Poll: Dan Conner of 'Roseanne' Voted Most Real TV Dad
The poll, conducted by InteractiveDad.com and Interactive Dad TV, shows Dan Conner offers the most accurate portrayal of fatherhood today.
idadtv.com - June 12, 2008
Dan Conner on 'Roseanne' was played actor John Goodman. (Photo courtesy: Carsey-Werner Productions)
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(PRNewsChannel) / Tampa, Fla. - Most fathers believe that of the TV dads present and past Dan Conner, the affable, easygoing guy on "Roseanne" who's openly admired by many of the show's characters for his devotion to his wife and children, offers the most accurate portrayal of fatherhood today, according to a new poll released by InteractiveDad.com and Interactive Dad TV (TM).
For that title, Dan Conner beat Cliff Huxstable of the "Cosby Show," who came in second in the poll. Alan Harper on "Two and a Half Men," and Ray Barone of "Everybody Loves Raymond" were tied for third place.
"Dan Conner appears to be dominated by his wife but asserts himself when it comes to his children," says Glenn Selig, creator of Interactive Dad TV, the first syndicated news segment for local TV stations. "I guess there are a lot of dads who see themselves in him."
Both InteractiveDad.com, the free online magazine for dads, and Interactive Dad TV, are geared for today's dads who are more involved with the raising of their children than previous generations.
"Some TV dads are portrayed as bungling fools and totally disengaged," says Selig, "that's troubling and just not fair. Kids watch TV and we certainly don't want our kids to think of fathers that way."
Robbie Stewart, Hannah Montana and Miley Stewart's dad on "Hannah Montana" came in a close fourth.
Way behind were Ward Cleaver on "Leave it to Beaver" and Peter Griffin on "Family Guy."
InteractiveDad.com/Interactive Dad TV Poll Results:
Robbie Stewart "Hannah Montana" (13.21%)
Ray Barone "Everybody Loves Raymond" (18.87%)
Ward Cleaver "Leave it to Beaver" (3.77%)
Alan Harper "Two and a Half Men" (18.87%)
Peter Griffin "Family Guy" (1.89%)
Cliff Huxstable "Cosby Show"(20.75%)
Dan Conner "Roseanne" (22.64%)
About Interactive Dad TV: Interactive Dad TV is the first syndicated news segment for local newscasts targeting dads. It goes into full production in the fall, airing on network affiliated and independent stations nationwide as a market exclusive.
About InteractiveDad.com: InteractiveDad.com is the free online magazine for fathers focusing on family and finance. Attracting dads worldwide, it's the most popular fatherhood Web site and magazine online.
Contact: Glenn Selig
Phone: (813) 300-5454
Email:
Web site: www.interactivedad.com or www.idadtv.com
Source Web Site: idadtv.com
