Thursday Thirteen: Who's Your (TV) Daddy?

In honor of Father's Day (Sunday, June 19...don't forget!), here are my 13 Favorite Dads From TV. In no particular order:

Red Forman from That 70's Show- Okay, maybe Red is a little gruff and has a penchant for calling his son and his friends "Dumbass", but deep down you know he really cares.

Herman Munster from The Munsters- I've always thought Herman was cool. Remember the bitchin' hearse he drove to work to the funeral parlor? And the way he would crack up laughing over his corny jokes? AND the pet monster under his front staircase? And the schemes that him and Grampa would always get into trouble over?

Homer Simpson from The Simpsons- D'OH! Homer may not be the most energetic dad in TVLand, but this beer drinking, donut eating goober is a riot. I think more than one of us can look at him and see our OWN dad, lurking somewhere within.

Dan Conner from Roseanne- He looks big and mean on the outside, but he is nothing but a big teddy bear on the inside. Hard working and loyal, he also possessed an awesome sense of humor, which blended perfectly with the craziness of living with Roseanne and two of the most annoying daughters on television-smart ass Darlene and bitchy Becky.

Phillip Drummond from Diff'rent Strokes- Mr. D was big hearted enough to adopt the children of his late maid. Sure, he had a penthouse and lots of money, but he made sure that Willis and Arnold weren't spoiled and that they never forgot their roots. He was tolerant of who they were and didn't try to change them one bit.

Steven Keaton from Family Ties- Quite possibly the most laid back dad ever. Makes you wonder how in the hell he created a kid as neurotic as Alex.

Steve Douglas from My Three Sons- My favorite Classic TV dad of all time. His situation was a rarity on television back then- a dad raising his children alone after the death of his wife. Well, I guess he REALLY wasn't alone because he had Bub (and then Uncle Charlie) to help out with the cooking and cleaning, but technically Steve had to be both father and mother to Mike, Robbie, Chip, and Ernie.

Mike Brady from The Brady Bunch- No dad list would be complete without the great permed one. He was the dream dad for us Generation X'ers. Mike had rules that were expected to be obeyed, but he was always kind and was there to listen when his kids had a problem. Yes, his "What did we learn from this experience?" speeches were long winded, but who didn't love him?

Charles Ingalls from Little House On the Prarie- Another strict but kind father, he received nothing but the utmost respect from his girls and Albert. He was a hard worker, a good friend, and was always ready to lend a helping hand to those who needed it. He was never afraid to let his emotions show, which is why I can never watch an episode of LHOTP without crying at least once.

Michael Bluth from Arrested Development- Like Steve Douglas before him, Michael was a widower raising a son, but he had the added responsibility of running the family business while his father was in prison, not to mention having to deal with the crazy antics of the eccentric Bluth clan.

Max Gregson from The United States of Tara- The most open minded and accepting dad on the list, he fully supports his gay son Marshall, and somehow manages to keep his sanity while dealing with his wife Tara's multiple personality disorder.

Hank Hill from King of the Hill- Hank has a hard time expressing his emotions and can be a little intolerant and close minded when it comes to his son Bobby's passions (which include theater and comedy), but it's obvious through his actions that he loves his family and friends.

Dr.Heathcliff Huxtable from The Cosby Show- Who DIDN'T want Cliff as a dad? He definitely was my dream dad....smart, understanding, and funnier than hell. He took a genuine interest in the welfare of his children and made sure that they learned from their mistakes.

Which tv dads would make your list?