"My Dad" - Paul Petersen

[@helenbarnes1959]

My ex was Paul's cousin, and so, while we were dating he asked me if I'd like to meet him! After I came to, I grabbed his shirt collar and told him he better not be teasing me. Turns out he wasn't. We went to his home on Mulholland drive and had dinner with him and his family. He came in the door not long after we arrived and gave a shout out to his mom, "Mom, I'm home!" JUST LIKE on the Donna Reed show!!!!! He was exactly like he was on the program! I was star struck for weeks afterward! He really is a nice guy.

[@orangeandslinky]

I cried the first time it played on TV, and now again at 71 years old.

[@alcameron3988]

I remember seeing this on tv. It made me cry then, and still makes me cry now at 65 years of age. My dad died when I was 20 in the Marines in 1967 and couldn't make it back in time to see him before he was buried. I came very close to joining him. I loved my dad very much! Thanks for posting this, I can barely see through my tears. Thanks Paul...

[@Solidrock-jq6rp]

So sorry as I understand. My Dad passed when I was 21 & my brother was 19 & in the military.

[@davidcaves1872]

The Giver of abundant life on earth and eternal life, to those who trust their life and death to Him, is our Heavenly Dad.

[@lauracat777]

When I was younger I used to watch the show all the time I loved it Paul Peterson has a beautiful voice and the sexy smile this song makes me sick of my father is in heaven I miss you Dad

[@q98rt710]

Really great post! I'm sure your Dad was a great guy and was proud of you.

[@obscurehooligan3178]

Thank you to F is for family or else I wouldn’t have ever found this masterpiece

[@mbs0710]

!!

[@thomasskaiaa9366]

@@mbs0710 Just saw that episode too. Love when this happens

[@mbs0710]

@@thomasskaiaa9366 haha yesss (:

[@envioustunic6713]

Yup same here

[@killua3790]

exactly

[@alcameron3988]

I remember seeing this on TV. I was 14 and it made me think of my dad who was sitting on the couch with my mom. We all watched TV together. I was laying on the floor so it was easy for me to hide the fact I was getting soggy eyes! God I miss those days.

[@jenniferlynjones1734]

Hello Al , this is one of my favorite donna Reed episodes too This song too touched my heart as I loved My Father Dearly . I see We Have a Love of Donna Reed in common too My other Favorite is My Three Sons Wanna go for three in a row that we share a love for Ha-Ha Maureen

[@alcameron3988]

maureen jones lol

[@MrRick1944]

same here AL

[@mssuzieq312]

Me too!

[@danjestic9199]

Yep. One TV. Family together. Shared values. Bonding. Family time. Shows with values. Can't imagine growing up and NOT having experienced entertainment that belonged to my parents: Sid Caesar, Milton Berle, Bob Hope...and the "Road" pictures, Red Skelton, Jack E. Leonard, Jack Benny, Jack Paar, Steve Allen, and all those great 'family' shows, too numerous to mention. Ours were The Rifleman and Bonanza.

[@Flyinglazy8s]

My old man was of that generation. He died when he was 42 and I was 16, about the same ages as Carl Betz and Paul Petersen here. So much I never got to tell him or ask him. We never got to drink a beer or argue as men do. He never met my wife or played with this grandchildren. I never got to say goodbye. So if your dad is still alive, why not give him a call... just say "Hey pop..." It will mean the world to him.

[@bradjennings3334]

I talk to my dad several times a week. He’s my best friend, he is my hero. Great advice! When he leaves us, that will be the hardest day in my life.

[@hitthecasino]

Mine is 84. I know time is running out. I visit a lot, call a lot, and always tell him I love him

[@envioustunic6713]

Yeah I miss mine. He had passed in 2016 when I was 10. I always think of what I miss out on :( he always said he was my dad but he said that i was his and he was my best friend. Always called me his buddy.

