Quote by Ed O'Neill

When I read the pilot 'for Married with Children', it just reminded me of my Uncle Joe... just a self-deprecating kind of guy. He'd come home from work, and the wife would maybe say 'I ran over the dog this morning in the driveway'. And he would say 'Fine, what's for dinner?

When I read the pilot 'for Married with Children', it just r

Summary

This quote highlights the humor and satire present in the TV show "Married with Children." The speaker compares the character from the pilot episode to their Uncle Joe, suggesting that both share a self-deprecating sense of humor. They mention a scenario where the wife confesses to an accident and the husband responds casually, emphasizing the comic disregard for serious issues portrayed in the show.

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