Dear Dad...Again Dear Dad...Again "Dear Dad...Again" was episode No.18 of the first season of the TV series "M*A*S*H". It originally aired on February 4, 1973. Hawkeye writes to his father again about several crazy events that take place at the 4077th, including his bet with Trapper John that he could walk into the mess tent naked and nobody would notice (he loses), the arrival of Captain Adam Casey (portrayed by Alex Henteloff), a Demara-esque fraud masquerading as a doctor, Frank becoming drunk, and Margaret's attempt to sing "My Blue Heaven" at the camp "No-Talent Show". Hawkeye's line, "I have always relied upon
American Dad! not only came to fully understand and appreciate "American Dad!"s value but also came to consider himself a huge fan of the series. Taking note of his Twitter followers increased fanaticism and excitement over "American Dad!" and the "Roger" character, MacFarlane began putting considerable amounts of his time and efforts into the series, more so in the last several seasons than ever before (this observation made in fall 2012). In describing "American Dad!" comedy styles, Barker noted that it is not as reference-laden as "Family Guy" or "South Park". He added that "American Dad!"s humor more frequently derives from "the