[post_page_title]In The Name Of Who?[/post_page_title]
During the show’s first season, one of Al’s colleagues was named Luke Ventura, and this wasn’t a coincidence. The character was named after pro-wrestler named Jesse Ventura, who was nicknamed “The Body”, and whom the writers were a big fan of.
James Ventura’s real name was actually James George Janos and besides his wrestling career, he even served as Minnesota’s 38th Governor between 1999 and 2003.
[post_page_title]Raise The Barr[/post_page_title]
Peggy Bundy’s hysterical role was in fact intended for the famous comedian and television producer, Roseanne Barr. Although she has her comedic roots and started as a stand-up comedy performer, she didn’t snag the role.
The one who did end up getting the role of her life was actress Katey Sagal, who is very familiar with Hollywood as her late father was in the show business long before she was.