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  Dick Van Patten - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dick Van Patten (born December 9, 1928 in New York City) is an American actor.
Van Patten was in the news in early December 2005 for lending his name to Natural Balance, a line of high-end dog food that is intended to be indistinguishable from stews and other dishes (or table scraps) that are normally intended for human consumption.
Van Patten, who suffers from Type 2 diabetes, sustained some speech impairment and paralysis from the stroke.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dick_Van_Patten   (294 words)

  
 Vince Van Patten - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vincent Van Patten (born on October 17, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York), is an American actor.
He is the youngest son of actor Dick Van Patten and his wife, Pat, née Poole, a former June Taylor dancer.
He is related to several other actors: he is brother of James Van Patten and Nels Van Patten, nephew of Joyce Van Patten, half-nephew of Timothy Van Patten, and cousin of Talia Balsam.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vince_Van_Patten   (383 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Dick Van Patten stars as chief of pet food company
LOS ANGELES – Actor Dick Van Patten says he's as surprised by the popularity of his healthy pet foods as he was when his "Eight Is Enough" TV series became popular.
Van Patten, who acted in hundreds of radio programs and numerous Broadway plays and films, is now starring in the pet food world as head of Natural Balance Pet Foods.
The ABC comedy-drama, which ran from 1977 to 1981, starred Van Patten as Tom Bradford, a newspaper columnist coping with a household of eight children.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/state/20030930-0552-ca-people-vanpatten.html   (307 words)

  
 Living in TV Land: Dick Van Patten - TV.com
Dick Van Patten and his friends have a fun-filled day at the race track.
We don't have allusions for Dick Van Patten.
Dick met Tim on the set of a Disney movie he was doing.
www.tv.com /episode/284267/summary.html   (150 words)

  
 Dick Van Patten Stars
In 1949, at the beginning of television, Van Patten made his transition from stage to television in the award-winning I Remember Mama series, portraying Peggy Wood's son Nels, for eight years.
Dick Van Patten has appeared in more than twenty feature films, including Mel Brooks' High Anxiety, Spaceballs, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights, as well as having starred in seven movies for Walt Disney in just over three years.
In The Sunshine Boys, Van Patten appears as Al Lewis, one of a pair of aging vaudevillians who agree to reunite for a television special in a salute to vaudeville.
www.jacneed.com /Archives/041905Stoneham.htm   (484 words)

  
 The Pet Press ~ Dick Van Patten
Dick Van Patten, the animal-lover, may not be as well known to you.
Dick is referring to the Natural Balance Zoological Formulas developed for lions, tigers, cheetahs, polar bears, snakes and carnivorous birds.
Dick Van Patten is a big supporter of the local rescue groups in the LA area.
www.thepetpress-la.com /articles/dickvanpatten.htm   (1841 words)

  
 Dick Van Patten
Dick Van Patten played Tom Bradford, the somewhat fuddy-duddy newspaper columnist and wise father on the late-'70s comedy-drama Eight Is Enough.
He started working as a model and actor when he was just a toddler, and made his debut on Broadway as "Dickie Van Patten" at the age of seven, playing Melvyn Douglas' son in Tapestry in Gray.
Along with kid sister Joyce Van Patten, he was featured in a radio series based on the comic strip Reg'lar Fellers.
www.nndb.com /people/285/000023216   (344 words)

  
 Bio for Dick Van Patten on MSN Movies
In 1941, Van Patten and his younger sister Joyce made their joint film debut in Reg'lar Fellers, repeating their roles from the radio version of the same property.
An avid tennis player, Van Patten met producer/director Mel Brooks on the courts; their personal relationship blossomed into a professional one, with Van Patten playing Friar Tuck in Brooks' 1975 TV series When Things Were Rotten and appearing in several of Brooks' theatrical features.
In addition to his sibling relationship with Joyce Van Patten, Dick Van Patten is the half-brother Timothy Van Patten and the father of James and Vincent Van Patten--actors all.
entertainment.msn.com /celebs/celeb.aspx?mp=b&c=277559   (272 words)

  
 The Winchester Star-Dick van Patten Is Festival’s Grand Marshal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Dick van Patten, 74, who starred as Tom Bradford in the hit series “Eight is Enough,”; will lead the Grand Feature Parade and attend events throughout the weekend.
van Patten is truly a legend in the entertainment business,” said Kay Bolliger, president of this year’s Apple Blossom Festival.
Van Patten almost wasn’t available to attend the festival.
www.winchesterstar.com /TheWinchesterStar/030416/Area_marshal.asp   (328 words)

