TV Dads

There's something special about television dads. Some are awful or missing in action, of course, but what about those good dads who always manage to stick to their morals and end each 30-or 60-minute episode with a smile and a sweet song playing in the background? Here's my Top 10 Favorite TV Dads from when I was growing up. Can you name the actor and the show?



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And a bonus father figure from a great movie:

Dear TV Dads: I know you aren't really the people that you play on tv. But nevertheless you'll always be the special tv dads that I grew up with! (I didn't grow up with the Elf dad, but he deserved a spot.)

Answers: 10. Alan Thicke, Growing Pains, 9.Reginald VelJohnson, Family Matters, 8. Tony Danza, Who's The Boss, 7. Tim Allen, Home Improvement, 6. Tom Bosley, Happy Days, 5.Michael Landon, Little House on the Prairie, 4. 3. 2. Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier, Full House, 1. Bill Cosby, The Cosby Show, Bonus: Bob Newhart, Elf