From ‘Kenan’ to ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Okay,’ Single Father Figures Shine in Sitcoms
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variety.comWhitney Friedlander Television series’ depictions of single parents isn’t all that different from what viewers imagine, or have experienced, it to be.
Struggling adults attempting to juggle a stable career while doubling as the book report editor, dinner maker and support system that their kids need isn’t exactly new.
But the twist now is that scripted programming is putting the spotlight on single dads.Comedies ranging from NBC’s “Mr. Mayor” and “Kenan,” to CBS’ “United States of Al” and “B Positive,” to Netflix’s “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!” have lead characters who are single dads — albeit ones who maybe get by thanks to their entourages of quirky friends, relatives or coworkers.
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