1993 VHS • The Expectant Father 60 FPS

About

From the Collection of Dr. Stevanne “Dr. Toy” Auerbach

A documentary-style video addressing the experience of first-time fathers, hosted by actor Ed Asner. Running approximately 53 minutes, the program combines Asner's narration and personal reflections on fatherhood with interviews from expectant and new fathers, medical professionals, and family psychologists. Named contributors include Dr. Ron Levant, co-author of the book "Between Father and Child"; UCLA psychologist Dr. Michael Diamond; Dr. Murph Goodwin of Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles; complicated pregnancy specialist Dr. Thomas Garidi; and pediatrician Dr. Jay Gordon.

Subject matter covers shifting expectations of fathers in modern parenting, the emotional experience of labor and delivery, pain management, bonding with newborns, pediatric visits, and the long-term time commitment of involved fatherhood. Several fathers are profiled by name, including television and radio host Mark Bailey and insurance agent Bob DeMeo. The video closes with a comedic dramatic segment and a brief reflection on the biology of conception.

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Archive

Internet Archive, in The VHS Vault

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Credit

The Vista Group®

Language

English

Subtitles

English (automatic)

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