I went to Ohio University studying arts and history, and playing football. But I was only interested in girls, my pals and sports. I only did the minimum for school.

The two-hour made-for-television movie/pilot was filmed and shown on network television. O'Neill made a brief appearance on the comedy variety show In Living Color playing the "Dirty Dozens" champion who defeats the challenger played by Jamie Foxx.

Edward Phillip "Ed" O'Neill Jr.