I'm like this guy I know don't my father I've never ever seen him he left before I was born I don't even live with my mom I'm 13 I haven't lived with my mom since I was 2 11 years without knowing much about my mom and dad
Dear Art, No matter how cruel this world is, no matter how relationships are, what stays on top is family. I am more than happy for you that you reunited after 37 years which is more than anything. I pray to GOD that you & your family be blessed. AMEN
is this even real? because it seems prepared to me... if i'd been abandoned by my father form the day of my birth till now... i'd probably punch him in the face as soon as I had the chance to meet him... but calling him my HERO would be the LAST thing I would do... for real
magicortega What are you 10 years old? What kind of elementary response was that? Lol. Considering that my parents haven't paid for my Internet in 10+ years, I don't think I need their permission, but you obviously wouldn't know anything about that. You must be sheltered if you think there are not people walking around this Earth who don't know they have children. Naive.
The father said he figured by the time he found out, Art probably wouldn't want anything to do with him (picturing an angry 16 yr old). Fear of rejection is a powerful thing in a negative way.
after 37 years he getback him father dutu your dance chanal iam from srilanka your chanal and staff get my hardley thanks and for everybody may god bless
What the hell is this weird, cheezy, sadistic shit? Putting people super on the spot when they are confronting their deepest primal emotions. What is civilization coming to?
Big part of shows like these are the chiseled typos and smiles. That's part of why. The other part is due to late night people not comfortable with their own lives. Civilization isn't within a few years. The 12.000 years is just passing by at the moment.
Hello, do you know that there are professionals that specialize in these types of reunions? Just do an internet search -- and I hope you find him! Best of luck !!
This is so emotional,what a blessed day..am so happy they found each other, his grandchildren are so adorable,god bless your family ;and also bless the peoples that work it out,I have been crying my eyes out from the start to the end.happy family in advance
It make me cry..... My dad died long time ago. How I wish he back to feel his love. As my mum, sisters and brother, they talk only but no love and caring. Miss and lost to have a loving and caring family.
This has got to be the weirdest fucking show ever. Oh, and he has known of his son's existence for 20 years and not done a thing? I don't think much of the biological mother either. Unless the bio father proves to be a danger physically or emotionally to the child, he and the child should be allowed to have a relationship whether you do or not.
WHERE THE FUCK WAS HE? I'm sick of this shit…"sorry I couldn't be there"? Was he kidnapped? If the son hadn't sent the letter, the father would never have re-connected.
maybe u should watch the show... Art's dad did say he didnt know his son existed until Art was 21... by that stage he felt his son wouldnt want to know him and didnt persue searching. How can u say that if Art hadnt have written to the show they wouldnt have reconnected... do u have a crystal ball that says they wouldnt? Seriously!
cass3765 So what you're saying is, the father claims he did not know of his sons existence and when he eventually found out…did NOTHING, for many YEARS. I stand by my statement.
I have an older brother I never met. Shit happens, and sometimes things are out of people's control. In my own dad's case the mother lied to him, told him that she had a miscarriage and they never saw each other again. He was really young, a lot younger than she was, and he was leaving for the military. He left, and it wasn't until the boy he never even knew about was 21 that, maybe out of guilt? Who knows? But the mother emailed my dad, told him about him, but asked him not to reach out. That it would only confuse him, since the man that raised him was the man he thought was his real father. Before you take the time to judge someone, take the time to realize that their journey in life is NOT your journey. You did not experience or go through what they did; all you get is a tiny snippet, a little sliver when they appear on something like this. You took the 40 or so minutes that you watched this show and used that to judge a lifetime.
Sad to see that father's reaction! Shame on the parents who abandon their children for stupid reasons! America is filled with cries and tears of children who are aching for the touch of a Dad or Mom. I love you children...! God loves you.
a GREAT BIG HI5's to Howie Mandel and the producers of the show MOBBED,great show LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT AWESOME,I got teary eyed more than once on this episode
He most probably couldn't hire his own private investigator to find his dad. He needed this to help him find his father. It is a huge step to allow himself this kind of exposure, considering that he seems to be a timid and modest guy. He came to ask this show for help. The show helped... And in exchange, of course, they'd do what the show is about -- surprises and mob dancing. This is a good thing. All parties are happy. I was touched by all the effort put into making it happen. ❤️
My dad passed away last year, Jun.04.2015, from dementia. I have only seen him for a few days in 2001. My folks separated when I was about 8 years old. I'm the youngest of 4 (51 years old) and I have childhood amnesia, so I really didn't know him.
Howie lied. The father did not utter the three words, "I'll be there." He stammered, and was not sure, but I am sure that Howie Mandel and a camera crew had no influence on his decision. pffft
omg....this is real SAD.... i also lost my father since im 2 years old...but the problem is ...he will NEVER BE BACK...i hope and pray he will sit with the angels right now...
