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Ziggy · 06-14-2002, 10:45 PM

Since Father's Day is this weekend, who does everyone think is the best TV dad? My top three would have to be Mike Brady, Rob Petrie, and Jim Anderson on Father Knows Best.

Pitooey · 06-14-2002, 11:04 PM

Bill Bixby (The courtship of Eddie's father), Ward Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver, Gidget's dad.........

Mr. Shy Guy · 06-15-2002, 12:00 AM

I like Phillip Drummond (Diff'rent Strokes), Mike Brady (The Brady Bunch), and Ward Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver)

Janice · 06-15-2002, 12:07 AM

Mike Brady, Cliff Huxtable, Steven Keaton, Archie Bunker (you read it right) and Tony ?? on Who's the Boss.

DarleneIllyria · 06-15-2002, 12:51 AM

Ward Cleaver
Archie Bunker
Andy Taylor (B & W episodes only)

Will and Grace Fanatic · 06-15-2002, 01:42 AM

Although I think John Goodman as Dan Conner was the funniest dad on television I don't think he was the best since he wasn't real close with his kids.

But super dads were:
Cliff Huxtable-The Cosby Show
Mike Brady-The Brady Bunch

Robert Tilton · 06-15-2002, 06:37 AM

Mike Brady is Righteous, for he holds Brady Life together in the Palm of His Hand. Of course be that as it may, it must be said that indeed Mike has all the qualities of Father Right Here:

1: kind
2: gentle to others
3: good to his woman
4: good to the Grid; yea and even Alice
5: comes home from work at a good hour
6: treats the family generously
7: he's gay (happy is the man that follows one that is like Mike) meaning he's happy
8: good at discipline
9: a real sweetheart to our furry friends (Tiger)
10: and finally, when Robert Reed/Mike wasn't on a bender about slapstick or CheeseWiz or something, he and the Brady Grid are:

Righteous

James · 06-15-2002, 05:29 PM

My favorite television situation comedy fathers are the following:

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

Oh, and FWIW, Frank DeFazio ("Laverne & Shirley")

britt britt · 06-15-2002, 08:25 PM

Frank Defazio, Mike Brady, Howard Cunningham and Andy Taylor

kck · 06-15-2002, 09:54 PM

Andy Taylor, Ozzie Nelson

LucyFan · 06-15-2002, 11:39 PM

My Top Three Best TV Dads:
1. Ricky Ricardo ("I Love Lucy")
2. Mike Brady (The Brady Bunch")
3. Andy Taylor ("The Andy Griffith Show")

Others worth mentioning:
Herman Munster ("The Munsters")
Mike Douglas ("My Three Sons")
Frank Defazio ("Laverne & Shirley")
Howard Cunningham ("Happy Days")
Jack Arnold ("The Wonder Years")
Rob Petrie ("The Dick Van Dyke Show")
Darren Stevens ("Bewitched")

vienna waits · 06-16-2002, 12:07 AM

Cliff Huxtable

dpgsk8 · 06-16-2002, 12:24 AM

Phillip Drummond (Diff'rent Strokes )
Homer Simpson (The Simpsons )
Hank Hill (King of the Hill )
B.J. Hunnicut (M*A*S*H --even though he had to be away from his wife and little girl the whole time)
Papa Twiddlebug (from classic '70s and early '80s eps. of Sesame Street )

Czas na Zywiec · 06-16-2002, 01:34 AM

Cliff Huxtable and Phillip Drummond!

winkwilliams · 06-16-2002, 01:49 PM

He gets my vote!

06-14-2002, 10:45 PM	#1
Ziggy Frequent Poster Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Posts: 146	Who is the best TV dad? Since Father's Day is this weekend, who does everyone think is the best TV dad? My top three would have to be Mike Brady, Rob Petrie, and Jim Anderson on Father Knows Best.

06-14-2002, 11:04 PM	#2
Pitooey Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 14,993	Bill Bixby (The courtship of Eddie's father), Ward Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver, Gidget's dad......... __________________ Pitooey... AKA JennyLee - I love the Monkees all over again! *SAY NO TO DRUGS* Jesus saves...

06-15-2002, 12:00 AM	#3
Mr. Shy Guy Senior Member Member Join Date: Oct 30, 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7,868	I like Phillip Drummond (Diff'rent Strokes), Mike Brady (The Brady Bunch), and Ward Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver) __________________ Det. Butler: Are you on any type of medication Mr. Bean? Mr. Bean: Not that I'm aware of... Det. Butler: Well...you could certainly use some...

