18 Reasons Why Uncle Phil Was The Greatest Ever TV Father

12. He Wasn't Afraid To Experiment

Uncle Phil was never afraid to spice up his appearance, be it with an exuberant fluffy blue sweater or a conspicuous toupée, with prompting many to enquire: "Is that Philip Banks or Blair Underwood?" Phil12 Gif

11. He Was Loyal To His Wife (Even When Pam Grier Came to Town)

Phil112 Gif For any man, it would require a great amount of willpower to resist Pam Grier (Will certainly didn't have enough), but for Uncle Phil, there was even greater temptation: her character, Janice, was 'the one that got away'. Nevertheless, Phil spurned her advances, proclaiming his undying love for his wife Vivian. Somebody give that boy a medal!

10. He Brought Back The Romance

Phil101 Gif Uncle Phil loved his wife Viv, and wasn't afraid of letting the whole world know about it. Even after baby Nicky was born, his attraction towards her didn't falter, even if she did look like a completely different woman...
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