Major Dad
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| Major Dad | |
|---|---|
Multi-camera | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | S.B.B. Productions Spanish Trail Productions Universal Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | September 17, 1989 – May 17, 1993 |
Major Dad is an American sitcom television series created by Richard C. Okie and John G. Stephens, developed by Earl Pomerantz, that originally ran from September 17, 1989, to May 17, 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.
Synopsis
The first season is set at the fictional Camp Singleton (meant to represent Camp Pendleton),[citation needed] where hard-charging United States Marine Corps Major John D. "Mac" MacGillis is commander of the infantry training school's acquisition division. MacGillis's life is changed when he falls in love with a liberal journalist, Polly Cooper. The show follows Mac in his work life, where he deals with Lt. Eugene Holowachuk (Matt Mulhern), Sgt. Byron James (Marlon Archey), and Merilee Gunderson (Whitney Kershaw), as well as his home life, as he learns to live with Polly's three daughters, Elizabeth, Robin, and Casey.
At the beginning of the second season, the MacGillis family moves to Camp Hollister (based on
Character development increased during the second season, such as the revelation that MacGillis is a former member of the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.
Cast
- Gerald McRaney as Maj. John D. "Mac" MacGillis
- Shanna Reed as Pollyanna "Polly" Esther Cooper MacGillis
- Marisa Ryan as Elizabeth Cooper MacGillis
- Nicole Dubuc as Robin Cooper MacGillis
- Chelsea Hertford as Casey Cooper MacGillis
- Matt Mulhern as Lt. Eugene "Gene" Holowachuk
- Marlon Archey as Sgt. Byron James (season one)
- Jon Cypher as Brig. Gen. Marcus C. Craig (seasons two-four)
- Whitney Kershaw as Merilee Gunderson (season one)
- Beverly Archer as GySgt. Alva "Gunny" Bricker (seasons two-four)
- Timothy Schnabel as Billy Sparling (some episodes)
Episode guide
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Rank | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||||
| 1 | 26 | September 17, 1989 | May 21, 1990 | 39 [1] | 13.2 [2] | |
| 2 | 24 | September 17, 1990 | May 13, 1991 | 21 | 14.9 (Tied with In the Heat of the Night) | |
| 3 | 24 | September 16, 1991 | May 11, 1992 | 9 | 16.8 | |
| 4 | 22 | September 25, 1992 | May 17, 1993 | 69 [3] | 9.8 [4] | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BMI Film & TV Award |
Won | BMI TV Music Award | Steve Dorff |
| 1992 | Emmy Award |
Nominated | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Main Title Theme Music | Steve Dorff |
| 1990 | Young Artist Awards |
Nominated | Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series | Chelsea Hertford |
| Won | Best New Television Series | -
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| 1991 | Nominated | Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series | Marisa Ryan | |
| Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series | Chelsea Hertford | |||
| Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series | Nicole Dubuc | |||
| Best Young Actor Supporting or Re-Occurring Role for a TV Series | Chance Michael Corbitt | |||
| 1992 | Nominated | Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series | Marisa Ryan | |
| 1993 | Nominated | Outstanding Actress Under Ten in a Television Series | Chelsea Hertford |
References
External links
- Major Dad at IMDb
- Major Dad at epguides.com
- Major Dad introduction (video clip)
