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It's retro time. Time to bring back a TV show from yesteryear and see how it would hold up today. We will start with a sitcom from 1987.

My Two Dads






When Marcy Bradford dies, she leaves her teen-age daughter Nicole in the custody of a father she has never met; or rather, two fathers - Michael, a straight and formal man; and Joey, a wild artist. Both were Marcy's former boyfriends, and together, they provide a unique balance of parenting skills for young Nicole. Written by Phil Fernando


Hey careful with throwing around the term straight in this context, Phil. Seriously, look at Joey. Is there any question where his loyalties lie, if you know what I mean?


Now for the rewrites of the plot to make it current.

1. My Two Dads
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Network: Logo

When Marcy Bradford dies, she leaves her teen-age daughter Nicole in the custody of a father she has never met, Michael, a not-so-straight and formal man; Michael was Marcy's former boyfriend, before announcing to the world that he was gay and in love with Joey, a wild artist. Together, they cope with the stress of adding a teenage daughter to their marriage.

2. My Two Dads
Location: Maury Povich Show
Network: Fox

When Marcy Bradford dies, she leaves her teen-age daughter Nicole in the custody of Maury Povich with a mission to find the father she has never met. Maury treks all over the country before deciding on two potential candidates. Michael, a hedge-fund operator; and Joey, a wild artist. Both were Marcy's former boyfriends. Together, they tried to avoid being saddled with a positive paternity test.

Which sounds like the better show, make sure to vote in the poll?