Comments on: The All-Time Best (And Worst) TV Dads

By: dude

dude — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:13:27 +0000

The list was originally in 2008. So here is a nomination for an update: Phil from duck dynasty. A God believing Christian, hard worker all of this life, who is well grounded in reality. Wealth has not gone to his head. Has not been “suburbanized”. Adores his wife. Helps the kids whenever they ask. He still tries to teach his adult sons lessons of life and is teaching the grandkids morals and a good work ethic. Although I give him a de-merit for abandoning his son when the game warden showed up.

Another new show. The walking Dead. Rick is shown with good and bad features typical of a real person., Searches for his family against all odds. Fights for his wife and family against a rival. makes mistakes along the way. Making tough decisions in tough times.

I note that there are slim pickings from the 2000′s on. Since men are now portrayed as complete idiots. I would not want any of the “men” in friends or big bang theory to sire any children — ever.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:03:55 +0000

what about Ricky Ricardo?

By: BenB

BenB — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:09:13 +0000

One that I think should have been mentioned was Tim Taylor in Home Improvement. He may have been a clutz, but he taught his sons good values and spent time with them and learned more throughout the series about both his sons and himself.

By: Kamilo.

Kamilo. — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:10:28 +0000

` It’s tough to be raised by a professional criminal who knocks off people, including your boyfriend, with little remorse. ` Isnt this supposed to be a men`s site? :)

And Will Smith maybie not been have playing a dad on TV, but any lists loses credability if it doesnt have him on someway about beaing a great father, and a great male rolemodel. He himself was raised without a dad, and had all the possibilities (we all do) to turn out `bad`. How he worked to become who he is now, and everybody thats been raised without a dad, will see strenght in him. Incredible guy.

Im glad you changed your mind about Homer, as I see exactly what you mean. Im sure Al Bundy cares about his kids too, but yeah, the goal you would like to live up too, probably not. But one of the best TV shows, ever.

By: Vic Arious

Vic Arious — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:46:05 +0000

Best Father on TV= Coach taylor from ‘Friday Night Lights’ for mine

By: KT

KT — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:34:20 +0000

I agree on quite a few of the good dads. I do think that Alan Mathews, Dan Connor, Mike Seaver and Danny Tanner should be on the best list.

What about Tony Micelli from Who’s the Boss. What he did to provide a better life for his daughter was excellent.
Also what about Henry Warnimont from Punky Brewester. The way he fought for her when they took her away and put her in a orphanage. Just my thoughts.

By: BG

BG — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:04:49 +0000

Why the hell isn’t Red Foreman on the best dads list?

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:11:21 +0000

Re: King of the Hill location

Chad – I bet the origins of Arlen is a play on words – Mike Judge grew up in Temple, TX, and based the show on towns like Humble, TX (near Temple), Richardson, and Garland, TX (both Dallas suburbs).

By: Pat

Pat — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:56:26 +0000

I have to disagree with you including Archie Bunker on the worst dads list. True in todays politically correct world, he was a bigot without compare. But he had a heart of gold and would do anything for his spoiled, headstrong, self-righteous daughter. Even with the meathead being a polar opposite, he still treated him with considerable restraint. Sure you can live in my house rent free and drive me crazy at the same time while going to college and generally ridiculing everything I grew up on and believe in.

By: Ed

Ed — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:09:52 +0000

How about Red Foxx On Sanford and Son . This is the big one son!