OTT much!! bt what a good turnout literally ;) good on u Art u deserve to b happy for a good humble man wish u an yr father an family all th very BEST an God Bless
Wow, wow....some Americans are so....Wow. What a grossly insensitive, shallow, insincere, overboard, commercial treatment of an extremely sensitive and personal issue. Two nice fellas, for sure, and a happy ending - all good. But those choreographers had to be embarrassed. The host apparently is not capable of that emotion. Oh boy...
I'd like to know the background story. Like why did his mom ever tell him about his dad? He thought it was important enough even that he had wished his mom was there to see this reunion... What is the story behind this 37 year separation??
Did eny one else feel like The dad didn't want to meet the son Especially when the dad has a wife so it is kinda awkward if you tell Her he has a son it would be funny if she just turnd around and left
That was the most beautiful reunion I have ever seen. Your instant forgiveness for him is really what made it possible for you guys to have such a great start for a father-son relationship. I am so happy for you. ❤️
I'm going to cry for years to come thinking of this beautiful moment for you. It is one that I hope SOME day will come for my friend Louis Paoli who was adopted from an orphanage in Verona, Italy 47 years ago and today has no remaining family members. We hope to find his biological mother, father or half sister for him some day...
Art so happy for you! My Niece struggles with this after 29yrs, married and now expecting her first child...his dad was in the Service in Sacramento, transferred to PA and they moved away never knowing he has this beautiful daughter. I guess some people worry it might disrupt their lives? Or that they will be rejected? So happy for you Art and your Family!
Hey Art, I am really very happy for you and God bless you and your family forever. I have watched this video over 20+ times and I can never stop rolling those tears out of my eyes every time I watch. Just one more thing to add to this comment, your smile is the most innocent smile, just like a child's.
I recently helped my husband find his biological father, they have just started email communication, have not met yet but I'm hoping it's a good journey for both my husband and his father. This got me crying like a baby.
That is so amazing Crafty -- we're trying to find my best friend's biological parents and/or half sister -- he was adopted from an orphanage in Verona, Italy back in 1966.
Art Siegert Art I just saw this for the first time, it was awesome. I hope you and your Dad have a long time together. I am 45 and have never met my father. I don't know his name, where he lives or if he is even alive. My Mom passed in 06 and I never even asked her his name. I am a long haul truck driver, I travel all over the US and I know what it is like to always be looking and wondering could that be him.
After 43 years i found my birth mother You don't think about why did she leave me why this and that You think about what she looks like how does she sound Where she was.. After all that you meet other family and ..For me the blanks filled in afterwards ..she was young pressure from her mom and dad because she wasn't working and a couple next door couldn't have kids ..That couple Loved me, Rised me, instilled values. Sadly they never wanted me to leave them so they never told me much about my real mom The one that rised me died @81 never telling me that they moved away without letting my birth mother know where (fear she would take me back) I now see my Birth mother 400kms away 1 or 2 times a month ..I now know who and where i am and my history
Random Drummer Ya People get older and its harder to make long trips and money etc etc I'm going to met the Girlfriend's dad in the Phllippines next month ..I have never been and she hasn't been back to see him in 4 years He is a frail man so i hope she see's him again before we marry
I'm not big on TV, but this is a wonderful show. What they accomplished by bringing this family together was absolutely phenomenal. I cried along with them... I couldn't help it. The miracle here and the powerful part of it all, was the gift of love and the power of forgiveness. It took away the fathers guilt, allowing him to embrace this magnificent moment with his son, along with a new generation. Incredible!
Art Siegert Hi Art! I shed to tears. You have a huge heART! BTW, may I know what happened why you haven't met your dad. Not sure if it was mentioned in the video.
pintura14 I didn't meet my dad earlier bc by the time that I was interested, I had already gone through so much on my own that I figured I just didn't need him. I was angry but the truth is, I DO need him. He is by no means perfect nor am I but we are now imperfect and forgiven together.
A beautiful thing...Bitches that take their children away from their dad's....Crying shame...A hole in your soul that never goes away.So glad they are reunited...
Well duh! When the kid is crying to his mom ..Where is my dad..I don't care one night stand or relationship ended. The mom could have made a effort to find his dad...It's a very selfish move on her part.
You can't judge when you weren't there and know the circumstances. Mine was similar, there are SO many emotions and wondering about what the other is thinking. Sometimes you don't know if anyone wants to know there's a "you."
Stupid, crass, embarrassing, making fun, a joke out of a sad story for entertainment, ratings purposes. Hard enough for ordinary people to reconcile, come into each others lives in these situations without all this BS stuff. That is how sick human society, the media, social media has become.
I don't see where they made fun of anything. They reunited a man with his father because he asked them to. His father was a willing participant, too, and his gratitude could be seen in his reaction when he first saw the preparations being made. "This is the best thing anyone has ever done for me." are his words.
