Daddy Tales

When CBS lets a bunch of good looking male athletes blather on about their dads in "Who Made You," a June 15/Father's Day tribute, be assured that there will be pathos, but no revelation of the deepest of emotions.

For real depth of feeling you have to get someone to be much more revealing about their dad. For example, you might ask Iain Dalzel-Job to describe his dad Patrick — a war hero the son claims was a major model for Ian Fleming's James Bond.

For an equally passionate story, even if it isn't told with the same amount of pride, consider the plaint of the anonymous questioner seeking guidance about what to do concerning his 50-year-old dad's grandly displaying nipple rings.

** It's not the child's story that makes the dad ... but often it will make the dad's story more interesting. **