[@Bunny-8889]

I am sorry but I am sure he felt your 💕 love, and you evidently felt his love also. For his short time with you he must have had enough time to influence you to be a real good man and father! 🥰

[@mikecronin9999]

I can definitely relate. He died at 50, I, too was 16. Last time I saw him I was 14. His dream was for us to have a beer together and be more like pals than father - son. Life throws you curves sometimes. But God has been good to me.

[@cindiloohoo552]

I care. My Dad is gone. Has been since 1989. Every year on his birthday and on Father's Day, I listen to this song. I loved my Dad.. separate poles, but he was my hero. I am his daughter. RIP Tuffy Meece, of Ohio, USA

[@redflame1691]

My dad, that was mine, he's in heaven now, heartbroken💔, when he left, but I'll see him again, Praise the Lord🙏🙏

[@oldermusiclover]

mine is there too God Bless

[@susansmith4721]

Mine, too! Early 1960s when I was 5!

[@Ms2blackcats]

my dad died right after returning from WW2. I was born sort of by mistake. I always always wished we'd had a real family with a dad.

[@robertmartin3090]

@@redflame1691 most will see them die. I was helpless as a nurse. Every year I go through this.

[@robertmartin3090]

True brother & sisters. I hope we are united in heaven. August 31, my uncle committed suicide in my bedroom when I was 14, my grandmother only grandparent I had died August 31, 1985. 3 months later my dad died. Army veteran, WW2, has European theater, African theater and so on medals. I miss them all.

[@tsxeditors7767]

Today, March 31, is my Dad's birthday. I didn't expect him to live to be 109, but 53 was far too soon. He still is the finest man I have ever known. Love you, Dad, and hope you are proud of me.

[@HeatherHeininge]

He is.

[@gracealleman4102]

You said he lived until 109 yrs old??

[@TDTom77]

@@gracealleman4102 No, to only 53.

[@4estdweller4ever]

I used to watch the Donna Reed show and Loretta Young with my mom when I was very little. My Dad died when I was 4. I used to sing this song. My Dad was pure gold. I remember finding him fixing a swing that he had strung up from the garage rafters for me. One side had come down and I forgot to tell anyone. I opened the back door and there he was on a ladder fixing my swing and I literally caught my breath thinking how my dad was fixing my swing and I didn’t ask him to! My heart swelled and thought to myself, my dad is such a good person! The swing was jangling around while he worked on it and I thought “I’m going to help him” and I sat on the swing to keep it from moving. He just kept on working fixing my swing while holding up my 4 year old self. I felt so proud he was my dad.

[@guilfordcigarman]

This song is almost like a religious experience. Who said there was no depth to tv programs back on those days? This was heart warming, emotional, and "real." I will always love this recording...

[@kirstenbaisner215]

guilfordcigarman just change dad to pope priest or pastor and it gets real for the religiously abused.

[@jv-ep2tc]

@@kirstenbaisner215 how dim. i do believe he used "religious" in a poetic sense .

[@michaelfranklin5749]

Saw it that night on the Donna Reed show and was very moved ever since. My Dad died early...I'm 70 now!!!

[@gabrielhalston6726]

@@kirstenbaisner215 How crass and shameful of you.

[@guilfordcigarman]

Not every religious experience revolves around someone's unfortunate abuse experience at the hands of a religious figure.

[@johnfels6339]

I am crying listening to this. I bought this record when I was 13, and waited for my Dad to come home from work. As soon as he walked in the door, I played the song for him.

[@4estdweller4ever]

That’s awesome!

[@donniebowerman1458]

I so remember Paul singing that beautiful song for the first time The Donna Reed Show. It's still a tears-inducing memory of my youth ... and my own Dad.

[@crooner62]

Wow - i never knew that they showed a father crying before the 1970s - what a human moment and a charming song... Many thanks for this!

[@My01mustang]

I am 73 years old and lost my wonderful Dad in 1978, yet this song gets to me deeply no matter how many times I hear it on Sirius XM. Love you and miss you, Dad.