Why is it? This man desperately wanted to find his dad without money and resources its almost impossible to find a person after so long . So doing this he was able to find his dad. Well done to everyone
i don't have any trace of my dad either and i really wish to see him but if my mum tells me not to ill obey i love my mum more then anything.. and i do celebrate father's day.. god is my father (sorry for people who don't believe) but i don't mean it sarcasictly
I have never met my father either. My mom was living at my home country at the time and she went abroad with my aunt for better work. All I know is that I resemble my dad a lot and was named after him. He could be anywhere in the world right now. This guy's lucky his dad was in the same country as him. As far as I could know my dad might not even speak the same language as me. Art is 20 years older than me, so it's not a big deal. You believe that God is your father. I believe that nobody is my father, and nothing will fill that gap in my life missing moments where I needed a dad. That's why, like how Art mentioned, I aspire to become a father so that my son or daughter won't have the same experience I lacked in my childhood.
Arthas Menethil She might know he was a neglectful self absorbed drunk or something. A lot of people who don't know their fathers is because he didn't want to have a family and he took off. That wouldn't be someone worth connecting with later on just to be hurt again. I'm not saying all absent fathers are like that, but it seems like it would be a good portion to me that are. Why would a father be absent and never connect back again?
Haven't seen my toddler son in almost 3 months. Vicious custody battle with a supremely batshit crazy, conniving piece of shit for a mother. I watch these videos for inspiration.... to remind me that the hole in my heart will be filled soon enough...
if you're a truly great father your son will know. she can't keep him away from you his whole life. he'll want to see you and when he does he'll know you're meant to be in his life. there will be no reason he won't want to be in your life if you give him no reason not to. unfortunately, it might take a while for him to be able to see you on his own accord. just hang in there
Anozira Erised Thank you. I appreciate that. I will fight this battle until there's nothing left of me if I have to. My greatest worry is that the time apart is affecting our bond at an intrinsic level during this delicately formative time in his development. If it is, then his reaction to me through the following years will have been irrevocably altered. I had a weekend dad from the age of 4 onwards. My mother never remarried (or even had boyfriends, really) so all I ever wanted was my father in my life more. My mother has always been obese and afflicted with debilitating health issues (god bless her soul) so her single status was not surprising. My ex-wife, however, is knockout gorgeous and nowhere near as independent as my mother so she will likely remarry some schmuck (like me) within years. That happened to my cousin. She had a son with some guy but the relationship didn't work out and she put the guy through the ringer in family court and ultimately won full custody. Then she remarried some guy and they had their own daughter together....but.... here's the kicker (and it's a real kicker)... My cousin had her son's last name changed from the first guy's last name to the new guy's last name. What a kick in the fucking balls. My cousin's a real cunt.
I had never heard of this show, we don't have it in Australia unfortunately, but it was wonderfully presented, and had me in a flood of tears. I stumbled across this by accident an hour ago, as I sit at the breakfast table here in Tasmania, and fiddling around on the net. I am so glad I did. I wish this newly found and formed family a lifetime of happiness. I am so thrilled for you Art, and you are a lot like your Dad, and that is clear with the beautiful way he embraced this whole thing, as well as you. I pray God blesses you all greatly and for always. Much respect and love, Janne
Art Siegert all the best to you. so happy to have stumbled on this video and so happy for you. So much love and respect for all you great people with beautiful hearts.
Art Siegert Art you seem as though you are truly a wonderful individual ,and this could not have happened to a better person...from what I have absorbed. My blessings to you and your beautiful family. Sharon.
He could have done so easily. He is not the man he is because of his biological father and he yet he can learn more about him self. I don't write that to detract from the moment or future meetups, but it takes more than blood to be a father to a child. I could write many words that relate to myself, but this is a comment section and so it's not wanted nor needed, I will only say I hope they both find common ground and a lasting relationship.
Art Siegert I hope this isn't a rude question, but did your mother ever explain why your father didn't know you existed until you were 21? It just seems like a sad secret to keep for so many years. No doubt your mother had her reasons. My mother unfortunately did the same thing. Never saw my bio father. Out of the blue , my Mother had the audacity to send me an old black and white photo of him. Even at 45 years old, it was still a kick in the gut. "Why"? I still ask myself.
Not a rude question at all. Theres a bit or "he said, she said" in the story but I just dont really care about that anymore. Yes my mom said he was aware and he says he wasnt but at this stage it really doesnt matter. My mom was always open with info related to him but there was a time where I WAS hurt and just didnt care to know him or his side.
Hahahahah, doesn't get more American and cheesy than this. I'm almost covering my face with a pillow, it's too much for a Norwegian to handle! But it's nice to watch a father meeting his son for the first time :)
Has anyone noticed the father and son have an almost identical laugh? I've read some disappointing comments below. Some people seem to spend a lot of energy looking for a fault somewhere and build their own theory on it. I have to wonder if they watched the whole episode. I took care of a friend's daughter when she was young. Her mother was jealous of our bond and lied to me about where she was. I finally met up with her 13 years later. She didn't know I was looking for her and I didn't know she was in the area until a mutual friend contacted her. She was on my doorstep within an hour. We're in regular contact to this day. Our reunion was a lot like this one, not quite as emotional, but having experienced it for myself, I believe this was real, even if they asked for a few rehearsed sound bites. Who really cares? They were united. I think a few people have too much time on their hands and spend their time on UA-cam writing terrible comments just for the sake of it.
