Daddio
Encyclopedia
Daddio is an American sitcom
that aired on NBC
from March 23 to October 23, 2000. Created by Matt Berry
and Ric Swartzwelder, the series starred Michael Chiklis
and Anita Barone
.
), Jake (Mitch Holleman
), and Emily to accommodate his wife's demanding career as a lawyer. Chris loves his new role, but is annoyed by Linda's well-meaning friends Holly (Suzy Nakamura
) and Barb (Amy Wilson) who constantly interfere with Chris' parenting. Chris is also forced to defend his new role to his best friend Rob (Kevin Crowley), and his new neighbor Bobick (Steve Ryan
), a former Marine
.
The show's first season consisted of five episodes, but was renewed for a second season of 13 episodes. However, only four were aired before NBC canceled the show in October 2000 due to low ratings.
Situation comedy
A situation comedy, often shortened to sitcom, is a genre of comedy that features characters sharing the same common environment, such as a home or workplace, accompanied with jokes as part of the dialogue...
that aired on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
from March 23 to October 23, 2000. Created by Matt Berry
Matt Berry
Matthew Charles "Matt" Berry is an English actor, writer, comedian and musician. Berry is perhaps best known for his appearances in The IT Crowd, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace and The Mighty Boosh; he also had his own series, Snuff Box...
and Ric Swartzwelder, the series starred Michael Chiklis
Michael Chiklis
Michael Charles Chiklis is an American actor, voice actor, occasional director and television producer. Some of the previous roles for which he is best known include Commissioner Tony Scali on the ABC police drama The Commish, LAPD Detective Vic Mackey on the FX police drama The Shield, Thing in...
and Anita Barone
Anita Barone
Anita Louise Barone is an American actress. She is best known for co-starring roles in sitcoms The Jeff Foxworthy Show, Daddio and The War at Home.-Life and career:Barone was born in St. Louis, Missouri...
.
Synopsis
Michael Chiklis stars as Chris Woods, a former restaurant supply salesman who decides to become a stay-at-home dad to his and his wife Linda's (Barone) four children Shannon (Cristina Kernan), Max (Martin SpanjersMartin Spanjers
Martin Ryan Spanjers is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Rory Hennessy in the short-lived ABC television sitcom 8 Simples Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.-Life and career:...
), Jake (Mitch Holleman
Mitch Holleman
Mitch Holleman is an American child actor who is most notable for his portrayal of Jake Hart on the TV sitcom Reba. In the show he is the son of Reba Hart played by country music singer Reba McEntire.-Life and career:...
), and Emily to accommodate his wife's demanding career as a lawyer. Chris loves his new role, but is annoyed by Linda's well-meaning friends Holly (Suzy Nakamura
Suzy Nakamura
Susan Aiko "Suzy" Nakamura is an American actress. She starred opposite Ted Danson in the ABC sitcom Help Me Help You. Nakamura has also had many guest appearances on American sitcoms such as According to Jim, Half and Half, 8 Simple Rules, Curb Your Enthusiasm and How I Met Your Mother and had a...
) and Barb (Amy Wilson) who constantly interfere with Chris' parenting. Chris is also forced to defend his new role to his best friend Rob (Kevin Crowley), and his new neighbor Bobick (Steve Ryan
Steve Ryan
Steve Ryan was an American actor.He was best known for his recurring role on the Fox sitcom, Arrested Development, as J. Walter Weatherman. Some of his other roles included "Detective Nate Grossman" on the NBC Police series Crime Story and his role as "Bobick" on Daddio.Notable recurring roles...
), a former Marine
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
.
The show's first season consisted of five episodes, but was renewed for a second season of 13 episodes. However, only four were aired before NBC canceled the show in October 2000 due to low ratings.
Cast
- Michael ChiklisMichael ChiklisMichael Charles Chiklis is an American actor, voice actor, occasional director and television producer. Some of the previous roles for which he is best known include Commissioner Tony Scali on the ABC police drama The Commish, LAPD Detective Vic Mackey on the FX police drama The Shield, Thing in...
as Chris Woods - Anita Barone as Linda Woods
- Mitch Holleman as Jake Woods
- Cristina Kernan as Shannon Woods
- Martin Spanjers as Max Woods
- Cassidy and Savannah Clark as Emily Woods (Uncredited)
- Ashley and Whitney Steidl as Emily Woods (Uncredited)
- Kevin Crowley as Rod Krolak
- Amy Wilson as Barb Krolak
- Christian Boewe as Montgomery Krolak
- Suzy Nakamura as Holly Martin
- Hilary DuffHilary DuffHilary Erhard Duff is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, she achieved fame playing the title role in the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. She also reprised her role in...
as Molly Kidman (Pilot only)
Season 1
| Episode # | Episode title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | "Grapefruits of Wrath" | March 23, 2000 |
| 1-2 | "The Premium Also Rises" | March 30, 2000 |
| 1-3 | "Crackers and Punishment" | April 6, 2000 |
| 1-4 | "Fence and Sensibility" | April 13, 2000 |
| 1-5 | "Lord of the Ants" | April 20, 2000 |
Season 2
| Episode # | Episode title | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | "The Last Temptation of Chris" | October 2, 2000 |
| 2-2 | "Pride and Pregnancy" | October 9, 2000 |
| 2-3 | "For Whom the School Bell Tolls" | October 16, 2000 |
| 2-4 | "Remains of the Day Off" | October 23, 2000 |
| 2-5 | "Rod's Head Revisited" | Never aired |
| 2-6 | "Gone with the 'Ween" | Never aired |
| 2-7 | "A Tale of Two Daddies" | Never aired |
| 2-8 | "Of Mice and Math" | Never aired |
| 2-9 | "A Confederacy of Daddies" | Never aired |
| 2-10 | "The Big Sleepover" | Never aired |
| 2-11 | "A Christmas Quarrel" | Never aired |
| 2-12 | "To Kill a Rocking Band" | Never aired |
| 2-13 | "Tender Is the Night Out" | Never aired |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BMI Film & TV Awards | Won | BMI TV Music Award | Mark Heyes |
| Teen Choice Awards Teen Choice Awards The Teen Choice Awards, are an annual awards show that air on the Fox cable channel, that honor the year's biggest biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, voted by teen viewers aged 14 through 17. Winners receive an authentic full size surfboard designed with... |
Nominated | TV - Choice Breakout Show | |
|
| 2001 | Art Directors Guild Art Directors Guild The Art Directors Guild is an American labor union and branch of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees representing almost 2,000 motion picture and television professionals.... |
Nominated | Television - Episode of a Multi-Camera Series | Jay Pelissier (production designer) (For episode "Fense and Sensibility") |
| Young Artist Award Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
Nominated | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Young Actor Age Ten or Under | Mitch Holleman | |
| Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Supporting Young Actor | Martin Spanjers | |||
| Won | Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Supporting Young Actress | Cristina Kernan |