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counrfk · 11-06-2017, 05:00 PM

State which TV father you would like to have, and tell why. Only name your top choice.

I would love to have Jack Arnold from "The Wonder Years" as my father. He never makes the list when they do best TV fathers, but that's probably because he was so realistic and not all sugary-sweet like a lot of TV fathers. Jack loved his family, was a good provider, and was always there for his kids. He wasn't perfect. He could be grumpy. But, he was a good man. I think he was a great father, especially if you were a girl. I loved the relationship between him and his daughter Karen. They clashed simply because they believed in different things, but they always made up in the end. I agree with Jack on most issues so he and I wouldn't clash near as much. I have a terrible relationship with my own father. I hate him. He has emotionally and mentally abused me my entire life. I would kill to have a father as good as Jack Arnold.

mets82 · 11-06-2017, 05:11 PM

Jack Arnold is the last on my list. He was always grumpy and mad all the time.

TV Father I'd like to have is Howard Cunningham from Happy Days.

counrfk · 11-06-2017, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mets82

Jack Arnold is the last on my list. He was always grumpy and mad all the time.

TV Father I'd like to have is Howard Cunningham from Happy Days.

He's last on most lists, LOL, but I liked him a lot. I think he would be a great dad to have.

Babalu · 11-06-2017, 11:44 PM

Jed Clampett.

Bonniegirl · 11-06-2017, 11:52 PM

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Jed Clampett.

I'm gonna say I'd like Mr. Brady to be my Dad!

Torgo · 11-07-2017, 12:05 AM

Zeb Walton.

installLSC · 11-07-2017, 12:53 AM

Two words: Martin Lane.

mikey0581 · 11-07-2017, 02:26 AM

i think Steven Douglas or Ward cleaver would of been cool, mainly because it would of been cool to live in that era, everything seem so carefree and people actually talk to people.

MA · 11-07-2017, 07:41 AM

Martin Crane from Frasier.

Tubehead · 11-08-2017, 03:51 AM

steven kenton & jack Arnold!!

counrfk · 11-08-2017, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tubehead

steven kenton & jack Arnold!!

Those are very different dads, lol. Why them?

lakesgirl · 11-08-2017, 01:25 PM

Mike Brady or Charles Ingalls

Bonniegirl · 11-08-2017, 02:54 PM

Besides Mike Brady, I'll add Steve Douglas , John Walton and Dan Connor !

counrfk · 11-08-2017, 05:02 PM

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Besides Mike Brady, I'll add Steve Douglas , John Walton and Dan Connor !

I agree on John Walton. He was great!

king of comedy · 11-08-2017, 05:34 PM

I'll take Steve Keaton, Dan Connor and Mike Brady

11-06-2017, 05:00 PM	#1
counrfk Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 12, 2017 Posts: 136	Which TV father would you like to have? State which TV father you would like to have, and tell why. Only name your top choice. I would love to have Jack Arnold from "The Wonder Years" as my father. He never makes the list when they do best TV fathers, but that's probably because he was so realistic and not all sugary-sweet like a lot of TV fathers. Jack loved his family, was a good provider, and was always there for his kids. He wasn't perfect. He could be grumpy. But, he was a good man. I think he was a great father, especially if you were a girl. I loved the relationship between him and his daughter Karen. They clashed simply because they believed in different things, but they always made up in the end. I agree with Jack on most issues so he and I wouldn't clash near as much. I have a terrible relationship with my own father. I hate him. He has emotionally and mentally abused me my entire life. I would kill to have a father as good as Jack Arnold.

11-06-2017, 05:11 PM	#2
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11-06-2017, 11:44 PM	#4
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11-07-2017, 12:05 AM	#6
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11-07-2017, 07:41 AM	#9
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11-07-2017, 12:53 AM	#7
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11-07-2017, 02:26 AM	#8
mikey0581 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 14, 2017 Location: wisconsin Posts: 365	i think Steven Douglas or Ward cleaver would of been cool, mainly because it would of been cool to live in that era, everything seem so carefree and people actually talk to people.

11-08-2017, 03:51 AM	#10
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	steven kenton & jack Arnold!!

11-08-2017, 01:25 PM	#12
lakesgirl Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 14, 2014 Posts: 2,116	Mike Brady or Charles Ingalls

11-08-2017, 02:54 PM	#13
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,877	Besides Mike Brady, I'll add Steve Douglas , John Walton and Dan Connor !

11-08-2017, 05:34 PM	#15
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	I'll take Steve Keaton, Dan Connor and Mike Brady