Shelley Magnussen Agreed. Those faults people are seeking is judgement and there should be no room for judgement but happiness for this family. The past is the past, those who dwell on it suffer the greatest.
Who else skipped to the end because only wanted to see the reactions?
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+Runyx TF2 me lol
+Runyx TF2
I wish I had done that because the prank part of the bowling alley thing really pissed me off. :(
I wish they could find my daughter and grandsons! I have not seem them for five years and miss them so much!
You should contact them....
Sandra Askew god bless you will see them and give them all a big hug
I'm like this guy I know don't my father I've never ever seen him he left before I was born I don't even live with my mom I'm 13 I haven't lived with my mom since I was 2 11 years without knowing much about my mom and dad
Lexy Blue oh bless you lexy that's so sad, but maybe one day you,ll be able to meet them, I feel for you, keep your spirits up xx
This comment touched my heart. Have you tried contacting anyone or found them yet?
ONIONS! SO MANY ONIONS!
Dan Motovlogs And then some!
Dan, what are you doing here? 😂
Adrian Jaden crying like a little girl.
Dan Motovlogs lmao :D I feel ya fam.
With you bruh
and MAURY comes out and say! YOU ARE NOT THE FATHER! hehehe
Manuel Aguila that would be kinda of funny and messed up
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Manuel Aguila XD
Tears, tears and more tears. What a heart warming, beautiful coming together of father and son. I wish them all a lifetime of happiness and love xxx
How did those poor singers manage to sing after that? I was bawling like crazy and I was just watching it on a video lol
Dear Art,
No matter how cruel this world is, no matter how relationships are, what stays on top is family. I am more than happy for you that you reunited after 37 years which is more than anything. I pray to GOD that you & your family be blessed. AMEN
WOW, this is one of the most amazing unions I have EVER seen, tears are running down my face. Yall did a great job with the surprise...
is this even real? because it seems prepared to me... if i'd been abandoned by my father form the day of my birth till now... i'd probably punch him in the face as soon as I had the chance to meet him... but calling him my HERO would be the LAST thing I would do... for real
magicortega Except that you can't abandon someone you don't know about. Duh.
magicortega Arty has a heart; all he wanted was to see and have a parent with the other passed on.
***** that doesn't make a fucking miligram of sense. Your parents shouldn't allow you to use internet :)
Mabel Muuduri In my opinion it's all prepared to get audience and money, but hey, whatever.
magicortega
What are you 10 years old? What kind of elementary response was that? Lol. Considering that my parents haven't paid for my Internet in 10+ years, I don't think I need their permission, but you obviously wouldn't know anything about that. You must be sheltered if you think there are not people walking around this Earth who don't know they have children. Naive.
I cry a lot of this story.so amazing.God bless Art.
This is disgusting. Putting a whole cheesy production behind a meeting like this? Shame, shame, shame. Anything for a fucking dollar.
+mistertee Wasn't it just?
This was so darn emotional. "BEAUTIFULLY DONE".
for 37 years his father never looked for him?
he did say that 20 years ago then that he only found out he had son but we wont know the full story about it all
The father said he figured by the time he found out, Art probably wouldn't want anything to do with him (picturing an angry 16 yr old). Fear of rejection is a powerful thing in a negative way.
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The mother didn't tell the father for 16 years. The father thought his son wouldn't want to meet him after all those years.
About to meet my Father for the first time in 25years
Best wishes for you both. Praying that you both have a solid footing. Remember that he is most likely as nervous as you are. Give God the glory☝🏼️😊
BENIS TEN
BENIS TEN May God helps you.
amen
after 37 years he getback him father dutu your dance chanal iam from srilanka your chanal and staff get my hardley thanks and for everybody may god bless
What the hell is this weird, cheezy, sadistic shit? Putting people super on the spot when they are confronting their deepest primal emotions. What is civilization coming to?
Big part of shows like these are the chiseled typos and smiles. That's part of why.
The other part is due to late night people not comfortable with their own lives.
Civilization isn't within a few years. The 12.000 years is just passing by at the moment.
Word for word, your comment echoes my thought exactly. How could anyone think this is a good idea? Jeepers.
Colleen Lawson
money.
a. wanderer ur shit
watching this makes me so happy...and still crying... thank u so much to all people who helped.... god bless.....
First I was annoyed where was he for 37 years. Then I heard he never knew he had a son for 21 years how saddddd!!! Beautifully done!! 😂😂😂😂
I tried to find my sons father but I had no luck , my son is 32 years old . But all I can do is pray. !!!
Hello, do you know that there are professionals that specialize in these types of reunions? Just do an internet search -- and I hope you find him! Best of luck !!
what's his name?
Oh no prayer does work ,with God all things are possible, well any way my son's father name is James R cordova, but to many cordovas
+Gregorita Vigil prayer doesn't work
yeah prayer does work, all things are possible through God
This is so touching on how much work they put into this. It made me cry 😓😢
amazing...I wish you all the best with your father.....
He looks just like his dad. I hope they've been able to keep up their relationship since the show.
