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All My Children Discussion Group
WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME?
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION?
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER?
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS?
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
Last year, I also did a Father topic, it was emotional for me, because I miss my father so much. I know not everyone has had a wonderful relationship with their father, so share as much as you wish. I'll be checking in from time to time. May you all have a blessed day.
WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME? He goes by his initials, M.L.
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? When I was growing up, he ran a business but he's been retired for 30 years now. He was fortunate to retire early.
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? We used to tell him he reminded us of Archie Bunker
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? Best, Andy Griffith. Worst, Victor Newman (Y&R)
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? Not really. He's a loner and a very selfish person so it's hard to have a relationship with him. He really just wants to be left alone so that's what I do. I keep an eye on him from a distance and jump in when he needs help. Otherwise, we don't talk much.
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WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME? Graydon
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? Retired Police Officer but now he drives 18 Wheelers and pilots small airplanes for "fun".
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? No, but the young Robert Redford always reminds me of my dad. He looks very much like him in "The Sting" and those earlier movies.
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? (one of the)Best: George Banks in Father of the Bride (one of the)Worst: Ray Gardener.
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? Its complicated.
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I was blessed with two wonderful father's, one of which is still with me. My mother died when I was 16 months old, leaving my dad with myself, and two brothers; a 3 year old and the other a newborn baby who was born on my eldest brother's third birthday. My dad didn't feel he could properly raise 3 small children on his own, so my eldest brother and I went to live with my mother's sister and her husband (and they have been my parents ever since), though we maintained a close relationship with my dad. Due to one of my sister's (cousin, actually) having just come through heart surgery and needing a lot of care, my youngest brother went to live with another aunt and uncle, who later moved to Ohio, creating the American side of our family. Anyways, now that I've given you a brief history lesson, on with the questions ...
'My' Dad
WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME? Donald Bell (Dad and his twin brother, Ronald, were adopted when they were 4, because their mother died when they were 3, and since Bell was the original family name, it was kept as my dad's middle name).
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? He was a logger as a young man, and after a few years in construction, he opened his own construction business, concentrating in window installation. He also bought a seasonal Motor Court, which we ran as a family in the summertime. When he 'retired' he built a log cabin from the ground up; clearing the land, cutting the lumber, building, wiring, and adding out buildings. It was our oasis.
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? Dad used to sing 'Little Sir Echo' to us around the campfire on dry summer nights at the Motor Court, which is why I refer to valleydaughter's new kitten, Echo, as Little Sir Echo. Michael Landon's Little House character, Charles Ingalls, has always reminded me of my dad, both in looks and temperment.
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? Charles Ingalls/Frank Costanza
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? We shared a mutual admiration and respect for one another. When my dad was ill I flew across country to be by his side. It was at that time we took to saying 'I love you' everytime we saw or spoke to one another on the phone. He survived that visit, and lived for another 17 months. The last thing I ever heard him say was 'I love you'.
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WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME? A good Scottish name ... Murdoch Fergus
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? He worked on the line at General Motors for over 30 years. After 'retirement' he drove the senior's bus every Friday for 10 years (up until his triple bypass last summer) and spends a lot of time doing his Shriner's work. He has also been a piper for over 60 years, and plays many engagments to this day.
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? 'Amazing Grace' on the pipes.
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? See above.
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? Mom was a widow with two daughters when Dad married her. She also had an elderly spinster aunt living with her. Less than a year later, my brother and I moved in with them. This newlywed man was part of a family of 7 in less than twelve months, and it never phased him. There is no man on this earth who I admire more, and who's admiration means more to me. He's a gruff Scotsman who never showed a lot of emotion, but he took to hugging me over the last 5 years or so, and his pride in me knows no bounds.
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WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? Chemical Operator at BASF Chemical.
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? Any song by Peter, Paul and Mary... TV? Andy Griffin. You'd think he was older than he is... he's just an old soul.
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? Worst father? HA! Darth Vader!
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? We've come a long, long way.
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Good morning all and Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME? Gerald Wayne
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? Well, right now he is 'retired' but he does employee hearing testing for companies around the state, he teaches fire-fighter classes for the state and he is the trainer for the area volunteer fire department where he was chief for a good number of years and is a part-time farmer. When he was 'working' he was a buyer for a nuclear power facility here in town and was the head of their emergency team. He is a firefighter, EMT, hazardous materials expert and a certified fire fighter instructor for the state of Virginia as well as a part time farmer!
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? My dad is totally 100% exactly like Andy Taylor! He sort of looks like him, talks like him, acts like him, etc.
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? Andy Taylor, hands down.......
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? My daddy and I have always been VERY close. When I was little, we did everything together and now that I've moved back to the family farm, we do now too! He has never, ever even raised his voice to me. We have just always had that 'thing' where we just always got along, and I never did anything to ever disappoint him. Everyone says we are exactly alike! We are both really easy going, etc. I don't know what I'd do without him! He is my favorite person in the whole world!! And he is the best dad in the whole world!
