My Wife and Kids (television) Michael Kyle, a modern-day man, loving husband, and traditional father, is at the center of his household, ruling with his own distinctive parenting style. Half-hour television series, premiered on ABC on March 28, 2001 and ended August 9, 2005. Stars Damon Wayans (Michael Kyle), Tisha Campbell-Martin (Janet Kyle), George O. Gore II (Jr. Kyle), Jazz Raycole (Claire Kyle), Parker McKenna Posey (Kady Kyle).