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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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...

😭😭😭😭😭 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.

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

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

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

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.

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!!!!

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.

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!

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

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 KZfaq comments!!! Thank you God!!! 🙏🌍❤️

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.

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

I lost my Dad in Jan. 2010 and That was my Hero..he was Superman to me...Cop Truck Driver and Bike rider...unstoppable ....Cancer took a man who could do anything to a man who never woke up....I LOVE YOU DAD and I hope I am doing right in life and will never let you down...Dirty Dawg ....!948-2010 Eddie Cusimano Sr.

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

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 🙏

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

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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".

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

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

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!

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

Carl betz was amazing..he was really touched letting his tears flow freely..something you didnt see alot of men do back then.

66 years old. Lost my Dad 4/19/76. Got me balling like a baby

My Dad, U.S. Army Col, W.O. "Frenchy" LaMarre, who crossed France with Gen. Patton's 3rd Armour Division, is the finest man I have ever known. Unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 53 in 1963. One month before, on my 17th birthday, he and my Mom bought me a portable typewriter, but he never saw what I did with it in 60 years as a sportswriter.

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

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

WOW that dad CARL BETZ looking at his son PAUL PETERSEN - just wonderful - - GOD BLESS them both forever

If this came out in 1962, Paul Petersen was 17....How times have changed.

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

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

I've shared this with my Father, Mr. Keith Jeffers, this day, June 6th, 2024. The badass of East Tennessee! MY SUPERHERO! I love you, Dad! I would be NOTHING without you, Sir!

😭😭😭 I lost my best friend(52 years old, stage 4 colon cancer) and my father(my role model, the man I wanted to be) both in 2014. My best friend in april, my father in september. My father told me that this is the saddest song he's ever listened to since his father passed away in 1990. I finally understand 😭😭😭

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

what a cool song! He sings beautifully.

I dedicate this song to ‘my dad’ who unfortunately succumbed to depression and took his life in 2002. My favourite person, memories and thoughts. Thank you Dad! Xoxo

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

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

My dad was wonderful and this song reminds me of him! I was very lucky to have had a wonderful perfect dad!

Ever expecting Dad should hear this!!!👍

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

I remember this when it first showed I never missed the Donna Reed Show.

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!

Anyone here from f is for family 👀😢

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

Still can't lisen to this song without my eyes filling up,will always miss u Dad,we with meet again someday,for now thou give mom a hug for me.❤️

One of television's most memorable moments for me!

This song makes me cry every time I hear it. My dad was my hero

Thank god i found this through F is for Family

I remember this song, even though I was only 8 years old. First time I've heard it in almost 60 years..... My dad, and mom, both gone now, but I remember.....

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

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!

My dad bought this record for his dad in 1969, and I always play this on fathers day. Love you dad.

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

Happy 71st Birthday to Mr. Paul Petersen. 71 years young. 👍😃🎉🎊🎂🎇✨🎆

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

This song is wonderful! You should be proud to be related to him. There is a real problem with society today. We can't appreciate a song like this. It shows what a warped society we have come to be. Shame on us. The 50's were the best time in America when Men were REAL Men! And they were not ashamed to be like this song says. If we could get back 2 those days we would not be going to HE_ _ in a handbasket!

F is for family ❤️

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.

MY DAD HAD THIS PLAYED FOR MY GRANDPA AT HIS FUERAL... I'll never hear it without shedding a few tears

Pull up this video whenever iam thinking of my Dad, have for years...... specially on his birthday, been 10 years Dad, really miss you.

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

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.

When my Dad died, I played this on a 45 over and over again while crying my eyes out.

This song is for all of us out there who loved our Dads and have lost them. I remember this from tv...It is so true

Tears just flowing...

I don't know what was going on in their lives, but I don't think Paul Peterson is only acting at the end of the song. It's too real. he is obviously feeling great emotion, which is what makes this a truly memorable clip. I'd love to hear an interview with him about making this episode.

I'm 75 and it still makes me cry, I wished I had that relationship with him

Marvelous song! As I listen, I'm thinking of my dad who passed away in 1977.

I came here because of, "F is for Family"! LMAO!

my dad has been gone for almost 30 years and I still miss him, He was my hero. He only had one picture in his wallet and that was of me and him. He would love to give big bear hugs to everyone. I would give anything to have just 5 more minutes with him as near the end he developed alzhiemers and he didn't know who most of us were. He kept on ,looking for his mother who died in 1969 he died in 1993 . He never got to see any of his grandchildren get married . He would have loved all of them

The most beautiful and emotional song. I cry each time I listen to this

My dad was my very best friend; like it's had on so many others, this wonderful song definitely never fails to get to me.

Absolutely beautiful song. Thank you

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.

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.

First time hearing it. I'm a father myself and my dad is gone. This is real sad.. :( But Beautiful !

Puts a tear in my eye. Love this show.

My dad has been has been gone since 1980. I did not call him dad. He would have have hated that. My sister and I both called him "Pa" I love them both as much as life itself. My sister passed away in 2004. I am sure she she feels the same way I do now, even though she's gone too. Happy Father's Day, Pa! God bless you "Sis" and all the Dads on this very special day. My "Pa" and I really hope every other Dad is as loved as all the other Fathers today!!

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

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.

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???

My dad passed on November 26, 2007 and I sang this to him at his funeral .... Carmen J Severino I miss you...... Happy Father's Day in heaven

Carl Betz died so young .... What a great song .... I miss my dad too .

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