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"Major Dad" (1989): Season 4: Episode 22 -- The Major and Polly (Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed) clash when he gives Casey (Chelsea Hertford) his Red Ryder air rifle for her 10th birthday.
"Major Dad" (1989): Season 4: Episode 21 -- When Gen. Craig (Jon Cypher) is transferred to the White House, the Major and Gunny (Gerald McRaney, Beverly Archer) contend with his strict replacement (William Dennis Hunt).
"Major Dad" (1989): Season 4: Episode 20 -- The Major (Gerald McRaney) tries to help Robin's (Nicole Dubuc) boyfriend (James Larson) when he learns the boy is being abused by his father (Jimmie Ray Weeks).
"Major Dad" (1989): Season 4: Episode 19 -- Gunny's (Beverly Archer) friends help her try to put her life back together after she is robbed. With Gerald McRaney and Shanna Reed.
"Major Dad" (1989): Season 4: Episode 18 -- The Major (Gerald McRaney) is jealous when Holowachuk (Matt Mulhern) has to do a love scene with Polly (Shanna Reed) in a play.

Overview

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Creators:
Richard C. Okie
John G. Stephens
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 full episode list
Release Date:
17 September 1989 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Family more
Plot:
Major John MacGillis is a conservative, by-the-book, die-hard Marine. Polly Cooper is a pacifistic, liberal journalist... more
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations more
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User Comments:
TV when it was truly fun to watch more (7 total)

Cast

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Gerald McRaney ... Maj. John D. 'Mac' McGillis (96 episodes, 1989-1993)
Shanna Reed ... Polly Cooper McGillis (96 episodes, 1989-1993)
Nicole Dubuc ... Robin Cooper McGillis (96 episodes, 1989-1993)
Chelsea Hertford ... Casey Cooper McGillis (96 episodes, 1989-1993)
Marisa Ryan ... Elizabeth Cooper McGillis (96 episodes, 1989-1993)

Matt Mulhern ... Lt. Eugene 'Gene' Holowachuk (96 episodes, 1989-1993)
Beverly Archer ... Gunnery Sgt. Alva 'Gunny' Bricker (70 episodes, 1990-1993)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
30 min (96 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Highland Park Police Station - 6045 York Blvd., Highland Park, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Company:
S.B.B. Productions more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The building shown at the opening of the show when they lived on Camp Holister Marine Base is actually a building at Quantico Marine Base in Virginia. It is across from the military lodging on the main road. more
Quotes:
Casey: It's GI Joe! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Monster A-Go-Go (#5.21)" (1993) more

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4 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
TV when it was truly fun to watch, 24 August 2007
Author: fsmao from United States

This was a series about our finest fighting forces, the United States Marines. However, it showed a funny softer side of those very tough heroes. That made all the more reason to watch as they found themselves in some pretty strange situations. As with all Marine leaders, the Major would resolve each and every problem with leadership, compassion and honesty just as real Marines do all the time. Therefore, this made TV watching enjoyable for the entire family. We need shows like that today that portray those type of ethics and values. I can not wait for this series to come out on DVD. As far as I am concerned, the sooner the better.

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