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A Look at Dads of All Kinds They are goofy, supportive, stern... perhaps all at once. A look at Dads in their infinite variety, from a CIA agent to a lifelong coach to Johnny Cash, and more. And a look at Father's Day from the perspective of parents, children and everyone in between.
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A Look at Dads of All Kinds

The Funny Side of Fatherhood

This Father's Day, as a tribute to fathers, we share funny stories about fatherhood. Host Debbie Elliott speaks with Murray Horwitz, former professional clown and director of the American Film Institute's Silver Theater. We hear comedy routines from Bill Cosby, Ray Romano, Chris Rock and Groucho Marx.

The Funny Side of Fatherhood

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A Block of Wood and the Tools of Independence

Memories of the Pinewood Derby -- a Scouting tradition -- prompt a reflection on fatherhood: If Dad gets too involved, he's a jerk. If Dad stays too far away, he's also a jerk. What's a caring parent of a Boy Scout to do?

A Block of Wood and the Tools of Independence

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Irvin Mayfield: Keeping Dad Close While Moving On

New Orleans jazz musician Irvin Mayfield lost his father in the chaos following Hurricane Katrina. He talks about preseving the memory of a fun-loving, chess-cheating father, while letting go of his public role as a grieving son.

Irvin Mayfield: Keeping Dad Close While Moving On

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The Father's Day Necktie: A Perennial Favorite

Giving dad a necktie for Father's Day -- it's a total cliche. But even though ties seem to be going the way of rotary phones, Day to Day senior producer Steve Proffitt reports they're still a hot item on the holiday.

The Father's Day Necktie: A Perennial Favorite

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Parenting Lessons from Sitcom Dads

What do you do when you grew up without a father and then have a child of your own? Jordan Monroe of Youth Radio thanks the dads from his favorite TV sitcoms for teaching him how to raise his child.

Parenting Lessons from Sitcom Dads

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Giving Respect to Dads Who Adopt

With Father's Day observed this Sunday, Los Angeles writer S. Pearl Sharp salutes single men who adopt children -- fathers who volunteer for duty, instead of being compelled to do so by biology or societal expectations.

Giving Respect to Dads Who Adopt

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South Africa's Fugards: Writing About Wrongs

South African playwright Athol Fugard's work has long been esteemed around the world. Now his daughter, Lisa Fugard, has published a first novel: Skinner's Drift. Father and daughter talk about apartheid-era South Africa and what inspires their respective creative works.

South Africa's Fugards: Writing About Wrongs

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A Dad Reflects on His Best Work: Four Daughters

For George Caywood, 67, the challenge of raising four daughters was made harder by his struggle with depression. His oldest daughter recently interviewed him at a StoryCorps booth in Los Angeles.

A Dad Reflects on His Best Work: Four Daughters

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A Difficult Cut: A Father, A Son and Little League

A new Little League season is beginning, but it can be a hard-knock life. Recently Al Lazard and his 11-year-old son Armando sat down for a frank conversation. It began with a question from Armando: "Dad, tell me the truth, why did you cut me off the team?"

A Difficult Cut: A Father, A Son and Little League

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Rosanne Cash Remembers Her Father, Johnny

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Rosanne Cash began her career touring with her father, Johnny Cash, and released her first single in 1979. She's a Grammy-winning country music artist with over 40 hit singles. Her album, Black Cadillac, will be released in January.

Rosanne Cash Remembers Her Father, Johnny

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Father's Day

Sharing Father's Day Memories

Poet Billy Collins shares memories of his father's puckish spirit as part of the StoryCorps national oral history project. Hear Collins' conversation with friend Nancy Cobb, recorded in a booth at New York City's Grand Central Terminal.

Sharing Father's Day Memories

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