Dave McConnell is Fred McConnell's older brother, and Mindy McConnell's Uncle. He is married to wife, Caroline McConnell.
About Dave[]
Dave, is a highly driven, and highly successful business man. Exceptionally wealthy he owns his own Island and a vineyard in Napa in California, that is run for him by monks in the local monastery. Incredibly busy, Fred says Dave rarely has time to knock more than once, and appears to work on a very tight time frame, often scheduling several events for one evening.
Personality[]
Dave is a Type A personality, work and achievement focused. Unlike his brother Fred however, he is not a warm person, and comes across as a bully towards both his wife and younger brother, who both seem to live on their nerves around him. Time & Money seem to drive his life, and he has a definite antipathy towards Fred who he treats as a failure and enjoys making him feel small. He is also an out and out sexist.
Relationships[]
Romance/Marriage[]
Caroline McConnell - Dave appears to be fond of his long suffering wife, but is essentially a domineering old school sexist, ordering her around, expecting her to jump to his requests, referring to her as the 'ball and chain', and making her feel exceedingly nervous. She is so cowed and under his thumb that she is stunned to hear Fred's wife Cathy travels around alone working with her Chamber Group.
Family[]
Fred McConnell - Calls his younger brother 'Junior'
Behind the scenes[]
Dave McConnell was played by one of Robin Williams comedy idols Jonathan Winters. His performance so galvanized William's that plans were made to have Winters return in a regular capacity, resulting in his regular role as Mearth McConnell in Season 4.