[@simosc2]

Me too and I am 66

[@advjoe2]

Me too and i am 63

[@thomasmacpherson9563]

Me too and I'm 15 I've never met him tho

[@bufb]

Still brings tears to my eyes. I still miss him and he has been gone 50 years

[@devendragupta8722]

N

[@chrisallen7911]

😭😭😭😭😭 So so touching. I don't know how Carl kept from breaking down because he knew Paul really meant what he was singing to him.

[@SnowLady_164]

I bought this 45 rpm for my dad, around 60 years ago. Now at 75 years, I still see the look on his face when he listened to it. Dad is long gone now, but that memory lives on!

[@carolfurca6997]

Wow me too!!!! 75, I wish my dad was here to rear it now

[@gns423]

That’s a really sweet memory. We had this record too when I was a child. It always put a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye.

[@stevefarrell3730]

I lost my dad in 1998 and I play this song on fathers day every year in tribute to him. I still remember watching the original episode when it was shown. This was a favorite show of mine when I was growing up in the 50's and 60's. It still makes me tear up when I play this episode after all these years. This is by far the best song about fathers.

[@katesgram]

I cannot understand the 60 people who voted this thumbs down. Beautiful song,beautifully sang

[@skipcoughlan2753]

+katesgram 60's people wouldn't.......It's people from a whole different era.......whole different WORLD...... they wouldn't UNDERSTAND.....don't even try!!!

[@dimakauffman]

there's lot more than 60 bad fathers in the world..

[@carolgoodellcg]

agree

[@patriciagullickson9591]

My My you'll be a great father one day just by what you said..

[@joewaggers8987]

Because there are a lot of haters who are fucking assholes.

[@missshadow3]

Lost my dad a couple of days ago on my 35th birthday! He was 65. I have been trying to deal with this sudden loss for the last two days and haven't had the chance to even cry and then this song came up on F is for Family and it made me bawl my eyes out! Thanks for posting this!

[@achyutchhetri5543]

May his soul Rest In Peace. Found this song on F is for Family. And I just couldn’t hold back my tears.

[@s4nnyofficial]

im sorry for your loss, I cant imagine what you are going through hope your okay

[@artsbydebi]

Crying will help…. Releases toxins built up in our system. So healing to cry when we grieve. Also good to reminisce and be thankful for knowing the love of a parent…. Not everyone gets to have that.

[@XBBX2022]

I'm sorry you lost your father. May God help you through this. Bless you

[@michaelnitsch4431]

i know how you feel i lost my dad when i was 31 he was always there for me

[@joshuaonley7278]

I am a singer/songwriter and studio musician in the industry. I feel so blessed by God to be able to feel music so deeply and be touched so intensely to tears as I am now. Music is so amazing. What a blessing to live in such a turbulent but beautiful world. All of the people here and their comments make the healing tears flow with gratitude. The world is not "going to hell in a hand basket" as it had been said. The hearts, minds and souls of humans are still alive and well all over the world. And right here on a little piece of it, called KZbin comments!!! Thank you God!!! 🙏🌍❤️

[@paradigmjumping]

As dark as the world seems to be becoming, there is still much Light and goodness in the souls of many men and women. Where there’s life there is always hope.

[@rexwallace9477]

AMEN 🙏

[@keithkendrick6252]

Loved the show in it's entirety! This was such a heartfelt episode for sure! Good job, Paul Petersen!!!

[@cottonceena]

Happy Father's Day everyone. And to my Dad who let go of life nearly a year ago today. You will live forever in my spirit, the air i breathe, the sun's rays, and the moon's light. RIP

[@jennifursun3303]

miss mine too lost mine 26 years ago

[@buddyplatt6496]

Ditto! RIP DAD.

[@jerryjustice8803]

Buried my Dad on Dec.13, 2021. He was 92 years old and I'm 72 but he's still my Dad and I miss him more every day.

