Steven Keaton

Common Sense Media: TV Dads We Love

Played By: Michael Gross

Show: “Family Ties” - Classic 1980s sitcom's messages still ring true today.

Content Appropriate For Ages: 8+

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TV Dads We Love Whether they're calm and capable like Mike Brady and Ward Cleaver or goofy and full of humor like Cliff Huxtable and Steven Keaton, our favorite TV fathers are all memorable characters -- and great dads. -Common Sense Media

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Sheriff Andy Tay... Played By: Andy Griffith
Show: “The Andy Griffith Show” - Cheery classic has positive, kid-friendly lessons.
Content Appropriate For Ages: 6+
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The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Ward Cleaver Played By: Hugh Beaumont
Show: “Leave It to Beaver” - Classic '50s sitcom is dated but still appealing.
Content Appropriate For Ages: 6+
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Dr. Heathcliff '... Played By: Bill Cosby
Show: “The Cosby Show” - Classic family sitcom offers fun with its lessons.
Content Appropriate For Ages: 7+
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Danny Tanner Played By: Bob Saget
Show: “The Cosby Show” - Classic family sitcom offers fun with its lessons.
Content Appropriate For Ages: 7+
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Howard Cunningha... Played By: Tom Bosley
Show: “Happy Days” - Aaaaay! Classic feel-good sitcom is hokey but fun.
Content Appropriate For Ages: 7+
(Photo: ABC)
Charles Ingalls Played By: Michael Landon
Show: “Little House on the Prairie” - Classic pioneer drama is one for the books.
Content Appropriate For Ages: 7+
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Mike Brady Played By: Robert Reed
Show: “The Brady Bunch” - Oh, my nose! '70s icon is family-friendly fare.
Content Appropriate For Ages: 7+
(Photo: Paramount Pictures/ Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Steven Keaton Played By: Michael Gross
Show: “Family Ties” - Classic 1980s sitcom's messages still ring true today.
Content Appropriate For Ages: 8+
(Photo: Paramount Television)
Dr. Jason Seaver Played By: Alan Thicke
Show: “Family Ties” - Classic 1980s sitcom's messages still ring true today.
Content Appropriate For Ages: 8+
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Jay Pritchett Played By: Ed O'Neill
Show: “Modern Family” - Fresh take on sitcom families includes some iffy content.
Content Appropriate For Ages: 13+
(Photo: ABC)
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