David Faustino’s Blog
Bundy Breakdown #4 Zoom Watch Party with Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons – Reviewing “If Al Had a Hammer” May 28th 6PM PT
Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons is joining our Bundy Breakdown Zoom Watch Party on Thursday, May 28th at 6PM PT. We’re reviewing Season 6 Episode 3 “If Al Had a Hammer” – the very first episode where Bud unleashes his legendary rap persona Grandmaster B. Expect big laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and the birth of one of the show’s greatest running gags. Don’t miss it.
Married with Children No Ma’am Takes Over the Bundy Club: Bundy Breakdown Zoom Watch Party with Griff, Bob Rooney and Ike!
Griff, Bob Rooney and Ike. Three core members of the legendary No Ma’am crew joined David Faustino for a special Bundy Club live Zoom watch party and full episode breakdown. The May 2026 event was filled with laughs, heartfelt stories, career updates and plenty of fan interaction as the group revisited two all-time classic episodes:…
Found this little gem while cleaning out the garage.. The Official MWC cast & crew bowling shirt…
So in my recent purge of the garage at my home here in LA, I came across a box with this little treasure… the official MWC cast & crew bowling shirt…that belonged to my REAL mom, Kay. (of course I couldn’t find my own lol) The Married W/ Children cast and crew were always very…
3rd Bundy Breakdown Zoom Watch Party Thursday May 14th at 6PM PT with Guests Griff, Bob Rooney & Ike
Griff and Bob Rooney were the ultimate sidekicks who helped make NO MA’AM one of the funniest parts of the later seasons of Married with Children. In this deep dive, we explore their real names, acting careers, on-screen backstories, and every episode they appeared in — both together and separately.
From Griff officially joining the crew in “A Man for No Seasons” to Bob Rooney’s full-name energy in the very first NO MA’AM episode, discover why these two characters brought so much heart and humor to Al Bundy’s crew. Plus, details on Harold Sylvester and E.E. Bell’s other work outside the show.
Want to relive the laughs? Join our live Zoom watch party next Thursday!
Zoom Recording – Bundy Breakdown #2: Season 1 Episode 11 Nightmare on Al’s Street with Special Guest Amanda Bearse, Actress and Director of Married… with Children
Amanda Bearse is best known for playing Marcy Rhoades/D’Arcy, the Bundys’ sharp-tongued next-door neighbor on the iconic sitcom Married with Children. She appeared in all 259 episodes of the series and made television history by directing 31 episodes while still starring on the show. From her directorial debut in Season 6 to fan favorites like “Live Nude Peg” and “Dial B for Virgin,” Bearse proved herself as a talented comedian, actress, and director.
2nd Bundy Breakdown Zoom Watch Party Scheduled for 4/30/26 @ 6PM PT with Special Guest Amanda Bearse aka Marcy Rhoades D’Arcy
I’m still buzzing from our first Bundy Breakdown Zoom Watch Party. Man, it was awesome seeing so many of you popping in, talking with us and reliving those classic moments with me. So I’m excited to announce we’re doing it again, and this one’s gonna be extra special. Mark your calendars: The 2nd Bundy Breakdown…
So a little bit about this music video for the song “I told ya”
I’ve been a hip-hop fan ever since I heard 2 Live Crew’s. Hey, we want some… You know the rest. And then it was run DMC, and then it was N.W.A., and then Boogie Down Productions and on and on and on and on. I was hooked. Which eventually led to my partners and I…
Kelly Bundy: How Christina Applegate Created a Character for the Ages
Kelly Bundy looked like a stereotype, but Christina Applegate never played her that way. Kelly wasn’t dumb. She was distracted. Living in her own universe, operating on vibes. Here’s how Christina’s dancer timing and comedian instincts turned a blonde trope into a character for the ages.
How the Theme Song Set the Tone (With a Twist of Irony)
Hey, it is David Faustino here. One of the smartest moves in Married with Children was opening every episode with Frank Sinatra’s “Love and Marriage,” a classy 1955 anthem that hilariously clashed with the dysfunctional Bundy family and set the perfect satirical tone from the very first note.
Working With Christina Applegate: A Comedy Natural
Christina had instincts you can’t teach. She could take a throwaway line and turn it into a knockout moment. Growing up with her on set was like growing up with a big sister who outsmarted you in ways you never saw coming.
Working With Katey Sagal: The Powerhouse Who Held Us Together
Off camera, Katey was the opposite of Peg. She was our set mom, the one who kept us grounded, focused, and laughing. But the second the cameras rolled, she became an unstoppable force of comedy.
Working With Ed O’Neill: Acting With a Master of Deadpan
Ed O’Neill didn’t just play Al Bundy. He became him. Watching Ed work up close taught me more about comedy than any class ever could. His deadpan was surgical, and his instincts were untouchable.
The Episodes That Were Way Harder Than They Looked
Some episodes looked effortless on screen but were absolute beasts behind the scenes. Physical comedy, animal wrangling, crowd scenes, stunts. Here’s what it really took to pull off the big ones.
How the Crew Kept Straight Faces (They Didn’t)
Our crew were total pros. Camera operators, lighting, sound, wardrobe. But even the best professionals have limits, and the Bundys broke them on a regular basis. Here’s what really went on behind the cameras.
How Episodes Were Shot: The Magic Behind the Chaos
People think sitcoms run like clockwork. Ours ran like a carnival. Table reads on Monday, total chaos by Friday. Here’s what a real shoot week looked like on the set of Married… with Children.