"$#*! My Dad Says" was a sitcom that aired on CBS from 2010-2011. Inspired by the popular Twitter feed created by Justin Halpern, the series starred William Shatner as Ed Goodson, a cantankerous and outspoken father whose blunt life advice often clashed with modern sensibilities. Jonathan Sadowski played his adult son, Henry, who moved back in with Ed after losing his job, setting up a premise filled with intergenerational humor, father–son banter, and sitcom hijinks.
The show drew attention because of its unusual origin as a Twitter account and Shatner’s star power, but critical reception was lukewarm at best. Many reviewers felt the humor leaned too heavily on Ed’s crude one-liners and never developed its characters beyond stereotypes. CBS canceled "$#*! My Dad Says" after its first season. Listen as the S1E1 boys deep dive this mostly forgotten about show's pilot episode.
Starring: William Shatner, Jonathan Sadowski, Will Sasso, Nicole Sullivan, & Tim Bagley
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