Date My Dad

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.

I am not sure why some reviews consider Date My Dad a boring and predictable sitcom. I completely disagree, as I feel like this show is a breath of fresh air! It is not only adorable and funny, but it isn't afraid to confront issues that are current and relevant in ways that makes you think, and more importantly, feel. The actors are fantastic across the board, and it would break my heart to see this show cancelled. I adore Date My Dad! Bravo!

This is basically one of the oldest recipes in the world of SitComs. The single parent with know-it-all kids who tries to balance his not-so-complicate life.

The title "Date My Dad" it is literally materialized in the pilot episode when his daughters are creating some sort of a one man dating service for him.

But is a blunt show. Lukewarm. No jokes or laughs of any kind.

No drama either, since the main problem of the protagonist is that he became ...40! But don't feel sorry for him. He is a actually a famous former athlete, healthy, fit, handsome, rich man with his own business and a nice house, lots of friends, a supporting brother, a helping mother-in-law and 3 happy daughters.

Barry Watson gives a totally uninspiring performance. And despite some grimaces from him in front of the mirror, he is basically emotionless. Same tone and same face for happy, sad, surprised, angry, calm. I don't think he was a good actor to begin with.

And what would it be a sitcom without a sexy grandma, played by an unrecognizable from the plastic surgeries Raquel Welch.

Surprisingly enough the pilot was 42 minutes long! Not the usual 21 for that kind of show. Surprisingly, because this show has nothing to offer. It is totally meaningless. Not fun to watch. Not a statement or a morale. Too mild to be interesting... A pointless show.

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I love this show. Wholesome family values have return to television with DATE MY DAD. Barry Watson is superb as the single dad raising three daughters on his own after the death of his wife. Well. he wasn't totally alone , he had help from his mother in law Rosa played by Beauty Icon Raquel Welch. There is also Robert Wagner who recently joined the cast. Wagner is a valuable asset I think, plus he has great chemistry with Ms. Welch. I would love to see more of Welch and Wagner in the forefront in the next season and the many more to come. I can't express how great casting is in this show . Everyone is superb, not only the seasoned actors but the new up and coming ones as well .

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.