Father Figures: The 10 Best Black TV Dads

For many of us, the dads on some of our favorite shows also served as great father figures. In honor of Father's Day, we're sharing our favorite TV Dads. Check out our top 10 best Black TV Dads. 10. Carl Winslow - Reginald VelJohnson on 'Family Matters' via GIFER Carl had to be one of the most patient people ever, on TV or otherwise. Not only would the neighbor kid go up to his house anytime he pleased, but Steve Urkel was responsible for an increase of many hundred thousand dollars in their home renovation bill. Eddie matured from a kook to a college student and responsible adult, and Laura became a beautiful person, but Carl was always there for them when they needed him. There was more than one incident when Carl came close to death, but Urkel always managed to rescue him since, in his words, Carl was "the greatest person I knew." That statement came from Urkel's own father. But what really distinguished Carl was his unflappability when one of his own children disappeared without a trace. The best ones always keep things moving. Best Quote: "When you make a mistake, you fess up to it. Trying...