Date My Dad

Admittedly Berry was the draw for me. I'm currently binge watching after it initially stalled out for me. But now I must admit each new episode is getting better. It still needs some bunching up. I feel it needs to be a bit quicker, script wise. But the additional guest stars are amazing. I mean Robert Wagner! Brilliant. But above that the content is now hitting home. Each episode includes a real life lesson whether your a single parent or not. Some bring me to tears.

Just a bit more speed in the script and I believe you'll have a winner on your hands.

Date My Dad is a fun show with great actors. I feel there have been a lot of series with snarky and cynical comments. "Date My Dad" is a refreshing break. The supporting cast is awesome including Cindy Busby and Robert Wagner. The daughters, Barry Watson, and Raquel Welch also provide depth to the characters which they portray. The show explores a lot of feelings and transitions that occur after the death of their wife/mother in a way that is very supportive of each family member. Its a great example of navigating through the intensity of grief and keeping a positive approach in life. Thanks screenwriters, producers and staff.

Being a Barry Watson fan since 7th Heaven I was really excited when I found out he was starring in a new series.

This show is all about family, in this case a widower with 3 young girls to raise. Ricky Cooper is very lucky to have a great support network including his mother-in-law played by Raquel Welch.

UPtv Channel does get family and this show is an excellent example of their 'feel good' lineup. These days we really need more of this type of programming.

All the episodes are enjoyable however the 7th episode is especially meaningful.

This show has a lot of heart and a genuine goal to bring the concept of family television back to the forefront. In a society where content is more designed to cater to niche audiences 'Date My Dad' reminds us what family TV is all about. Each episode deals with a relevant topic but does so in a way that doesn't 'talk down' to the younger viewer while at the same time displaying respect for the parent figures. In one particular episode the topic of bullying is addressed from two different aspects.

'Date My Dad' is easy to follow and focuses more on the overall message of each episode instead of forced laughs. The show has funny moments for sure but the best part of the show is its simplicity in delivery and the warmth and heart which shines through so brilliantly.

This show isn't a sitcom in the truest sense, so the comments about a 21 minute sitcom isn't really fair. Each episode has a message in it and episode 7 had messages about school and cyber bullying.

As the actors mature in their roles the acting has improved and this show is in the same vein as 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls not truly a "sitcom".

This show won't be for everyone, but if you want a clean show the whole family can watch, with a message, this is a pretty good start.