sagal) for more than a year, but can this marriage be called happy? His lover does not cook for him, does not clean, does not work, but only does what he watches TV for days on end. The couple have two children: beautiful but silly Kelly (Christina Applegate) and anxious Bud (David Faustino).

Each of the members of the family does not like each other. Continuous jokes and bullying is the norm for them. But, despite this, it is almost impossible to separate them, they still remain together. The main themes that the sitcom raises are the lack of cash and potency of the protagonist. The series also introduces viewers to interesting family neighbors: feminist Marcy (Amanda Bearse) and her husband.

Al Bundy

The head of the family, for a small salary working as a salesman in a women's shoe store, was played by Ed O'Neill. The hero's default outfit is blue top and gray bottom. He does not tolerate overweight women who come to him for shopping, the French, as well as his own wife and all her relatives. He loves to drink beer and watch sports channels with one hand in his pants. He often recalls his past successes in football. Very rarely washes, does not follow hygiene, and also practically does not eat. Sometimes he beats Kelly's daughter's boyfriends, drives an old car.

Margaret "Peggy" Bundy

The role is played by the unsurpassed Katey Sagal. El's wife. Doesn't work, doesn't cook, and doesn't clean the house. Does not erase, but simply buys new things. Margaret's favorite pastime is watching entertainment shows and eating candy. The character's standard clothing is leggings and wedges, a completely tasteless outfit. Peggy loves to throw money around without consulting Al. Spent mainly on couch shops and strip clubs. Peggy likes young and handsome men, but despite this, she never cheats on her husband.

Bad Bundy

The actor who played him is David Faustino. The youngest child, the smartest offspring of the family. Named by his father after his favorite beer, Budweiser. Excellence, afterGraduated from high school easily entered the university. The guy is obsessed with everything intimate, but, unfortunately, he never succeeds with the opposite sex. That's why he hides the blow-up doll. He is often teased by the others about failures in his personal life. The guy has no friends and no good job.

Kelly Bundy

In the TV series "Married with children" the actors are chosen for glory. Take at least the eldest child of the family, the daughter of Peggy and Al, played by Christina Applegate. Does not have a sharp mind, goes to school only to meet with comrades. Periodically confused in words, which is the highlight of the series. Promiscuous: Kelly has many boyfriends, and sometimes even several at a time. Having miraculously graduated from school, he tries to work as a model, sometimes moonlights as a waitress. I wanted to learn acting. Throughout the series, he lives with his parents and does not want to change anything in his life.

Marci Rhoads

Amanda Beerze played the family's neighbor who is a powerful feminist interested in politics and advocates for the rights of all ugly, overweight and pregnant women. El bullies her from time to time because of her flat chest and often calls her a chicken. Because of the short hair, Marcy is sometimes confused with a boy. She is vindictive, and wants to harm people who offend her for a long time. By profession, a bank worker, lives in abundance. Enough money to spend on popular cars.

Steve Rhoads

First husband of Marcy's neighbor played byDavid Harrison. It is at the crossroads between the positive influence of Marcy and the negative influence of Al. He has a job in a bank, but eventually quits, divorces his wife and goes to protect wildlife. After Steve disappears from the series, he appears a few more times. Then the viewer will know that Marcy still has feelings for him.

Jefferson D'Arcy

Second faithful neighbor. Played by Ted McGinley. The guys get married by accident, but in the end, Marcy decides not to end the marriage. Jefferson is a gigolo who only knows how to stay at home and spend his new wife's money. Appearance for a guy is the main thing, sometimes he looks like a woman. It is the embodiment of weakness and lack of independence. On several occasions, Marcy wanted to get him a job, but ended up giving up on the idea. Only sometimes Jefferson can get money in some dubious places.

Married with Children: Supporting Actors

• Buck and Lucky. Buck is the first dog in the family whose thoughts the viewer can hear throughout the series. Subsequently, Buck's soul is reincarnated into another dog - Lucky.
• Seventh. Son of Peggy's family. They visit the family and leave their offspring there. Disappeared from the sitcom after it became clear that the fans of the series do not favor this character.
• Gary. The owner of a shoe store, a successful business woman. Hates people like L and his colleagues, because of which he constantly fires the main character.
• Griff. El's colleague. Together they work in a store. ATdivorce. The ex-wife took everything from him, even his last name. He is an ardent opponent of women, even a member of a thematic society.
• Amber. Marcy's niece, who is sent by her mother to live with her aunt. Bud falls in love with her. He tries his best to sleep with her.
• Bob Rooney. Treasurer in a misogynistic society. Married, works as a butcher. Went to school with the main character, they played football together.
• Ike. Another member of the society, also married. Leads an active intimate life.
• Dan. Police officer, sometimes visits the Bundy family. Also joins the community to fight for the renewal of the male TV show.

The TV Parents' Council has voted the series the worst family show ever, thanks to "gross jokes and toilet humor". Nevertheless, in the series "Married with Children" the actors coped with their roles one hundred percent. To this day, the sitcom remains the favorite series of many Americans.