million loyal fans in the USA, and an uncounted amounted overseas.There was a published article in TV guide where writer Ron Leavitt informed them that in 1987, when him and his partner Michael G. Moye met with Fox executives to discuss the test audiences reaction to their newest and crudest creation, Married…with Children, the executives weren’t pleased. Leavitt said that one thing the executives said was, “ make these people obviously love each other. Show that they care more about their children.” Leavitt the replied by saying, “You know, you’re the reason why television sucks.” After that the show went on to be a hit anyway.There was also a published article in the Los Angeles Times, which stated about the end of the shows 11-year run. The article states that the reason they canceled the series was because ratings dropped relative to the increased production costs. With Al Bundy receiving over five hundred thousand dollars a show and the rest of the casts salaries going sky high, Fox couldn’t afford the fees....
