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Major Dad (1989)
Major Dad is an American sitcom created by Richard C. Okie and John G. Stephens, developed by Earl Pomerantz, that originally ran from 1989 to 1993 on CBS, starring Gerald McRaney as Major John D. MacGillis and Shanna Reed as his wife Polly. The cast also includes Beverly Archer, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher, Marisa Ryan, Nicole Dubuc and Chelsea Hertford.
Writing:
- Richard C. Okie
Release Date:
Sun, Sep 17, 1989
Country: US
Language: En | It
Runtime: 30
Country: US
Language: En | It
Runtime: 30
Gerald McRaney
Major John D. MacGillis
Shanna Reed
Pollyanna Esther Cooper MacGillis
Matt Mulhern
Eugene Holowachuk
Jon Cypher
General Marcus Craig
Beverly Archer
Alva Bricker
Marisa Ryan
Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis
Nicole Dubuc
Robin Cooper MacGillis
Chelsea Hertford
Casey Cooper MacGillis
Season 4:
The visit of the Major's father, Jake, creates tension.
Jake moves in with Lt. Holowachuk after a fight with the Major.
Revealing old photos of mayoral candidate Polly hit the papers.
The Major must hire Elizabeth to cater a reception for a visiting general.
Casey has a fever and Oz-like nightmares on Halloween.
The Major takes a leave of absence and goes with Polly on the election trail when she runs for mayor.
Gunny joins the Secret Service and becomes a harem member to guard a visiting emir.
Fearing a crash, Elizabeth won't drive her new car; Gen. Craig is on crutches and creating havoc with them.
Apartment manager Lt. Holowachuk backs a rent strike against the landlord: Gen. Craig.
Polly is enlisted to be hostess of the '40s-themed USO ball, where new and old loves are sparked.
After being denied a promotion, the Major considers leaving the Marines.
Polly's role in a play opposite Lt. Holowachuk makes the Major jealous.
The Major suspects Robin's new boyfriend may be battered by his father, another major, despite denials from the family; Lt. Holowachuk tries to fill his basketball team but finds complications when Gen. Craig wants to play--and no one wants to guard him because he is the general.
Polly and the Major get in an arguement over his birthday gift to Casey, a Daisy rifle. But who eventually wins the fight?