[3] The sitcom's title refers to "Dear John" letters, usually written by women to their partners as a means of ending a relationship.
In 1988, an American adaptation of Dear John was produced by Paramount for the NBC network, starring Judd Hirsch.
It was arranged by Ronnie Hazlehurst, who composed the music used in many BBC comedies and light entertainment programmes.
Dear John appeared on video in 1998, three cassettes with both series and the Christmas special, under Playback Entertainment.
And, at the end, when John and Kate discuss whether they will return the following week, Beatles music can be heard and silhouettes seen in an upper window of the centre.