[@eviljesus6111]

@@jerryjustice8803 mine died a day before that

[@theexperiencechannel9470]

Lost my dad this year, my mom suggested this song to me a while ago. I've just now heard it and it brought me to tears. Everything in this song is how I feel

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

The way " Jeff" looked at his " Dad" spoke volumes. Beautiful reminders. Happy Fathers Day 2022.

[@jimmy59ca2001]

quite a lump in my throat, my dads gone for 40 years and this song makes time stand still, can see my dad in front of me now

[@patriciagullickson9591]

Jim Church your blessed..

[@MrBmoore9]

My dad had cancer in 1985, the 3 years we had he became my best friend died in 1987 this one and father & son by Cat Stephens were my favorite.

[@bradjennings3334]

I can’t imagine my dad gone for a day, let alone 40 years.

[@skytaylor1437]

@@bradjennings3334 time goes fast.....my dad passed when i was 28.......he was 54.....now im 70......and i still miss him terribly, wishing he were here.

[@bradjennings3334]

@@skytaylor1437 how do you do it? My dad is my hero. Now I have a teenage son that I am afraid he doesn’t care about me that same way. It’s a different world now.

[@KillaKountry]

Just watched an episode of F is for Family and this was the outro song. It made me start to tear up so I had to come find the song. I lost my dad March 30th 2021 just a month after my 21st birthday it's been a little over 9 months since and it still doesn't feel real. It seems like time has accelerated ×10 since then. I'm still figuring out what to do and seriously don't know how I'm going to get through the rest of my life without seeing or talking to my dad again.

[@caelicunningham6877]

I'm so sorry 💔 God bless you and your Dad

[@Rlduncan1]

I get emotional when I hear this song too, 🎵because I think about my Dad too . I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s never, ever easy losing an awesome Father. It’s important to know their Spirit will always be with us always. We should cherish those special memories of our Dad. My Dad passed away in December 1996, and I still miss him. You’ve got to stay strong for him 😥😥🌹🌹

[@tonygville2969]

I lost my Dear Dad while giving him CPR on Christmas morning right after Holy Mass in 93 🙏 I'm forever grateful to be with him and trying my best to keep him with me 🙏 Y'all will never know the incredible love and long suffering my Dear Dad had for his 13 children and his Most Excellent Wife and my Mom 👍🙏 Was he perfect 🤔, not even close, but I knew that I knew that I knew that he was Smitten by my Dear Mom and they were married for a little over 50 years before he passed away and went Home 🙏 Folks,we are not made for this world, we've been CREATED for something Much More Better 😁 Eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, what God Almighty has prepared for those who Love Him, and He call's His Own 🙏 The Best is Yet to Come 🙏. Stay the Course and Defend Holy Mother Church and Our Country 💪🙏 Happy Father's Day to all the Pop's 🙏 Thanks Father God for sharing the best Dad for our family 🙏 Please Grant Dad and Mom and the rest of our Peep's, and all those who have gone before Us 🙏 You are The King of King's and The Lord of Lord's 🙏 Viva Cristo Rey 🙏

[@LaurenWallace-zw2gg]

This song always brings tears to my eyes. I wish i could have talked more to my dad. RIP dad and when i get there i will talk to you. Hugs and love happy Father's Day

[@MissBebe64]

My dad passed 2 years ago at 89 I'd give anything to zed him and talk to him

[@bigred9896]

omg, same here, i have the record still , but cannot play it or listen to this song without crying my eyes out!!!

[@davewallace8219]

Well said!

[@healingbuddy]

Wow--even Carl Betz is having a hard time from crying as Paul is singing to him. It doesn't look like Carl is acting here. All that beautiful energy coming at him is hard to contain. Wow!!!!

[@jameshooper6794]

The whole Stone TV family came together for this one of a kind performance, and anybody watching becomes a family also. Excellence

[@goyeabuddy]

to all the great "dads" in the world, this song is for you!