1105pitbull
This is so beautiful...but get ready to cry...love it...
This is so emotional,what a blessed day..am so happy they found each other, his grandchildren are so adorable,god bless your family ;and also bless the peoples that work it out,I have been crying my eyes out from the start to the end.happy family in advance
It make me cry..... My dad died long time ago. How I wish he back to feel his love. As my mum, sisters and brother, they talk only but no love and caring. Miss and lost to have a loving and caring family.
This has got to be the weirdest fucking show ever.
Oh, and he has known of his son's existence for 20 years and not done a thing? I don't think much of the biological mother either. Unless the bio father proves to be a danger physically or emotionally to the child, he and the child should be allowed to have a relationship whether you do or not.
I believe you
My 42 mins was worth!.. watching this Awesome Video...
WHERE THE FUCK WAS HE? I'm sick of this shit…"sorry I couldn't be there"? Was he kidnapped? If the son hadn't sent the letter, the father would never have re-connected.
maybe u should watch the show... Art's dad did say he didnt know his son existed until Art was 21... by that stage he felt his son wouldnt want to know him and didnt persue searching. How can u say that if Art hadnt have written to the show they wouldnt have reconnected... do u have a crystal ball that says they wouldnt? Seriously!
cass3765 So what you're saying is, the father claims he did not know of his sons existence and when he eventually found out…did NOTHING, for many YEARS. I stand by my statement.
I have an older brother I never met. Shit happens, and sometimes things are out of people's control. In my own dad's case the mother lied to him, told him that she had a miscarriage and they never saw each other again. He was really young, a lot younger than she was, and he was leaving for the military. He left, and it wasn't until the boy he never even knew about was 21 that, maybe out of guilt? Who knows? But the mother emailed my dad, told him about him, but asked him not to reach out. That it would only confuse him, since the man that raised him was the man he thought was his real father. Before you take the time to judge someone, take the time to realize that their journey in life is NOT your journey. You did not experience or go through what they did; all you get is a tiny snippet, a little sliver when they appear on something like this. You took the 40 or so minutes that you watched this show and used that to judge a lifetime.
Sad to see that father's reaction! Shame on the parents who abandon their children for stupid reasons! America is filled with cries and tears of children who are aching for the touch of a Dad or Mom. I love you children...! God loves you.
At first I was thinking "A bowling alley, really?" but that is one badass bowling alley.
a GREAT BIG HI5's to Howie Mandel and the producers of the show MOBBED,great show LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT AWESOME,I got teary eyed more than once on this episode
He's sooooooooo lucky! My Dad didn't want anything to do with me when I finally found him.
The best mobbed ever.. I cannot move on with this. Obviously Art is a good son, God bless the family..😂😂
wish i could see my Daughter again after 24 yrs. but for me wishes never happen! Happy for you all!
He most probably couldn't hire his own private investigator to find his dad. He needed this to help him find his father. It is a huge step to allow himself this kind of exposure, considering that he seems to be a timid and modest guy. He came to ask this show for help. The show helped... And in exchange, of course, they'd do what the show is about -- surprises and mob dancing.
This is a good thing. All parties are happy.
I was touched by all the effort put into making it happen. ❤️
+Joan Erika Pineda Exactly - Thanks for sharing in my story!
My dad passed away last year, Jun.04.2015, from dementia. I have only seen him for a few days in 2001. My folks separated when I was about 8 years old. I'm the youngest of 4 (51 years old) and I have childhood amnesia, so I really didn't know him.
several times watching this session, its always giving me tear...need more tissues
Congratulations Art! No DNA test required there. You looked exactly like your Dad. I'm so happy for you and your family.
oh my GOD!!its so amazing..awesome and wonderful!very touching moment..GOD IS SO good all the time!
Lol not all the time #ebola
Howie lied. The father did not utter the three words, "I'll be there." He stammered, and was not sure, but I am sure that Howie Mandel and a camera crew had no influence on his decision. pffft
this is so amazing...god is good all the time..
Love this show, absolutely wonderful.
This is so emotional it can make anyone cry
teardrops keep fallen from the beginning😭😭😭💖
Bowie Mandel you are the man.this was better then wonderful !
Howie, I gotta say, it's oh so cool to see these, I appologise, never again a Mr. Clean joke, ta won me over.
I never meet my dad it amazing to see them together again I got tears in my eye seeing this....😥
well now they r 2 gether , & that is all that matters & god bless 2 all . made me so so happy. & god bless 2 Huey & team . 💖
This is not your typical music video but the end IS and MUCH, MUCH MORE! I'M proud to share with you, anyone and all, I cried many times?!
tears won't just stop falling from my eyes. im moved.
This made me cry so much ;( i feel how he feeled that havent seen his own dad in 37 years ;(
your so lucky to have a dad/ I never seen my dad/ I miss he a lot / have a nice day
Amazing, i love it! .mobbed Thats the name ,ur angel. Good job!
