UnFictional
Father's Day 2017
There comes a time in every child's life when they realize they can strike their own path. But often, that path leads straight back to their parents. This week, three stories of fathers and their children.
By Bob Carlson • • 28m ListenPhoto: Bob Carlson and Matthew Carlson (Bob Carlson)
In this episode
3 storiesThe Nine Year Old
Bob Carlson and his son Matthew battle for dominance, playing living room soccer. Matthew is preparing for a week away at summer camp. He's nine years old, right at the moment where the enormity of what it means to be human starts to kick in. Bob Carlson is the producer of UnFictional.
Read the story4 minI'm Only a Dad
Like most kids, Carla grew up hearing stories about what her parents used to be like. But as she got older, she started to realize that the man she heard about in the stories sounded different from the father she'd grown up with. Especially – when it came to politics.
Read the story13 minAdvice from Dad
When Mike White felt the beginnings of a breakdown, he knew who to turn to: a longtime closeted gay man who'd run the gamut of southern Californian therapy. A man who happened to be his father. A story of sitcoms, mental hospitals, and the Amazing Race. Mike White is an acclaimed writer/director of television and films.
Read the story11 min