America In Primetime

Man of the House

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Man of the House

This episode showcases the evolution of the man of the house from the king of his castle in classic family sitcoms to a more intricate, conflicted figure in modern shows. Interviews include Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner ('The Cosby Show'); David Chase ('The Sopranos'); Bryan Cranston ('Breaking Bad'); Ron Howard ('The Andy Griffith Show') ; Carl Reiner and Dick Van Dyke ('The Dick Van Dyke Show'); and Phil Rosenthal and Patricia Heaton ('Everybody Loves Raymond'), among others.

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