Dick Van Patten passed away today at the age of 86 due to complications from diabetes according to Variety. He is best known for playing the patriarch on Eight is Enough, but that was not enough for his acting career. He did several commercials, guest star roles and starred in several of Mel Brooks movies like Space Balls and High Anxiety.
In his later years, he devoted a lot of time to animals. He created Natural Balance Pet Foods
and National Guide Dog Month.
So today let’s keep the spirit of one of the greatest television dads alive, by watching one of his many many roles and commercials.
