Robert Petrie VS Ward Cleaver
Who's TV's Toughest dad?
Ward Cleaver Vs Robert Petrie
They were two of the best known Dads in the 1960s, and if you were a kid in the 60s you looked up to one or the other. One was the American as apple pie, the other was a triple threat, who could sing dance and act. We've all seen either “Leave it to Beaver” or “Dick Van Dyke” any many have asked, if these two great American dads were to get into a knock-down drag-out brawl, who would come out the winner? Let's check the stats and see who wins the title of “TV's Toughest Dad”
Tale of the Tape
Ward Cleaver
Height: 6.1
Weight: 205
Hometown: Mayfield, USA state unknown
Age: Never revealed, likely late 30's
Robert Petrie
Height: 6.4
Weight: 195
Hometown: New Rochelle New York
Age: Varies during the series, likely mid 30's
Occupation
WC: Never specified. Several references to an “Office”but nothing specific. Some speculate it's an insurance office. I believe that the reason he speaks vaguely to his family about what he does (and is often “out of town on business”) is that he he's either involved in top secret government work, or organized crime.
RP: Head writer for the Alan Brady Show
Skills:
WC: Wise, and well educated mentor to his two sons. Able to keep calm and collected no matter how potentially upsetting the situation his Kids has gotten into. Handyman skills, well enough to do household repairs such as fixing sinks and building birdhouses.
RP: Quick witted comedy writer, skilled dancer, singer and all around performer. Can do Pantomime routines, impersonations and harmonize effortlessly with other performers. Excellent golfer and pool player.
Strengths
WC: While not ex-military it' said he served with the US merchant Marine See Bees during World War 2 and likely possesses some combat experience. Possible US spy training and/or mob ties
RP: Very Physically fit, does 20 pushups a day, it's reasonable to say he has impressive stamina. A Military veteran, while it was in peacetime, this must mean he's had some combat training.
Weaknesses
WC: Apparent lack of aggression, while he is stern with his kids when necessary, he seems like something of a pushover. Lacks a certain fighting spirit that seems evident in Robert Petrie. Appears sluggish and heavy on his feet, a pipe smoker he could become winded easily.
RP: Described by his wife as a “Tripper” ie: prone to loss of balance. While physically fit, he seems to be a bit frail as punching a speed bag hurts his hand in one episode. Not actual combat experience, his time in the military was spent organizing USO events.
Verdict:
Ward Cleaver: 7-1
Robert Petrie: 1-1
Ward Cleaver: 7-1
Robert Petrie: 1-1
This one could be close, both are comparable as far as height weight and reach but Rob Petrie's superior physical conditioning would be the deciding factor here. Ward is somewhat stocky, probably a heavy hitter but Rob is a dancer, and this superior footwork and Stamina. While this fight wouldn't be decided by one blow, it would come down to stamina which Rob Petrie has in spades. I give even money on Rob Petrie, with the underdog being Ward Cleaver.
Don't be shy folks, wanna see a showdown? Let me know the combatants and I'll set the odds.
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