06-15-2002, 01:42 AM	#6
Will and Grace Fanatic Moderator seattlelite Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,450	Although I think John Goodman as Dan Conner was the funniest dad on television I don't think he was the best since he wasn't real close with his kids. But super dads were: Cliff Huxtable-The Cosby Show Mike Brady-The Brady Bunch __________________ Don't Miss "modern family" every Wednesday on ABC

06-15-2002, 06:37 AM	#7
Robert Tilton Forum Regular Man of Barnes Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 428	Mike Brady Is Righteous Mike Brady is Righteous, for he holds Brady Life together in the Palm of His Hand. Of course be that as it may, it must be said that indeed Mike has all the qualities of Father Right Here: 1: kind 2: gentle to others 3: good to his woman 4: good to the Grid; yea and even Alice 5: comes home from work at a good hour 6: treats the family generously 7: he's gay (happy is the man that follows one that is like Mike) meaning he's happy 8: good at discipline 9: a real sweetheart to our furry friends (Tiger) 10: and finally, when Robert Reed/Mike wasn't on a bender about slapstick or CheeseWiz or something, he and the Brady Grid are: Righteous __________________ Pure Oxygen Breathed In Carbon Dioxide Breathed Out And The Brady Bunch Is Like Perfect. Righteous.

06-15-2002, 12:07 AM	#4
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,462	Mike Brady, Cliff Huxtable, Steven Keaton, Archie Bunker (you read it right) and Tony ?? on Who's the Boss.

06-15-2002, 12:51 AM	#5
DarleneIllyria Forum Veteran Gone Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,030	Ward Cleaver Archie Bunker Andy Taylor (B & W episodes only)

06-15-2002, 05:29 PM	#8
James Senior Member Member Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,125	My favorite television situation comedy fathers are the following: Carl Winslow ("Family Matters") Ward Cleaver ("Leave It To Beaver") Mike Brady ("The Brady Bunch") Andy Taylor ("The Andy Griffith Show") Jack Arnold ("The Wonder Years") John Walton ("The Waltons") Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ("Home Improvement") Howard Cunningham ("Happy Days") Oh, and FWIW, Frank DeFazio ("Laverne & Shirley")

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britt britt Senior Member Catherine O'Hara Join Date: Apr 28, 2002 Location: canada Posts: 2,687	Frank Defazio, Mike Brady, Howard Cunningham and Andy Taylor __________________ When I see you again As I always do It appears to me that Destiny rules That the spirits are ruthless With the paths they choose It's not being together It's just following the rules No one's a fool

06-15-2002, 09:54 PM	#10
kck Frequent Poster Member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 36	Andy Taylor, Ozzie Nelson __________________ Security is my biz, classic sitcoms are my passion

06-15-2002, 11:39 PM	#11
LucyFan Senior Member Still Loving Lucy! Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,121	My Top Three Best TV Dads: 1. Ricky Ricardo ("I Love Lucy") 2. Mike Brady (The Brady Bunch") 3. Andy Taylor ("The Andy Griffith Show") Others worth mentioning: Herman Munster ("The Munsters") Mike Douglas ("My Three Sons") Frank Defazio ("Laverne & Shirley") Howard Cunningham ("Happy Days") Jack Arnold ("The Wonder Years") Rob Petrie ("The Dick Van Dyke Show") Darren Stevens ("Bewitched")

06-16-2002, 12:07 AM	#12
vienna waits Forum Celebrity avatars are stupid. Join Date: May 18, 2001 Location: Ravenclaw Common Room Posts: 29,783	Cliff Huxtable __________________ Me: Did you see Dunkleman in the audience at the finale? Crystal: No! Me: Yeah, that's because he wasn't invited.

06-16-2002, 12:24 AM	#13
dpgsk8 Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Nov 19, 2000 Location: Chicago Suburbia Posts: 36	Here are my faves: Phillip Drummond (Diff'rent Strokes ) Homer Simpson (The Simpsons ) Hank Hill (King of the Hill ) B.J. Hunnicut (MASH* --even though he had to be away from his wife and little girl the whole time) Papa Twiddlebug (from classic '70s and early '80s eps. of Sesame Street ) __________________ Balki: "Now we are so happy, we do the Dance of Joy!"

06-16-2002, 01:34 AM	#14
Czas na Zywiec Forum Veteran what up Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,342	Cliff Huxtable and Phillip Drummond!

06-16-2002, 01:49 PM	#15
winkwilliams Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: yonkers, ny Posts: 93	Dan Conner He gets my vote! __________________ Wink Williams "I may be desperate, but I'm not dead."

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