  
 Dick Van Patten Pics - Dick Van Patten News - Dick Van Patten Information
Dick is the father-in-law of Shana Hiatt, Nancy Valen and Eileen Davidson.
Tom Bradford, Dick character on "Eight Is Enough" (1977), was ranked #33 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].
Dick was cast in "Eight Is Enough" (1977) because he was friends with the president of ABC, the network which ran the show.
www.tv.com /dick-van-patten/person/8164/summary.html   (253 words)

  
 Dick Van Patten   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
With a remarkable career which includes more than 600 radio shows, 27 Broadway plays, 24 feature films, and 7 television series, Van Patten is still perhaps best known for his popular starring role as Tom Bradford in the long-running hit series; Eight Is Enough.
Dick Van Patten recently starred in a Chicago Company of Show Boat for Hal Prince.
Van Patten has been honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
www.scottstander.com /Personalities/dick_van_patten.html   (277 words)

  
 The Broadway Theatre Archive Catalog Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In 1949, in the early days of television, Van Patten transitioned from the stage to television in his first television series, “Mama,” (1949-1957).
While Van Patten is best known for his role as Tom Bradford on the television series “Eight Is Enough,” (1977-1981), his various credits include radio shows, feature films and five other television series.
Dick van Patten is the brother of actress Joyce Van Patten, the half-brother of Timothy Van Patten, and the father of actors James and Vincent Van Patten.
www.broadwayarchive.com /bio_detail.asp?name=514&referral=BTI0133   (204 words)

  
 Dick Van Patten samples dog food   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Van Patten is lending his name and likeness to a new dog food formula that claims to be indistinguishable from a home-cooked meal for humans.
"Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs" also comes in such flavors as spaghetti and meatballs, hobo chili and Chinese takeout.
The product is designed with the health of pets in mind and marketed as an alternative to feeding them table scraps, said Natural Balance President Joey Herrick.
www.abcactionnews.com /entertainment/stories/0512/051201dogfood.shtml   (159 words)

  
 thedesertsun.com | Dick Van Patten's poker party wins another go in the desert   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Headlined by the charming Van Patten clan, including son Vince (commentator of TV's "World Poker Tour"), along with Shirley Jones (Oscar-winner for "Elmer Gantry," star of "The Partridge Family"), Mickey Rooney (no introduction needed!), singer Jerry Vale and comedian Shecky Greene, they played cards with us, partied with us and palled around with us.
Fittingly, tournament host Dick Van Patten was the only celebrity to make it into the top20, placing 17th.
Kudos to host Dick Van Patten, executive director of gaming Bob Jones, tournament founder and coordinator Bob Berk, poker room manager Mark Pickering, and their entire team.
www.thedesertsun.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051026/COLUMNS45/510260308/1215   (826 words)

  
 TV Land - Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Living in TV Land follows Classic TV stars away from the sound stages and studios, outside the roles that made them famous and in the roles of their daily lives when they are not acting.
The special also features interviews with Van Patten's wife, Pat, and his sons Jimmy, Vince and Tim.
"Dick Van Patten is one of the most well-liked stars on television," explains Sal Maniaci, Vice President, Development and Production, TV Land.
www.tvland.com /press/july19_04.jhtml   (380 words)

  
 Biography for Dick Van Patten   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Father of actor James Van Patten, with whom he appeared in Lunch Wagon (1981).
He was cast in "Eight Is Enough"; (1977) because he was friends with the president of ABC, the network which ran the show.
Tom Bradford, Van Patten's character on "Eight Is Enough"; (1977), was ranked #33 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].
www.imdb.com /name/nm0887694/bio   (229 words)

  
 Los Angeles Philharmonic Association - Performer Details
With a remarkable career including more than 600 radio shows, 27 Broadway plays, 24 feature films, and 7 television series, Van Patten is still perhaps best known for his starring role as Tom Bradford in the long-running hit series Eight Is Enough.
A one-time child actor billed as Dickie Van Patten, he has appeared in a continuous series of Broadway shows starting at the age of seven.
Since then, he has made numerous guest-starring appearances on almost every major television series, and has starred in such series as The Partners, Arnie, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, and When Things Were Rotten.
www.laphil.org /resources/performer_detail.cfm?id=996   (270 words)

