Three Dog

Three Dog is the radio host of the Galaxy News Radio station in the Capital Wasteland in 2277, playing classic 1930s and 1940s tunes, and doubling as a news anchor.

Background
Born to parents who made their way in the world as members of a traveling theater group, Three Dog grew up listening to rock music, hating the government that he never knew (but surely caused the nuclear holocaust), fully believing in the rights of free speech and communal law.

He estabilished GNR in 2272, together with Margaret, a radio technician. Should Three Dog die for any reason, she will replace him as the radio host. Since he began, he's been broadcasting to the Wasteland with his voice, public service announcements, and music. At times he makes jests at Enclave Radio.

He's obsessed with the "Good Fight," interpreted by him as fighting the government and other endeavors he considers noble. Often, this means he supports what the Brotherhood of Steel does.

Occupation and activities
He stays in the GNR building throughout the entire game.

Interactions with the Lone Wanderer
He will comment on the progress of the Vault 101 Dweller (just how exactly he receives information about her/him or why he finds her/him so important is never elaborated upon), depending on her/his karma level and solutions to quests. He also appears in person in the conclusion of the GNR quest, directing the Lone Wanderer to Rivet City.

Related Quests

 * Galaxy News Radio
 * Following in His Footsteps
 * Caching in with Three Dog
 * The Search Continues

Appearances
Three Dog appears only in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes

 * His voice is performed by Erik Todd Dellums.
 * The name of the character Three Dog might come from a previous character played by Erik Todd Dellums called "Dog 3". -Source IMDB.com.
 * The Apple II series of computers loaded Apple DOS at location 3D0, so to re-enter DOS one could type '3D0G' which was known as 'three-dog' in some Apple II circles.
 * Another theory is that Three Dog's name comes from the name of the American rock band Three Dog Night. This theory is stems from the DJ's dialogue about growing up listening to old rock music.
 * Three Dog could be based on 1960s radio personality "Wolfman Jack", (formerly Moondog) who used to howl & bark between song selections and often placed on-air prank phone calls to strangers. He is featured prominently in the 1973 George Lucas film American Grafitti.
 * He could also be based on the character "Super Soul" from the 1971 movie Vanishing Point, who wore a headwrap similar to Three Dog's and shares his crazy on-air personality. He even refers to the hero of the movie as "our lone driver," similar to Three Dog's remarks about "the Lone Wanderer."