376 people have no idea what it is like to not know a parent.
i don't know and i think it's really sad :(
i was really touched, and I cried together with them,i cant help it
omg....this is real SAD.... i also lost my father since im 2 years old...but the problem is ...he will NEVER BE BACK...i hope and pray he will sit with the angels right now...
I think it is lovely that you do this howi
wow and yes I am crying like a baby as I watch this
makes me cry😢😢
because i never seen my father
Oh Howie, you are the absolute best!
luke sky walker...i am your father
this is so wonderful
made me cry
just stupid process. but end result is priceless. 💛
"Art, I am your father." "NOOOOOOOOOO!!"
Every time i watch this i start crying,,,,,,lol
such a cute man he was, best of luck
omg m crying a river....best reunion ever.
oh my God.. i cried for this. God is good all the time. Godbless you mobbed show. Godbless you Art.
OTT much!! bt what a good turnout literally ;) good on u Art u deserve to b happy for a good humble man wish u an yr father an family all th very BEST an God Bless
BEAUTIFUL !!
I cried to much...
Lovely story but a bit 'over done'
yeah i agree
arts said its so bald my brain like even the guy whos holding thi mic is bald
Wow, wow....some Americans are so....Wow. What a grossly insensitive, shallow, insincere, overboard, commercial treatment of an extremely sensitive and personal issue. Two nice fellas, for sure, and a happy ending - all good. But those choreographers had to be embarrassed. The host apparently is not capable of that emotion. Oh boy...
Wow..I am crying, this is soo sweet
When that beat dropped
So his Father walked out on him for 37 years, but came back when he got money for it?! WELL WHAT A FUCKING HERO RIGHT?
i miss my dad who died in 2005 .
This melted my heart 😭😭😭
I'd like to know the background story. Like why did his mom ever tell him about his dad? He thought it was important enough even that he had wished his mom was there to see this reunion... What is the story behind this 37 year separation??
*Somebody always cuttin' onions when this show is on*
Did eny one else feel like The dad didn't want to meet the son
Especially when the dad has a wife so it is kinda awkward if you tell
Her he has a son it would be funny if she just turnd around and left
Sometimes I would wonder why that my dad didn't live with me at my childhood...
at first: hmm....kinda need a tissue....
a bit later: TOWEL....I NEED A TOWEL...
Lol xD
TOWEL NOW.....I NEED ONE NOW
MORE LIKE A SHEET
Kelly Ding
This remind us how very lucky we are right??
But why you need a towel? Did you crying by sweaty too :D
i need one to T_T it just making me cry he haven't seen his dad for 37 years
Hey all, this is Art and If you want to know more about this story, my dad and where I am today,
Follow me on Instagram: artsiegert
That was the most beautiful reunion I have ever seen. Your instant forgiveness for him is really what made it possible for you guys to have such a great start for a father-son relationship. I am so happy for you. ❤️
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.....you are so lucky
I'm going to cry for years to come thinking of this beautiful moment for you. It is one that I hope SOME day will come for my friend Louis Paoli who was adopted from an orphanage in Verona, Italy 47 years ago and today has no remaining family members. We hope to find his biological mother, father or half sister for him some day...
Art so happy for you! My Niece struggles with this after 29yrs, married and now expecting her first child...his dad was in the Service in Sacramento, transferred to PA and they moved away never knowing he has this beautiful daughter. I guess some people worry it might disrupt their lives? Or that they will be rejected? So happy for you Art and your Family!
Hey Art, I am really very happy for you and God bless you and your family forever. I have watched this video over 20+ times and I can never stop rolling those tears out of my eyes every time I watch. Just one more thing to add to this comment, your smile is the most innocent smile, just like a child's.
I recently helped my husband find his biological father, they have just started email communication, have not met yet but I'm hoping it's a good journey for both my husband and his father. This got me crying like a baby.
god bless u darling
That is so amazing Crafty -- we're trying to find my best friend's biological parents and/or half sister -- he was adopted from an orphanage in Verona, Italy back in 1966.
Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
have they meet yet?
Haven't seen my father for 22 years now... I don't think he would ever do something like this. Makes me sad.
But the son is the one who reached out.. if you don't reach for something, you won't get it.. You have to try
*****
Agreed - you may have to take the first step like I did. Otherwise you may never know
Art Siegert Art I just saw this for the first time, it was awesome. I hope you and your Dad have a long time together. I am 45 and have never met my father. I don't know his name, where he lives or if he is even alive. My Mom passed in 06 and I never even asked her his name. I am a long haul truck driver, I travel all over the US and I know what it is like to always be looking and wondering could that be him.
stellbo
feel sorry about that
Art Siegert
Heaven knows Art. That's why you had taken right path to find your answer. Good for you..., feel glad for your happiness
After 43 years i found my birth mother You don't think about why did she leave me why this and that You think about what she looks like how does she sound Where she was.. After all that you meet other family and ..For me the blanks filled in afterwards ..she was young pressure from her mom and dad because she wasn't working and a couple next door couldn't have kids ..That couple Loved me, Rised me, instilled values. Sadly they never wanted me to leave them so they never told me much about my real mom The one that rised me died @81 never telling me that they moved away without letting my birth mother know where (fear she would take me back) I now see my Birth mother 400kms away 1 or 2 times a month ..I now know who and where i am and my history
freakyflow that's brilliant news, such a happy ending for you xx
marian smith
Its a happy new beginning Thank you xoxo
freakyflow 43 years !! god bless you ..
