Charles Ingalls was voted as Favorite TV Father, with John Walton, a close second, then Andy Taylor, third.
I love both Charles and John, so I'd definitely choose both of them. In fact, I must say... my own Father has often been compared to both of these characters - hard working and caring.
Here are the Complete Poll Results for Favorite TV / Movie Father:
Jim Anderson - Father Knows Best 27 (8%)
John Walton - The Waltons 95 (29%)
Charles Ingalls - Little House on the Prairie 101 (30%)
Ward Cleaver - Leave it to Beaver 19 (5%)
Henry Mitchell - Dennis the Menace 4 (1%)
Andy Taylor - The Andy Griffith Show 66 (20%)
Ozzie Nelson - Ozzie & Harriet 7 (2%)
George Bailey - It's a Wonderful Life 26 (7%)
Judge Hardy - Andy Hardy Movies 10 (3%)
Clarence Day - Life with Father 4 (1%)
Steve Martin - Father of the Bride / Cheaper by the Dozen 27 (8%)
Steve Douglas - My Three Sons 24 (7%)
Tim Taylor - Home Improvement 24 (7%)
Jason Seaver - Growing Pains 3 (0%)
Danny Williams - Make Room for Daddy 3 (0%)
Cliff Huxtible - The Cosby Show 61 (18%)
Rob Petrie - The Dick Van Dyke Show 10 (3%)
Tom Bradford - Eight is Enough 8 (2%)
Mike Brady - The Brady Bunch 12 (3%)
George Baxter - Hazel 3 (0%)
-- OTHER -- 12 (3%)
God bless all Fathers, who love and care for their children!