[@bunnyfish714]

mine was a abusive drunk...hope you had a good one

[@David-dz3ig]

Mine is the Lord. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@moontheloon5]

I get misty eyed every time I see this...especially when the tear rolls down Carl Betz' face...so honest and real.

[@soflasub]

Carl Betz was a gem

[@bettyjenner2394]

I saw the show when Paul sang this song the first time...I CRIED my heart out! And, even after ALL these years...I still hold back the tears when I hear it! MY Dad was JUST such a man, too! RIP, Daddy! I MISS you still!

[@liamroberts9047]

Hello Betty👋, How are you doing?

[@lindam1029]

I cried. That was my dad too! I miss my dad so much. I lost him 25 years ago and I still miss him to this day. Going to put this song out for Father’s Day to everyone on my Facebook public. Thank you for singing that song for your dad

[@miltwalker]

I saw this on TV (1962) when the song came out on a 45, I bought it for my father for Fathers Day. It's an awesome song and still brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it.

[@yeahno1016]

Lost my dad this year on March 17, 2020. I’m 38 and he was only 66 years old. North Phillys own. Strong and always had my back. I love you dad. Miss you every day

[@maryomnes9445]

This song 🎵 reminds me of my Dad who died in 2020 and it makes me sad 😥. I had a great Dad and I loved him very much. He was always there when I needed him. I love this song 🎵. I was young when The Donna Reed show came out. It still plays on KICUD I have cable TV. If anyone has Comcast it is channel 180. I think it comes out in the morning at 8am Monday thru Friday.

[@pain54]

Anyone here from f is for family 👀😢

[@HighwaymanYwain]

yep this songs pretty good tbh

[@thebiglebowski8591]

Yeah, it made me think of my dad who passed away in 2014, had to look it up

[@rustymerritt5563]

Yup!

[@wittysherlock4036]

Who else cut onions before this?

[@aqilziqri6766]

How the fuck u know:)

[@cindynevin576]

This is just beautiful! What a sweet tribute to any dad who is very much loved and respected. Thank you Paul Petersen!

[@hushchild7233]

h ct jmwj1

[@dawnblue4377]

Beautiful song, I use to play it over and over. Thanks.

[@pandycious]

Great performance by both actors, and there is real emotion there. Paul said in an interview that Carl Betz (and Donna Reed) were very nurturing to him and the other kids. And according to his official website Paul "completely identified with the song because of his own father-son relationship and because of his great love for Betz".

[@Cissy2cute]

This has got me crying....I love and miss you so much, Dad. This song is for you.

[@stlouisactor]

I saw this when it first aired. I was lying on the floor with the siblings and we all watched it. I've never forgotten it. My father is now dying of melanoma cancer and I'm to do his eulogy. This will be in it. I hope my own sons wil take this to heart.

[@skytaylor1437]

im so sorry.......losing a dad is very painful......there are no words to console....

[@mikeletz]

this is such a wonderful song especially with Fathers Day this Sunday! I lost my Dad to cancer 13 years ago and still think of 'My Dad " everyday! Happy Fathers day to all the Dads out there!!!!!! Mike

[@santacruz01pca]

I am sooooo glad to have found this. I have wanted to hear it again for 5 decades. It still brings tears to my eyes -- I just shared it with the younger generations. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and sensitivity, Rodanvideo!!!

[@trishwilling6893]

I live in Brisbane and my beautiful 83 year old Father lives in NZ. I'm one of 11 children and Dad has 29 grandchildren and 44plus great grandchildren. I used to watch The Donna Reed Show back in the 60's and remember watching this episode. The song Paul Petersen sang 'My Dad' brought back nostalgic memories as I loved it then and I still love it today... 57 years later! Especially as it is Fathers Day today 1 September 2013. Thank you for uploading this precious memory!!!

[@7417angie]

I always Loved this, too. I also Loved Shelley Fabares singing, "Johnny Angel." Angela.

