Who Is TV’s Favorite Dad? And Who Came in Last? 5,621 readers ended up voting to pick their favorite!
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The results of our ReMIND Favorite TV Dad poll are in: This year, for Father’s Day, we created a poll of 20 top classic TV dads, including those from Father Knows Best, My Three Sons, The Brady Bunch, Bonanza, The Andy Griffith Show and many more. 5,621 readers ended up voting to pick their favorite!
Who won the honor of most beloved patriarch on TV? And who surprised us by coming in last? Read on to find out!
1Andy Taylor
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You picked none other than the calm and loving Andy Taylor from The Andy Griffith Show as your top pick, with 1338 votes.
Andy Taylor, played by Andy Griffith, was the wise and warmhearted sheriff of the quiet town of Mayberry. He kept the peace with a calm demeanor, a gentle sense of humor and an unwavering devotion to his son, Opie.
2Charles Ingalls
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Charles Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie was our runner-up, with 873 votes.
Charles Ingalls, the hardworking and compassionate patriarch of the Ingalls family played by Michael Landon, faced the trials of frontier life with steady resolve, deep faith and an unshakable love for his wife and daughters.
3Ward Cleaver
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The second runner-up was Ward Cleaver, the steady and soft-spoken father on Leave It to Beaver, who served as a moral compass for his family. The character, played by Hugh Beaumont, offered thoughtful guidance and gentle discipline as he navigated the ups and downs of raising two young boys in 1950s suburbia.
Last Place: Darrin Stevens
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Now, let’s find out who you put at the very bottom of our list. Darrin Stephens from Bewitched came in last, with only 11 votes (!). Perhaps it was because he was always flustered and tried to keep magic out of his normal suburban life instead of embracing his wife and daughter’s special gifts. It could also be because the role was played by two different actors over the course of the series, causing a bit of confusion.
Check out the full results below and let us know if you agree or disagree!
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