Fathers can provide some of the best funnies on television.In the real world, fathers are strict, stern guardians. The typical dad wants his son to succeed in sports and his daughter to avoid boys.
And while fatherly values are prevalent throughout many sitcoms -- both past and present -- the dominant males also have an innocence about them. TV dads are the funniest when they are sincere, honest and display a boy-like attitude in all facets of adulthood. Most of the time, these notations show stupidity, but capitalize on humor.
Phil Dunphy of ABC's Modern Family is the funniest father on television today.
He is hilarious because he resembles a father of a modern family: trying to stay hip with his children, impressing his wife at all costs and not thinking about the repercussions of his actions.
Full episodes of Modern Family can be watched at ABC.com
Who are your favorite funny fathers? Do you agree with this list? Let your voice be heard in the comment section.
Here are some of my other favorite TV dads:
Homer Simpson ("The Simpsons")
Bill Cosby ("The Cosby Show")
Frank Costanza ("Seinfeld")
Martin Crane ("Frasier")
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