Tom Selleck accepted the role of Frank Reagan in "Blue Bloods" because he felt patriarchs were often portrayed negatively on television, citing shows like "The Simpsons" as examples, and wanted to depict a positive father figure as a spokesman for the National Fatherhood Initiative. Throughout the show's 14-season run, Selleck portrayed Frank as a flawed but strong patriarch who serves as a steady presence and moral guide for his family, contrasting with the typical bumbling TV dad stereotype.
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Tom Selleck accepted the role of Frank Reagan in "Blue Bloods" because he felt patriarchs were often portrayed negatively on television, citing shows like "The Simpsons" as examples, and wanted to depict a positive father figure as a spokesman for the National Fatherhood Initiative. Throughout the show's 14-season run, Selleck portrayed Frank as a flawed but strong patriarch who serves as a steady presence and moral guide for his family, contrasting with the typical bumbling TV dad stereotype.