Today is Father’s Day, and here on Off the Shelf we’re celebrating with a special salute to EPL’s favorite TV dads. Enjoy, and to all the dads in both Chicagoland and TV land… Happy Father’s Day!
Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, Downton Abbey
“He loves his daughters enough to learn from them and see the world in a different, better way.” — Jill
Bob Belcher, Bob’s Burgers
“He appreciates his kids’ unique qualities and spends quality time with them. He’s involved in their lives. He also does something he loves doing and shows the kids a different kind of success.” –Elizabeth Sanderson
Eric Taylor, Friday Night Lights
“Coach Taylor is committed to his family and to making a difference in the lives of the kids on his teams.” — Jarrett Dapier
Randy Marsh, South Park
“A terrible example of what a dad should be… but hilarious.” — Bob Meyer
A Few More Favorites…
- Ned Stark, Game of Thrones
- Homer Simpson, The Simpsons
- Graham Chase, My So-Called Life
- Phil Dunphy, Modern Family
