Major Dad ran from September 17, 1989, to May 17, 1993, on CBS. Star Gerald McRaney as Major John D. "Mac" MacGillis and Shanna Reed as his wife Polly. The first season is set at Camp Singleton, where Mac's life is changed when he falls in love with a liberal journalist, Polly Cooper. The second season follows Mac in his work life, as well as his home life.