Daddy dearest.

According to a report by TV Guide, Emmy and Tony Award Winning actor Ken Howard (ex-Ken Reeves, “The White Shadow,” “1776,” “Dynasty,” “Rambo,” “Grey Gardens”) has been cast as George, father of Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) and Avery (Jessica Collins). Ken begins taping this week, on January 19, and will first be seen on air on February 23. He is slated for four episodes initially.

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