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Originally Posted by Mystic
Despite the comically outrageous nature of the show, I always thought (and still do) that it was a little bit more realistic in its portrayal of modern family circa the 1980s / 1990s more so then the saccharine silliness of the Crosby Show or Family Ties for example. The character of Al Bundy said a lot of things that most of us think but never dare say, and I applaud the show for pushing the boundaries via its sheer audacity and staunchly anti-politically correct nature. That's why I think the show struck such a chord with so many and why it was so wildly popular.
A show like this would never be possible in today's climate where people are offended by everything, which is a shame because the world isn't the squeaky clean sterile place that the Woke & PC gang leading the charge - want it to be.
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100% accurate. Al said what the vast majority of Dads felt and also said behind closed doors. It was realistic. Sure, as you said, those other shows had the "beaver cleaver" replies from the adults and some "message" to share . But, it was usually very vanilla and saccharine as you said.
That’s the beauty of these classic shows with NO regulations or note takers making sure they don’t dare cross that line and upset some pillow biter. It’s just real and raw. Great entertainment. There are a few shows that do some of this. The dad has n Malcolm in the Middel says some "whoa" stuff here and there. But nothing like Al Bundy!
