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baronzzz · 05-19-2002, 11:47 PM

There seems to be alot of talk about moms on TV over the years. But there's not as much on TV Dads,
Wondering what everyone's favorite and not-so-favorite dad is on sitcoms.

A few opinions I have:

Cosby--he'd be fun I think

Ward Cleaver --used to scare the bejeepers out of me. Wally and the Beaver were scared of him too.

Jim Anderson(Father Knows Best)
Herman Munster
---goofy for dads

Mr. Sheffield on The Nanny-very aloof and clueless when it came to his kids

Bill Bixby (Courtship of Eddie's Father)--probably one of the best

Alan Thicke (Growing Pains)- he tried to understand the kids. Wasn't he a psychologist?

Gomez Addams-Was he aware he had kids?

Dan Connor (Roseanne) - couldnt relate real well to the girls I dont think

TJL · 05-19-2002, 11:56 PM

You pointed out that Dan Conner couldn't relate to his daughters. While that may be true, it is safe to say that is a realistic portrayal of the state of Father/daughter relations.

Family sitcoms are generally like that. The Mom runs things in the house, while Dad works and has no clue what his kids are up to.

The 50's shows had the Moms and Dads actively involved in raising the kids, while the more curent shows portray Dad as the working guy out of the loop with the things going on with the family.

While I am sure real households are not like that, it makes for good situation comedy.

Plata · 05-20-2002, 04:56 PM

My fave sitcom dad is Steven Keaton from Family Ties. He seems
really nice. My most unfave sitcom dad is Phillip Banks from Fresh Prince Of Belaire. Sometimes he just seems to have too much of a bad temper problem. When he gets angry he can seem kind of scary.

JT · 05-20-2002, 05:01 PM

My Number One Fave: CARL BETZ AS ALEX STONE ON THE DONNA REED SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Least Fave: robert read az mik bradey on the bradey bunch

(Don't see how much I care for the Brady Bunch??

)

James · 05-26-2002, 12:32 AM

My favorite dads were the following:

John Walton ("The Waltons")
Tim Taylor ("Home Improvement")
Mike Brady ("The Brady Bunch")
Jack Arnold ("The Wonder Years")
Andy Taylor ("The Andy Griffith Show")
Howard Cunningham ("Happy Days")
Ward Cleaver ("Leave It To Beaver")
Carl Winslow ("Family Matters")

05-19-2002, 11:47 PM	#1
baronzzz Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: Beautiful Downtown Burbank Posts: 192	Dads on TV Sitcoms There seems to be alot of talk about moms on TV over the years. But there's not as much on TV Dads, Wondering what everyone's favorite and not-so-favorite dad is on sitcoms. A few opinions I have: Cosby--he'd be fun I think Ward Cleaver --used to scare the bejeepers out of me. Wally and the Beaver were scared of him too. Jim Anderson(Father Knows Best) Herman Munster ---goofy for dads Mr. Sheffield on The Nanny-very aloof and clueless when it came to his kids Bill Bixby (Courtship of Eddie's Father)--probably one of the best Alan Thicke (Growing Pains)- he tried to understand the kids. Wasn't he a psychologist? Gomez Addams-Was he aware he had kids? Dan Connor (Roseanne) - couldnt relate real well to the girls I dont think

05-19-2002, 11:56 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	You pointed out that Dan Conner couldn't relate to his daughters. While that may be true, it is safe to say that is a realistic portrayal of the state of Father/daughter relations. Family sitcoms are generally like that. The Mom runs things in the house, while Dad works and has no clue what his kids are up to. The 50's shows had the Moms and Dads actively involved in raising the kids, while the more curent shows portray Dad as the working guy out of the loop with the things going on with the family. While I am sure real households are not like that, it makes for good situation comedy.
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05-20-2002, 05:01 PM	#4
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05-20-2002, 04:56 PM	#3
Plata Member Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Regina,Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,201	My fave sitcom dad is Steven Keaton from Family Ties. He seems really nice. My most unfave sitcom dad is Phillip Banks from Fresh Prince Of Belaire. Sometimes he just seems to have too much of a bad temper problem. When he gets angry he can seem kind of scary.

05-26-2002, 12:32 AM	#5
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	My favorite dads were the following: John Walton ("The Waltons") Tim Taylor ("Home Improvement") Mike Brady ("The Brady Bunch") Jack Arnold ("The Wonder Years") Andy Taylor ("The Andy Griffith Show") Howard Cunningham ("Happy Days") Ward Cleaver ("Leave It To Beaver") Carl Winslow ("Family Matters")