Before Married… with Children was even a title, the idea behind it had a name. And that name was “NOT The Cosbys.” The creators said this openly in the early days, and it wasn’t disrespect – it was strategy. They saw that every sitcom family on TV was perfect. Every parent was wise. Every kid…

If you want the real story of how Married… with Children came into existence, you’ve got to picture the TV world in the mid-1980s. Back then, sitcom families were shiny. Perfect. Polished. Everyone solved their problems with a heartwarming hug at the end of the episode. You had shows like The Cosby Show, Family Ties,…