My mum sees her mum once every 2 years but she hasn't seen them for 4 years now i feel bad for her i help her with everything i can love u mum
Random Drummer
Ya People get older and its harder to make long trips and money etc etc I'm going to met the Girlfriend's dad in the Phllippines next month ..I have never been and she hasn't been back to see him in 4 years He is a frail man so i hope she see's him again before we marry
I'm not big on TV, but this is a wonderful show. What they accomplished by bringing this family together was absolutely phenomenal. I cried along with them... I couldn't help it. The miracle here and the powerful part of it all, was the gift of love and the power of forgiveness. It took away the fathers guilt, allowing him to embrace this magnificent moment with his son, along with a new generation. Incredible!
Brenda Johnson gift of love and the power of forgiveness - I couldnt have said it better myself :)
Art Siegert Hi Art! I shed to tears. You have a huge heART! BTW, may I know what happened why you haven't met your dad. Not sure if it was mentioned in the video.
Rggebghh
pintura14 I didn't meet my dad earlier bc by the time that I was interested, I had already gone through so much on my own that I figured I just didn't need him. I was angry but the truth is, I DO need him. He is by no means perfect nor am I but we are now imperfect and forgiven together.
Art Siegert Sitting here, crying like a baby!! God bless you & your entire family!
A beautiful thing...Bitches that take their children away from their dad's....Crying shame...A hole in your soul that never goes away.So glad they are reunited...
i agree
Well duh! When the kid is crying to his mom ..Where is my dad..I don't care one night stand or relationship ended. The mom could have made a effort to find his dad...It's a very selfish move on her part.
You can't judge when you weren't there and know the circumstances. Mine was similar, there are SO many emotions and wondering about what the other is thinking. Sometimes you don't know if anyone wants to know there's a "you."
My boys dads walked away, they know now where they are at and still dont come.
You killed the comment section.
Stupid, crass, embarrassing, making fun, a joke out of a sad story for entertainment, ratings purposes. Hard enough for ordinary people to reconcile, come into each others lives in these situations without all this BS stuff. That is how sick human society, the media, social media has become.
I don't see where they made fun of anything. They reunited a man with his father because he asked them to. His father was a willing participant, too, and his gratitude could be seen in his reaction when he first saw the preparations being made. "This is the best thing anyone has ever done for me." are his words.
Thanks
To them it was just a "great story" to put into their cheap-as-chips bullshit show. Absolutely heartbreaking.
Why is it? This man desperately wanted to find his dad without money and resources its almost impossible to find a person after so long . So doing this he was able to find his dad. Well done to everyone
most hideous thing I've seen. Poor chap. Last thing I'd want if I was meeting a long-lost parent was a bloody stage show!
Do we know where his father is? Yes Howie, YOU are the father. Now THAT would have been a good show.
hahahahahahahaahha
Richy Fets
NEXT TIME GIVE US A WARNING THAT I WAS GOING TO CRY LIKE A BABY!!! 😣😣😣😪😥😥😥😥😪😪😪😪
Oh I'm with yeah on that one lol
I'm crying right now
They should have us a warning a
i don't have any trace of my dad either and i really wish to see him but if my mum tells me not to ill obey i love my mum more then anything.. and i do celebrate father's day.. god is my father (sorry for people who don't believe) but i don't mean it sarcasictly
Thats lovely :)
Than*
I have never met my father either. My mom was living at my home country at the time and she went abroad with my aunt for better work. All I know is that I resemble my dad a lot and was named after him. He could be anywhere in the world right now. This guy's lucky his dad was in the same country as him. As far as I could know my dad might not even speak the same language as me. Art is 20 years older than me, so it's not a big deal. You believe that God is your father. I believe that nobody is my father, and nothing will fill that gap in my life missing moments where I needed a dad. That's why, like how Art mentioned, I aspire to become a father so that my son or daughter won't have the same experience I lacked in my childhood.
If you want to meet your father don't let your mother stop you from trying :), Follow your Dream
Arthas Menethil She might know he was a neglectful self absorbed drunk or something. A lot of people who don't know their fathers is because he didn't want to have a family and he took off. That wouldn't be someone worth connecting with later on just to be hurt again. I'm not saying all absent fathers are like that, but it seems like it would be a good portion to me that are. Why would a father be absent and never connect back again?
Haven't seen my toddler son in almost 3 months. Vicious custody battle with a supremely batshit crazy, conniving piece of shit for a mother. I watch these videos for inspiration.... to remind me that the hole in my heart will be filled soon enough...
if you're a truly great father your son will know. she can't keep him away from you his whole life. he'll want to see you and when he does he'll know you're meant to be in his life. there will be no reason he won't want to be in your life if you give him no reason not to. unfortunately, it might take a while for him to be able to see you on his own accord. just hang in there
Anozira Erised Thank you. I appreciate that. I will fight this battle until there's nothing left of me if I have to.
