Dear John Gone Camping (Season 1, Episode 19)
TV Episode | Comedy

Dear John

Gone Camping (Season 1, Episode 19)

TV Episode | Comedy

John clashes with his ex-wife over visitation issues with their son Matthew. To maximize the time they have, John takes him to a cabin in the woods. When an epic snowfall traps them in, it looks as though he doesn't plan to return him.

Director

John Rich

Writers

Bob Ellison (developed by) | Peter Noah (developed by) | Alan Kirschenbaum (teleplay by) (story by) | Bob Stevens (teleplay by) (story by) | John Sullivan (story by) (based on characters from the BBC television series "Dear John" created by)

Producers

Bob Ellison | Dave Hackel

Cinematographer

Eddie Rio Rotunno

Editor

Kenny Tintorri

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 6, 1989

Release date

Apr 6, 1989 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
11 cast members

Name	Known for
Judd Hirsch John Lacey John Lacey See fewer	The Fabelmans (2022)
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Harry Groener Ralph Drang Ralph Drang See fewer	A Cure for Wellness (2016)
Isabella Hofmann Kate McCarron Kate McCarron See fewer	Burlesque (I) (2010)
Carlene Watkins Wendy Wendy See fewer	Tough Enough (1983)
Ben Savage Matthew Lacey Matthew Lacey See fewer	Boy Meets World (1993)
Tiiu Leek The Anchorwoman The Anchorwoman See fewer	Airheads (1994)
Larry McCormick The Reporter The Reporter See fewer	Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
Tom Willett Tom Tom See fewer	Dear John (1988)
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