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Memorable TV Dads on DVD
James Gandolfini by Craig Blankenhorn/HBO, Bob Saget courtesy Everett Collection, The Simpsons courtesy Fox
In honor of Father's Day, we've put together a list of 10 of the most memorable TV dads, all of which you can enjoy again and again on DVD. — Gord Lacey
10. Homer Simpson, The Simpsons
He's been on TV for 19 seasons, entertaining us with his beer-enhanced antics, zany adventures, and love of donuts. If nothing else, he gets credit for parenting three kids that never age.
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9. Andy Taylor, The Andy Griffith Show
When you’re an elected official charged with keeping the town safe, you could easily lose sight of your duties at home. But Andy always understood that the most important badge he wore was the one as Opie's dad.
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8. Tony Soprano, The Sopranos
Tony got a gold star for heading up two families: the one at home with Carmela, Anthony and Meadow, and his other family with Paulie, Silvo and Bobby. What's a father if not a protector?
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7. Al Bundy, Married with Children
Al put in long hours with rude customers (and their smelly feet) at the shoe store, all to bring home the dough to wife Peggy and kids Kelly and Bud — who then took the money and ran.
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6. Sandy Cohen, The O.C.
What's better than having a loving dad who loves you no matter how badly you screw up? Having a lawyer dad who can represent you in court no matter how badly you screw up.
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5. Mike Brady, The Brady Bunch
Between Greg, Peter, Marcia, Jan, Bobby and Cindy, Mike Brady was just as much a referee as he was a father. But he wore both hats with ease. Those family vacations sure were a blast!
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4. Dan Conner, Roseanne
Dan might've been a tough, blue-collar worker, but deep inside, he was a teddy bear who was absolutely devoted to his boisterous and rowdy family.
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3. Jim Anderson, Father Knows Best
Perhaps the most quintessential father figure ever to appear on the small screen, Jim Anderson proved time and time again that the title of his show spoke the truth.
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2. Danny Tanner, Full House
Sure widower Danny Tanner got an assist from his wacky best friend and brother-in-law, but that didn't take away from his unending desire to ensure good things for his three adorable girls.
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1. Cliff Huxtable, The Cosby Show
When not busy delivering babies, Doctor Cliff Huxtable always made time for his kids. He always got through to them, using his sense of humor to explain life's great mysteries and help with their problems.
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Jun 3, 2008 3:31 PM
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That top ten list is a great list. Some of my favorites are Tony Soprano, Dan Connor and Sandy Cohen. Here are a few I would like to add:
Frank Lambert on Step by Step
Red Forman on That '70s Show
Carl Winslow on Family Matters
Keith Mars on Veronica Mars
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!
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Jun 4, 2008 10:53 AM
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Lets also not forget Howard Cunningham from Happy Days.
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Jun 11, 2008 10:22 AM
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How could you possibly not have listed, Bill Bixby? Eddie's Father. What a guy he was.
Shame on you.
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Jun 11, 2008 10:30 AM
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I couldn't find Ward Cleaver (Hugh Beaumont) anywhere on this list.
Whomever created the stupid poll to vote for the favorite dad, obviously isn't very knowledgeable about tv.
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Jun 11, 2008 12:34 PM
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no Ward Cleaver? Scandalous!
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Jun 12, 2008 9:39 AM
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For my money John Walton is the best father figure in TV history.
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Jun 12, 2008 11:39 AM
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BESIDES US HAVING THE WORLDS GREATEST DAD! OUR FAVORITE TV DAD OF ALL TIME WAS LEFT OFF THE LIST?? (R U KIDDING)
TIM ALLEN OF HOME IMPROVEMENT SURELY CANT BE BEAT!!!
HE IS THE ALL AMERICAN HERO DAD! SCREWS EVERYTHING UP NEVER GIVES UP & IS SO ALL THERE FOR HIS ENTIRE FAMILY!
TIM THE TOOLMAN TAYLOR IS TVs BEST!
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Jun 13, 2008 5:46 PM
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TIM ALLEN WE LOVE U ON HOME IMPROVENT AND IN ALL OF YOUR THE SANTA CLAUSE MOVIES! YOUR THE BEST! GREAT ACTOR! WE SO ENJOY YOUR CHARACTERS!
HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO YOU!
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Jun 13, 2008 5:50 PM
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You have GOT to be kidding me! A guy who did nothing but insult his kids and wife and a mob boss, but not Charles Ingalls? Hell, even Ward Cleaver would have been a more obvious choice than Tony Soprano or Al Bundy! What about Tim Taylor of "Home Improvement"? Gomez Addams maybe...Danny Williams from "Make Room for Daddy" a.k.a. "The Danny Thomas Show", Rob Petrie, Ricky Ricardo (ever see him help him cure Little Ricky of stage fright?), Steven Keaton (ya' know, Alex P. Keaton's dad?), or Michael Kyle (Damon Wayans in "My Wife & Kids"). How do these guys not rank above a murdering mobster? I'd even suggest Archie Bunker before Al Bundy, and I hated Archie, but at least we saw that he actually cared about hiw wife and daughter.
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Jun 15, 2008 1:04 PM
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What? No Papa Mars? Blasphemy. How dare you forget the ever-loyal Keith Mars.
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Jun 15, 2008 3:09 PM
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