Aired: 1978-86
DAD: Phillip Drummond (Conrad Bain) / Widower
DAD’S JOB: Corporation President
KIDS: Kimberly Drummond (Dana Plato), Arnold Jackson (Gary Coleman), Willis Jackson (Todd Bridges)
WHERE’S MOM?: Drummond adopted dying maid’s kids / Kimberly’s mom died.
STAND-IN “MOM”: Mrs. Garrett (Charlotte Rae)
The source of most “troubled child actor” stories. Based on the outcome of their growing up, maybe Conrad Bain could qualify as the worst Single TV Dad; even worse than Dr. Quest or Flipper’s Porter Ricks!