Daddio

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::summary 2000 American TV series ::

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Field	Value
image	Daddio-show.jpg
caption	Daddio main cast
genre	Sitcom
creator	{{Plain list
starring	{{Plain list
composer	Mark Heyes
country	United States
language	English
num_seasons	2
num_episodes	18 (9 unaired)
executive_producer	{{Plain list
producer	Franco Bario
editor	Skip Collector
cinematography	Donald A. Morgan
camera	Multi-camera
runtime	22–24 minutes
company	{{Plain list
channel	NBC
first_aired
last_aired
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|image = Daddio-show.jpg |caption = Daddio main cast |genre = Sitcom |creator = {{Plain list|

• Matt Berry
• Ric Swartzwelder |writer = |director = |starring = {{Plain list|
• Michael Chiklis
• Anita Barone
• Amy Wilson
• Kevin Crowley
• Suzy Nakamura
• Steve Ryan
• Cristina Kernan
• Martin Spanjers
• Mitch Holleman |composer = Mark Heyes |country = United States |language = English |num_seasons = 2 |num_episodes = 18 (9 unaired) |executive_producer = {{Plain list|
• Matt Berry
• Ric Swartzwelder |producer = Franco Bario |editor = Skip Collector |cinematography = Donald A. Morgan |camera = Multi-camera |runtime = 22–24 minutes |company = {{Plain list|
• Big Fan Productions
• Touchstone Television |channel = NBC |first_aired = |last_aired =

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.

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 Spanjers), 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.

Cast

Main

• Michael Chiklis as Chris Woods
• Anita Barone as Linda Woods, Chris's wife
• Amy Wilson as Barb Krolak, Linda's best friend
• Kevin Crowley as Rod Krolak, Barb's husband and Chris's best friend
• Suzy Nakamura as Holly Martin, Linda's other friend
• Steve Ryan as Bobick, Chris's neighbor
• Cristina Kernan as Shannon Woods, Chris & Linda's first daughter
• Martin Spanjers as Max Woods, Chris & Linda's first son
• Mitch Holleman as Jake Woods, Chris & Linda's second son

Recurring

• Christian Boewe as Montgomery Krolak, Barb & Rod's son

Guest role

• Hilary Duff as Molly Kidman (Pilot only)

Episodes

Series overview

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Season 1 (2000)

|EpisodeNumber=1 |EpisodeNumber2=1 |Title=Grapefruits of Wrath |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate= |Viewers=19.71 |ShortSummary=The pilot episode finds Chris Woods learning the ropes as a stay-at-home dad, taking care of his four children and dealing with a problematic new neighbor. |LineColor=3252a8 |EpisodeNumber=2 |EpisodeNumber2=2 |Title=The Premium Also Rises |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate= |Viewers=15.17 |ShortSummary=Chris's self-esteem is lowered after an insurance salesman terms him a "non-income producing spouse". |LineColor=3252a8 |EpisodeNumber=3 |EpisodeNumber2=3 |Title=Crackers and Punishment |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate= |Viewers=14.97 |ShortSummary=Chris gets himself kicked out of the mommies' group, while Max accepts a high-paying part-time job. |LineColor=3252a8 |EpisodeNumber=4 |EpisodeNumber2=4 |Title=Fence and Sensibility |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate= |Viewers=15.76 |ShortSummary=While Chris tries to call a truce with Bobick, the two older children are asked to choose the family vacation spot for the year. |LineColor=3252a8 |EpisodeNumber=5 |EpisodeNumber2=5 |Title=Lord of the Ants |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate= |Viewers=11.65 |ShortSummary=Chris decides to teach Jake at home, but receives a challenge from Barb, who has long taught her son at home. |LineColor=3252a8

Season 2 (2000)

|EpisodeNumber=6 |EpisodeNumber2=1 |Title=The Last Temptation of Chris |DirectedBy=Joe Regalbuto |WrittenBy=Matt Berry & Ric Swartzlander |OriginalAirDate= |Viewers=7.78 |ShortSummary=Chris's former boss offers him a new job and Max tries to choose an elective for school. |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=7 |EpisodeNumber2=2 |Title=Pride and Pregnancy |DirectedBy=James Widdoes |WrittenBy=Tom J. Astle |OriginalAirDate= |Viewers=6.95 |ShortSummary=While Chris hopes that Holly chooses him rather than Barb to be her baby coach, Max runs for school-council president. |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=8 |EpisodeNumber2=3 |Title=For Whom the School Bell Tolls |DirectedBy=Gil Junger |WrittenBy=Patti Carr & Lara Runnels |OriginalAirDate= |Viewers=7.36 |ShortSummary=Max has second thoughts about starting middle school; Shannon has fashion concerns; Jake worries about kindergarten. |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=9 |EpisodeNumber2=4 |Title=Remains of the Day Off |DirectedBy=Mark Cendrowski |WrittenBy=Reid Harrison |OriginalAirDate= |Viewers=5.03 |ShortSummary=While Chris goes golfing with Rod and Bobick, Linda decides to take the kids for a day at the beach, but their plans don't quite work out. |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=10 |EpisodeNumber2=5 |Title=Rod's Head Revisited |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate=Unaired |Viewers= |ShortSummary= |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=11 |EpisodeNumber2=6 |Title=Gone with the 'Ween |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate=Unaired |Viewers= |ShortSummary= |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=12 |EpisodeNumber2=7 |Title=A Tale of Two Daddies |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate=Unaired |Viewers= |ShortSummary= |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=13 |EpisodeNumber2=8 |Title=Of Mice and Math |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate=Unaired |Viewers= |ShortSummary= |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=14 |EpisodeNumber2=9 |Title=A Confederacy of Daddies |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate=Unaired |Viewers= |ShortSummary= |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=15 |EpisodeNumber2=10 |Title=The Big Sleepover |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate=Unaired |Viewers= |ShortSummary= |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=16 |EpisodeNumber2=11 |Title=A Christmas Quarrel |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate=Unaired |Viewers= |ShortSummary= |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=17 |EpisodeNumber2=12 |Title=To Kill a Rocking Band |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate=Unaired |Viewers= |ShortSummary= |LineColor=7096ff |EpisodeNumber=18 |EpisodeNumber2=13 |Title=Tender Is the Night Out |DirectedBy= |WrittenBy= |OriginalAirDate=Unaired |Viewers= |ShortSummary= |LineColor=7096ff

Awards and nominations

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Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Refs
2000	BMI Film & TV Awards	BMI TV Music Award	Mark Heyes
Teen Choice Awards	TV – Choice Breakout Show	Daddio
2001	Art Directors Guild	Television – Episode of a Multi-Camera Series	Jay Pelissier (production designer)
(for episode "Fense and Sensibility")
Young Artist Award	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
Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actress	Cristina Kernan
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References

References

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2. Wayne, Friedman. (November 2000). "Thursday night puts NBC at No. 1 with adults 18-49; ABC and CBS have higher overall household ratings as sweeps loom.". Advertising Age.
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