Daddy Dearest

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Daddy Dearest

1993- 1993

1 Seasons

13 Episodes

5.7(3 votes)

Canceled

Comedy

Overview

A single father's angry and cynical father moves in with him. Hilarity ensues.

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Episodes

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Barney Martin

Pete Peters

Acting

Richard Lewis

Steven Mitchell

Acting

Don Rickles

Al Mitchell

Acting

Sydney Walsh

Christine Winters

Acting

Alice Carter

Lisa

Acting

Carey Eidel

Larry Mitchell

Acting

Renée Taylor

Helen Mitchell

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