Advice from DAD
Under promise and over ______
Deliver
He is actors Peter and Jane’s father.
Who is Henry Fonda?
Also an actor, he played opposite Bette Davis in the 1938 film Jezebel, Barbara Stanwyck in the 1941 film The Lady Eve, and Lucille Ball in the 1942 film The Big Street.
He is Opie's father
Who is Andy Taylor?
Opie and Andy lived with Aunt Bea in Mayberry, the fictional setting of The Andy Griffith Show. Ron Howard played Opie, and Frances Bavier played Aunt Bea.
DIY dads covet these items made by Ryobi, Black & Decker, Bosch, and other brands from Home Depot or Lowe’s.
What are tools (power tools or anything similar)
Dads are engaging in this pastime when they hit the links.
What is golf?
According to scottishgolfhistory.org, the term links comes from the Scottish term meaning “any rough grassy area between the sea and the land,” and some golf courses were built on the links. Today, the term is used for any golf course.
Never let them see you ________
Sweat
He is actor Kiefer’s father. The father is known for his roles in the films The Dirty Dozen, M*A*S*H, and Pride & Prejudice.
Who is Donald Sutherland?
Kiefer currently appears in the TV drama Designated Survivor. The father-son duo both acted in three films together, the most recent of which was the western film Forsaken in 2016.
He is the patriarch of Bonanza.
Who is Ben Cartwright?
Lorne Greene played Ben Cartwright. The show ran for 14 seasons.
This gift keeps track of steps walked throughout the day
What is pedometer?
When you start walking, strive for 2,000 steps, but 10,000 steps per day is optimal.
What year was Father’s Day officially recognized as a national holiday in the U.S.?
1972
Many fathers across the globe repeat George Santayana’s truism: “Those who do not learn from history are bound to” _____________
Repeat it
Santayana was a Spanish American philosopher
They are the two U.S. presidents who spawned U.S. presidents.
Who are George H.W. Bush and John Adams?
Presidents William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison were grandfather and grandson, respectively.
He is the father on Happy Days.
Who is Howard Cunningham?
Tom Bosley played Howard Cunningham.
These tiny, “smart” phones are also fashion accessories.
What are watches?
Apple may be the most popular brand of smart watch, but several manufacturers, including Sony and Samsung, beat Apple to the market.
What is the average age of first-time fathers in the U.S. according to recent data?
Around 30 years old
An often repeated saying of Thomas Jefferson: “The harder I work, the more” of this “I seem to have.
Luck
He is actors Emilio and Charlie’s father.
Who is Martin Sheen?
He starred in the 1987 film Wall Street with his son Charlie, and he was part of an ensemble cast in the 2006 film Bobby, directed by Emilio.
He is the father on Leave It to Beaver.
Who is Ward Cleaver?
Hugh Beaumont played Ward Cleaver.
It is the king of pocketknives.
What is Swiss Army?
This all-in-one pocket toolkit gained popularity in North America after World War II. In addition to a knife, some versions contain scissors, a corkscrew, a bottle opener, a ruler, a screwdriver, etc.
How many stay-at-home dads are in the US?
1. 300,000
2. Over 2 million
3. 1 million
4. 800,000
Over 2 million!
In 1989 there were ~1.1 million stay‑at‑home dads (4% of fathers, 11% of all stay‑at‑home parents)
Aristotle gave us this oldie but goodie: “Well begun is half” ________
Done
They are father-son prime ministers of Canada.
Who are Pierre and Justin Trudeau?
Justin Trudeau was the prime minister until 2025, and his father is a former prime minister.
Jim Rockford’s father on The Rockford Files went by this nickname.
Who is Rocky (Rockford)?
Noah Beery Jr. played Rocky Rockford.
Some fathers are philatelists; they collect these and will appreciate a stock book to store and safeguard their collections.
What are stamps?
What bird spends two months keeping its egg warm while the mother is away feeding?
The Empire Penguin