American Dreamer
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Play S1 E1After the death of his wife, former network correspondent Tom Nash leaves his career to raise his children and writes a column about ordinary people for a Chicago newspaper. His editor frequently tries to lure him back into hard news, while Tom adjusts to his new life in Wisconsin.
Cast: Robert Urich, Carol Kane, Chay Lentin
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Season 1
17 episodes
- 1. PilotTom Nash trades in his network newsman job to write a human interest column for a Chicago newspaper, moving to Wisconsin with his two children. He begins by exploring women's anger toward men by hiring a female assistant and visiting the woman he stood up on prom night.CC30minSep 20, 1990
- 2. Guys Just Wanna Have FunTom attempts to find out why men are not open with their feelings by hosting a bonding party for men.CC30minSep 22, 1990
- 3. Flight of the DodoA disillusioned cartoonist (Austin Pendleton) quits his job.CC30minSep 29, 1990
- 4. All God's Children Go to WisconsinTom's meeting with an Episcopal cleric causes him to question his current standing as a lapsed Catholic.CC30minOct 6, 1990
- 5. Corvette ManWhile Tom considers buying a corvette, Lillian makes plans to remarry her ex-husband.CC30minOct 13, 1990
- 6. Over the Hill?Tom's preliminary results of his physical reveal he's in great shape but a chest X-ray casts a spot of doubt, requiring further tests.CC30minOct 20, 1990
- 7. Mr. WizardTom Nash begins substitute teaching and discovers it is not easy and happily accepts advice.CC30minOct 27, 1990
- 8. Divorce, American Dreamer StyleNo synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 3, 1990
- 9. In from the Cold (1)Tom considers writing about his memories and the loss of his wife but his kids consider her a forbidden subject for his column.CC30minNov 10, 1990
- 10. In from the Cold (2)Tom learns the true identity of Kathleen in the conclusion of a two part episode.CC30minNov 24, 1990
- 11. The Fabulous Baker GirlsHolly's free-spirited sister Drew returns and makes good copy for Tom's newspaper column.CC30minDec 1, 1990
- 12. A Face in the CloudNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 8, 1990
- 13. Don't Drink the WaterTom discovers that Lillian's ex-husband's business is a fraud.CC30minMay 25, 1991
- 14. Mother Knows BestLillian must live a lie when her mother visits.CC30minJun 1, 1991
- 15. Papa JoeJoe's weekend with his daughter is spoiled.CC30minJun 8, 1991
- 16. Heartbreak DinerTom intervenes in his daughter's crush on a young college student.CC30minJun 15, 1991
- 17. They Shoot Ducks, Don't They?Danny disobeys his father and sneaks off to go duck hunting with Bill.CC30minJun 22, 1991
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American Dreamer
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After the death of his wife, former network correspondent Tom Nash leaves his career to raise his children and writes a column about ordinary people for a Chicago newspaper. His editor frequently tries to lure him back into hard news, while Tom adjusts to his new life in Wisconsin.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Susan Seeger
- Studio
- Paramount Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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