[@MzKlara]

Also, James Darren was on there singing "Goodbye Cruel World."

[@brickwallace1122]

This song has always had special meaning to me. I remember for one Father’s Day when I was young, my sister and I practiced for like a month to sing this to him. Probably was one of the best Father’s Day’s I remember. Thank you, Paul Petersen, for singing this song. So that I could have a memory I will never forget.

[@mrbigtim38]

Although I am a woman this song was always special to me because of my relationship with my dad. As a daddys girl at the age of 38 some 21 yrs ago as he lay dying from cancer I held his hand, carresed his tear streeked cheek and sang this song to him. Thank you Paul for this wonderful song. What a wonderful way to say I love and goodbuy.

[@janicedefazio5934]

Thanks for 'My Dad, makes me tear up .

[@leealexander7226]

I play this classic song every Father's Day on my radio show....I miss you dad....

[@leealexander7226]

thanks Greg..so glad you love the oldies too

[@WytZox1]

Paul Petersen also had a hit with novelty song She Can't Find Her Keys. ☺

[@davidelecciri6431]

GREAT OF YOU! WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR RADIO SHOW? IM DAVID ELECCIRI SR. ON FACEBOOK

[@skytaylor1437]

Father's day is hard for many people who their father has passed on.......for the ones who still have theirs, dont waste time ....let him know you care.

[@nate61]

thank you for posting this wonderful song as most music is not this beautiful and wonderful from a day gone by and of the likes we will not see in our lifetime

[@lancelot1953]

Hi Rodan, we had rehearsed this song (on a 45 rpm record) for my dad's homecoming in 1967; I was just a kid. We then learned that he was "delayed". A day later, an official military vehicle stopped at our house. I remember watching three neatly dressed people at the door, a squadron friend, the base chaplain, and the officers wives' club chair-lady. He was reported missing (MIA) over Vietnam on the first of May, 1967. I never listened nor understood that song until this day. Thank you for the memories, thank you for the innocence and freedom of a time long lost, thank you for the closure; this means a lot to me (and many others, I am sure). I never had a chance to share the words of this song with him. May God bless all the fathers of the world, Ciao, L (Veteran).

[@patriciagullickson9591]

lancelot1953 your pops was a hero...😇

[@lancelot1953]

@@patriciagullickson9591 Hi Patricia, you are kind - yes he was. Loosing my father was an event that would haunt me all my life. Peace be with you, Ciao, L

[@lionelguy]

I saw this on The Donna Reed Show, several times. Though now I am in my 60's, I will never tire of hearing it over and over. Thank you Paul, for doing a memorial song !

[@grit5124]

Can’t we go back to these simpler days please? How precious. I’m blessed to have grown up in the 50s and 60s

[@mtlowry1949]

I was fortunate enough to see the original airing of the episode. I am a dad also at 63 years old and 'My Dad' has been gone for 31 years and I still love him so. Thanks very much for precious memories and tears of remembrance.

[@dkaypdx]

I will always remember this song. It touched me so much back then and now. A beautiful tribute to his show"dad", or any dad. Still brings tears to my eyes.

[@liamroberts9047]

Hello Diane, How are you doing?

[@captebbtide]

Mine too, but from envy, as I never had a Dad. He walked out of my family's lives with a suitcase in one hand and a bottle of booze in the other, while I was still a small baby. I have gone through my life with this 'Daddy' sized hole in my soul. Shit happens, I guess.

[@wendyramirez3350]

Saw it when it first aired on tv and still cry today...beautiful tribute.

[@sirphill6095]

I thank my heavenly FATHER that I had an earthly father that I absolutely looked up to. In the ministry that I am appointed to, I have the opportunity to minister to young me who have not had the good fortune I experienced. Thanks Pop!

[@anthonyorsini5058]

Those were the days!! Glad I was part of them!! Thank you God 🙏❤️🙏👍💯

[@HeyLanny]

Thanks for the up load. My dad went home to be with Christ in 2004 and I was searching for the song to remind me why we enjoyed fishing together so much. He lost two of his Sons before he died.