My greatest worry is that the time apart is affecting our bond at an intrinsic level during this delicately formative time in his development. If it is, then his reaction to me through the following years will have been irrevocably altered.
I had a weekend dad from the age of 4 onwards. My mother never remarried (or even had boyfriends, really) so all I ever wanted was my father in my life more.
My mother has always been obese and afflicted with debilitating health issues (god bless her soul) so her single status was not surprising.
My ex-wife, however, is knockout gorgeous and nowhere near as independent as my mother so she will likely remarry some schmuck (like me) within years.
That happened to my cousin. She had a son with some guy but the relationship didn't work out and she put the guy through the ringer in family court and ultimately won full custody.
Then she remarried some guy and they had their own daughter together....but.... here's the kicker (and it's a real kicker)... My cousin had her son's last name changed from the first guy's last name to the new guy's last name. What a kick in the fucking balls.
My cousin's a real cunt.
I am so sorry, that broke my heart.
I'm finally seeing him today!!! :D
Ban Fasso Not before I see him first
Sometimes, your family isn't worth looking for.
Ann Foxgold agreed
Ann Foxgold I agree. I looked for mine and found it to be nothing but a nightmare.
Ann Foxgold especially when you are already surrounded by a "family" that loves you
I had never heard of this show, we don't have it in Australia unfortunately, but it was wonderfully presented, and had me in a flood of tears. I stumbled across this by accident an hour ago, as I sit at the breakfast table here in Tasmania, and fiddling around on the net. I am so glad I did. I wish this newly found and formed family a lifetime of happiness. I am so thrilled for you Art, and you are a lot like your Dad, and that is clear with the beautiful way he embraced this whole thing, as well as you. I pray God blesses you all greatly and for always. Much respect and love, Janne
Janne - thank you VERY much! Glad you were able to share my story.
Art Siegert all the best to you. so happy to have stumbled on this video and so happy for you. So much love and respect for all you great people with beautiful hearts.
Art Siegert
Art you seem as though you are truly a wonderful individual ,and this could not have happened to a better person...from what I have absorbed. My blessings to you and your beautiful family. Sharon.
Thanks SO much. My story is a testament to Gods love and not me. Forgiveness is the key that sets ALL free trust me.
Art Siegert
How is your relationship with your father now? Has he met his grandkids?
Art is so nice. He didn't kept anger in his heart. Made me cry so much...
He could have done so easily. He is not the man he is because of his biological father and he yet he can learn more about him self.
I don't write that to detract from the moment or future meetups, but it takes more than blood to be a father to a child.
I could write many words that relate to myself, but this is a comment section and so it's not wanted nor needed, I will only say I hope they both find common ground and a lasting relationship.
sidrat2009
You are correct. But meeting him has helped me discover the other part of me that I knew about but never understood
Art Siegert
I hope this isn't a rude question, but did your mother ever explain why your father didn't know you existed until you were 21? It just seems like a sad secret to keep for so many years. No doubt your mother had her reasons.
My mother unfortunately did the same thing. Never saw my bio father. Out of the blue , my Mother had the audacity to send me an old black and white photo of him. Even at 45 years old, it was still a kick in the gut. "Why"? I still ask myself.
Not a rude question at all. Theres a bit or "he said, she said" in the story but I just dont really care about that anymore. Yes my mom said he was aware and he says he wasnt but at this stage it really doesnt matter. My mom was always open with info related to him but there was a time where I WAS hurt and just didnt care to know him or his side.
I appreciate your response. Your right. Sometimes you to let go of that negative stuff. Otherwise, it poisons us.
Your a better man that I am!
Hahahahah, doesn't get more American and cheesy than this. I'm almost covering my face with a pillow, it's too much for a Norwegian to handle!
But it's nice to watch a father meeting his son for the first time :)
and a faggoty troll comes out of the depth of hell to troll American TV.
Huh?
TheVildee what you mean huh? you know exactly why I sent you that message
Haha, no, I don't you little troll :)
freak
Has anyone noticed the father and son have an almost identical laugh? I've read some disappointing comments below. Some people seem to spend a lot of energy looking for a fault somewhere and build their own theory on it. I have to wonder if they watched the whole episode. I took care of a friend's daughter when she was young. Her mother was jealous of our bond and lied to me about where she was. I finally met up with her 13 years later. She didn't know I was looking for her and I didn't know she was in the area until a mutual friend contacted her. She was on my doorstep within an hour. We're in regular contact to this day. Our reunion was a lot like this one, not quite as emotional, but having experienced it for myself, I believe this was real, even if they asked for a few rehearsed sound bites. Who really cares? They were united. I think a few people have too much time on their hands and spend their time on UA-cam writing terrible comments just for the sake of it.
Shelley Magnussen Agreed. Those faults people are seeking is judgement and there should be no room for judgement but happiness for this family. The past is the past, those who dwell on it suffer the greatest.