  
 KFTY || TV50 - Dick Van Patten Recovering After Stroke   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Beloved TV star Dick Van Patten is recovering after suffering a stroke.
The 77-year-old Eight is Enough star was taken to Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles last month after suffering a diabetic stroke, but the fun-loving actor is already bouncing back from the health crisis.
Van Patten, who suffers from Type 2 diabetes, sustained some speech impairment and paralysis from the stroke, but he's already well on the way to making a full recovery.
www.kfty.com /entertainment/story.aspx?content_id=576284DD-C9DE-4880-80CA-ECA8DB483A96   (211 words)

  
 Dick Van Patten
Dick Van Patten is best known to the first generation of "Emergency!" fans as Tom Bradford, the beloved father of eight on the hit television series "Eight Is Enough" (1977-1981).
A show that was certainly one of our favorites growing up and, just like "Emergency!," brings back fond childhood memories for us all.
We hope Dick Van Patten enjoyed reminiscing about "Emergency!" just as much as we enjoy remembering "Eight is Enough."
www.randymantooth.com /30anniv/dvp.html   (248 words)

  
 // Easy Midget //   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In an EasyMidget exclusive, Dick Van Patten of Eight Is Enough fame agreed to allow us to post his blog on our site in all its glory!
I guess I thought that they would be excited to have a celebrity pump their gas for them but one guy just hit me in the head with that thing you use to clean your windshield with.
Today my wife called me and told me she was too embarrassed to have the Van Patten name associated with her.
www.easymidget.com /new/stories/0202_vanpatten.shtml   (893 words)

  
 Dick Van Patten Eats Dog Food - Aversion.com
At a press conference to announce the launch of Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs, the actor chowed down on the Irish-stew flavored chow, telling reporters it was “Not bad.”
Van Patten lent his name and his last ounce of dignity to the line of dog food, which is supposed to taste like a meal for humans.
The Eatables are developed to wean dogs and Van Patten from making pesks of themselves by begging for table scraps during dinner.
www.aversion.com /news/news_article.cfm?news_id=5519   (197 words)

  
 The Sunshine Boys   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
For his entertainment work, Van Patten has been honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
It was revived on Broadway in 1997 with Tony Randall and Jack Klugman in the starring roles.
This national tour pairs Frank Gorshin as Willie Clark and Dick Van Patten as Al Lewis.
clemsonews.clemson.edu /WWW_releases/2001/September2001/The_Sunshine_Boys.html   (445 words)

  
 Dick Van Patten eats dog food - Chazhound Dog Forum
Dick Van Patten eats dog food - Chazhound Dog Forum
Ironically, Zeus eats Dick Van Patten's Venison and Brown Rice formula.
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- For "Eight Is Enough" patriarch Dick Van Patten, some dog food is good enough to eat.
www.chazhound.com /forums/showthread.php?p=203887   (351 words)

  
 Dick Van Patten   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Father of actors Nels Van Patten, James Van Patten and Vincent Van Patten.
Go ape with Dick Van Patten Pet Food.
Find where Dick Van Patten is credited alongside another name
imdb.com /name/nm0887694   (588 words)

  
 Dick Van Patten and friend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Dick and Me While at one of the True Value markets, I ran into Dick Van Patten hawking those miracle scissors that cut through pennies.
What was sad is that people were just walking by the booth without even noticing him standing there.
It was the only picture of me I could find on my desk to scan into my PC.
www.cornells.com /dicknme.htm   (93 words)

  
 A+E Interactive: Dick Van Patten dines with the dogs
"Eight Is Enough'' patriarch Dick Van Patten is lending his name and likeness to a new dog food formula that claims to be indistinguishable from a home-cooked meal for humans.
To prove his point, Van Patten recently sampled the "Irish stew'' recipe at a media luncheon.
"Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs'' comes in other flavors: spaghetti and meatballs, chili and Chinese takeout.
blogs.mercurynews.com /aei/2005/12/dick_van_patten.html   (139 words)

  
 eBay - dick van patten, Autographs-Original, Television Memorabilia items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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DICK VAN PATTEN Eight is Enough 7x9 ABC-TV Photo
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 Patten - ASU Libraries: Special Collections - Patten   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Wendy Patten, US Advocacy Director at Human Rights Watch “Another internal investigation is not the answer,” said Patten.
Creating memories with portraiture by Patten Dew, Charleston prints by Patten Dew.
emblem image The Patten Collection was noted in 2002 as an “Excellent Source” in The Infography.
www.spiderarea.com /q/patten.htm   (158 words)

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