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Why Patrick Warburton's Father Hated His Seinfeld Role

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Seinfeld star Patrick Warburton's father was no fan of his legendary sitcom role as David Puddy, and the actor reveals the surprising reason why.
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  • Warburton's father, a devout Catholic, disapproved of Puddy's racy, borderline-sacrilegious behavior on the show, including his 'face painter' gimmick and on-again, off-again relationship with Elaine.
  • Despite the character's cult status, Warburton admits his father never came around to appreciating Puddy, seeing the role as a poor reflection on the family's values - a rare parental diss in the showbiz world.
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