''Daddio'' is an American

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that aired on

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from March 23 to October 23, 2000. Created by Matt Berry and Ric Swartzwelder, the series starred

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and

Anita Barone Anita Louise Barone (born September 25, 1964) is an American actress. She is known for co-starring roles in sitcoms '' The Jeff Foxworthy Show'', ''Daddio'', ''Shake It Up'', '' The War at Home'' and ''Friends''. Life and career Barone was born ...

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 (

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), 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 Suzy Nakamura (born December 2, 1968) is an American actress and improv comedian. She is known for her many guest appearances on sitcoms such as ''According to Jim'', ''Half and Half'', ''8 Simple Rules'', ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' and ''How I Me ...

) 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

as Chris Woods *

as Linda Woods *

as Max Woods * Mitch Holleman as Jake Woods * Cristina Kernan as Shannon Woods * Kevin Crowley as Rod Krolak * Amy Wilson as Barb Krolak * Christian Boewe as Montgomery Krolak *

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as Molly Kidman (Pilot only) *

as Holly Martin * Steve Ryan as Bobick

Episodes

Season 1 (2000)

Season 2 (2000)

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{epguides, Daddio 2000 American television series debuts 2000 American television series endings 2000s American sitcoms English-language television shows NBC original programming Television series by ABC Studios