I hope everyone has a fantabulous day and week!
~Ally & Ashleys MOm
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WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME? John ....but everyone called him JACK
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? He was Chief of Security at a General Motors plant in our town.
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? Daddy's Little Girl.....he was my hero and I miss him so very much.
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? Father Knows Best..and I'll go along with WE...Ray Gardner...no one was as despicable as he was
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? We had a very special relationship...he respected me and I respected him. We were very much alike and that's not to imply that was all good. In his eulogy, it was said that he had an Archie Bunker persona, but he was the biggest,softest Teddy Bear you could ever meet. He was a good man.
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WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME? Raymond Warren (but they misheard and on my birth certificate it says Raymond Morris).
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? He was a postman.
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? My dad was a great performer with a rich baritone. At times he was like Art Carney, other times Danny Kaye, yet others Robert Merrill (that voice). His signature song (to sing to mom) was If Ever I Would Leave You so I can't hear that without thinking of both of them. Also He would have done a top notch job with Colonel Pickering in My Fair Lady so that's another reminder. As the saying goes - I never had a father, I had a daddy!!
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? Best? Andy Griffith. Worst? Ray Gardner.
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? I've shared this before. My dad was a baritone but the man had RANGE. He was ill with Bells Palsey and his lively personality was dampened for a very long time (about 18 months). Then came New Year's Eve. He was feeling much better, walked into the party right over to me and said help me with this one will ya kid. That was how he'd introduce us when we were going to sing. WELL he starts and is singing an Italian aria. I'm bent over HOWLING. All part of his incredible humor. I said help me with this one will ya kid????? Not only did I not know the language I couldn't hit those notes if I crossed my eyes and stood on my toes. I miss that dear, sweet, funny and adorable man every day of my life!!
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Hi Amie!! Nice questions.
WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME? Andrew
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? Journalist. he covered the White House during the Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy years.
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? War and Peace . . . he took me to see the movie (alone, no other sibs or Mom), and afterwards said I looked like Audrey Hepburn. I didn't, of course, but I believed I did for about five minutes.
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? I loved Dan Conner on Roseanne. He wasn't perfect by any means, but he loved his kids so much.
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? I had two sisters and two brothers (and later a half brother) but i always believed I was his favorite. Delusional, right?
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WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME? His name was Julius - the family called him Julie
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? He was a salesman and then an owner and driver of a New York taxi.
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? Always (I'll be Loving You Always)
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? Jim Anderson, the best - Ray Gardner, the worst.
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? Today (the 16th) would have been my father's birthday. He passed away on the 17th. It's been thirty-seven years - hard for me to comprehend. He was the most loving, fun father anyone could have. He was always there for me, with a hug and with his special way, problems would disappear. Sitting on his lap and laughing with him are wonderful memories and every Sunday the two of us would go to Coney Island. These are childhood memories of him. In later years, he was supportative of me in the best and worst moments. Time has smoothed the pain of him leaving but the pain truly never leaves as I think of him daily.
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WHAT IS YOUR FATHER'S NAME? Joseph
WHAT WAS (IS) YOUR FATHER'S OCCUPATION? General Contractor
IS THERE A SONG, MOVIE, OR TV SHOW THAT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR FATHER? Any thing with Frank Sinatra, my dad loved him and all the Rat Pack. For the father/daughter dance at my wedding, we danced to "Young at Heart". I break down whenever I hear that song. My dad also bore a strong physical resemblance to Dean Martin.
WHAT CHARACTER IN A MOVIE OR TV SHOW DO YOU THINK WAS ONE OF THE BEST/WORST FATHERS? One of the best TV dads IMO, was Heathcliff Huxtable from "The Cosby Show". He was loving, attentive, but assertive when he needed to be. He was strict, but he gave his children the space to be creative. The worst father is Captain Vidal, he was a stepfather in the Spanish film "Pan's Labyrinth". For those of you who have seen the film, is there a worse father figure. If you haven't seen the movie, I highly recommend it. It is haunting, but yet beautiful.
IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FATHER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE
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I was adopted when I was 3 hours old, and I was most certainly Daddy's Little girl. He was strict and protective to the point of obsessive at times. Once, this guy that all the girl's in HS wanted to date, Andy, asked me out. I was 15 and so in awe of this guy. Before he came to pick me up, I told him he had to meet my dad, he told me "I don't meet parents". So when he came to pick me up at my house, the idiot honks the horn. Well my dad goes out to the driveway and knocks on Andy's car window. When Andy rolled it down, my dad said "Do me a favor, you see that stop sign up the street? Take a right or a left and get the hell out of here, there is no f***ing way you are taking my daughter out if you don't have the balls to meet me." I was horrified, but looking back at the age of 40, Daddy did the right thing.
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