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Major Dad

  • TV Series
  • 1989–1993
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3.3K
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Nicole Dubuc, Chelsea Hertford, Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, and Marisa Ryan in Major Dad (1989)
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A hard-nosed, conservative Marine impulsively proposes to the liberal reporter doing a story on him and agrees to help her raise her three daughters.A hard-nosed, conservative Marine impulsively proposes to the liberal reporter doing a story on him and agrees to help her raise her three daughters.A hard-nosed, conservative Marine impulsively proposes to the liberal reporter doing a story on him and agrees to help her raise her three daughters.

  • Creators
    • Richard C. Okie
    • Earl Pomerantz
    • John G. Stephens
  • Stars
    • Gerald McRaney
    • Shanna Reed
    • Nicole Dubuc
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Richard C. Okie
      • Earl Pomerantz
      • John G. Stephens
    • Stars
      • Gerald McRaney
      • Shanna Reed
      • Nicole Dubuc
    • 17User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Major John D. MacGillis
    • 1989–1993
    Shanna Reed
    • Polly Cooper
    • 1989–1993
    Nicole Dubuc
    Nicole Dubuc
    • Robin Cooper McGillis
    • 1989–1993
    Chelsea Hertford
    • Casey Cooper McGillis
    • 1989–1993
    Marisa Ryan
    Marisa Ryan
    • Elizabeth Cooper McGillis
    • 1989–1993
    Matt Mulhern
    • Lt. Eugene 'Gene' Holowachuk
    • 1989–1993
    Beverly Archer
    Beverly Archer
    • Gunny Sgt. Alva Bricker
    • 1990–1993
    Jon Cypher
    Jon Cypher
    • Gen. Marcus C. Craig
    • 1990–1993
    Whitney Kershaw
    • Merilee Gunderson…
    • 1989–1990
    Marlon Archey
    • Sgt. Byron James
    • 1989–1990
    Rod Brogan
    Rod Brogan
    • Chip Russell…
    • 1990
    Lance Wilson-White
    Lance Wilson-White
    • Jesse Menlow
    • 1990–1991
    Tom Williams
    • Baby V.O.
    • 1991–1992
    Tim Thomerson
    Tim Thomerson
    • Major Smiley
    • 1989
    Mike Rauseo
    • Bartender
    • 1990–1991
    Chance Michael Corbitt
    Chance Michael Corbitt
    • Jeffrey Craig
    • 1990
    Wayne Bradley
    • Delivery Man…
    • 1991–1992
    Matt Nolan
    Matt Nolan
    • Private Tommy Harris
    • 1991
    • Creators
      • Richard C. Okie
      • Earl Pomerantz
      • John G. Stephens
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews17

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    9Catherine_Grace_Zeh

    A pure CBS hit!

    This show, in my opinion, is a pure CBS hit! Despite the fact that I've never seen every episode, I still enjoyed it. There are many episodes that I enjoyed. One of them was where the girls (Chelsea Hertford, Nicole Dubuc, Marisa Ryan) perform "Side By Side" in some competition. If you want to know why, you'll have to have seen it for yourself. I will say that I did laugh at the last lines of that episode. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that everyone always gave a good performance, the production design was spectacular, the costumes were well-designed, and the writing was always very strong. In conclusion, even though it can be seen on USA now, I strongly recommend you catch it just in case it goes off the air for good.
    fsmao

    TV when it was truly fun to watch

    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.
    painter316

    Majorly Amusing

    For an 80s/early 90s show, Major Dad was amusing. It is only a sitcom; it's not supposed to be taken that seriously. If you enjoyed shows like Coach or Cheers, then you'll enjoy Major Dad. People always talk about how hard it is to make a good military show. I think they never watched an episode of M*A*S*H in their sheltered lives. Likewise, this was fairly successful. It was a show that the family and I could sit around and watch, and that's saying something. Family TV has hit rock bottom unfortunately. So if you're looking for a family favorite, tune into Major Dad. It's not the funniest show you'll ever watch, but it's really cute. Enjoy!
    8niltonem

    A great show !!

    Major Dad was a wonderful show !! Funny and lovable !! I love Gerald Mcrainey and everything he has done. Polly and the girls are pleasant and cute. A very wholesome and family oriented show, wish it was still on !!!! They depicted the US Marine Corp with respect and admiration, which was wonderful. TV nowadays is very lacking in positive wholesome entertainment. They were able to deal with several issue like child abuse and family issues such as step children etc in a very tasteful way. Lt Holowachuk is hilarious and Sgt Alba Bricker is a scream !!! I particularly enjoyed the episode that Holowachuk revealed that he didn't drink, and he gained the respect of his fellow Marines regardless.
    10toyotaduncan

    Absolutely love this show!

    I remember this show when it was on in the late 80s and early 90s it was always one of my favorite shows, and through all these years it was never released on DVD or any kind of downloading platform? But finally Netflix released the whole series and this has been the best three weeks of my life! Well maybe that's a little too dramatic but it's been really good reliving all this, this is when TV was good there wasn't so many politics and crap it was just good TV a family sitcom something you rarely find anymore something you can sit down with your children and watch and not have to worry about seeing something or hearing something that they shouldn't hear or see.

    I would honestly love to see a reunion but in reality where would it go? All the actors are still thankfully here but coming up with a good story idea would be a tough one, still one of my favorite series of all time.

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    • Trivia
      Polly's middle name is "Esther" (making her "Polyester").
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    • Release date
      • January 6, 1993 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Papá comandante
    • Filming locations
      • U.S. Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia, USA(Exterior)
    • Production companies
      • S.B.B. Productions
      • Spanish Trail Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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