Major Dad Rescue Mission (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Comedy, Family

Major Dad

Rescue Mission (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV-PG

TV Episode | Comedy, Family

An old friend of McGillis takes him out for a special night out before the wedding, but when McGillis shows up far later than expected, a wedge is put between him and Polly, making both question whether or not to marry.

Director

Will Mackenzie

Writers

John G. Stephens (created by) | Richard C. Okie (created by) | Earl Pomerantz (developed by) | Janet Leahy (written by) | Jeffrey Stepakoff (staff writer)

Composer

Roger Steinman

Cinematographer

Vincent A. Martinelli

Editor

John Heath

Casting Director

Donna Dockstader

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 25, 1989

Release date

Sep 25, 1989 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
12 cast members

Name	Known for
Gerald McRaney Major John D. MacGillis Major John D. MacGillis See fewer	Focus (II) (2015)
Shanna Reed Polly Cooper Polly Cooper See fewer	The Colbys (1985)
Whitney Kershaw Merilee Gunderson Merilee Gunderson See fewer	Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985)
Matt Mulhern Lt. Eugene 'Gene' Holowachuk Lt. Eugene 'Gene' Holowachuk See fewer	Rescue Me (2004)
Marlon Archey Sgt. Byron James Sgt. Byron James See fewer	Follow Your Heart (1999)
Marisa Ryan Elizabeth Cooper McGillis Elizabeth Cooper McGillis See fewer	Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Nicole Dubuc Robin Cooper McGillis Robin Cooper McGillis See fewer	Transformers: Rescue Bots (2011)
Chelsea Hertford Casey Cooper McGillis Casey Cooper McGillis See fewer	American Beauty (1999)
Dann Florek Buzz Buzz See fewer	Hard Rain (1998)
Lloyd Kino Father Mohala Father Mohala See fewer	Mortal Kombat (1995)
Lisa Melilli Francesca Francesca See fewer	The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
Tim Thomerson Major Smiley Major Smiley See fewer	Near Dark (1987)