[@blueseptembersky]

OMG, thank you for uploading this song! I bought this song on a 45 record when it first came out and played it for my dad when I was probably 12 years old. He loved it!! lol I came here to look for this song and didn't think I would find it on here. What a treasure. Wish everyone could have had a wonderful father like I did. He has been gone for 7 years now and life is so different without him!

[@lindaford9914]

I just played this for my Dad, he is 87 and I love him with all my heart....He said to me, he will sleep good tonight after hearing that. My heart almost leaped out of my chest with pride.....I love him so. Linda Ford

[@Susie196921]

I'm getting teary eyed listening to this beautiful song and may it be a tribute to all the great dads whether they are with us or not. I miss my father so badly and all the fantastic times we had together when I was growing up.

[@lawdy69]

My Dad died in 1970. He was 40 - sudden cardiac arrest. I was 15yo. I could not find any songs then - except this one. I own the 45, tracked down years back in an OLD record store. I never got the chance to thank him, or say goodbye. I was shocked to find that someone had actually posted this - it means the world - so thanks a ton!

[@plaza6415]

Although this is from a Son to his DAD, I love this song and as a daughter feel the same way towards my DAD!

[@HeatherHeininge]

Absolutely 100% to my Dad too. This is the essence of love, respect and cherishing the Father from the heart of the child.

[@cappnzak]

Thank you for posting this piece.I may be a sentimental fool,but I would not want to be any different.If I was unable to reminisce,- and enjoy my recollections of my life's special moments and times, I'd be a sad man.Sometimes,songs like this from early childhood,(61 yrs old now),can even cause me to weep,but the sore eyes I feel at those times are always due to happiness,-the happiness of being human,and the wonderful gift that it is.I was blessed with a fine man for my father,and this song could just as easily be about him too. A happy and good life to all!

[@oleainatoivo]

Absolutely beautiful song. Thank you

[@kristinashiapanis8668]

So beautiful. Makes me think of my daddy. Tears 😢

[@wynonie]

One of the BEST episodes ever that hasn`t been released yet as of this date(9/16/11). It originally aired Oct. 25,1962- Season 5, Episode 6. I can`t wait until it`s realeased. One of the most touching episodes ever on TV. In the episode, Jeff`s dad, Alex never had time for him and they had had a little tiff. Hopefully Season 5 of The Donna Reed Show will be out on DVD soon. Thanks for posting!

[@jevilscientist]

Donna Reed show the best show..today is one years since my dad passed. Very emotional.I miss my dad so terribly much..

[@marksolomon5859]

After 53 years, it is still magnificent. The French horn cries beautifully..

[@Waynet126]

I wish I could have sung this to my Dad before he passed away last year. Maybe one day, my son's will sing this to me. Great song, great show!

[@tomm3484]

Lost my Dad 15 years ago and miss him terribly. Always loved this song.

[@ben_4002]

every time I hear this song I do remember my dad, can't heart this without falling in tears. rest in peace boss

[@Ichiboy900]

My dad was a great man. He loved the sea and taught me to love it too. I would play this for him on our father-son boat trips. Love you Dad!

[@stevevankeulen272]

VK.this is the only song that has ever made me cry.i miss my dad

[@dianejohnson6272]

I'm glad you shared it! I love this song. I had a good cry listening to it.

[@liamroberts9047]

Hello Diane, How are you doing?

[@Freddles279]

My father died in 1970 when I was 6 and he was just 33. This song did a lot to help get me through it. I would listen to it over and over again. So much, in fact, that 51 years later, it still takes me to a place of sadness and then healing when I hear it. And believe me, it's on my phone, my computer, and on several different CDs so I can hear it whenever I want to and wherever I happen to be.

