WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Watching TV co-author Walter Podrazik celebrate television’s most memorable dads, spanning more than seven decades of TV history. From the wise and dependable fathers of the 1950s like Jim Anderson (Antenna TV’s Father Knows Best) and Ward Cleaver (Leave It to Beaver), to the lovable dads of the 1960s including Andy Taylor (The Andy Griffith Show) and Steve Douglas (My Three Sons), they explore how television fatherhood evolved with the times. The conversation continues through the 1970s and 1980s with iconic TV dads such as Mike Brady (The Brady Bunch), Howard Cunningham (Happy Days), Fred Sanford (Sanford & Son) and more. They also spotlight memorable fathers from the 1990s and beyond, including Carl Winslow (Family Matters), Ray Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond) and Phil Dunphy (Modern Family).

This Father’s Day, Antenna TV is celebrating the dads who worked hard, paid the bills, put a roof over everyone’s head — and never let their kids forget it. On Sunday, June 21, Antenna TV will air Sanford & Son…Father’s Day at the Junkyard, a special marathon of the classic sitcom featuring the unforgettable father-son duo Fred and Lamont Sanford.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Chicago’s own Joe Mantegna on Memorial Day to honor our fallen, a recap of the annual National Memorial Day concert, some of the other celebrities involved, how he got involved with the veteran community, plus a discussion about the Cubs, and more.

Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the real meaning of Memorial Day, celebrating his father, Frank Meier, and his combat experiences serving in World War II. Visit Garrymeier.com for more.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the true meaning of Memorial Day, which originated as ‘Decoration Day’ after the Civil War and was officially signed into law in 1967. Plus, Dave shares President Ronald Reagan’s moving Memorial Day speech from 1984.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Weber’s Kevin Kolman about getting your grill into gear this summer, recipes for the perfect burger, steaks, ribs, breakfast, desserts, and more! Visit Weber.com for more.

Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park proprietor Jason Sierpien joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate the park’s 67th season and reflect on the rich history of the beloved family attraction that first opened in 1959. The conversation explores the evolution of the park, including its classic rides, the Santa Springs water park, vintage Kiddieland attractions, food offerings and the nostalgia that continues to bring generations of Chicagoland families back year after year. For more information, visit santasvillagedundee.com

To honor a promise to “keep his name alive,” WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the legacy of the late Don Rickles on what would have been his 100th birthday, sharing a memorable backstage Las Vegas interview with the comedy legend. The special also features bonus conversations with Rickles’ longtime best friend, the late Bob Newhart; author Michael Starr, writer of the book The Merchant of Venom; and Tony Oppedisano, the longtime manager and close confidant of both Don Rickles and Frank Sinatra.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier hangs out in studio with Jeff Mauro, “The Sandwich King,” to talk about his journey through food and comedy, his hit shows on Food Network, and his latest venture, Mauro Provisions, a new collaboration with Lou Malnati’s. Jeff also previews his upcoming appearance at City Winery on May 29th.

WGN Radio and the Museum of Broadcast Communications CEO speaks with Justin Kulvsek, longtime senior consultant with the museum, about the new Evolution of Late Night Television exhibit, Johnny Carson: The Centennial, and Five Decades of The Loop. They also discuss exciting new additions, including the set from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC) and the return (after a decade) of the set of WGN-TV’s Family Classics with Frazier Thomas, featuring the original books, portrait, chair, and television.. For tickets and more information, visit museum.tv.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with The Brady Bunch’s Eve Plumb about her new book, Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic series and reflects on her life and career beyond her role as the famous middle sister.