Summary
Ever wonder what it would be like ifModern Familycrossed over withThe Sopranos?
But, for beloved sitcom star,Ed O’Neill, that was almost reality.
For 10 seasons, he brought to life family patriarch Jay Pritchett on the hit ABC sitcom.
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Before that, he starred as Al Bundy on the raunchy classicMarried… with Children.
Additionally, the actor has hada mix of other successful rolesin film and television.
However,times before screen success were vastly different for O’Neill.
Three different but related families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.
You know, you got cut, you got no money."
I’ll give you the easy stuff.
You run, you drop something off here and there.
You may have to lean on a guy.
You’re good at that.
you’re able to make some good money."
The story sounds like theplot of a gangster film.
During the podcast,O’Neill admitted it wasn’t an easy offer to turn down.
Still, good money almost immediately when he needed it most was a tempting offer.
Known for his blunt approach to love but deep sense of care, the character isthe ideal TV dad.
I just wanna ask you a question: Can you do the time?"
O’Neill replied “No,” before his father continued “You couldn’t do the time.
You’d have a hard time in jail, right?”
O’Neill called Jim and turned down his offer.
Ed O’Neill’s life nearly played out far differently.
