#8: Happy Birthday, Fans

During the show’s run, Ed O’Neill had a unique way of connecting with Married… with Children fans. He agreed to make birthday and holiday phone calls as Al Bundy—but with one hilarious catch.

very single call had to be made collect, perfectly fitting Al’s notoriously cheap nature. It was a small but brilliant touch that kept the character alive even off-screen. Now that’s dedication to the role—method acting, Married… with Children style!