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'My Two Dads' The mix-ups of two single straight men raising a teen-aged daughter provided the story each week in this '80s gem, a hybrid of "The Odd Couple" and a feel-good family sitcom. “My Two Dads” ran on NBC from 1987 to 1990. Let's see what they're up to! Feeling nostalgic? "My Two Dads" is available on DVD. (Shout!)![Reiser_paul]()
Paul Reiser Then The comedian played one of Nicole’s “dads,” Michael Taylor, a conservative financial advisor. (AP)![Paul_Reiser_Now_gg]()
Paul Reiser Now After "My Two Dads," Reiser went on to an even bigger series: '90s hit "Mad About You" (for which he received an Emmy and a Golden Globe). The actor guest starred on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" in 2002. Movie credits include "Aliens" (1986), "The Marrying Man" (1991) and "Bye Bye, Love" (1995). In 2013 he starred in the HBO movie "Behind The Candelabra" with Matt Damon and Michael Douglas. Reiser has also written two books, "Couplehood" and "Babyhood." He's married with two sons. (REUTERS)![Staci_Keanan_then1]()
Staci Keanan Then Born Anastasia Sagorksy, the actress was cast as teenager Nicole Bradford. After Nicole’s mother died, her two potential biological fathers were given joint custody. Her true father was never revealed, and although a DNA test was part of a plot-line, the results were destroyed. (Shout!)![Staci_Keanan_step_by_step]()
Staci Keanan Now After her starring role in the '80s sitcom, Keanan was cast as hostile daughter Dana on the sitcom “Step By Step.” When the '90s show ended, Staci reportedly attended UCLA as an art history major. The actress has since appeared in low-budget movies “Stolen Poem” (2004) and “Hidden Secrets” (2006) and "Death and Cremation" (2010). She also appeared in the comedy "You, Again" that year. (AP)![Greg_Evigan2]()
Greg Evigan Then Evigan was “dad” #2, liberal artist Joey Harris. The whole gang lived in his neon-accented loft. (AP)![Greg_Evigan_Now_gg]()
Greg Evigan Now Evigan's later series include "P.S. I Luv U" and "TekWar." Since the '80s, the actor has appeared on shows like "Reba," "CSI: Miami," and "Desperate Housewives." The actor has been married since 1979 and his three children: actresses Briana and Vanessa, and son Jason Evigan, a musician. (Reuters)![giovanni_r_then]()
Giovanni Ribisi Then One of Ribisi’s earliest roles saw him (credited as “Vonni Ribisi”) playing Nicole’s love-struck neighbor, Cory Kupkus. (Reuters)![Giovanni_Ribisi_Now_gg]()
Giovanni Ribisi Now The actor went on to appear in films like “Gone in 60 Seconds,” “Boiler Room,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “Lost in Translation,” and “Avatar.” The actor is also known for playing Phoebe’s brother in the series “Friends.” Other TV work includes “The X-Files” and “My Name is Earl” (for which he earned an Emmy nomination). He is a prominent Scientologist and currently in his second marriage to model Agyness Deyn. He recently starred on the cancelled 2013 tv show "Dads." (Reuters)![Florence_Stanley_t]()
Florence Stanley: 1924-2003 Stanley, who began her career in the '40s, played Judge Margaret W. Wilbur, who looked in on Nicole and her dads in every episode. After “My Two Dads,” Stanley appeared on TV shows like “Mad About You” and “Malcolm in the Middle,” and voiced Grandma Ethyl on the series “Dinosaurs.” In recent years, she provided the voice of Wilhelmina Packard in Disney’s animated “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” (and its DVD sequel). The actress passed away in 2003 at the age of 79, and was survived by her husband and two children. (AP)![chad_allen_t]()
Chad Allen Then Child star Allen played one of the two boys – Zach Nichols -- who vied for Nicole’s affections. (Reuters)![Chad_Allen_Now_vvgg]()
Chad Allen Now The actor is an activist for the LGBT community. After "My Two Dads," the actor went on to do the series he's most famous for, "Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman." He's since starred in plays like "Looped," and done TV work, including the "Third Man Out" detective movies and "General Hospital: Night Shift." His films include the docudrama "The End of the Spear" and "Save Me." (AP)Then/Now: The Cast of 'My Two Dads'
Who was Nicole's real dad? You won't find out here, but you will find out what the cast is doing now.
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