[@4estdweller4ever]

I was 4 and he was 40. Left a hole a Buick could drive through

[@TheBirthdayGreetings]

Too beautiful! I love this and the happy tears I cry now seeing it!

[@lindalaine-t4i]

my dad passed, and this song says it all

[@ibonumber1965]

Thank you. We use to sing this in church on father's day.

[@Modeltnick]

The younger generation needs to hear the message in this great song. I lost my Dad six years ago and will always miss him (you only get one Dad, in this world). Life is short, very short! Go spend as much time with your Dad, while you can! Thanks a trillion, Paul, for this great song and all of the great memories through the years.

[@onnanob]

Seeing Carl Betz tear up never fails to make me tear up as well. This is one of my all-time favorite T.V. shows! I can't wait to get the first season on DVD when it's released in October!

[@stevefarr8679]

I remember seeing this episode when it first aired and never forgot it. It was my all time favorite episode. I lost my dad 14 years ago and yesterday was his birthday. I play this song every year on on his birthday, as well as fathers day to honor him. After all these years it still bring a tear to my eye.

[@skibbers55]

I love that show. Carl Betz is is sooooo handsome, Donna Reed is beautiful and they were wonderful actors. Shelly and Paul both sang in the show. This still brings tears to my eyes. Beautiful. Thanks for uploading.

[@michaelfranklin5749]

Carl B was the Jon Hamm of his generation...

[@ljwantstohelp]

I care too....glad to hear this beautiful tribute to our DADS!

[@AprilFoolChildRecords]

Paul, this was one of my favorite moments on THE DONNA REED SHOW, and I'll bet u had the entire USA in tears! If I remember correctly in this episode, I think you and Carl Betz had some kind of a falling out, and your amazing song patched it up. So happy to see the original, directly from the show!

[@gshowe1]

I remember the original broadcast. Yes I am that old. I think of this song every year on father's day. Thanks so much for finding this. I was blessed with a great father and later a great step father this song expresses my feelings about both better than I ever did.

[@Valenti1965]

I was 12 days old when this was filmed. I lost my Dad on Monday and this song and the words within it sum up how I feel about him. RIP Dad

[@sharonwickersham549]

My dad was a school teacher by profession; he was the greatest teacher I ever had! ❤ Thank you

[@cookiespear4021]

Thank all the stars in the Heavens we have this GEM to remember our Dads.....big drops fall from my eyes when I hear and watch this from one my favorite tv shows ever!!!!

[@SEVFEST]

I sang this song to my father in the 60s and again at his funeral in 2007 Happy Fathers Day to every father..... You Matter

[@garettamoehler3155]

Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this song. A favorite of mine.

[@TheMistysFavs]

My heart and prayers go out to you. My dad passed away in 2000 and I miss him still as much as that very night. We're blessed with the best - and only one dad. My condolances to all of your family. Hugs across the miles to you.

[@anniesotelo4593]

I remember the first time I heard him sing this song, it wow, me then, and still have the same impact today, wow! Where did the years go by???

[@hurleygreen927]

Beautiful and heartwarming, I know this song brought tears to many listeners with memories of their fathers!

[@joycemartin7516]

It’s 9/22/24 in Austin, Tx! Great song! My Dad died in 1967😢…I’m 75 and still enjoying the ‘60s today🥳🎶

[@TheSupermario316]

I saw it originally when I was 11 and I still tear up in pride when I hear it!

[@skytaylor1437]

same here......i took my babysitting money back then when i was 12 and bought my dad the 45 record single for fathers day......was better than a card.

[@Dynamite954]

I ONLY HOPE WHEN MY SON AND DAUGHTER MANY YEARS FROM KNOW.. WHEN I AM NO LONGER ON THIS PLANET.. HAVE THE PRIDE FOR ME THIS SONG PROJECTS FOR ME AS A DAD.. ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING !!!! THANKS FOR THIS UPLOAD YOU ARE DOING FATHERS EVERY WHERE A GREAT THING......