Totally Butchered My Q&A with Ed O’Neill

TheCharlieWhoaBundys

Last night felt like an abomination for me. For beginners, something was wrong on my end of the zoom. I could not see myself on the couch, nor did I see the couch at all during the panel. My screen would only show the person who was talking. Second, I try to skip the FanBoy questions and ask something else about their career or something more thoughtful about their character & work. I felt like Al must have felt when he brought gifts for IronHead Haynes, only to see them fall flat. The following are questions and thoughts that I had jotted down before going live…

Questions Related to the Character and Show:
-Who was your favorite person to work with?
-Do you have a favorite memory?
-Did you take anything home with you from the set?
-Did you have a favorite writer on the show?
-Which neighbor meshed best with Al, Steve or Jefferson?
-The writers brought your football & brazillian jiu jitsu background into the show. Did you have an interest or hobby that you told them was offlimits?
-Did you ever feel any burnout acting on this show, and if so, what kept you going?

Personal Life:
-What is for dinner tonight? (Look up Rich Eisen interview with Eric Stonestreet)
-What was it like having your wife guest star on an episode of MWC?

Godfather Episode:
-Talk about Lane Davies being heavily involved in theater. Lane appeared as Slim in “Of Mice & Men” (Ed played Lenny in the same theater production before being hired for the Al Bundy character)
-Angel Broadhurst (Salt Water): Christina Applegate’s boyfriend at the time

Misc. Questions:
-MWC meets Modern Family: I see the Jay Pritchett character having a similar personality to Al. Do you feel like Jay’s life was a nod to what Al’s would have been like if he had money.
-You and David have mentioned the Q-Tip scene as being one of your most memorable one from the show… could we convince you & David to reenact that one right now on the virtual couch?

I should not complain at all though. I was lucky enough to be on a Panel with the GOAT… Ed O’Neill. Al friggin’ Bundy.

8 responses to “Totally Butchered My Q&A with Ed O’Neill”

  1. William Faust (aka Grandmaster Faust) Avatar
    William Faust (aka Grandmaster Faust)

    Despite all the technical issues you experienced, you opened the floor up strong! I think everyone was a bit starstruck and we all could ask a million questions if given the time. I had a whole thing written up because I was so f’n nervous, but abandoned it anyway… LOL!

    I think we both agree that we want Ed back to hang out and tell us more great stories!

  2. TheCharlieWhoaBundys Avatar
    TheCharlieWhoaBundys

    Thanks for the feedback Will, and U appreciate it that you thought I opened strong. Maybe it was not as bad as I thought.

    I guess it could be summed up like Zach Braff’s character in Scrubs, JD. You have these dreams & fantasies built up so big in your head there is no way you can match that in reality.

  3. DanielJFilm Avatar
    DanielJFilm

    You did a great Job, You had a lot of questions and little time. I hung out with David and didn’t ask one MWC question so that is an ultimate fail in the MWC universe. Well done again.

    1. David Faustino Avatar
      David Faustino

      what a night eh guys? That convo was so organic and intimate (even though there were dozens of people watching. I talked with Ed on the phone directly after (for over an hour) and he really enjoyed himself. I do think he would come back. Especially when I have christina on at aome point. I tink the nighr was a success. You guys had great questions. I do think we’re going to come up with some kind of lottery system for questions so that all Elite Slouchers feel they get their fair chance to ask questions. Anyway, what a friggin night. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. you guys are awesome. Can’t wait for the next one. See you on the chats and in 2 weeks! Will announce our next guest next week. Stay tuned!

    2. Bud Bundy Avatar
      Bud Bundy

      Hanging out with David and forgetting to ask a single Married with Children question is a rookie fumble, but I get it. I spent my entire childhood in that house and still couldn’t tell you what my dad did for fun besides nap and dodge work. No notes, Daniel, you’re forgiven.

  4. Tim Horn Avatar
    Tim Horn

    Be cool if on the video somehow when you have it running have it switch to different people on some parts so that when played back every elite slouchier flashes on the screen at some point. Kinda like how it’s shows everyone on top but have it flash different faces of Slouchers during the show. If that’s possible. Be a cool idea in the future.

  5. Bud Bundy Avatar
    Bud Bundy

    Butchered it? Welcome to the family business. Bundys do not nail moments, we faceplant into them with style, just ask my dad about his thirty year losing streak at the shoe store. A technical meltdown in front of Ed O’Neill is basically a Bundy rite of passage. You opened strong and you will laugh about it by the next zoom. #WhoaBundy

  6. TheCharlieWhoaBundys Avatar
    TheCharlieWhoaBundys

    Thank you everyone for the kind words and reassurance. I just watched the replay and it was not as bad as I had recollected. I guess it’s true that we are our own worst critic.

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