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?
Meaning of the quote
The quote describes a character in the TV show 'Married with Children' that reminds the actor, Ed O'Neill, of his own uncle. The uncle is the type of person who doesn't get upset or complain, even when something bad happens, like his wife running over the family dog. Instead, he just accepts it and asks what's for dinner. This shows the uncle has a self-deprecating, easygoing attitude, where he doesn't make a big deal out of problems and keeps a positive outlook.
About Ed O’Neill
Ed O’Neill is an American actor, comedian, and former professional football player. He is best known for his roles as the working-class father Al Bundy on the sitcom Married… with Children and the family patriarch Jay Pritchett on the award-winning series Modern Family. Over his career, O’Neill has earned numerous accolades, including four Screen Actors Guild Awards and nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
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