Eugene and Dan not only played father and son, but also co-wrote the series. Dan came to his father with an idea for a show and asked if he would like to work on it together. Eugene agreed happily because it was the first time his son had asked for help. He was impressed by his son's writing and later with his work ethic. And Dan was able to see his dad act, which let him understand why he has had the career longevity that he's had.