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.
Creator: Richard C. Okie
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.
Major Dad is a 1989 comedy and family TV series from the United States created by Richard C. Okie, starring Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed and Matt Mulhern. It first aired on September 17, 1989. The series has 4 seasons and 96 episodes on CBS. Episodes run about 30 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.5/10 from 26 votes — mixed to positive.
Major Dad premiered on September 17, 1989.
Major Dad was created by Richard C. Okie.
The main cast includes Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Matt Mulhern, Jon Cypher and Beverly Archer.
Major Dad has 4 seasons (96 episodes). Status: Ended.
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It holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 26 ratings, so fans of comedy and family titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 2 wins & 8 nominations total
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Richard C. Okie
Gerald McRaney
Shanna Reed
Matt Mulhern
Jon Cypher
Beverly Archer
Marisa Ryan
Nicole Dubuc